Academic theses

Date: [1993]-1996

By: Norrish, Jamieson, 1974-2023

Reference: MSX-4284

Description: Comprises a collation of nine texts of Book One of `De Institutione musica' with particular reference to the codex held in the Turnbull Library. Norris compares the texts with each other and from an analysis of their similarities and differences the manuscripts are sorted into familial groups. He concludes by detailing these relationships in the context of the transmission of the text. Source of title - Transcribed Relationship complexity - Study based on MSR-05; copies also at MS-Copy-Micro-0271, 0271A and 0271B Quantity: 1 volume(s) (92 leaves). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with illustrations (¼ black linen, yellow paper, in case folder) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr J Norrish, Wellington, August 1996 Processing information: Unit title updated on the death of Norrish in 2023.

Date: 1994

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-7349-193

Description: Thesis by Richard L Hardie submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Music, Rice University, Houston, Texas, May 1994 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter (photocopy)

Date: [1897-1962]

By: Hadfield family

Reference: MS-Papers-6682

Description: The collection comprises correspondence between various members of the Hadfield family; most addressed to Frederick George Hadfield and his wife, Jessie, at Awaiti (Awaroa). Also includes school exercise book possibly belonging to Edith Reynolds or Edith Hadfield with transcript or original story, `The Renegade's daughter' and `The Far end of nowhere', church newsletters, greetings cards, some personal papers and other material. The correspondence deals largely with family matters and concerns, and includes some courtship letters from Frederick to Jessie, and letters from their son Nelson I Hadfield who served in World War II. Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See also 920 (Box) Hadfield, R H Looking back over 80 years for background on the Hadfield family, and references in the NZ Biogrpahies index The Frederick George and Jessie Hadfield family farmed a property known as Awa-iti, which was part of a larger property acquired by Nelson chemist, Frederick Brown Hadfield, in 1862 for three of his sons. Quantity: 16 folder(s). 0.16 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter Finding Aids: Notes supplied by donor in MS-Papers-6682-14.

Date: 1932

By: Jefferies, William John, active 1932

Reference: MS-Papers-7461

Description: Draft of `From Massacre to Golden Bay. Outline of its early development'; being a thesis offered for the MA honours examination, Victoria University College, 1932. It is divided into the following chapters: introduction, Native history and tradition to 1840, Purchase by the New Zealand Land Company, Early exploration with reports of the natives as they were, 1840-44, Discovery and development of mineral resources, First settlements and Modern developments Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1998

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1350

Description: A dissertation submitted for the Board of Postgraduate Studies in candidacy for the degree of Doctor of Theology, Melbourne, Vic Source of title - Transcribed from item Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: See http://rspas.anu.edu.au/pambu. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 2011

Date: 1978

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1349

Description: Thesis submitted for PhD at School of Social Sciences, Flinders University, SA Source of title - Transcribed from item Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: See http://rspas.anu.edu.au/pambu. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 2011

Date: 1968-1993

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1084

Description: Comprises microfilms of theses written by students studying for the Diploma in Divinity, and the degrees of Bachelor of Divinity and the Master of Theology. The subject matter mainly concerns Christianity and the organization of churches of various denominations (but particularly Methodist) in the Pacific Islands, with a strong anthropological emphasis in describing the organization and customs of various Island communities. Language - Occasional theses in French Source of title - Transcribed The Pacific Theological College, situated in Suva, Fiji, is an ecumenical institution founded in 1966 to provide Pacific churches with a highly trained ministry. In 1987 it began a Master of Theology course in Pacific Church History. The thesis is an integral part of the College's Bachelor of Divinity and Master of Theology courses. Quantity: 33 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 1996

Date: [ca 1841]

By: Blackett, J N, active 1841

Reference: MS-Papers-3587

Description: Chiefly notes about New Zealand timber which appear to be based on those in Polack, J S, `New Zealand: being a narrative of travels and adventures...' (London, Richard Bently, 1838). Also brief notes about Mr Southee's farm, the valley of Awaroa River, marble, Kaipara Harbour, Porirua harbour and river and the Waipa Valley. Source of title - Title page Quantity: 1 folder(s) (8 pages on 4 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs M Wilson, 1965 Processing information: Formerly Misc MS 1283

Date: 1970-1975, 1980-2009

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1348

Description: Comprise 99 theses submitted for the degree of Bachelor of Theology, and other papers by staff and students of the College Source of title - Transcribed from collection Established in 1964. Although based at Banz, Western Highlands, its student body includes many from other parts of the Pacific area Quantity: 7 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: See http://rspas.anu.edu.au/pambu. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 2011

Date: [ca 1990]

By: Allen, Peggy, active 1990

Reference: MS-Papers-10543

Description: History of the area and reminiscences of those who lived in the farming settlements in the Roturua area in the 1920s Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (bound photocopy) Includes many photographs and maps

Date: 1939-1998

By: Fairbrother family

Reference: MS-Group-1333

Description: Comprises `The Chatham Island' by pupils of Kairakau School, Chatham Island for the Centennial Competition (1939); two notoebooks, one on the Hauhau, the other with notes on New Zealand history; correspondence relating to Chatham Island history; and correspondence relating to `The Chatham Island' centennial volume Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 3 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.08 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript

