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Anderson, Margaret Shirley, 1921-1980: Collection
- Date
- [1950s-1970s]
- By
- Anderson, Margaret Shirley, 1921-1980
- Reference
- ATL-Group-00639
- Description
Collection of researcher and Librarian Margaret Shirley Anderson. Predominantly research relating to the 1864 Battle of Moutoa and 1964 centenary of events. Comprises research and publication correspondence, facsimiles of manuscripts from research collections including Alexander Turnbull Library, newspaper cuttings, booklets, handwritten notes, photographic prints, and negatives. Also includes research material related to the 1881 invasion of Parihaka, Māori chants and English translations, and papers relating to the history of the Wanganui Public Library and the Wanganui Region.
Title supplied by Library.
Quantity: 12 folder(s). 2 b&w original negative(s).
Physical Description: Typescripts, manuscripts, photographs, and printed matter.
Transfers: To Ephemera 104 theatre and music programmes 1940-1970s. The programmes have been placed into subject folders of varied provenance but can be identified by accession number if required. - To Drawings Paintings and Prints seven art exhibition programmes and pamphlets, 1959-1977. - To Published collections: - - Journals of the Whanganui Historical Society, 1970-1979 - - Sarjeant Gallery : catalogue of pictures and works of art with introductory notes, 1959 - - Zonta print exhibition thirteen artists. Wellington, N.Z. : Zonta Club of Wellington. 1 folded sheet - - Victoria University College, Regional Council of Adult Education Community Arts Service present An Exhibition of Paintings by Roy Cowan, John Ritchie, Peter McIntyre, J. Bowkett Coe. [Wellington, N.Z.] : Victoria University College, 1950. - - Taiwan Nationalist China / by J.A. Johnston; illustrated by Earl Hingston. Wellington, [N.Z.] : A.H. & A.W. Reed. (Reeds South-east Asia Social Studies Readers) - - The pocket guide to New Zealand coins. Third edition. Wellington, [N.Z.] : A.H. & A.W. Reed, 1966 - - Heaven's morning breaks : An anthology of the after life / compiled by A.H. and Marian Reed. Wellington, [N.Z.] : A.H. & A.W. Reed, 1968. 4th edition - - A guide for visitors. Alexander Turnbull Library, 44 The Terrace, Wellington. [1977]. 1 folded sheet - Serials: - - Annual exhibition Sergeant Gallery. Wanganui, [N.Z.] : Wanganui Arts and Crafts Society. 1 issue [n.d.], 1954, 1956, 1957, 2 x 1958, 1960, 1964-1966, 1970. (11 issues) - - Exhibition catalogue. The New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts. Wellington, [N.Z]. 2 x 1977, 1979 - - Annual report. Friends of the Turnbull Library. [Wellington, N.Z.]. 1960-1962, 1965 - - Beltane blue broadsheet. A monthly news-letter on N.Z. Books. Beltane Book Bureau, Wellington, N.Z. Nos. 10 - 13, 1955 - Catalogues: - - Reed Books New Zealand edition. Wellington, [N.Z.] : A.H. & A.W. Reed, 1964 - - Beltane Book Bureau. 18 July [19--]? Aug., 1952 and Feb., 1953. (3 sheets) - - Rare N.Z. Books. A short list from Pat Lawlor, Book Specialist, Wellington, [n.d.]. (1 sheet).
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- No access restrictions
- Format
- 12 folder(s), 2 b&w original negative(s), Manuscripts, Personal papers, Photographs, Research notes, Typescripts, Typescripts, manuscripts, photographs, and printed matter.
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The Wanganui River
Date: 1903
From: Anderson, Margaret Shirley, 1921-1980: Collection
By: Wanganui River Trust
Reference: MSI-Papers-12346-3
Description: Two copies of a map of the Wanganui River compiled for the Wanganui River Trust by John T Stewart, 1903. Map includes tables of information and illustrations, Original printed by A D Willis, Photo-Litho, Wanganui. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 2 maps.. Physical Description: Printed map, 55 x 79 cm. Transfers: Removed from MS-Papers-12346-4 to facilitate appropriate storage..
Parihaka
Date: [1962]
From: Anderson, Margaret Shirley, 1921-1980: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-12346-3
Description: Research material relating to the 1881 invasion of Parihaka. Includes Māori chants from Parihaka communicated by Rawinia Murray with translation by Canon Hohepa Taepa. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter. Transfers: MSI-Papers-12346-1 removed for preservation purposes..
Parihaka newspaper article
Date: 5 November 1931 - [1962]
From: Anderson, Margaret Shirley, 1921-1980: Collection
Reference: MSI-Papers-12346-1
Description: The 'Taranaki Daily News' 5 November 1931 pages 9, 10, 15, and 16. Contains article about the fiftieth anniversary of the invasion of Parihaka which occurred on 5 November 1881, when 1600 volunteer and Armed Constabulary troops marched on Parihaka Pā. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed newspaper Transfers: Removed from MS-Papers-12346-3 to facilitate appropriate storage..
