Ballads
Correspondence, workshop scripts and songbook pages
Date: [1950s - 1990s]
From: Garland, Phil, 1942-2017: Papers and recordings
Reference: MS-Papers-12941
Description: Comprises New Zealand and Australian folklore songs and pamphlets; poems, songs and letters of correspondence; musical workshop scripts for 'Landfall New Zealand', circa 1950s; and marked up copy pages of the book manuscript 'The Singing Kiwi' by Phil Garland. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Workshop scripts at MS-Papers-12941-2 delivered in PVC clear file binders. Copy pages of 'The Singing Kiwi' at MS-Papers-12941-3 delivered in an A4 lever arch binder. Quantity: 1 box(es) Containing 3 folders. Processing information: Workshop scripts at MS-Papers-12941-2, and copy pages of 'The Singing Kiwi' at MS-Papers-12941-3 removed from their original binders. Original binder covers not retained.
Papers relating to Tale of the East Coast; a New Zealand ballad
Date: [1990-1995]
From: Edmond, Lauris Dorothy, 1924-2000 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-7372-58
Description: Drafts of ballad, `Tale of the East Coast' partly based on the case of Bob Cuthbertson Quantity: 1 folder(s).
A ballad and stories
Date: 1920-1930s
From: Cowan family: Collection
Reference: MS-Papers-11946-188
Description: Comprises lyrics of the ballad 'Gallant South Sea Sailor' written in Horace Fildes' hand; a typescript story 'At the Rising of Kopu' as told by Mere Ngamai, includes a waiata aroha with translation. The annotations on the envelope this was in states that it was used in 'Legends of the Maori' book [1930-1934]; and notes, typescript and clippings relating to patupaiarehe. The typescript is titled 'Traditions of the King Country' and notes the story was given to Cowan by Te Pou-patate Huihi and Te Huia Raureti at Te Rewatu, on the Puniu River on 13 November 1920. Also includes a clipping of an article for The Times Literary Supplement on 'Fairytales' dated 25 November 1926. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Author unknown :The gay cavalcade (not a Spanish ballad), dedicated to the most noble M...
Date: 1800 - 1850
From: Various artists :[Assorted almanacs and newspaper offprints, mainly British. 1790s-1854].
By: Renson, M, active 19th century
Reference: D-013-011
Description: Reproduces thirteen verses of a satirical ballad. Possibly relates to a politician from Milvain, called Frederick Stour? Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on sheet 420 x 335 mm.
Schow, Lars Andersen, 1835-1920 : Papers
Date: 1875-1905
By: Schow, Lars Andersen, 1835-1920
Reference: MS-Papers-1359
Description: Papers of Schow, a Danish settler in Mauriceville with diary describing his voyage from Hamburg and arrival in Wellington on the `Herschel' (Hertsjel) (including heavy storm, rioting of passengers etc) (1875); the journey to Wairarapa and activities there including road works and working on the Rimutaka tunnel; manuscript and published poems; specifications and contract for road construction in the Mauriceville district; tenders for bushfelling; and photographs Language - Printed material in Old Danish; also some mss material Source of title - Supplied Other Titles - En ny sang; hilsen fra de nyankomne ivandrere i New Zealand til de gamle venner i Danmark by I A Schow (Masterton, ca 1885); also version published by Whitcombe & Tombs with English translation and photograph Other Titles - Et Glimt of Nordens land by I A Skov Other Titles - Ebendelov for Kongerige Danmark (Odense, 1866) Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter and photographs
Programme 350 - The Devil's daughter or the Godley ghost by Ernie Slow
Date: 19 July 1970
From: Open Country Sound Recordings
Reference: OHInt-0002/318
Description: This is an old McKenzie Country Ballad. The poet Ernie Slow was a Fairlie man. This poem can be found in a book called High Endeavour by a Timaru man - William Vance. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Interviewer(s) - Tim Elliott, reader Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington. Accompanying material - No script but notes at MS-Papers-1239, folder 94 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0326 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 9 Minutes Duration.
