GROUP
Ranfurly family papers
- Date
- 1896-1920
- Reference
- Series-6661
- Description
Most of the papers are from, or relate to, Lord Ranfurly's term as Governor of New Zealand.
The papers comprise:
A series of drafts and copies of quarterly dispatches sent by Ranfurly to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. In these reports the Governor often gives frank comment on local politics and politicians, the South African War, the royal visit of 1901, and other official engagements and concerns. In a longer, final report he expounds on his proposals for a national system for the teaching of empire history and provides a survey of his time in New Zealand. These are drafts of reports now held at the Public Record Office in London.
A typescript autobiographical account of Ranfurly's time in New Zealand comprising two volumes giving a very detailed account of his many activities and a third volume of selected speeches and addresses.
An illustrated volume titled `New Zealand journals' written by his private secretary, Major Dudley Alexander, giving accounts of various expeditions and excursions from 1901-1904. The volume contains many sketches, photographs and other illustrative material and contains many lively, informal accounts of the Ranfurlys in New Zealand.
A small erratically-kept diary from 1898, almost certainly by Charles Hill-Trevor, aide to the Governor.
Several folders of Ranfurly correspondence, including letters to and from the Duke of Cornwall about his 1901 visit; letters from the Premier, Richard Seddon; a series of telegrams from Captain Robert Falcon Scott arranging for Ranfurly to visit the `Discovery' when it was berthed at Lyttelton in December 1903; letters from the British Museum relating to Ranfurly's collecting activities; and letters written in 1905 to the members of the party who accompanied him on his March 1904 expedition to met Tuhoe leaders.
Various memorials relating to Ranfurly's departure from New Zealand.
An account book maintained by Dudley Alexander detailing the Ranfurly household expenditure in New Zealand.
A series of scrapbooks maintained by Alexander which contain a comprehensive record of the Ranfurlys in New Zealand. In addition to newspaper clippings the scrapbooks include some photographs, correspondence and ephemera.
Also includes inward correspondence to the Earl and Countess of Ranfurly, proclamation for Prince Albert Edward and ephemera collected by Earl Ranfurly.
Source of title - Supplied title
Quantity: 15 folder(s). 13 volume(s). 1.30 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Manuscripts, typescripts, printed matter, and ephemera.
Provenance: These papers were acquired from the descendants of Lord Ranfurly, who had kept them together as Ranfurly papers relating to New Zealand, together with photographs (now held in the Photographic Archive) and artworks (now held in the Drawings and Prints Collection). Second acquisition of family papers offered for sale by Lady Caroline Simmonds through Dunbar Sloane auction.
Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - Four framed watercolour landscapes by Lady Constance Ranfurly; an illuminated manuscript book containing 12 watercolours by various New Zealand artists, 1903; two watercolour portraits by W Andreson, of Major Dudley Alexander, and the Earl of Ranfurly; an album of watercolours by C N Worsley of the sub-Antarctic islands; and a painting by Worsley titled `Antipodes Island'. - To Photographic Archive - Four photograph albums and a folder of loose photographs - To Other - 3 small greenstone pendants and 3 greenstone tiki were purchased by the Museum of New Zealand as part of this transaction..
- Additional description
Alternative form available: Microfilm available (MS-Copy-Micro-0734) for all of the collection except three folders located at MS-Papers-9364
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Part of
- Ranfurly family: Collection
- Format
- 15 folder(s), 13 volume(s), 1.30 Linear Metres, Ephemera, Family papers, Manuscripts, Personal correspondence, Publications (Documents), Typescripts, Manuscripts, typescripts, printed matter, and ephemera.
