New Zealand ethnologist. Also known as Rawiri Te Puru Terehou. He was appointed as the ethologist at the Auckland Institute and Museum in 1968, and became the assistant director of Auckland War Memorial Museum in 1978.
Simmons, David Roy, 1930-2015
There are 38 related items to this topic
Manuscript
Papers relating to dendroglyphs on the Chatham Islands
Date: [1975-1980]
From: Hill, Irene Faye, 1923-2014: Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7872-5
Description: Background papers and material relating to Hill's interest in dendroglyph damage on the Chatham Islands Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Papers relating to dendroglyphs on the Chatham Islands
Date: [1975-1980]
From: Hill, Irene Faye, 1923-2014: Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7872-6
Description: Inward and outward correspondence, clippings and other material relating to Hill's interest in preventing damage to the dendroglyphs on the Chatham Islands Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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"Art of the Pacific"; photographs by Brian Brake; conversations by James McNeish, with ...
Date: 1979
Reference: Eph-D-MAORI-1979-02
Description: Poster announcing the publication of a book features a photograph from the book, of a carved tekoteko, made with stone tools at Kaiti, Gisborne in about the late eighteenth century; photographed by Hawkes Bay Art Gallery and Museum. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 595 x 340 mm.
Manuscript
Letters to Jock McEwen
Date: 20 November 1963 - 07 December 1964
From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-12909-6
Description: Two letters addressed to Jock McEwen dated 20 November 1963 and 07 December 1964. The first letter by W.J. Phillips discusses the return of East Coast photographs and manuscripts to the Dominion Museum. The second letter by Dave Simmons of the Otago Museum discusses the provenance of a Māori carving purchased at a sale in Maheno, North Otago. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing two letters.. Transfers: Separated from PAColl-6056-09; prints accompanying the two letters are at PAColl-6056-09; 32 and 33.. Processing information: Originally housed by Library staff in a photographic archival box. The letters have been separated for conservation and storage reasons.
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[Ephemera of octavo size relating to Maori. 1980-1982]
Date: 1980 - 1982
Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-1980/1982
Description: Includes: 1970-1980s?: Postcard. The interior of the chapel at Hukarere Maori Girls' Hostel, Napier [1970-1980s?] 1980s: Te Hau-Takiri Wharepapa / Gottfried Lindauer. G B Scott Souvenirs Ltd , Auckland. [Postcard. 1980s?] Turuturu Mokai, stone-age Maori fortress [1980s?]. Pamphlet (2 copies) McDonald's Rotorua Restaurant: McDonalds Rotorua New Zealand, owned and operated by Megan and Philip Mules [1980s?] 1980: Auckland War Memorial Museum. The creation myth and the origin of Auckland's volcanoes. Text in Maori and English by D R Simmons. 1980 Ngata Memorial College. Opening and dedication of the Gymnasium, and cultural competitions, 19 March 1980. Booklet Ngati Poneke Marae appeal. 21 June [1980]. Collection envelope Department of Maori Affairs. Tu Tangata Business Wananga [Pamphlet. 1980] (2 copies) Te Ati Awa of Waikanae. Powhiri / Invitation to the opening of our Wharekai. Whakarongotai Marae, Waikanae, 5 July 1980. Invitation/ programme (Parallel text Maori and English) Tu Tangata. Vocational training courses. Information [1980] (2 copies) Tu Tangata. Vocational training courses. Application form [1980] (2 copies) 1981: NZ Students Arts Council presents "Songs to the judges", written and directed by Mervyn Thompson; music by William Dart. A powerful drama exposing the dispossession of Maori land by the New Zealand law courts. New Zealand tour March-April 1981 Raukawa Marae Trustees. Objective; Principles; Activities, etc. Pink mimeographed pamphlet [1981?] South Pacific Commonwealth Youth Wananga, Itinerary 22 February - 8 March 1981. Booklet 1982: New Zealand Historic Places Trust. The past at our feet. Information sheet 2: Archaeological remains of Maori pa. Site N24/4 Motukiore Is., Whangarei Harbour. 1982 Waitangi Action Committee. Children of Papatuanuku, seeds of our tupuna. We are the people of the land; together we will stand. Waitangi - day off or a rip off. Pamphlet [1982] Wellington High School. A new New Zealand experiment at Wellington High School. Teaching and learning through two languages (English and Maori). Enrol now for Form 3 bilingual class [Yellow pamphlet. 1982] Rotorua Art Gallery. Feathers and fibre. 19 July - 22 August 1982. Exhibition catalogue Summit Shirts. Washing instructions for a beloved. Pamphlet with parallel text in English and Maori Tu Tangata. Vocational training courses. Information [1982] Tu Tangata. Vocational training courses. Application form [1982] Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying below 250 mm. Processing information: Four pieces donated by Jock McEwan included in folder in 1999, removed and combined with ATL-Group-00693 in August 2023. Material relates to Hoani Waititi Marae, Ngati Poneke and Pipitea Pā, Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
Manuscript
Ben and Emily Host - Research correspondence
Date: [1975-1980]
From: Host, Bent Svitser Muusfeldt, 1918-2000: Collection related to research by Bent and Emily Host
Reference: 2003-325-02
Description: Correspondence relating to Ben and Emily Host's work on the life of Abel Tasman Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Theories of dual settlement in New Zealand, 1778-1915
Date: 1990
From: King, Michael (Dr), 1945-2004: Collection
Reference: 97-042-09/01
Description: `Ko Te Heke Ra O aruiwi', theories of dual settlement in New Zealand, 1778-195 / Claudia Geiringer. An essay submitted as part of course requirements for BA Hons degree in history, University of Otago. Includes correspondence. Other Titles - Ko te heke ra o maruiwi Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript
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[Ephemera and posters promoting the publication of books and new book titles. 1970-1979]
Date: 1970 - 1979
Reference: Eph-D-BOOK-1970/1979
Description: Includes: 1971: Out now! Bullshit & jellybeans. Tim Shadbolt The veteran years of New Zealand motoring, by Pam Maclean & Brian Joyce. AH & AW Reed. price $4.95 The Muldoon annual joke book is here. $1.00 1973: An invitation to subscribe to the facsimile edition of "New Zealand graphic & descriptive", by C D Barraud, London 1877. Subscription list closes August 17; no late orders can be accepted [1973] 1974: The most exciting book offer of our time, Bookplan. Magnificent volumes for discriminating readers [1974] 1975: Reader's Digest. Order any 3 of these fascinating books now! Reader's Digest book of strange stories, amazing facts W B Sutch. Women with a cause. Price Milburn and Company Limited (2 copies) 1976: New Zealand atlas, edited by I. McL. Wards. Price $33; complete with slip case $35. Printed and published by A. R. Shearer, Government Printer 1976. 1978?: Avon Fine Prints. An invitation to subscribe to the limited edition book, "A folio of watercolours by Charles Heaphy VC". To be published in Autumn 1980 (2 copies) 1979: Art of the Pacific. Photographs by Brian Brake, conversations with James McNeish, with commentary by David Simmons. Published by Oxford University Press in association with Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council of New Zealand (2 copies) "Wake of the whale". From Hutchinson and Friends of the Earth [Book by Kenneth Brower. 1979] Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying around 840 x 595 mm.
