Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002

Date: [1980]-2009

By: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002

Reference: ATL-Group-00194

Description: Working files relating to Simpson's work with the Alexander Turnbull Library, the National Library of New Zealand, the Māori Language Commission, the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography and other organisations, particularly those relating to Te Reo. Also includes files in electronic format: draft chapters for Onehou Phillis' biography of Eruera Manuera. Source of title - Supplied Mīria Simpson worked at the Alexander Turnbull Library (National Library of New Zealand), Māori Language Commission, Dictionary of New Zealand Biography and other organisations. Quantity: 319 folder(s). 14 Electronic document(s). 8 Linear Metres. 3 C90 cassette(s). 1 megabyte(s). 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 C120 cassette(s). Physical Description: Holograph, mss, typescripts, printed matter and electronic documents Transfers: To Oral History Collection - Various cassette tapes mostly relating to the MWWL project - To Cartographic Collection - Map of the middle part of the North Island from Tongariro to north of Auckland - To Ephemera Collection - Various pieces - To Book Collections - Thesis - - Some papers transferred from Printed collection, 2010. Processing information: Digital component of collection is currently being processed.

Date: 17 Jun 1989

By: Phillips, John Oliver Crompton, 1947-

Reference: OHColl-0659/1

Description: A meeting organised by Jock Phillips, Chief Historian in the Historical Branch of Department of Internal Affairs, to discuss the proposed New Zealand Historical Atlas. A cross-section of historians, geographers, social scientists and Maori interested parties attended. Principal speakers at the meeting were: Dr. Jack Camm, Editor of The Australians; Jim Milroy and Dr. Sydney Melbourne of Maori Studies, University of Waikato; Mrs Te Aue Davis of Department of Survey and Land Information; Miria Simpson, Assistant Editor Dictionary of New Zealand Biography; Bill Buxton, Arts and Cultural Heritage, Department of Internal Affairs. Sponsored by - Preliminary funding by New Zealand Lottery Grants Board Venue - Stout Research Centre, Victoria University, Wellington Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 3 C90 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 3.45 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA 3856.

Date: 1996

From: Aotearoa Traditional Māori Performing Arts Society: Negatives, prints, and albums from Aotearoa Traditional Māori Performing Arts Festivals

Reference: PAColl-10785

Description: Photographic proof sheets of images taken by unidentified photographer(s) at the1996 Aotearoa Traditional Māori Performing Arts Festival, Rotorua. Each image had been cut from a sheet and stored as individual prints. Includes views of performances and prize giving formalities. Names of people identified Tui Ransfield, Atareta and Trevor Maxwell, Koro Wetere, Peter Tapsell, Ngatata Love, Miria Simpson, Dorothy Huhana Mihinui, John Tahuparae, Pakake Winiata, Piripi Munro and Mauriora Kingi. Associated negatives described in Series-6725. Title supplied by Library. Individuals identified by Alexander Turnbull Library staff. Arrangement: Proof prints were delivered to the Library enclosed in one envelope with festival date and format description on the front. Quantity: 71 colour original photographic print(s). Processing information: Proof prints removed from original envelope and housed in archival enclosures.

Date: 2002

By: Calder, Margaret Anne, 1942-

Reference: Eph-A-PEOPLE-Simpson-2002-01

Description: An invitation to "An evening with Miria" Simpson, at about the time of her 80th birthday, "to acknowledge and celebrate her contribution to our Nation". The event was held at Te Papa Tongarewa Wellington, on 1 June 2002, at 6.15 pm. The theme of the evening was purple. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on handmade cream paper with gold fleck, tied with gold cord inside handmade purple paper cover, with purple envelope. Programme size (folded) 212 x 102 mm.