Hodgson, Trace, 1959- :The ballad of Steve Watt
Date: 1985 - 1989
From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[Original cartoons, some for the "New Zealand times", and "Listener". ca 1985-1989]
By: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-
Reference: B-154-174
Description: Farewell card for Steve Watt. There is a portrait of Watt on the front, holding a hammer and plank of wood. The card is signed on the inside by a number of Watt's colleagues, and the 'Ballad of Steve Watt' has been written out in full. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and coloured pencil on paper, 365 x 290 mm
Papers re Joe Charles
Date: [ca 1954-1990]
From: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6269-7
Description: Includes correspondence between Cleveland and Charles (1959-1990) and manuscripts of ballads by Charles Quantity: 1 folder(s).
[Songs and instrumental pieces written and composed] / by D A De Maus
Date: 1873 - 1877
From: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925 : Music scores, programmes and other papers
By: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925
Reference: MS-Papers-5291-09
Description: Place of composition - Port Chalmers Other Titles - National hymn of New Zealand [God defend New Zealand] / [words by] [Thomas] Bracken Other Titles - Come, let us wander forth ; duet ; (Oct 1877) Other Titles - Edinburgh toun ; (1874) Other Titles - Poor Joe ye know ; (1874) Other Titles - Jealousy ; a matrimonial duet ; (1874) Other Titles - The Larrikin polka ; (1873) Other Titles - Card valse ; (1874) Other Titles - The Railway pier quadrille ; (1873) Other Titles - The Harbour march ; for flute, 2 violins & violin-cello [sic] ; (1875) Other Titles - Tambourine Joe ; (1873) Other Titles - Good Templar ode ; (1877) Other Titles - Ask me not to touch the cup Other Titles - Bonnie Jeanie ; (1874) Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holographs Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A95-149) - Purchased from A B De Maus, Herefordshire, England
[New Zealand songs and ballads] / by Willow Macky
Date: [1957-1977]
From: Macky, Willow, 1921-2006 : Music scores, papers and sound recordings
By: Macky, Katharine Faith, 1921-2006
Reference: MS-Papers-9754
Description: Music scores with letter from John Orams, 22 Nov 1978,; annotated by composer regarding Price Milburn Music acceptance of 16 songs for publication in `New Zealand songbook for schools' Source of title - Supplied title Other Titles - Kupe Other Titles - Abel Tasman Other Titles - The Ballad of Captain Cook Other Titles - Waitangi Other Titles - The Waipu settlers Other Titles - Up the hill in the cable car Other Titles - Arrowtown Other Titles - See you in Auckland Other Titles - Land of the fern Other Titles - I love to go fishing Other Titles - The Milford Track Other Titles - Morepork Other Titles - Manawatu Other Titles - Korotangi (The Dove) Other Titles - Te Harinui (Great joy) Other Titles - [A Wet night in Greymouth] Other Titles - The Beautiful coasts of New Zealand Quantity: 1 folder(s) (17 items). Physical Description: Holographs (photocopies)
The Ballad of Eliza and Edward Hill ; [for voice with guitar] / Willow Macky ; words by...
Date: 1965
From: Macky, Willow, 1921-2006 : Music scores, papers and sound recordings
By: Macky, Katharine Faith, 1921-2006; Fisher, Brian Lawrence, 1929-
Reference: MS-Papers-10680
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph score (photocopy); 21 x 30 cm.
