Mitchell, Henare Taiporutu Te Mapu-o-te-rangi, 1877-1944

Date: 1926-1934

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0402

Description: Contains correspondence regarding the School Includes the proposal to establish the School of Maori Art and Crafts, 1926 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1933-1945

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0298

Description: File 99 (b) - Contains many material regarding many things such as a programme for a luncheon, a memorial, certificates and letters Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed mattter

Date: 1933-1934

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0113

Description: List of signatories from Ngai Tuhoe in support of the Land Development Scheme and opposing the new regulations placed upon the scheme by the government. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1939

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-202

Description: Identified correspondents entered in the Name field; includes letters from [?] Trevor Withers who described himself as `Your affectionate son'; a list of suppliers of clothing and services in London for the Tolhurst family Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1908-1924]

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-050

Description: Published by Brett, 1923. Includes an inscription by the publisher H. Brett, with a personal message to James Cowan, dated 4 January 1924. Also includes loose material comprising clippings, photographs, research notes, and correspondence. Correspondence includes a letter from Gilbert Mair to Cowan, dated 25 August 1923, on the topic of Rewi Maniapoto and the battle of Ōrakau, and Mair's wishes to revise some text of his book 'Reminiscences and Maori stories'. Also a letter from Tai Mitchell [Taiporutu Te Mapu] dated 4 January 1924, relating to 'Tawa' [Gilbert Mair]. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed volume, loose papers, and photographs Five photographic prints, of Gilbert Mair, an identified woman, Gilbert Mair's grave stone, and an image of his coffin being carried by pullbearers at his funeral. This is stuck inside the back cover of the book.

Date: 1886-1938

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-014

Description: Published by Brett Printing & Publishing Co., 1918. Also other publications, and loose material laid in, which includes correspondence, drafts, photographs, and clippings, which mostly relate to the Tarawera eruption, the Rotorua Region, and Te Arawa. This volume also included some larger maps which have been housed separately (not yet described). Other publications include 'Narrative of the volcanic eruptions at Tarawera, New Zealand, June 10th, 1886' printed at the 'Evening Bell' Office, 1886. Correspondence includes a letter from H Fildes (25 Dec 1934) which mentions James Edge-Barbington, and the Rotorua guides Sophia and Kate, as well as Eric Ramsden. Also a letter from Charles A Cramer, of Onehunga (10 Jun 1936), inc which he recalls his memories of the Tarawera eruption 'like a movie film'; and a letter from Taiporutu Te Mapu (21 Jun 1938) where he is responding to questions that Cowan had sent him, particularly relating to Hinemoa's burial site and other related matters. Another folder of loose papers that were laid in to this book are held at MS-Papers-11946-015. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed material Transfers: Another folder of loose papers that were laid in to this book is held at MS-Papers-11946-015, and also some larger maps have been separated out, and are now in the Cartographic material subseries..

Date: 1930-1931

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0364

Description: File 160 - Contains a file on a proposed property purchase Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1908-1930

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0104A

Description: Contains reports and correspondence on the state of affairs in the Cook Islands pertaining to matters such as economic development and land claims Includes a list of Land Block owners in Rarotonga. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1924-1951

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-207

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, ca 1920s-1950s. Names of subjects entered in Name Field. Photographs of the homes of the McLaren brothers, Peter, Robert, James and Donald who settled in Wairarapa buying a 15,000 acre farm at Ngakonui; and home of Peter's son, I M McLaren at Parimahau. Group photograph of seven Martin brothers who met to celebrate the birthday of the youngest aged 70 - S T S Martin (83 from Wellington); Hon W Lee Martin (79 from Hamilton); E A Martin (77 of Christchurch); S F Martin (74 of Auckland); E H Martin (73 of Auckland); W Martin (71 of Auckland); Rev F Martin (70). Article and photo published in NZ Free Lance, 18 May 1949. Guests arriving at the wedding reception of Annette Thorne George who married Walter Denzil Barker in Auckland in 1934. Group includes Mrs H E Vaile, Mr Denis Lawford, Dr H B Milsom, Mrs Milsom and Miss Mary Milsom. Also photographs of Flight Officer Massey, 1943; M Maiskey, 1942; D Marks with J H G O'Brien, 1951; T Marsland, W H McCullough & O M Watson at Railways Conference, 1950; Group Captain and Mrs Manson, 1945; C Masters of Auckland (born ca 1856), 1939; Victor Benbow McInnes, 1934; William Manson, head of H.M.V., 1931; Guy Menzies with Albert James, 1931; Mr Maxton at Hunger Marchers demonstration, Hyde Park, London, ca 1930s; President Masaryk and Joseph Wells; Mrs Caroline Milverton (in her 90s) with her son and two daughters; James Melrose (aviator), 1931; Sir William Marshall of London, 1934; Pandit Malaviya (ex-president of Indian Nationalist Congress); J J McMenamin (South African MP), 1930; Flight Lieutenant Major and Squadron Leader Jones Williams. Group photograph of directors of Union Steam Ship Co of NZ - A W Wheeler, C G White, G R Ritchie, D A Aiken, Sir James Mills, C W Rattray. Photograph published in Nz Free Lance, 18 Jan 1933 Quantity: 97 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 14 Aug 1945-23 May 1949

