Macdonald family
MacDonald, Alexander, 1829-1905 : My story / transcribed by Michael Fowler
Date: 1904, 1999
By: McDonald, Alexander, 1829-1905
Reference: MS-Papers-6628
Description: Transcription of MacDonald's reminiscences of life and times in New Zealand from his arrival at Wellington in 1840 on the `Blenheim' until 1904 when he recorded `My story'. He focuses particularly on relations with Maori, Maori-European land dealings, the politics and politicians of the times and related matters. Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - Another typescript copy at MS-1167 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (one volume, spiral bound). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript
Creator unknown :Photograph of a group of women in a buggy, ca 1904
Date: [ca 1904]
Reference: PAColl-9668
Description: Photograph of women coaching group in Wellington ca 1904. Travellers are Mrs Mackin (wife of Dr Mackin of Vivian Street, Wellington), Mrs William Irwin, Dr Macdonald and Mrs Hales?. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: 10 x 15.5 cm framed in card
Macdonald family : Papers
Date: 1897-1996
By: Macdonald family
Reference: MS-Group-1690
Description: The first folder comprises papers and correspondence relating to Colin Campbell Macdonald, in particular to his service in World War I, to his wife, Olivia Rosalind, to the Macdonald family in general, and to the related Sanford family. Includes results of genealogical research, family trees, reports of the voyage to New Zealand on the NZSC vessel Waimate and other papers. The second folder contain papers related to John James Macdonald, his dealing in antiques, his service in World War II, including a number of short sketches made on envelopes, and his death. Includes a letter from Eric Lee-Johnson, his brother-in-law. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 2 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, photographs and printed matter Provenance: From estate of Elizabeth Lee-Johnson, daughter of Colin and sister of John Macdonald Transfers: A large collection of photographs relating to the Macdonald family have been transferred to the Photographic Archive - To Photographic Archive - Photographs.
Lyons, Alfred Richard, 1843?-1907? : Journals
Date: 1887-1890, 1898-1907
By: Lyons, Alfred Richard, 1843?-1907
Reference: fMS-Papers-6242
Description: Lyons records his business activities, his personal and social life, the birth of his daughter (the donor's mother) and other family highlights Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See TAPUHI for New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency records held by Library Lyons came to Palmerston North in 1886 as a partner of Messrs F R Jackson and Co, then accepted the management of Mangaterata run from the BNZ, later becoming property manager for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Quantity: 1 box(es) (4 vols in folio-sized box). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr P Shirtcliffe, Khandallah, Wellington, Apr 1998
MacDonald family : Papers
Date: 1867-1980
By: Macdonald family
Reference: MS-Group-1462
Description: Papers of John Leonard MacDonald, a farmer at Halcombe and Mokau, his wife Charlotte Elizabeth MacDonald, Charles L G MacDonald and Flora Christina Johnson (sister-in-law). Includes letters, letter books, land transfer deeds covering Wellington, Halcombe and Mokau. Reminiscences of John L MacDonald. Also the journal of Jessica Pharazyn and letter book of MacDonald Bros, Halcombe, 1903-1907. Family trees and certificates. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 113 folder(s). 6 volume(s). 2.10 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, Mr B N Lindsay, Wellington, 1984 Transfers: Collection as a whole received into Manuscripts; material transferred to other sections from here. - To Drawings & Prints Collection - Drawings, sketches and prints, some by F C Johnson. [A-355-020/026] - To Ephemera Collection - Three certificates awarded to John R Johnson, 1901, 1906-1907 [PR-03-0296] - To Ephemera Collection - Influenza flyer [Eph-B-HEALTH-1918-01] and Clement L Wragge broadsheet [Eph-B-LECTURE-1904-01] - To Book Collections - 5 monographs (PR-06-0096) - To Photographic Archive - Assorted photographs and negatives [PAColl-8906] - To Serials Collection - The Message of Life (Nos 196 & 207), 1919, 1920 [PR-06-0097].
