Kelly, Leslie George, 1906-1959

Ngati Mahuta, historian, engine driver, who wrote 'Tainui : the story of Hoturoa and his descendants' (Christchurch, N.Z. : Capper Press, 1986). See DNZB (Vol 4, 1921-1940, p267-268, K6)

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Map

Kelly, Leslie George, 1906-1959 :Tamaki-Makau-rau. Map of the Tamaki Isthmus with Maori...

Date: 1938

By: Kelly, Leslie George, 1906-1959; Auckland Institute and Museum; Carpenter, Ken, active 1995; Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976

Reference: MapColl-832.12ee/1938(1980)/Acc.16368

Description: Map of Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland Region, detailing Maori place names, from Paremoremo, eastwards to Rangitoto, southwards to Papatoetoe and westwards to Titirangi, including the Waitemata, Awanui-o-Peretu, and Manukau harbours. Includes drawings of marae and waka. Compiled in 1938. Other Titles - Tamaki Makaurau :map of the Tamaki isthmus with Maori placenames See second copy, photographic file print, 16.2 x 14.5 cm, shelved at MapColl--832.12ee/[n.d.]/Acc.39823. This copy has been reduced, so text is difficult to decipher. It was left to daughter of Pei Jones, Mrs H Carpenter, and donated by Ken Carpenter of Australia. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 68.5 x 60.6 cm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-0358.

Manuscript

Inward correspondence - J-N

Date: 1855, [ca 1899-1931]

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0072-04

Description: Identifiable correspondents entered in Name Field. Includes Preface to Second Edition of `Memorandum' by Sir George Grey, 1855 with newspaper cutting relating to Maori manuscripts in the Cape Museum (Cape of Good Hope, South Africa). Letter from Gilbert Mair to Augustus Hamilton re Maori musical instruments, 1900. Letter to A Hamilton from J H Menzies (1899) regarding the trapping of birds including weka. Language - Some of these pieces are in Maori Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Other

Various papers and correspondence - 3O1/11 - 3O1/18

Date: 1946-1975

From: Jones, Pei Te Hurinui, 1898-1976: Microfilm copies of original material held at the University of Waikato Library

Reference: Micro-MS-0980-18

Description: Includes drafts of publications including Leslie Kelly's 'Tainui', and 'Nga Iwi o Tainui' by Bruce Biggs and Pei Te Hurinui Jones, and papers relating to Apirana Ngata. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Manuscript

Inward correspondence - Leslie G Kelly

Date: 1953-1956

From: Beaglehole, Timothy Holmes, 1933-2015: Papers of John Cawte Beaglehole and his family

Reference: MS-Papers-11535-164

Description: Contains letters relating to places visited by James Cook during his Pacific voyages. Includes photographs of landmarks in the Gisborne Region, mss maps, and lists of place-names in Maori and other Polynesian languages. Also a letter to Kelly from Alf Lee. Letters dated 1954-1956 were moved here from the alphabetical sequence in folder MS-Papers-11535-163. Quantity: 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and photographs

Manuscript

Outward correspondence - Jacoby to McConnaughey

Date: 1944-1970

From: Beaglehole, Timothy Holmes, 1933-2015: Papers of John Cawte Beaglehole and his family

Reference: MS-Papers-11535-182

Description: Contains letters to Peter Jacoby, Gertrud Kahn, Leslie G Kelly, Eric Lee-Johnson, Ken Keith, Ida Leeson, Douglas Lilburn, Edward Lynam, Colin McCahon, Eric McCormick and Suzanne McConnaughey. Many pieces are photocopies. Quantity: 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (some photocopies)

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 1949-1950

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-265

Description: Consists of correspondence from Te Putu [Leslie G Kelly] to Ramsden Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Image

Kelly, Tonga :Photographs of Leslie George Kelly, 1906-1959

Date: Ca 1925, 1949

By: Kelly, Tonga Maioha, active 2002

Reference: PAColl-7103

Description: Photographs of Leslie George Kelly (1906-1959), Ngati Mahuta journalist, engine driver and historian. Arrangement: Negatives at 1/2-190596 and 190597. Photocopy on shelf at PAColl-7103. Quantity: 2 b&w copy negative(s). 2 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate copy negatives 10 x 12.5 cm

Manuscript

Inward correspondence, reviews and other papers

Date: [1925-1973]

