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Howse, Murray David, 1927-1986 :Papers relating to Pitcairn Island and the Howse family
- Date
- 1914-1985, 2014
- By
- Howse, Murray David, 1927-1986Pitcairn Miscellany (Periodical)
- Reference
- MS-Group-2341
- Description
The collection relates chiefly to Murray Howse's time on Pitcairn Island as education officer (accompanied by his family) ca 1959-1962, and to his return to Pitcairn circa 1963-1964 as part of an archaeological expedition led by Peter Gathercole. The papers also relate to Howse's ongoing association with Pitcairn Islanders, and the publication of his articles and photographic images concerning Pitcairn Island. Some material reflects Howse's interests in philately and archaeology in the Pacific.
Language - Contains a few examples of Pitkern language
Quantity: 19 folder(s). 4 volume(s) (containing 7 books and pamphlets).
Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed material
Provenance: The vendor acquired the collection from Howse's son ca 2008
Transfers: From Photographic Archive - (PH-2013-150), (PA-Group-00876).
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 19 folder(s), 4 volume(s) (containing 7 books and pamphlets), Personal correspondence, Clippings, Autobiographies, Business records, Reports, Records (Documents), Drafts (Documents), Publications (Documents), Manuscripts, Mss, typescript, printed material
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Clippings and papers relating to Howse's public interest in Pitcairn Island
Date: 1963, 1971, 1983
From: Howse, Murray David, 1927-1986 :Papers relating to Pitcairn Island and the Howse family
Reference: MS-Papers-11785-06
Description: Comprises newspaper and magazine clippings, photocopies of newsletters and a booklet 'Why Do We Work' by TE Clarke. Includes outward and inward correspondence relating to Howse's attempt to sell photographs and articles on Pitcairn island, the film 'The Pitcairn People', and the first air drop to the island. Also includes inward letter from Bert (Albert) Reeves, New Zealand teacher on Pitcairn circa 1968. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript, mss, printed matter
Papers relating to Pitcairn Island and philately
Date: 1981-1985, Mar 2014
From: Howse, Murray David, 1927-1986 :Papers relating to Pitcairn Island and the Howse family
Reference: MS-Papers-11714
Description: Comprises material relating to the first air drop to Pitcairn Island in 1983 which included commemorative philatic covers produced by the Pitcairn Administration and seven covers produced by former Education Officer Education Murray Howse. Contains inward and outward correspondence, newspaper cuttings and copies of the serial `Pitcairn Miscellany' dated 1985. Also includes note written by vendor David Smitham in March 2014 concerning the history of the 1983 air drop and the production of philatic covers (envelopes) to commemorate this event. On 21 February 1983 the Royal New Zealand Air Force made the first air drop over Pitcairn Island. The first drop consisted of mail, a toy bulldozer and peaches. It was a trial for the second air drop of a bulldozer. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, printed matter
Inward correspondence, draft articles, envelopes and clippings
Date: 1962-1966, 1971, 1981-1985
From: Howse, Murray David, 1927-1986 :Papers relating to Pitcairn Island and the Howse family
Reference: MS-Papers-11785-14
Description: Comprises inward correspondence, newspaper clippings, draft articles by Howse on Henderson Island, envelopes bearing Pitcairn Island stamps, and draft articles on archaeological fieldwork on Pitcairn Island by unidentified authors. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript, mss, printed matter
Pitcairn Island government regulations and papers relating to the post of education off...
Date: 1959-1962
From: Howse, Murray David, 1927-1986 :Papers relating to Pitcairn Island and the Howse family
Reference: MS-Papers-11785-13
Description: Comprises copies of Pitcairn Island Government Regulations 1940, the Scheme of Co-operation between the Departments of Education of New Zealand and Fiji, and office orders and inward letters from the South Pacific Office attached to Commissioner of Pitcairn and Governor of Fiji. Includes National Geographic magazine photographic requirements, outwards letter, inward correspondence and job description related to the appointment of Howse as education officer. Also includes itinerary for Andrew Young's visit to Fiji in 1961, and a history 'Rulers of Pitcairn' (probably written by Tom Christian). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript, mss, printed matter
Clippings and correspondence
Date: 1961-1965, 1972, 1982-1985
From: Howse, Murray David, 1927-1986 :Papers relating to Pitcairn Island and the Howse family
Reference: MS-Papers-11785-08
Description: Comprises inward correspondence, newspaper and magazine clippings and a flyer for Kauaeranga Forest Education Camp, Thames. Includes essay from Islands Education Officer FRJ Davies concerning his role in the establishment of a school on Pitcairn Island circa 1946-1948 and the recruitment of teachers from New Zealand under the Scheme of Co-operation. Names selectively indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript, mss, printed matter
Gathercole report and assorted papers
Date: 1964-1966, 1984
From: Howse, Murray David, 1927-1986 :Papers relating to Pitcairn Island and the Howse family
Reference: MS-Papers-11785-01
Description: Comprises inward correspondence, a newspaper clipping, an annotated carbon copy of an article on archaeological findings at Jinser Valley cave. Includes a bound copy of 'Preliminary Report on Archaeological Fieldwork on Pitcairn island, January - March 1964' by P. Gathercole dated 25 December 1964. This is annotated 'With many thanks Peter' and stamped 'MD Howse, 222 Waikiekie Rd, Thames, Ph. 1303' Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript, mss
Correspondence with Davies, Wotherspoon, Bradnam, and Schubert
Date: 1960-1962
From: Howse, Murray David, 1927-1986 :Papers relating to Pitcairn Island and the Howse family
Reference: MS-Papers-11785-09
Description: Comprises inward correspondence, chiefly from correspondents involved in Pitcairn Island education. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript, mss
Correspondence, draft articles and papers
Date: 1962-1964
From: Howse, Murray David, 1927-1986 :Papers relating to Pitcairn Island and the Howse family
Reference: MS-Papers-11785-10
Description: Comprises inward correspondence, copies of outward correspondence, newspaper clipping, draft article on Pitcairn Island cricket game with the visiting archaeological team circa 1964, and draft article on election time, plus tax deduction certificates. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript, mss, printed matter
Mary M Howse - correspondence and papers
Date: 1962-1963, 1982
From: Howse, Murray David, 1927-1986 :Papers relating to Pitcairn Island and the Howse family
Reference: MS-Papers-11785-18
Description: Comprises papers originally collated by Mary M Howse, of Napier, the mother of Murray Howse. Chiefly inward letters, postcards, greeting cards, and telegrams from Pitcairn Islanders to Mary M (Nana) Howse, following her trip to the island circa 1961. Also includes one outward letter, a list of island inhabitants, a 1982 first day cover envelope with Pitcairn Island stamps, and 'Pitcairn Miscellany' newsletters. Names selectively indexed. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript, mss
Printed matter and notes
Date: 1957-1958, 1960-1964, 1983
From: Howse, Murray David, 1927-1986 :Papers relating to Pitcairn Island and the Howse family
Reference: MS-Papers-11785-04
Description: Comprises magazines and pages of magazines containing articles on Pitcairn Island by Howse and others. Also includes travel brochure 'Come ashore a peep at Pitcairn Island' by FP and ML Ward, information on the Pitcairn Island code for telegraphs, and notes on Pitcairn Island circa 1961. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed material, mss Transfers: From Photographic Archive - (PH-2013-150), (PA-Group-00876).