Lawyer, politician, Attorney-General of New Zealand from 1841, church chancellor, Auckland resident. See DNZB (1990, Vol 1, 1769-1869, p412-413)
Swainson, William, 1809-1884
Documents concerning Maori convicts
Date: 1846-1847
Reference: MS-Papers-0714
Description: Correspondence from Sir G Grey, Earl Grey, W Swainson, with annotations by Sir W Denison about the transportation to Van Diemen's Land of five Maori for rebellion. Includes: their treatment and the legality of their trial. Of the seven original prisoners; two were detained in New Zealand to give evidence against the Ngati Toa chief Te Rauparaha with the probability that he would be brought to trial. However, this did not occur and Te Rauparaha was held without trial on board HMS Driver and HMS Caliope until his release. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (35 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)
Marshall, John Williams 1814-1891 : Letters to William Swainson from Auckland and Taran...
Date: 1859-1860 (1962)
By: Marshall, John Williams, 1814-1891
Reference: MSX-8803
Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s) (20 items). Physical Description: Typescript (30 cm; green linen)
[Merrett, Joseph Jenner] 1815-1854 :Maori feast at Remuera. Star Steam Litho., Auckland...
Date: 1844 - 1890
By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Keesing, G S (Mr), active 1960s
Reference: D-001-009-a
Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha on 11 May 1844. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. This copy lacks a printed inscription on the recto of copy D-001-009 "Presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890" Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph in two tints 220 x 840 mm on sheet 285 x 890 mm Provenance: Donation: G S Keesing
[Merrett, Joseph Jenner] 1815-1854 :Maori feast at Remuera. [Auckland, H Brett, Star St...
Date: 1844 - 1890 - 1969
By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Heritage Fine Prints; Wilson & Horton (Firm)
Reference: D-001-023
Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A 1969 photomechanical reproduction, taken from a lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. Print no 142 of an edition of 1000 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph of tinted lithograph in two colours 205 x 794 mm (image) on sheet 293 x 876 mm
Outhwaite, Anne Jane Louisa, 1842-1925 :View of Auckland Heads and residence of the lat...
Date: 1885
By: Outhwaite, Anne Jane Louisa, 1842-1925
Reference: A-176-012
Description: Shows Swainson's home at Judge's Bay, now the site of the Parnell Rose Gardens, with a view out to the Harbour, with North Head and Rangitoto. A willow tree and a Norfolk pine are distinguishable amongst the plants on the right. Inscriptions: On separate label: View of Auckland Head and residence of the late Hon. W. Swainson first Attorney-General of New Zealand by Miss Isa Outhwaite of Auckland, artist, 1885. Taurarua.; Verso - Taurarua. With I. O's love Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 115 x 153 mm
Anderson, David George, fl 1850 : Letter
Date: 1850
By: Anderson, David George, active 1850
Reference: MS-Papers-1601
Description: Letter to his father in England describing life in Auckland, agricultural produce, flour mills, Maori life Source of title - Supplied Anderson was gardener, and his wife housekeeper, to William Swainson, Attorney-General Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)
Swainson, William, 1809-1884 : Letters
Date: 1877-1882
By: Swainson, William, 1809-1884
Reference: MS-Papers-3042
Description: Letters written to Miss Blanche Hamley re poetry and life in Auckland Accompanying material - Typescript copies of the letters Quantity: 1 folder(s) (14 leaves ). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript Pen and ink sketch of Swainson's house, Taurarua, at Judges Bay, Auckland
Stacpoole, John Massey, 1919- : Papers relating to William Swainson and the Swainson fa...
Date: [18--], 1876-1882, [ca 1990-2007]
By: Stacpoole, John Massy, 1919-
Reference: MS-Papers-8857
Description: Includes family tree for the Swainson family, including the forebears and descendants of William Swainson (1809-1884); copies of family correspondence; copies of photographs of family members, including William Swainson; newspaper cuttings relating to members of the family; information about the Swainson family house in Lancaster and tourist booklets about the city of Lancaster Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, photographs (photocopies) and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr J Stacpoole, Auckland, 2007
Swainson, William, 1809-1884 : Letters to Mrs Lloyd and others
Date: 1862-1875, 1878
By: Swainson, William, 1809-1884
Reference: MS-Papers-0613
Description: Letters from William Swainson, `Taurarua', Parnell, Auckland to Sarah Lloyd, the wife of Rev J F Lloyd. Written to her in Auckland and after her return to England in 1870 (some in verse). Also includes two letters to Rev Lloyd; and photocopy (with transcript) of letter to his brother, Tom Swainson, Apr 1878 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (15 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Letters dated 3 Sep 1871 and Apr 1878 include pen and ink sketch of William Swainson's home `Taurarua', Parnell, Auckland
[Merrett, Joseph Jenner] 1815-1854 :Maori feast at Remuera. [Auckland, H Brett, Star St...