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Ephemera
Date: [1903]
From: Ranfurly family: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-9364-3
Description: Folder contains a small watercolour sketch on card for the Christchurch Club (cricket), 13 Aug 1903. Inscription reads `Floreat Etona - Stet fortuna domus'. Also annotated programme for a rachorse meeting at Wanganui. Races include the Wanganui Guineas and the Flying Handicap, no date. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed material
Inward correspondence to the Earl and Countess of Ranfurly
Date: 1897-1920
From: Ranfurly family: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-9364-1
Description: Folder contains inward correspondence to the Earl and Countess of Ranfurly. Letter one: Letter from Duchess of Cornwall and York to Countess Ranfurly thanking her for the hospitality shown during her visit to New Zealand, 2 Jul 1901. Letter two: Letter from Duke of Cornwall and York to Earl Ranfurly thanking him for the hospitality shown during his visit to New Zealand, 2 Jul 1901. Letter three: Jubilee telegram sent from Queen Victoria to Governor Ranfurly, 1897 Letter four: Letter from Duchess of Cornwall and York to Countess Ranfurly dicussing monies for a veteran's home and highlighting social news, 16 Sep 1902 Letter five: Letter from Viscount Crichton to Lord Ranfurly thanking him for a present of oranges and advising him of an intended trip to the Grand National Steeplechase, 1901. Letter six: Letter from Duke of Cornwall and York to Earl Ranfurly discussing private matters and the political situaution in New Zealand with regard to Mr Richard Seddon, 8 Dec 1901. Letter seven: Letter from Viscount Jellicoe to Lord Ranfurly thanking him for a referral to Dr Parker of Auckland, 7 Dec 1920. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss & printed material
Proclamation acknowledging obedience to Prince Albert Edward
Date: 28 Jan 1901
From: Ranfurly family: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-9364-2
Description: Folder contains a proclamation acknowledging all faith and constant obedience to Prince Albert Edward. Signatories include Earl of Ranfurly and Richard Seddon. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed material
New Zealand notes (1) - 1897-1901 / [The Earl of Ranfurly]
Date: [190-]
From: Ranfurly family: Collection
Reference: MSX-4950
Description: A detailed autobiographical account of Ranfurly's time in New Zealand, covering the years from his appointment until 1901. The remaining period is covered in a second volume. Events described include his journey to New Zealand via Canada, his arrival, many official functions and visits, two expeditions to the Cook Islands, a trip to Melbourne and Tasmania, events surrounding the South African War, his support for veteran soldiers, the 1901 cruise to New Zealand's sub-Antarctic islands, a visit to Te Whiti at Parihaka, and the death of Queen Victoria. The volume was probably written soon after Ranfurly's departure from New Zealand. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Typescript
Scrapbook
Date: 1904-1906
From: Ranfurly family: Collection
Reference: MSZ-0832
Description: A scrapbook containing a comprehensive set of newspaper clippings relating to the Ranfurlys' departure from New Zealand in 1904. Included also are clippings relating to Ranfurly's visit to the United States on the way home, where he attracted some attention because of his descent from William Penn, and his views on industrial relations. Other clippings relating to his association with New Zealand up to 1906 are included. Other material in the album includes a letter thanking Ranfurly for his condolences from the son of Richard Seddon, and a photograph of their dog Jock who had been left behind in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed matter
Account book
Date: 1897-1904
From: Ranfurly family: Collection
Reference: MSY-4601
Description: An account book recording the Governor's household expenses during his time in New Zealand. The volume gives full details of day-to-day expenses. A `grand summary of accounts' is on page 291. A note at the front says the book was kept by Dudley Alexander. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss White leather binding
Scrapbook
Date: 1898-1899
From: Ranfurly family: Collection
Reference: MSZ-0828
Description: A scrapbook containing a comprehensive set of newspaper clippings relating to the Ranfurlys in New Zealand during 1898-1899. Also included are some letters, photographs and ephemera from a variety of sources. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed matter
Drafts and copies of official dispatches
Date: 1901-1904
From: Ranfurly family: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6357-03
Description: Drafts or copies of quarterly dispatches sent by the Governor, Lord Ranfurly, to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. In these reports the Governor gives often frank comments on a wide range of topics including opinions on local politics and politicians, the South African War, the royal visit of 1901, and other official engagements. In a longer final report he expounds on his proposals for a national system for the teaching of empire history and surveys his time in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts
Memorials relating to Ranfurly's departure from New Zealand
Date: 1904
From: Ranfurly family: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6357-10
Description: Formal letters, extracts and memorials referring to Lord Ranfurly's term as Governor of New Zealand. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts
Drafts and copies of official dispatches
Date: 1897-1901
From: Ranfurly family: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-6357-02
Description: Drafts or copies of quarterly dispatches sent by the Governor, Lord Ranfurly, to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. In these reports the Governor gives often frank comments on a wide range of topics including opinions on local politics and politicians, on the response to the impending South African War, his official functions and activities, and national rivalry with Australia. Included with one of the reports is a British National Antarctic Expedition card signed by Ernest Shackleton. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (folder contained inside original leather satchel). Physical Description: Mss