Date: 2001

From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11865-3

Description: Correspondence between Binney and Malcolm Ross and Duncan Ross, the two sons of historian Ruth Ross. Written while Binney was editing 'The shaping of history: essays from the New Zealand journal of history'. Correspondence mainly relates to the reprint of Ross' 1972 article 'Te Tiriti o Waitangi: texts and translations' within this collection of essays Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [4-13 August 1984]

Reference: OHColl-1533-01

Description: Recordings of the Twelfth International Cartographic Association Conference. Held in Perth, Australia 4 - 13 August 1984. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 2 C90 cassette(s). 1 event(s). Search dates: 1984

Date: 1998

By: Capital times (Newspaper)

Reference: PAColl-5858

Description: Portrait of Miria Simpson taken outside Bats Theatre, Kent Terrace, Wellington, by a Capital Times staff photographer, at the time of the announcement of her honorary doctorate. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) (digital photograph).

Date: 1992-1993

From: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002: Collection

By: Higgins, Te Ripowai, active 1989-2012; Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002; Sunderland, Heni, 1916-2008

Reference: Series-6933

Description: Contains sound recordings of Mīrīa Simpson, Guide Rangi, Heni Sunderland and Hayden Sherley. Includes a recording of the 'He rourou iti' book launch. Quantity: 3 C90 cassette(s). 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 C120 cassette(s). Search dates: 1992 - 1993

From: Te Wānanga o Raukawa sound recordings

Reference: OHInt-0225/33

Description: Tape one (OHC-004122) contains a submission from Bruce Biggs to the Maori Advisory Committee Hui on the Maori language; tape 2 & 3 (OHC-004123-004124) - Dr Bruce Biggs, Miria Simpson, Dr P Wiremu Parker, Apirana Mahuika and Claudia Orange with various submissions. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004122-004124 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 event(s).

Date: 2002

From: Calder, Margaret Anne, 1942- : Personal papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11330

Description: Folder comprises a typescript copy (printout) of a speech by Carol O'Biso on the occasion of Miria Simpson's 80th birthday in 2002. Also a card from Janet Paul to Calder thanking her for a flyer advertising the Caxton press talks. Colour photograph of Calder and Miria Simpson at the Alexander Turnbull Library which includes a movable cutout insert of Queen Elizabeth II; also a black and white photographic print of Miria Simpson at the Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, photograph & typescript (printout)

Date: 5 Oct 1997

From: Royal, Te Ahukaramu Charles, 1965- : Sound and videorecordings collection

By: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002

Reference: OHInt-0350-01

Description: Interviewer(s) - Charles Royal Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available. Search dates: 1997

Date: 2002

From: Nga Morehu oral history project

By: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002

Reference: OHInt-0776-08

Description: Interview with Miria Simpson (Aged 80). Recalls her childhood and being raised by her mother. Describes her education, travels overseas, and various jobs. Talks about her life as a 'takakau', a woman who has never married or given birth. Quantity: 2 videocassette(s). 1 transcript(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available in English OHA-5109. Search dates: 2002

Date: 25 Sep 1968

From: Kapunga Te Matemoana (Koro) Dewes collection of sound recordings

Reference: OHInt-0782-005

Description: Contents: Mihi, Whaikorero; Whaikorero; Comments on Flax Kit and Taniko work (in English). Held in Wellington. Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-2481 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other Catalogue of Recordings from the Koro Dewes Collection.

Date: 12 Aug 1988

From: Te Reo Irirangi o Te Upoko o Te Ika: Recordings

By: Simpson, Mīria, 1922-2002

Reference: OHInt-0937-0422

Description: Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT7-1385 Quantity: 1 7" reel(s).