Battle of Moutoa research and correspondence
Date: [1964-1965]
From: Anderson, Margaret Shirley, 1921-1980: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-12346-4
Description: Two manilla folders labelled "4. Battle" and "V Aftermath" and some loose papers, comprising research notes, photocopies, newspaper clippings and correspondence relating to Anderson's research into the 1864 Battle of Moutoa and the Moutoa flag. Two clean copies and one copy with annotations (by Anderson?) of the 'Battle of Moutoa Island, May 14 1864' booklet published by the Moutoa Centennial Committee in 1964. Accompanying this booklet is manuscript of a Māori "chant sung by Pehi Turoa, when he came down river in canoe pleading with people to let him land; and was abused and pelted with refuse". Also includes two photographs (numbered 19 and 20) by an unidentified photographer taken at Moutoa Gardens on 17 May 1964. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Contents of folders MS-Papers-12346-4 to MS-Papers-12346-8 were received by the Library bundled together. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Manuscripts, typescripts, printted matter, photographs. Transfers: Newspaper clippings and map removed to MSI-Papers-12346-2 and MSI-Papers-12346-3 to facilitate appropriate storage..
Battle of Moutoa research and correspondence
Date: 1964-1965
From: Anderson, Margaret Shirley, 1921-1980: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-12346-6
Description: Two manilla folders labelled "1. Background / misc" and "2. Early May" comprising research papers and correspondence relating to Anderson's research into the 1864 Battle of Moutoa and the death of Brother Euloge. Includes an order of service sheet for Moutoa Centennial celebrations at Ranana 16 May 1964, three typescript pages titled "The beginning of the Hauhau cult", and photocopies of research material from the Alexander Turnbull Library along with a translation of some letters from Māori to English provided by H. H. Takarangi, licenced interpreter of Whanganui. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Contents of folders MS-Papers-12346-4 to MS-Papers-12346-8 were received by the Library bundled together. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Manuscript and typescripts
Battle of Moutoa articles
Date: [1964]
From: Anderson, Margaret Shirley, 1921-1980: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-12346-7
Description: Copies of typescript articles (with manuscript annotations) by Anderson for publication in the 'Wanganui Chronicle' and the 'Wanganui Herald' about the Battle of Moutoa for the centennary of the event in 1964. Articles titled: 'Pai Marire: the Hau-hau outbreak', 'Prelude to battle', 'Chiefs and prophets', 'One hundred years ago today Battle of Moutoa Island', 'Captives and conquerors', 'The mystery of Brother Euloge. A study in historical detection', 'The long shadow of the Hau-haus', and 'Kinsmen at war: the tragedy of Moutoa'. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Contents of folders MS-Papers-12346-4 to MS-Papers-12346-8 were received by the Library bundled together. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Manuscript and typescripts
Battle of Moutoa research and correspondence
Date: 1963-1965, 1971
From: Anderson, Margaret Shirley, 1921-1980: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-12346-5
Description: Manilla folders labelled "Moutoa II (Corresp.)" and "(6) Bro. Euloge", comprising research papers and correspondence relating to Anderson's research into the 1864 Battle of Moutoa and the death of Brother Euloge (Chabany, Euloge, 1812-1864). Includes a photograph sent to Anderson by "P Metekingi" of Koriniti, showing Te Waiherehere whare nui and church at Koriniti on the Whanganui River. Also contains one letter dated 10 May 1971 from the Director of the Wanganui Museum thanking Anderson for letting him send a copy of 'The Mystery of Brother Euloge' to "Brother Philip" of the Marist Brothers. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Contents of folders MS-Papers-12346-4 to MS-Papers-12346-8 were received by the Library bundled together. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Manuscript and typescripts
Battle of Moutoa illustrations
Date: [1964-1965]
From: Anderson, Margaret Shirley, 1921-1980: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-12346-8
Description: Manilla folder labelled "Illustrations" comprising annotated photographs, drawings, captions and descriptions, list of "pictures wanted" and correspondence relating to the Battle of Moutoa. Correspondence refers to items belonging to Anderson being lent for a museum display and photographs given to Anderson by Mr Denton (possibly Frank James Denton). The two Denton photographs have captions inscribed "39. Tawhitinui, Wanganui R. Denton." and "36 Moutoa Island. Denton.". Folder also includes one sheet about a "Maori Study Conference" held in Whanganui in May 1965. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Contents of folders MS-Papers-12346-4 to MS-Papers-12346-8 were received by the Library bundled together. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts, photographs, printed matter,
Battle of Moutoa newspaper cuttings
Date: 1964-1965
From: Anderson, Margaret Shirley, 1921-1980: Collection
Reference: MSI-Papers-12346-2
Description: Newspaper cuttings relating to Anderson's research into the 1864 Battle of Moutoa. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed newspaper Transfers: Removed from MS-Papers-12346-4 to facilitate appropriate storage..
Alexander Heritage and Research Library
Date: [1950s-1960s]
From: Anderson, Margaret Shirley, 1921-1980: Collection
Reference: 35mm-108459
Description: Negative film strip contains eight frames numbered 4 to 16. Taken by an unidentified photographer circa 1950s or 1960s. Shows four people on the steps outside the Alexander Heritage and Research Library building in Whanganui. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) with six frames.. Physical Description: 35mm negative film strip Transfers: Negatives originally housed with material at MS-Papers-12346-8.. Processing information: Negatives separated from other papers and photographic prints to facilitate appropriate storage. Negatives 35mm-108459 and 35mm-108460 were originally one strip. They were separated by Photographic Conservator in order to fit in the available housing.