South Taranaki District

Date: 1938

From: Holdsworth, Alice Mabel 1878-1963 :[New Zealand plants and scenery] / A M Holdsworth 1937-1938

Reference: E-251-f-2-011

Description: Shows the senecio daisy in flower Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil in album, page size, 251 x 360 mm

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-106D

Description: Contains various correspondence, mostly in Maori, regarding native land tenure. Includes a list of chiefs of the Nga Rauru tribe, no date, with accompanying list of tribes for southern Taranaki region. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1891-1968 (1969)

By: Young, James Rarity (Archdeacon), 1891-1972

Reference: MS-Papers-1032

Description: Young writes of his childhood and of life in Palmerston North, student days at Canterbury University College, and of being an Anglican Priest at various parishes in Christchurch, Ross and South Westland (based at Harihari), and at Hawera, Wanganui and Pahiatua Also notes by Jim Henderson extracted from the `Open country' series of scripts (1974) Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s) (18 leaves & photograph). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (copy) Photograph of Archdeacon James Young and Claire Young, taken at Riwaka, Nelson, May 1968

Date: 1890 - 1899

From: Halcombe, Edith Stanway (Swainson) 1844-1903 :Sketchbook [1890s?]

Reference: E-335-q-005/006

Description: View from the land looking north up the curve of the coastline Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing, 164 x 345 mm

From: White, John, 1826-1891 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0075-B17

Description: These folders are White's manuscript versions of Ancient History of the Maori and include volumes which were prepared but not published before his death Includes Maori history and traditions of Southern Taranaki and Whanganui iwi particularly relating to Ngati Ruanui; Nga Ruahinerangi; Nga Rauru-Kitahi; Pakakohi; Ngati Hau (Te Ati Haunui-a-Paparangi ?). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1942-1944

From: New Zealand Red Cross Society : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-0258-05C

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1847

From: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant, 1820-1895 :Scrapbook. 1840-1872.

By: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant (Hon), 1820-1895

Reference: C-103-037-1

Description: Mount Egmont in the background viewed from its southern aspect. A small Maori kainga (Umuroa) is just visible on top of a nearby hill. Umuroa does not appear to be in current use in Taranaki as a place name Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - title and date in ink. Also an inscription in pencil, partly legible as 'Puketo a hini. High wind, hot sun, Jan 23rd 10 a.m.' Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil sketch 163 x 242 mm

Date: 1865

From: Williams, Edward Arthur 1824-1898 :[New Zealand sketches, 1864-1866]

Reference: B-045-058/059

Description: Shows riverbed boulders in foreground, cliffs and waterfall in background. Verso describes in diary form the events of 11-13 April: the finding of a damaged surfboat taken against express orders; a retreat commenced leaving 300 men in Redoubt - reached Tongahoe and camped. Next day marched to Patea - cold rainy weather - comment on ineffectiveness of steamer communication along coast. Dated by reference to B-045-055. Other Titles - Waingongoro Left recto has manuscript diary notes for 1-10 April 1865. Verso has diary notes for 11 to 13 April 1865. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Title] Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil, 138 x 300 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1975

By: Thorp, Nigel, active 1978-2018

Reference: Eph-C-PRINTING-Thorp-1950/1970s

Description: Includes blocks of advertising and stationery from firms in the South Taranaki area, including Hawera, Stratford and Toko. Sheet 1 shows sheet music for the Hawera Highland Pipe Band Jubilee Waltz. Includes advertising to promote Hawera, brand names, South Taranaki businesses, and associations. Quantity: 93 b&w art print(s) (proof print sheets). Physical Description: Block prints on sheets of sizes varying, around 400 x 300 mm.

Date: 1960

By: Williams, Griffith William Arthur, 1885-1963

Reference: MS-Papers-11015

Description: Account of bushfelling and farming in South Taranaki Accompanying material - Obituary for Griffith Williams Quantity: 1 folder(s) (10 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript

From: Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 : Papers and diaries

Reference: MS-Papers-0261-05/1

Description: Notes and loose sheets about Maori history, particularly the Ngati Mamoe, Waitaha; information about sites for moa bone and other miscellaneous items. Also information about Maori pa, Taranaki region, taken duirng a trip to Mount Taranaki.

Date: 1873

By: Thatcher, Frederick (Rev), 1814-1890

Reference: MS-Papers-8459

Description: Two letters from Frederick Thatcher written in 1873 when he was secretary to G A Selwyn, then Bishop of Lichfield, to an unnamed friend, who is considering emigration to New Zealand. Discusses New Zealand's prospects, possibility of further wars there, and best places for settlement, particularly Bay of Plenty and South Taranaki. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, typescript Provenance: Originally found in Auburn, California, where they were sold by an antique shop to the donor. Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, R Skinner, 2005

Date: 1903-1951

By: Howitt, William King, 1868-1956

Reference: MS-Papers-0018

Description: Correspondence, chiefly relating to Howitt's published works Other Titles - A Pioneer looks back again Quantity: 12 folder(s). 0.15 Linear Metres. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1866 - 1869