Date: 1964

By: Lindsay, Vivian, 1951?-

Reference: qMS-1157

Description: Form 3 social studies project for Correspondence School. Lindsay describes the area in which her home, Puketiti Station, is situated, near Te Puia Springs, Waiapu County, the arrival of the European settlers and the beginning of farming, industry and sdhe also supplies some family information. Includes a small amount of Maori history. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (4 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (carbon) (34 cm; blue pam case) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by the Correspondence School, Wellington, 1965

Date: [1933-1935]

By: Strachan, James Ernest, 1883-1973

Reference: MS-Papers-6016

Description: Comprises Rangiora High School exercise book labelled `Curriculum, Men's Staff Room', with introduction, and report, `A Rural curriculum' by Strachan and editorial (North Canterbury gazette, 23 Jun 1933); pass results re university entrance and paper, `Mental ability and examination success', possibly by C E Beeby; and draft article or speech by Strachan, `The Ideal secondary school' Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Possibly part of a consignment of material from NZCER, early 1997

Date: 1984

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1351

Description: A thesis for Docotr of Philosophy degree, University of Aberdeen, 1984 Source of title - Transcribed from item Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: see http://rspas.anu.edu.au/pambu. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 2011

Date: [1906-1930]

By: Duggan family

Reference: MS-Papers-6135

Description: Comprises diary, workbooks and notebooks kept by John Duggan while at St Patrick's School, Wellington, and St Mary's Scholasticate, Meeanee (ca 1906-1910); exercise book kept by Tim Malone, St Mary's Industrial School; and testimonials for John Duggan Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 4 folder(s) (includes volumes in three case folders). 0.13 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Provenance: Found under donor's Thorndon house purchased two-and-a-half years ago, only its second owners. House built ca 1900, first owner Mary Duggan, wife of John Duggan. Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Two glass negatives and one group photograph - To Book Collections - Eleven printed items, mostly relating to the Catholic church.

Date: 2000

By: Martin, Justin, active 1990-2000

Reference: MS-Papers-6961

Description: Fifth form school project on the 1968 `Wahine' disaster by Justin Martin who interviewed survivors and other people involved in it; transcriptions of letters and interviews are included. Martin focuses on the psychological impact on the survivors, the Captain, Hector Robinson, and others involved or associated with the event. Contents are hypothesis and focusing questions; introduction; what happened on `Wahine' Day?; why did it happen; did the `Wahine' disaster emotionally effect the Captain, survivors, rescuers and the general public? If yes, how?; are the survivors, rescuers and general public still affected today?; final conclusion; evaluation; bibliography etc; log and appendix of letters and interviews Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs J Martin, Gisborne, Nov 2000 Includes photographic reproductions of the `Wahine' wrecked and unwrecked, of a lifeboat, of Capt Robertson, rescues, and of a map showing the timeline of the disaster

Date: 1955-1956

By: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013

Reference: MSX-9229

Description: Thesis (typescript) by Henderson on Ratana written in 1955-1956. Submitted by Henderson for his Masters degree in history at the University of New Zealand. Includes annotations and revisions by Henderson. Also contains original photographs, illustrations and hand drawn emblems and symbols throughout the text. This thesis covers the history of the origins, growth and nature of the Ratana movement. See also MSX-9237 in MS-Group-2234 for another copy of the thesis, with many annotations and insertions. Publication - Thesis published in 1963 as `Ratana : the origins and the story of the movement', Wellington, N.Z. : Polynesian Society. Source of title - Transcribed from item Henderson wrote `Ratana: The origins and the story of the movement' (1963), and 'Ratana: The man, the church, the political movement' (1972). Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with photographs

Date: 1999-2012

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1395

Description: Theses presented by Students of the Malua Theological College. For full details see link below. Quantity: 5 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: See http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/pambu/reels/manuscripts/PMB1395.PDF.

Date: 1990-2012

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1397

Description: A selection of Masters and PhD theses, held in the Malua Theological College, by ex-Malua Theological College students, undertaken in various universities throughout the world. Many of the student theses cover both Christian and Samoan values and traditions. For further information, see the link below. Quantity: 3 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: See http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/pambu/reels/manuscripts/PMB1397.rtf.

Date: [1921-2005]

By: Henderson, James McLeod, 1925-2013

Reference: MS-Group-2234

Description: Correspondence, research and teaching notes relating mainly to the Ratana Movement but also to wider race relations issues. Includes an annotated draft of Henderson's 1956 thesis on Ratana. Henderson wrote 'Ratana: The origins and the story of the movement' (1963), and 'Ratana: The man, the church, the political movement' (1972) Quantity: 15 folder(s). 1 volume(s). 0.20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts (including photocopies), printed matter, photographs, drawings Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs Rosa Henderson, Wellington, 2013 (A2013-216); Sep 2013 (A2013-249) Transfers: Papers received in Manuscripts and transfers made from there - To Book Collections - Copies of serial Te Whetu Marama o te Kotahitanga - To Photographic Archive - Case of colour transparencies, photo album, folder of loose black & white photographs.