Manuscript
Maori flags
Date: 1995-2009
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11115-200
Description: Research notes on Maori flags, includes correspondence, images, newsclippings and other material Quantity: 1 box(es).
Manuscript
Ko Huiarau
Date: [ca 1981-1999]
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11115-131a
Description: Research notes including newsclippings, correspondence and photocopies relating to Ko Huiarau, the Maori Parliament and related topics Source of title - From item Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Ko Huiarau
Date: [ca 1981-1999]
From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11115-131b
Description: Research notes including newsclippings, correspondence and photocopies relating to Ko Huiarau, the Maori Parliament and related topics Source of title - from item Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Audio
Interview with David Simmons
Date: 13 Oct 1999
From: Theo Schoon oral history project
By: Simmons, David Roy, 1930-2015
Reference: OHInt-0792-17
Description: Interviewer(s) - Damian Skinner Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-014304 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5088.
Manuscript
Draft catalogues of Maori material in English Museums I / David Simmons
Date: 1996
From: Marshall, Cedric Russell (Hon), 1936- : Papers
Reference: MSX-9580
Description: Draft catalogues of Māori material in English museums (Volume I), prepared by David Simmons from records made in 1978. Compiled in 1996 in Auckland. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: 30 x 21 cm, papers bound with plastic covers
Other
An index of Chatham Islands material in overseas museums / compiled by D.R. Simmons & G...
Date: ca 1997
From: Marshall, Cedric Russell (Hon), 1936- : Papers
Reference: MSX-9574
Description: An index compiled by D.R. Simmons and G.S. Park of Auckland Institute and Museum. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: 30 x 21 cm, papers bound with plastic covers
Manuscript
Draft catalogue lists of Maori material in Australian museums / compiled by David Simmons
Date: 1997
From: Marshall, Cedric Russell (Hon), 1936- : Papers
Reference: MSX-9575
Description: Draft catalogue lists of Māori material in Australian museums compiled by David Simmons from records supplied by museums 1978-1990. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: 30 x 21 cm, papers bound with plastic covers
Manuscript
Draft catalogues of Maori material in English Museums II / David Simmons
Date: 1996
From: Marshall, Cedric Russell (Hon), 1936- : Papers
Reference: MSX-9581
Description: Draft catalogues of Māori material in English museums (Volume II), prepared by David Simmons from records made in 1978. Compiled in 1996 in Auckland. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: 30 x 21 cm, papers bound with plastic covers
Manuscript
An index of Maori items held in overseas museums / David Simmons
Date: 1996
From: Marshall, Cedric Russell (Hon), 1936- : Papers
Reference: MSX-9578
Description: An index of Māori items held in overseas museums in England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Monaco, Italy, Germany, Hungary, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Russia, Switzerland, Canada, the United States. Recorded by David Simmons, Auckland, New Zealand, 1996. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: 30 x 21 cm, papers bound with plastic covers
Other
Draft catalogues of Maori material in Scots and Irish museums / David Simmons
Date: 1997
From: Marshall, Cedric Russell (Hon), 1936- : Papers
Reference: MSX-9579
Description: Draft catalogues of Māori material in Scots and Irish museums, prepared by David Simmons from records made in 1978. Compiled in Auckland in 1997. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: 30 x 21 cm, papers bound with plastic covers
Other
Catalogue of Maori artefacts in the museums of Canada and the United States of America ...
Date: 1982
From: Marshall, Cedric Russell (Hon), 1936- : Papers
Reference: MSX-9577
Description: Catalogue of Māori artefacts in the museums of Canada and the United States of America, by D.R. Simmons (Auckland Institute and Museum), Bulletin of the Auckland Institute and Museum, Number 12, Auckland, New Zealand, 1982. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: 30 x 21 cm, papers bound with plastic covers
Manuscript
Index of Maori artefacts recorded in European museums / compiled by D.R. Simmons
Date: 1978
From: Marshall, Cedric Russell (Hon), 1936- : Papers
Reference: MSX-9576
Description: Index of Māori artefacts in European museums compiled by D.R. Simmons of Auckland Museum. Covering page gives the title of 'Index of Maori artefacts in United States & Canadian museums' however content relates to European museums only. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: 30 x 21 cm, papers bound with plastic covers