Genealogical material
Date: 19--
From: Richmond family : Further papers
Reference: 85-050-6/07
Description: Includes Launce, Macdonald, Grimshaw, Wyche, Blundell, Haszard family trees; correspondence and notes Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and printed matter (photocopies)
Genealogical material
Date: 19--
From: Richmond family : Further papers
Reference: 85-050-6/09
Description: Correspondence, clippings, notes, etc Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and printed matter (photocopies)
Liardet family : Papers
Date: 1799-1939
By: Liardet family
Reference: MS-Papers-1424
Description: Letters, photographs, newspaper clippings, family tree and notes on the Liardet, Macdonald and Venables families. Includes material on W F Liardet who emigrated to Melbourne 1839, and photographs of some of his water colours; letters from St Clare Evelyn Liardet with impressions of New Zealand in 1892 Included in the papers is a manuscript `The Life of Goldsmith". Quantity: 3 folder(s). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter, photographs
MacDonald family :Photographs
Date: [ca 1885]-1948
By: Macdonald family
Reference: PAColl-8906
Description: Photographs of John Leonard MacDonald, Charlotte Elizabeth MacDonald (wife) and other family members. 47 glass and 4 film negatives relating to John Leonard MacDonald are held at 1/2-056572 to 056622. Collection reference PAColl-6938. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives at 1/4-112467-F to 1/4-112499-F Quantity: 43 b&w original photographic print(s). 34 b&w original negative(s). Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1462 - To Ephemera Collection - EP-B-LECTURE-1904, and EP-B-HEALTH-1918? - To Drawings & Prints Collection - A-355-020/026 - To Serials Collection - PR-06-0096.
Correspondence (M)
Date: [1973, 1995-2000]
From: Kidman, Fiona Judith (Dame), 1940- : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7118-061
Description: Inward correspondence; some outward; includes handmade birthday card using artificial fur Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Macdonald and Maclean family trees
Date: 1960s
From: Richmond family : Further papers
Reference: fMS-Papers-6991-2
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss (photocopy)
Macdonald family :Photographs
Date: [ca 1890-ca 1955]
By: Macdonald family
Reference: PA-Group-00449
Description: Photographs relating to Colin Macdonald and family. Includes photographs relating to John Macdonald's service during World War II. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-232602-F to 1/2-232617-F Quantity: 90 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 colour original photographic print(s). 1 b&w original photographic print(s) coloured by hand. 16 b&w original negative(s). Provenance: From estate of Elizabeth Lee-Johnson, daughter of Colin and sister of John Macdonald. Transfers: Transfers - From Manuscripts and Archives : MS-Group-1690 : Macdonald family : Papers.
Masonic Lodge papers, trade circulars, invitations
Date: [ca 1859-1877]
From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0738
Description: Consists of a wide range of printed and manuscript material, including papers relating to McLean's Masonic Lodge membership, printed material and ephemera relating to business and social interests (from choral societies to cricket clubs). Some of the printed material originated from Great Britain, but most of the material is from New Zealand. Includes `The Family and relations of Donald Macdonald Esq, late of Druimintorran in the parish of Ardnamurchan, and County of Argyll', ca 1840s [Printed material] Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Domestic survey of South Island Maori settlements
Date: 1937
From: Grace, John Te Herekiekie (Sir), 1905-1985 : Grace family papers
Reference: 85-173-4/5
Description: Contains very detailed accounts of the domestic situation of South Island Māori families living in traditional kainga; the accounts include information about the housing, health, employment and educational status of every single person in the various settlements, organised alphabetically. These accounts were apparently compiled under the aegis of the Native Land Court, Wellington. Title taken from item. Two copies also held at Archives New Zealand: ABAQ W4235 box 1 parts1 and 2; R361254 and R6723246. Other related material at Archives New Zealand, Wellington: Maori Affairs archives group (MA 30/3/-). Quantity: 1 volume(s) contains approximately 475 pages. Finding Aids: Report for each locality has index of persons.. Processing information: Chief Librarian restriction removed 12 July 2023 as part of the Chief Librarian Restriction Review project.