Sherrin, Richard Arundell Augur, 1832-1893

Date: 1887-1919

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-274

Description: Comprises letters from Alexander Shand (2) 1895-1896; R A A Sherrin (7) 1887-1888; letters to and from Harry M Skeet (2) 1907; letters to W H Skinner (10) 1893-1912; and letters to and from Guthrie H Smith (6) 1919 and undated.

Date: 1865

By: McArthur & Company

Reference: A-001-012/030

Description: Landscapes showing the landforms in the area from Porter's Pass, via Arthur's Pass to Otira. Found loose in: Canterbury Provincial Council. Proceedings, session XXIII, 1865. Relate to Dobson;s Report ..., 1865, which includes 40 tinted lithographs by Ward & Rees after Dobson and R. Sherrin (A-001-002) (see A-004-010/036) Not in Dobson's hand (see TL 3/1/1/, 3/11/1986, and Photo file), but consistent with A-001/031, Browning pass .., which relates to Ward & Reeves lithograph after Haast (q.v.). Supplied title Quantity: 19 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and Chinese white, between 107 x 171 mm and 127 x 178 mm

Date: 1865

By: Dobson, Edward, 1816-1908; Sherrin, Richard Arundell Augur, 1832-1893; Ward & Reeves (Firm)

Reference: A-004-010/036

Description: Landscapes of the landforms between the West Coast via the Otira Gorge and Arthur's pass towards Porter's Pass Plates from: Dobson, E. Report to the Secretary of Public Works upon the practicability of constructing a bridle path through the gorge of the Otira... In: Canterbury Provincial Council. Proceedings session XXIII, 1865, p [41]-64. Figs. 14-40 (fig. 15 incorrectly numbered 13). (Vol. now discarded). Reference: Ellis, pp 660-686. See shelf list for titles. 19 related pencil sketches (acquired loose in same vol.) held at A-001-012/030. Negs. 189-199. Fig. 14 (A-004-010) after sketch by R. Sherrin; remainder after E. Dobson. Quantity: 27 colour art print(s). Physical Description: 27 prints on 14 sheets; tinted lithographs, between 89 x 141 mm and 100 x 170 mm, on sheets ca. 280 x 190 mm

Date: 1863-1864

Reference: MSX-4550

Description: Typescript copies apparently of newspaper articles, but no source stated. Contents: Teremakau to the Wanganui (Apr 1863); Wreck of the Gypsey, a letter from A D Dobson; The West Coast. Mr Sherrin's journal; The West Coast road, a letter from A D Dobson Quantity: 1 volume(s) (56 pages). Physical Description: Typescript (carbon copy) (25 cm; ¼ calf; purple cover, in case folder)

Date: 1865

From: Dobson, Edward 1816-1908 :[Illustrations for] Report...upon the practicability of constructing a bridle road through the gorge of the Otira... - [Christchurch] ; Ward & Reeves, [1865].

By: Sherrin, Richard Arundell Augur, 1832-1893

Reference: A-004-010

Description: View from the West Coast, with the Hokitika River in the foreground, looking towards bush and the Southern Alpsl, with the positions of the Whitcombe Pass and Mount Whitcombe noted. Plate from: Dobson, E. Report to the Secretary of Public Works upon the practicability of constructing a bridle path through the gorge of the Otira... In: Canterbury Provincial Council. Proceedings session XXIII, 1865, p [41]-64. Figs. 14-40 (fig. 15 incorrectly numbered 13). (Vol. now discarded). Related pencil sketches (acquired loose in same vol.) held at A-001-012/030. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Tinted lithograph, 89 x 141 mm

Date: [ca1840-1900]

From: Easdale, Nola, fl 1984-1998 : Papers

Reference: 90-143-1

Description: Includes surnames A to H. Also notes on the geology and charting of the New Zealand coast. Quantity: 1 box(es).

Date: Jun 1891

From: Ballance, John, 1839-1893 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0025-07

Description: Includes a letter from Mrs S. Neill of Wanganui requesting assisted passage for her widowed daughter Mary Jane Ballantyre. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of the contents of this folder.

Date: 1890

By: Sherrin, Richard Arundell Augur, 1832-1893

Reference: MSY-5901

Description: Part one of Sherrin's `Early history of New Zealand' (1890) with mss signatures of further subscribers bound after the original (printed) subscriber list Source of title - Transcribed from item and supplied by Library Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchased from Dunbar Sloane Auction, Welleington, Sep 2004

Date: 1854-1875, nd

From: McLean, Donald (Sir), 1820-1877 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0032-0571

Description: Correspondents: R Shephard, Wellington, 1870 (1 letter); J Shepherd, Waiuku, 1860-1861 (3 letters); Thomas L Shepherd, Wellington & Dunedin, 1861-1876 (4 letters); Thomas V Shepherd (109th Regiment), Auckland & India, 1874, 1876 & undated (3 letters); Jemina Shera, undated letter. Richard A A Sherrin, Napier, 1876 & undated (2 letters); Thomas Shields, Whiritoa, 1854 (1 letter); C H Shinholtz, undated letter re teaching salary; Edward Shortland, Plymouth & Auckland, 1865 & 1870 (2 letters); Thomas William Shute, Masterton, 1871-1872 (2 letters); Rev David Sidey, Napier, 1873, 1875 & undated (3 letters). Quantity: 1 folder(s).