[Songs and instrumental pieces written and composed] / by D A De Maus
Date: 1874 - 1906
From: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925 : Music scores, programmes and other papers
By: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925
Reference: MS-Papers-5291-10
Description: Place of composition - Port Chalmers Other - The Glasgow gallant cover includes a photograph of D A De Maus Other Titles - The Darling of sweet Tipperary Other Titles - Tam McNeil a ploughman bold ; (1892) Other Titles - I'm a'right the noo ; (1906) Other Titles - The Chirpy chief steward ; (1903) Other Titles - That's sayin' a lot ; (1899) Other Titles - A Saft heart for the lassies ; (1901) Other Titles - Sae wearily! Sae wearily!! ; (1900) Other Titles - A Braw bright moonlight night ; (1883) Other Titles - McCallum ; (1904) Other Titles - The Girl that I love ; (1897) Other Titles - A Night wi' Burns ; (1899) Other Titles - The Glasgow gallant out frae hame ; (1874) Other Titles - To be a volunteer ; (1887) Other Titles - The Dead marine ; (1905) Other Titles - The Gatherin' o' the clans ; (1904) Other Titles - I'm on the co-mi-tee [sic] ; (1904) Other Titles - Sing O! for the time of love ; (1899) Other Titles - The Federated Seamen's Union ; (1883) Other Titles - Smith! by one of 'em ; (1886) Other Titles - Come to me dearest ; Valse ; (1874) Other Titles - Tam McNeill ; (1892) Quantity: 1 folder(s) (21 items). Physical Description: Holographs Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A95-149) - Purchased from A B De Maus, Herefordshire, England
[Vocal music / by Owen Jensen]
Date: [1935-1960s?]
From: Jensen, Arthur Owen, 1907-1997 : Papers
By: Jensen, Arthur Owen, 1907-1997; Ustinov, Peter, 1921-2004; Symons, Arthur, active 1940; Milton, John, 1608-1674; Duggan, Eileen May, 1894-1972; Baxter, James Keir, 1926-1972
Reference: fMS-Papers-5961-15
Description: Other - Some scores incomplete Other Titles - The Tragedy of good intentions / [words by] Peter Ustinov ; music by Owen Jensen Other Titles - All wisdom cometh from the Lord ; motet for SSA chorus Other Titles - In fountain court / words by Arthur Symons ; music by Owen Jensen Other Titles - Fly envious time ; an ode to be written on a clock case / [words by John] Milton ; music by Owen Jensen Other Titles - A Maori lullaby / words by Eileen Duggan ; music by Owen Jensen Other Titles - A Maori sentry song / words traditional used by the sentries of Te Rauparaha's Ngati Toa tribe ; music by [Owen Jensen?] ; (20 Apr 1935) Other Titles - The Boy with a cart - Mower's song ; Don't fall into the stream / [music by] Owen Jensen Other Titles - Lament for Barney Flanagan / words by James K Baxter ; music by Owen Jensen Quantity: 1 folder(s) (8 items). Physical Description: Holographs
The Ballad of Paddy Dorreen (& Dorreen's frolic) ; for voice and piano / words and musi...
Date: 1994
From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection
By: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022
Reference: MS-Papers-7349-155
Description: Words and music by McLeod. Title continues : (& Dorreen's frolic). Published by the Pukerua Bay Press as part 1 of McLeod Light Music Series Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Computer-set
Bartlett & Co., Photo :The unfortunate man. Written by Mr J. Small and sung by him for ...
Date: 1863 - 1870
From: Ruck, Charlotte Steward, 1840?-1916 :[Scrapbooks, ca 1860 to ca 1899]
By: Bartlett & Company (Auckland, N.Z.)
Reference: E-309-q-1-003
Description: A photograph of Auckland balladeer Joe Small, standing in front of a painted landscape background and looking miserable, illustrating his ballad, titled 'The unfortunate man'. The poem details the subject's vicissitudes in his search for gold, including being robbed and imprisoned for digging without a licence. Quantity: 1 photograph(s) with letterpress. Physical Description: Albumen print, 92 x 56 mm glued to letterpress on sheet, 238 x 156 mm
The Architect (novella) and Ballad of John Death Elliott
Date: [1975-1985]
From: Mann, Phillip, 1942- :Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6791-077
Description: Uncorrected and corrected typescripts of `The Architect' (previously called `Those caves of ice') and of the `Ballad of John Death Elliott' Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Ballad of John Death Elliott and At four o'clock
Date: Sep 1983
From: Mann, Phillip, 1942- :Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6791-129
Description: Corrected and uncorrected typescripts of `The Ballad of John Death Elliott' and `At four o'clock' Quantity: 1 folder(s).