Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Date: 1925

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Reference: Micro-MS-0600-04

Description: Chronological account of Adkin's farming activities and his interests in local Human History and Natural History as well as Ethnology. Includes information on Kapiti Island (ie. Waiorua Bay, Motungangara, and Wharekohu where Te Rauparaha was said to have signed the Treaty). Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1960-1964

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Reference: Micro-MS-0600-12

Description: Notes on Adkin's original Maori oral history research which focuses on tribal histories, settlements, and historic sites. Adkin's interviewed Paeroa Wineera and her son Tutuira Wineera (1963) who gave him information on Ngati Toa whakapapa as well as the original Maori place-names for Taupo Pa (ie. Turi-Karewa) and other landmarks around Takapuwahia Pa. Includes notes on Adkin's archeological expeditions in the Mana-Kapiti Coast, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and Wairarapa-Palliser Bay districts. Also comprises notes on the Whitireia and Mana Island archeological sites. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1912-1920

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Reference: Micro-MS-0600-02

Description: Chronological account of Adkin's farming activities in Horowhenua. Includes information on the Prince of Wales visit to Manawatu 1920, as well as detailed descriptions of Adkin's geological and archaeological explorations throughout the Wellington Province. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1917

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Reference: Micro-MS-0600-03

Description: Chronological account of Adkin's farming activities in Horowhenua and geological and archaeological explorations throughout the Wellington and Hawkes Bay Provinces. Detailed description of Adkin's involvement as a special constable during the Wellington Waterfront Strike 1913, including commentary on the outbreak of World War One 1914. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1954-1957

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Reference: Micro-MS-0600-10

Description: Notes on Adkin's archeology expeditions in the Horowhenua, Wairarapa, Kapiti Coast, Marlborough, Kaikoura and Canterbury regions. Comprehensive list of Marlborough's Maori place-names and pre-historic sites. Includes commentary on Adkin's 1963 visit to Taupo and Hongoeka. Adkin gives the name of the Ngati Toa kainga at Taupo Pa as Turi-Kawera. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1906-1912

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Reference: Micro-MS-0600-01

Description: Chronological account of George Adkin's daily life as a farmer in Horowhenua. Details contemporary rural social activities as well as Adkin's interests in the social sciences and natural sciences. Includes comprehensive use of Maori place-names for the Horowhenua-Manawatu region with a single entry (March 27, 1907) about the historical Ngati Toa-Muaupoko conflict. Brief mention of the `Amiowhenua Expedition' 1818. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1957-1960

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Reference: Micro-MS-0600-11

Description: Notes on Adkin's archaeological expeditions as well as his other interests in natural history and human history. Includes fragments of Ati Awa whakapapa as well as a comprehensive use of prehistoric Maori place-names for the Wellington region. Also contains Muaupoko whakapapa from Kupe to Kurahaupo given by a Mrs Ranginui of Muaupoko to Adkin, October 7, 1957. Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1937-1946

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Reference: Micro-MS-0600-07

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1949

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Reference: Micro-MS-0600-09

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1925-1928

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Diaries

Reference: Micro-MS-0600-05

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).