Secretary scenic boards; president AA. Author of `Kaikoura Coast, Kei Puta te Wairau'. [WWNZ 10th edition 1971]
Elvy, William John, 1875-1972
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Carrington, Arthur Hugh, 1895-1947 : Papers
Date: 1934-1947
By: Carrington, Arthur Hugh, 1895-1947
Reference: MS-Papers-0079
Description: Includes correspondence on Marlborough and South Island Maori history, and article by W J Elvy on Maori mythology, articles by Carrington on various topics including the history of Kaiapoi and Hundalee, an incomplete and unpublished typescript biography of Alexander Dalrymple, unpublished typescript biography of John Meares, and working notes on 18th century Pacific voyages, including some notes for "Cooks's lieutenants", another unpublished typescript held by the Turnbull Library Soldier and ethnologist; see biographical page with inventory Quantity: 18 folder(s). 0.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in the reading room was removed on 24 Nov 2014 as it contained no additional information. A copy is available in the staf backfile..
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Elvy, William John b 1875 : Talks on local history Marlborough and Picton
Date: 194-?
By: Elvy, William John, 1875-1972
Reference: Micro-MS-0178
Description: Text of talks delivered to various clubs on the early history of Picton and Marlborough Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 45 pages).
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Elvy, William John : Kaikoura
Date: [ca 1949]
By: Elvy, William John, 1875-1972
Reference: MS-0717
Description: Proof copy with author's corrections Quantity: 1 volume(s) (18 pages). Physical Description: Printed matter (copy) (52 cm folded to 27 cm; blue cloth)
Manuscript
Miscellaneous manuscripts
Date: [ca 1934-1947]
From: Carrington, Arthur Hugh, 1895-1947 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0079-03
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Manuscript
Elvy, William John b 1875 : Talks on local history
Date: 194-?
By: Elvy, William John, 1875-1972
Reference: qMS-0667
Description: Text of talks delivered to various clubs on the early history of Picton and Marlborough Quantity: 1 volume(s) (43 leaves). Physical Description: Ms (photocopy) (35 cm; blue buckram)
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Correspondence
Date: 1929-1931
From: Polynesian Society: Records
Reference: 80-115-05/02
Description: Correspondence for 1931, mainly concerned with membership, subscriptions, and publications; includes June 1931 annual report Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Correspondence - W J Elvy, R Duff, H D Skinner
Date: 1934-1935
From: Carrington, Arthur Hugh, 1895-1947 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0079-01
Description: Includes three letters (Feb-Mar 1935), two from Duff to Carrington and one reply. Quantity: 1 folder(s).