Date: 1844 - 1890 - 1969
By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Heritage Fine Prints; Wilson & Horton (Firm); New Zealand. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Manatū Aorere
Reference: D-001-023-a
Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A 1969 photomechanical reproduction, taken from a lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. Print no 221 of an edition of 1000 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph of tinted lithograph in two colours 205 x 794 mm (image) on sheet 293 x 876 mm Provenance: Donation: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Wellington, July 1994
Polack, Joel Samuel 1807-1882 : Letters
Date: 1838-1840
By: Polack, Joel Samuel, 1807-1882
Reference: MS-Papers-1262
Description: Thanks for favourable reviews of his 'New Zealand; being a narrative of travels and adventures... ' [London: Richard Bentley, 1838]. Typescript copy of letter to W Swainson re sale of property in the Bay of Islands Other Titles - New Zealand; being a narrative of travels and adventures... Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, mss and typed transcript
[Merrett, Joseph Jenner] 1815-1854 :Native feast at Remuera Auckland New Zealand. [1844?]
Date: 1844
By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854
Reference: A-007-018
Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha on 11 May 1844. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. Photograph of watercolour held by the Hocken Library, Acc. no 12,282 Fp/M568. The watercolour measures 284 x 912 mm and the photographic copy is 118 x 378 mm on a sheet measuring 160 x 390 mm. Copy of the original for a tinted lithograph with title The New Zealand Festival, published 1845; and for lithographs with title Maori feast at Remuera, published 1890. The lithographs include numbered keys to features and activities depicted. Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy of watercolour 118 x 378 mm
Inward correspondence
Date: 1879-1890
From: Hadfield, Octavius, 1814-1904 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0139-05
Description: Contains correspondence from William Martin, William Swainson, John T Stewart Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of contents of this folder.
New Zealand legal portraits
Date: n d
From: Hunter, William John, 1879-1966 : Legal biographies
Reference: MS-Papers-1777-02
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript
Wakefield, Edward Jerningham 1820-1879 : Papers
Date: 1850-1863
By: Wakefield, Edward Jerningham, 1820-1879
Reference: Micro-MS-0203
Description: Partial diaries kept while travelling in New Zealand (27 Jan-14 Mar 1850 & 21 Dec 1851-9 Jan 1852). Also letters (25) written 1850-1851, 1863 to William Fox, J R Godley, Octavius Hadfield, William Swainson, E G Wakefield and others Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive (ca 60 pages).
Inward correspondence
Date: 1846-1876
From: Hadfield, Octavius, 1814-1904 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0139-02
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph (some photocopies) Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Wakefield, Edward Jerningham 1820-1879 : Papers
Date: 1850-1863
By: Wakefield, Edward Jerningham, 1820-1879
Reference: fMS-252
Description: Partial diaries kept while travelling in New Zealand (27 Jan-14 Mar 1850 & 21 Dec 1851-9 Jan 1852) Also letters (25) written 1850-1851, 1863 to William Fox, J R Godley, Octavius Hadfield, William Swainson, E G Wakefield and others Quantity: 1 volume(s) (34 leaves). Physical Description: Mss (photocopies)
Octavius Hadfield - Letters from William Swainson
Date: 1858, 1871, 1874
From: Church of the Province of New Zealand. Wellington Diocese : Further records
Reference: 89-008-09/04
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 pieces).
Hickson, William, 1810-1885 : Letter to William Wakefield
Date: 27 Jan 1848
By: Hickson, William, 1810-1885
Reference: MS-Papers-3432
Description: Letter concerns William Swainson's support of the letter land purchasers sent to the New Zealand Company Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 pages). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Provenance: Presented by Robin Lowe, London, to National Archives Wellington
Biographical notes
Date: [1980-1990]
From: Cook, Rodney, 1930-: Collection relating to refurbishment of Parliament and Government Building
Reference: 99-215-1/01
Description: Biographical notes, including copies of entries from standard biographical sources relating to architects and others associated with Government buildings in Wellington Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and printed matter