Forbes, Henry Ogg, 1851-1932

Date: 1862-1894?

By: Ramsay, Edward Pearson, 1842-1916

Reference: MS-Papers-0942

Description: Includes one typed copy of letter from Ramsay to H O Forbes. Also catalogue of New Zealand birds including some now extinct in the collection of Mr J C Firth at Mt Eden, Auckland, 1885; letters to Ramsay from New Zealand naturalists: J C Firth, H O Forbes, W A Graham, Sir J F J von Haast, R Henry, T J Parker and D Robertson re NZ natural history and specimens. Letter by W A Graham, 3 Jan [1867] describes conflict with Hau Hau at Omarunui on 12 Oct 1866 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (28 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres.

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2601

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: [ca 1809-1892]

From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 : The Webster collection and papers / of Kenneth Athol Webster

Reference: MS-Papers-9615-25

Description: Miscellaneous articles, some reprints and others cut and pasted onto backing paper relating to: Trees; Sir Julius Von Haast; E D Enys; H O Forbes; Chatham Islands; Place-names of NZ; Governor at Kaiapoi; History of the moas; Albinism in NZ birds; NZ salmonidae; Late Rev B Y Ashwell (with handwritten chronology); The Maori King question; `Airedale'; New Zealand wars; articles from `Southern Cross', 1860s. Article entitled `Curious adventure', Calcutta, May 10 1809 re princess of New Zealand, daughter of Tippahee [Te Pahi] and her husband, George Bruce, an Englishman Article re Rev Mr Marsden (undated) from `The Patriot or Carlisle & Cumberland Advertiser' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1869-1870, 1890

From: Mantell family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0083-280

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See inventory for description of contents.

Date: Aug 1891

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-179

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; also includes private circular from the Australian Mail from London; letter from A [?] MacKeig, Rakaia; petition relating to formation of the Farm Homestead Association signed by Arthur Wilson, Leeston, Arthur Greenwood, Alexander Knox-Callagag, Leeston, Henry Hamilton, Edward George Small, John Grierson Doyle, Thomas Blanch, Andrew Foster, James Crawford, James Huston and Walter Chapman; telegram from Westport regarding A H Turnbull's retrenchment from Public Works signed by Gilmer, Colvin, O'Brien and 30 others; letter from `A Broken-hearted Mother' regarding the 1889 bill legalizing marriage with deceased, husband, brothers; resolution from the Anglican diocese of Dunedin regarding the proposed change to marriage laws in the Divorce Bill; plans relating to sale of land relating to Falsgrave and Junction streets and East Town and South Town Belt. Much correspondence relates to the passage of the women's franchise bill. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Oct-Nov 1903

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-254

Description: Identified correspondents entered in the Name field; also includes letters from Hall's grand-daughter, Frances, High Lea, Bideford, Devon; and J G [?] Hinnell or Hurnell, St Edmonds, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Jan-Feb 1890

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-162

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; also includes letter from [?] J W Hitchell, Glentunnel, regarding Mrs Bisphan's husband; and from General Davidson of Glentunnel Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Mar-Apr 1890

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-163

Description: Most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field; also includes telegram from the chairman (?H Jameson) of the Leeston farmers organisation regarding the change of the duck shooting season; an account from an optician; a letter from the Tamsanian Government Railways; and various plans and tracing of land at Lake Ellesmere proposed to be given to Mr Tairoa; and a letter from John M [?] Macrosson, Bustane Quantity: 1 folder(s). Copy of tracing L90/1347 land at Lake Ellesmere proposed to be given to Mr Tairoa and various sections delineated

Date: 1898 - 1905

By: Strong, Austin, 1881-1952; Edward Nister (Firm); Seed, Jessie Gertrude, 1874-1938

Reference: E-785

Description: Contained sketches, autographs and messages from friends of Jessie Seed, including several from Austin Strong (some relating to Napoleon, and some influenced by cartoonist Phil May). Others to sign were members of the Todd and Bowen families, James F Shaw, Charles A Peal, Heathcote Williams. Some of the sketches stuck into the album predate Xmas 1901, when the album was given to Jessie Seed by Mary (see flyleaf). Second back page has stuck in it a completed form from the Dunedin and South Seas Exhibition 1889-90 - "Record of measurements made at the Anthropometrical Laboratory under the superintendence of Hr H O Forbes, F.R.G.S., Canterbury Museum, printed by Whitcombe & Tombs Limited - 14869. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Hardbound album, 200 x 270 mm, with some loose sheets interfiled. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1479 : Connell, Marjorie Bertha, 1907-1995 : Seed family papers. See also A-058-014/065; Photographic Archive PAColl-8805; Ephemera Collection, Eph-A-ROYAL-1901-01, Eph-C-ADVERTISING-1896-01, and Eph-F-GAMES-1900-01; and Book Collections..

Date: May 1889

From: Hall, John (Sir), 1824-1907 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1784-155

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1857-1937

From: Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew) : Records

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-10-25

Description: Fern lists are for the Pacific and South East Asian regions. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) positive.

Date: 1884-1892

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

By: Flower, William Henry (Sir), 1831-1899

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2843

Description: Selected correspondence relating to natural history in Australia and New Zealand Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, AJCP, 1994