From: New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs Centennial Publications Branch :Maps from Historical Atlas

Reference: MapColl-CHA-4/2/6-Acc.37786

Description: Identifies troop movements in South Taranaki. Includes Major Kepa's bush chase of Hauhaus from Whakamara to Taiporohoniu, 18, 19/3/69. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on greaseproof paper. Scale [ca. 1:63 360] 56 x 74.8 cm. Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1893

From: F W Niven & Co. :Views of Eltham and Stratford N Z [ca 1893]. F W Niven & Co. [lith] Ballarat, [Vic[toria, ca 1893]

Reference: D-002-003-20

Description: A detail of a large sheet of illustrated advertisements. This view, top centre right, shows the exterior of the premises of Ernest Lewis, 'practical watch and clock maker, jeweller and optician'. The view includes a clock or watch face made by E. Lewis, either in Eltham or Stratford Physical Description: Chromolithograph, ca 140 x 118 mm

Date: 1893

From: F W Niven & Co. :Views of Eltham and Stratford N Z [ca 1893]. F W Niven & Co. [lith] Ballarat, [Vic[toria, ca 1893]

Reference: D-002-003-22

Description: A detail of a large sheet of illustrated advertisements. This view, top right, shows the frontage of a single-storey general store Physical Description: Chromolithograph, ca 140 x 118 mm

Date: 1935

Reference: Eph-B-ASSOCIATION-STBGACA

Description: Flyers appealing for support for the club. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mimeographs and letterpress on sheets sizes varying up to 290 mm. Provenance: Donated by Bill Sheat, Lower Hutt, in 2015.

Date: 24 Feb 1995 - 4 May 1995 - 22 Nov 1996

From: Hawkes Bay oral history project

By: Sinclair, Ronald Yelverton, 1930-

Reference: OHInt-0438-13

Description: Ron Sinclair was born in Eltham in 1930. His early life was spent in Taranaki where his father was a school teacher. Recalls being keen on sport, being dux, going to Ardmore Teachers College and teaching at Inglewood. Talks about when his mother died, his father broke his neck, his brother and sister were in hospital and he went to work on his sick uncle's dairy and cropping farm near Dannveirke. Recalls that this was 1952 and he stayed on the farm for twenty years. Mentions marrying in 1954 and having three children. Comments on his interest and involvement in church life. Recalls being a lay reader, being encouraged to go into the church and being ordained a priest in 1976. Mention his withdrawal from the Masonic Lodge and giving up divining water. Recalls working in the Anglican ministry at the hospital, putting a share-milker on the farm and becoming minister at Porangahau. Discusses the challenge of getting to know Maori, attending tangi, services on the marae and baptism of Maori. Describes a move to New Plymouth, family discussions and chaplaincy at the Taranaki Base Hospital. Recalls returning to Hawkes Bay to care more for his father. Mentions industrial chaplaincy and being minister at Hastings. Talks about his children's occupations. Comments on boundary changes in the new electorates, local body politics, art deco buildings and Jeremy Dwyer, Mayor of Hastings. Comments on parochialism between Napier and Hastings, the need to combine sewerage systems, the Hastings hospital and the proposed motorway. Mentions the growth of the local polytechnic and the move to degree courses. Discusses the Maori occupation of Moutoa Gardens, Maori sovereignty, the need for more consultation, the proposed Maori Council and Ken Mair. Discusses the first MMP election, the wait for the coalition, the power of Maori and New Zealand First. Comments on being retired but continuing with church work. Mentions Lions. Talks about the integration of girls into Te Aute College. Recalls training with the first women to be ordained in the Church, Cherie Baker and Bishop Penny (Jamieson). Talks about communion and the Church. Interviewer(s) - Pamela Lockhart Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2144. Search dates: 1930 - 1996

Date: n d [ca 1893]

From: Stout family: Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-11518-10

Description: Petition of Liberal Party voters of the Egmont Electoral District, centred on Hawera, asking Sir Robert Stout to stand for their seat. Not dated, but probably related to the attempt to have Stout as Member of Parliament in 1893 to replace Seddon as leader of the Liberals and thus Premier. In the event, Stout was elected for Inangahua. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1950 - 1975

From: Various artists :[Block print samples of advertising, logos, and stationery, on 93 (ninety-three) newsprint sheets. 1950s-1970s].

Reference: Eph-C-PRINTING-Thorp-01

Description: Sheet of blocks of advertising logos including Cornish's, Arch Rawles Hawera Ltd, Hawera Associated Modellers Club, NZRN, New Zealand Monumental Masons' Association Inc, Chevrolet, Te Kiri Scottish Society. Exhibited in ‘Humble: the life of 100 small objects’, exhibition curated by Barbara Lyon, in the Turnbull Gallery, National Library of New Zealand, 27 August - 17 November 2017. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s) (proof print sheets). Physical Description: Block prints on newsprint sheet, 350 x 250 mm.