From: Heenan, Joseph William Allan (Sir), 1888-1951 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1132-153

Description: Includes letters from Stanhope Andrews re NZ National Film Unit production at Ohinemutu, Tai Mitchell Club. See folder 230 Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: Oct 1920-22 Feb 1934

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-002

Description: Contains a copy of an undated submission to the Minister of Maori Affairs by a group of Whanganui leaders calling for a review of Maori land administration, requesting reserves and the establishment of a secondary school, and asking that Maori be given access to farminng assistance Also contains letters and telegrams about land issues, Nga Moteatea, whakapapa and the impact of the Ratana movement in the Far North Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.

Date: 1923-1931

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0208

Description: Contains a 1923 file relating to Ngata's proposals for the reorganisation of Polynesian ethnological research in New Zealand, a letter from H Tai Mitchell about a proposed publication `Te Ure-o-Uenukukopako kaupapa', a handwritten `Lament for Jack Hames Ruru' and an unidentified page of verse. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1944-1945

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0301

Description: File 102 - Contains papers regarding a memorial and an estate and also other matters like land development schemes Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

Date: 1889-1929

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0695

Description: Contains reports, correspondence, acts and deeds Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1944

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-190

Description: Consists of literary, business and personal correspondence, to, from and about Ramsden Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1940-1944

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0343

Description: File 139 - Contains letters from soliders and also people helping with the war effort in NZ Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 22 Sep 1939-10 Jan 1951

From: Heenan, Joseph William Allan (Sir), 1888-1951 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1132-074

Description: Includes letters from George T Savage re Mrs Fraser's funeral; draft to Mrs F's speech at memorial to Tai Mitchell Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1907-1960

From: Ramsden, George Eric Oakes, 1898-1962 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0196-399

Description: Obituaries for: Te Whiti, 1907; George Lauri (undated clipping from `The Era'); Hamiora Raumati of Waitara, undated; J A Plimmer, 1937; Jessie Mackay, 1938; Evan Parry, 1938; Matiu Ratana, 1949; Nohomairangi Te Whiti (1862-1944); Hoani Te Heu Heu, 1944; John Hicks McIlroy, undated; Sir Apirana Ngata, 1906; Mrs Rewa Te Roera, undated; A R D Fairburn; Tumate Mahutu te Whereowhero, 1938; William Francis Dennan, undated; Sergeant Eutahi Tahumataa (Tom) Pitama, undated; Mana Te Hipa Te Hauraraka Pitama, aged 61, 1943; Kingi Te Ahoaho Tahiwi, undated; T W Ratana, 1939; John Gordon McLean, 1960; Henare Matengaro Hetet, aged 83, undated; James Pamea Ferris, undated; Waimarama Puhara, 1947; Miss Mary Katherine Searancke, 1951?; Kingi Tahiwi, aged 65, undated; Rev Wi Hauwaho Tangohau of Tologa Bay, undated; Harold Hamilton, undated; James Cowan; Mr Paikea, Minister in charge of Maori war effort, undated; Te Kaho Heremia of Waitara, undated; Henry Taiporutu Mitchell, 1944. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1914-1933

From: Ngata, Apirana Turupa (Sir), 1874-1950 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6919-0735

Description: Contains letters and lists relating to Maori elections, also contains papers regarding Maori political mobilisation Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1916

By: Suckling, Walter, active 1860s-1880s; Wilkinson, Percy Russell, -1954; Ruscoe, I H (Mr), active 1973

Reference: PA1-o-358

Description: Photographs taken during the trial of Rua Kenana in 1916 at the Supreme Court in Auckland. Includes portraits of people associated with Rua and the trial, and most of the photographs were taken outside the Supreme Court. Photographer unidentified, except for a two-part panorama of Maungapohatu Pa, probably taken by Percy R Wilkinson, a surveyor sent in by the police to gather evidence for them A label at the back of the album advertises Walter Suckling (as the publisher?) It is understood that a number of similar photograph albums of the trial were created. Rua Kenana was accused of using seditious language, counselling others to murder or disable the police, and resisting arrest. He received the sentence of one year's hard labour followed by 18 months' imprisonment. Inscriptions: Album page - Frontispiece - To my old friend - - Hare Hongi. Commemorating the longest trial ever held in this country - with very best wishes. Percy R Wilkinson. Kai huri whenua. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Small fawn cloth-covered album, with stamped label `V.P.K. snaps'; 8 x 11 cm