Date: 1997-1999

Reference: Eph-C-MAORI-1997/1999

Description: Includes: 1997: Huia Publishers. Nōku te reo, Te reo o ōku tūpuna, Tihei mauriora! [1997]. Shows covers of a range of books in Māori. 1998: Arts Council of New Zealand. Te Waka Toi; the Maori Arts Board of Creative New Zealand [Shows photograph of Lyonel Grant (Ngati Pikiao, Te Arawa) with Poutokomanawa, a totara carving commissioned by the agency for the development of Kanak culture for the Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre in Noumea] Maori Language Commission. Maramataka 1998 (With photographs of named kapa haka groups) University of Auckland. Maori Studies Department. Semester 1 - Seminar Series [17 March - 26 May 1999. Speakers included Steven Chrisp, Garrick Cooper, Robin Baugh [Robyn Bargh], Angelina [Angeline] Greensill, Miria Simpson] Waihirere Maori Club. We're fundraising for our Marae and would like your support! The "Waihirere Magic" Ball, Flamingo Function Centre, 8 August 1998 (With performers NVS Music Unlimited, Toni Ann, Bill KereKere, Waihirere Maori Club) Te Whare Pukapuka Aa Iwi o Waitaha. Te Wiki o te Reo Maori 27-31 Hongongoi 1998; Maori Language Week 27-31 July 1998. Kowhaiwhai Piko o Matauranga (2 copies) 1999: Maori Arts New Zealand. Toi Māori Festival. Rotorua Convention Centre, 12-14 February 1999 (2 copies) Smokefree. Ao Māori, ao auahi kore. Traditionally Māori, traditionally smokefree [1999] [Map of South Auckland. 1999?] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Black and white and colour prints on posters, sizes varying below 500 mm.

Date: 1996

From: Aotearoa Traditional Māori Performing Arts Society: Negatives, prints, and albums from Aotearoa Traditional Māori Performing Arts Festivals

Reference: PAColl-10786-38

Description: Photographs taken by Vince Heperi showing the prize giving ceremony at the Aotearoa Traditional Maori Performing Arts Festival, Te Arawa, Rotorua, 1996. Each print is inscribed on the reverse with a numerical reference. Associated negatives described in Series-6725. Prints with the following reference numbers were not in the envelope; 5, 9, ZZ8, ZZ20, ZZ31, ZZ32. See negatives at 35mm-118677, 35mm-118678, 35mm-118687, 35mm-118691, and 35mm-118693 respectively. Title taken from envelope. Further inscription on envelope reads "22.4.98, 65 Photos of Prizegiving - Festival Rotorua 1996". Each print is inscribed on the reverse with a numerical reference. Two numbering sequences are used; 1-37 and ZZ1-ZZ37. Arrangement: Prints were enclosed in one photography laboratory envelope, which has been retained. Quantity: 65 colour original photographic print(s). 1 item(s) of photographic ephemera envelope. Processing information: Original envelope has been retained.

Date: 1993

From: Royal family : Papers (Te Whanau a Roera Hukiki Te Ahukaramu)

Reference: MS-Papers-5100-19

Description: A typescript copy of "Kati au i konei: He Kohikohinga i nga waiata a Ngati Toa Rangatira, a Ngati Raukawa", edited by Miria Simpson. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 2 October 1990

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1990/3491-F

Description: Miria Simpson, of Ngati Awa, with a painting of Pare Watene on Ngati Maru, photographed 2 October 1990 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Photograph taken to accompany an article (Evening Post, 2 October 1990) about Miria Simpson's unsuccessful attempt to purchase five huia feathers at an auction held by Dunbar Sloane, Wellington. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) strip with 3 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 1993

From: Maori Women's Welfare League : Records

Reference: 93-289

Description: Contains Miria Simpson's working papers for the book 'Te Timatanga Tatau Tatau - Early stories from founding members of the Maori Women's Welfare League' produced by the League. Papers include transcripts of the interviews done by Miria Simpson, Mira Szaszy and others with the women who appeared in the book, the corrected drafts returned from the contributors, correspondence, final drafts, and proofs. Some of the interviews are in English, some in Maori. Not all of these sets of papers are complete but each one is clearly marked with what is missing. Source of title - supplied title Other Titles - Te Timatanga Tatau Tatau - Early stories from founding members of the Maori Women's Welfare League Quantity: 9 folder(s). 0.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript (some photocopies) Transfers: To Oral History Collection - Tapes of the interviews (OHColl-0602).

Date: 1989-1990

From: Royal family : Papers (Te Whanau a Roera Hukiki Te Ahukaramu)

Reference: MS-Papers-5100-30

Description: Includes correspondence from Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori, a draft copy of a paper titled `Primary sources relevant to Ngati Raukawa and Ngati Toarangatira held at Auckland Public Library', a list of Maori trustboards and iwi authorities, papers relating to work with manuscript collections and other miscellaneous papers Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (photocopies)