Anglican Communion - Missions - New Zealand - Manawatū-Whanganui Region

Date: 1873-1902

By: Sherriff, Francis Theodore (Rev), 1843-1923

Reference: MS-Group-0026

Description: There are 83 sermons in all, annotated with a number, date and church where it was preached, the text and often the occasion of the Church year. Also includes a postcard, two invoices and Holy Bible inscribed "Mary Mackie, 1857". Source of title - Supplied title The earlier sermons were delivered at churches in the lower North Island, but there is a substantial series of weekly sermons preached at All Saints' Church, Foxton between Nov 1876 and Dec 1877; these coincide with the curacy of the Reverend Francis Sherriff and for this reason the collection has been ascribed to him. Quantity: 15 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: Collection found in the attic of 35 Grant Road, Wellington

Date: 1849, 1851-1853

By: Baker, William Te Huia Bailey, 1828-1865

Reference: qMS-0117

Description: Refers mainly to his duties connected with assisting Richard Taylor in mission work at Wanganui Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (104 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (30cm ¼ tan morocco, orange marbled boards, ¼ red morocco slipcase)

Date: 1842-1843

By: Taylor, Richard (Rev), 1805-1873

Reference: Micro-MS-0184

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive (53 pages).

Date: 7 Oct 1842-Aug 1843 (1958)

By: Taylor, Richard (Rev), 1805-1873

Reference: qMS-2000

Description: At the back of this volume are additional loose leaves covering events Nov 1841-11 Dec 1842 Relationship complexity - See note on page 274 of Taylor's journal Volume 2 Part 2 (qMS-1986) re additional loose leaves at the back of this volume Taylor was appointed to Maori mission work in the Wanganui area in 1843 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (53, 5 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) (35 cm; blue calf)

Date: 1847-1858

By: Williams, Samuel, 1822-1907

Reference: qMS-2247

Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s) (19 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm; grey cloth) Transfers: Transferred from main collection, 1978.

Date: 1838-1850

By: Ronaldson, William (Rev), 1823-1917

Reference: MS-Papers-5328

Description: The memorandum book describes Ronaldson himself, instructions on how to conduct yourself on board ship and what appear to be exercises on aspects of practising religion, and other matters. The diary begins 26 August 1845 until 12 May 1850 when Ronaldson sighted the Isle of Wight on his voyage to England and includes much material on Wanganui Maori as well as descriptions of shipboard life between New Zealand and Australia on the Sisters (1849), and from Sydney to London on the Kate (1850). His stay in Sydney is well described. Other Ronaldson material at MS-Papers-1367, MS-Papers-2456, qMS-1720. Quantity: 2 volume(s) (In binder folder). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (2 vols in binder folder) Provenance: Bought at auction by George Foster (donor's husband) about 40 years ago. Donor's great uncle believed to have loaned them to the Library and a typescript copy was made for the collection.

Date: 1850-1851, 1854-1857

By: Ronaldson, William (Rev), 1823-1917

Reference: MS-1828-1829

Description: Ronaldson came to New Zealand as a CMS missionary in 1855 and worked in the Wairarapa until 1868. In 1850-1851 he was in England. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 2 volume(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (19cm, various bindings, blue slip case)

Date: 1906, 1937

By: Walton, Brian Henry, 1913-2008

Reference: MS-Papers-6504

Description: Comprises notes on the life of William Henry Walton, together with a transcript of his diary while working as a missionary on the Main Trunk Line near Raetihi, a copy of the Walton-Parker family tree, and a copy of a newspaper cutting relating to Robert Parker the musician. Papers transcribed and copied by Brian Walton. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript, printed matter (Photocopies)

Date: [1890-1903]

By: Church of the Province of New Zealand. Diocese of Wellington

Reference: MS-Papers-6560

Description: Comprises pages from an expenses volume relating to payments of missions and church officers (1891-1903); clipping re Maori matters in Parliament (nd); cheque stub for Maori Mission Fund Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter

Date: 1866-1869

By: Taylor, Richard (Rev), 1805-1873

Reference: qMS-2002

Description: Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 volume(s) (ca 46 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm; ¼ blue morocco) Finding Aids: Indexed.

Date: 1838-1850

By: Ronaldson, William (Rev), 1823-1917

Reference: MS-1830

Description: The memorandum book gives a little background on Ronaldson, instructions on conducting oneself on board ship and exercises on practising religion. The diary begins 26 August 1845 and ends 12 May 1850 when Ronaldson sighted the Isle of Wight on his return voyage to England. It includes much material on Wanganui Maori as well as descriptions of shipboard life between New Zealand and Australia on the `Sisters' (1849) and from Sydney to London on the `Kate' (1850), and his stay in Sydney. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (21,18,36 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (27cm, green linen)

Date: 1840 - 1849

From: Taylor, Richard 1805-1873 :Drawings and sketchs[sic]. 1830.

By: Parkes, Samuel, 1790-1863

Reference: E-273-q-020

Description: Shows view inside pa with five houses and storehouses surrounding open area in which are four figure, one with a baby on her back. Church with cross on top is situated in central middle distance, and there are hills in the distance. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Mr Park (note by R Taylor or later hand).; Recto - beneath image - [Title] Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil on album page, 256 x 177 mm.

Date: 1838-1846

By: Matthews, Richard, 1811-1893

Reference: qMS-1353

Description: The letters are written from Kaitaia, Waimate, but chiefly from Wanganui. Those from Rev Joseph Matthews are about his brother, Richard; and are addressed, as are those of Richard, to the Parent Committee of the Church Missionary Society Quantity: 1 volume(s) (67 pages). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies) (¼ blue calf, blue buckram case)