From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Papers

Reference: 77-067-3/2

Description: Persons entered under Name; many of the files include letters about the subject from other people Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 1933-1936

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-258

Description: Consists of correspondence from Leslie G Kelly to Ramsden Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 1940-1942

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-260

Description: Consists of correspondence from Michael Ramsden, mainly to his father Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Manuscript

Ngapuhi genealogies

From: Milligan, Robert Roy Douglas, 1893-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0220-10

Description: Includes correspondence with George Howe, genealogist and Leslie Kelly Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 5 Oct 1945-17 Aug 1946

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-262

Description: Consists of correspondence from Te Putu [Leslie G Kelly] to Ramsden Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Manuscript

Inward correspondence and notes on Maori matters

Date: [1952-1959]

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-387/1

Description: Comprises letters from Pei Te Hurinui Jones including list of his publications, discussions on publishing `Tuwharetoa' by John Grace, Les Kelly's `Tainui', Jones's biography of Potatau, Bruce Biggs, `Nga Moteatea' and other matters (1959); composers' notes re Turangawaewae work (1953); part of letters from Te Kaniatakirau, Rangiaua Tapara; letters from Rua E Boyd of Carterton (1952), H te Kani of Puha, nr Gisborne (1953); copy of petition to Governor-General re Licensing Bill before Parliament (1953); parts 11-18 of Maori composition (in English); and letter to Ramsden re Te Puea and her health problems, her movement towards Christianity, and other aspects of her later life Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 1947

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-263

Description: Consists of correspondence from Te Putu [Leslie G Kelly] to Ramsden Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 1936-1939

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-259

Description: Consists of correspondence from Leslie G Kelly to Ramsden Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Manuscript

Correspondence (A-M)

Date: [1950-1976]

From: Mead, Arthur David, 1888-1977 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7403-15

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; also includes letter to Mrs Murray regarding her thesis on Rev Richard Taylor; letter written from address of W T Morpeth, New Plymouth; and letter written by [?] Phil Bennett, Waikanae Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Manuscript

Correspondence

Date: 1948

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-264

Description: Consists of correspondence from Te Putu [Leslie G Kelly] to Ramsden Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Online Image

Kelly, Leslie George, 1906-1959: Photograph album of Maori pa and battle sites

Date: 1928-1930

By: Kelly, Leslie George, 1906-1959

Reference: PA1-o-1887

Description: Photograph album of Maori pa and battle sites in the North Island, presumed to have been created by Leslie George Kelly in circa 1928-1930. Comprises photographs taken 1928-1930, probably by Kelly, and five hand drawn maps and one other drawing, presumably drawn by Kelly at a similar time. The photographs are captioned and dated, and connections made between the photographs and the maps. The captions include some historical and contextual information. - Includes photographs of Otakanini Pa, and Oparuparu Pa in the Kaipara District. The images of the Oparuparu include rock carvings that Kelly has also drawn. Other pa include Mokoia Pa (Panmure), Te Horo Pa (Helensville), Te Makiri Pa (Awaroa River), Matakitaki Pa, Taura Kohia (Pirongia), Paterangi Pa, Orakau Pa, Pukeokoiwiriki Pa (aka Paritaiuru, in Papakura), a pa site in Kawhia (not named in the album), and Te Arawi Pa (Kawhia) and sites of Te Kohia Pa (Waitara) and Mahoetahi Pa (Taranaki). - Also includes images of the site of "Maori whare burned by troops 1864, Rangiaowhia" and photographs of the Anglican and Catholic Churches at Rangiaowhia. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Inscriptions: Album page - Contains many captions detailing places, pa names and vantage points that the photographs were taken from. Inscription on inside front cover "Leslie G Kelly 1929-30". Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Online Manuscript

Aoterangi, Wirihana, -1907: Fragments of ancient Maori history (transcript)

Date: nd

By: Aoterangi, Wirihana, -1907

Reference: MSX-4598

Description: A handwritten transcript of incidents in Maori tribal lore from the Kawhia district, described by Wirihana Aoterangi, chief of Ngati Tahinga of Raglan. Includes story of the Taonui canoe. English translation made by G Graham. Publication - Fragments of ancient Maori history / collected by John McGregor; translated by George Graham [Auckland: Champtaloup & Edmiston, 1923] Language - With one page of comments in English Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescript