Notes (Documents)

Date: 1877-1886

By: Rusden, George William, 1819-1903

Reference: MS-Papers-0722/4

Description: Contains copy of shorthand notes of summing up of High Court of Justice, Queens Bench Division, Bryce v Rusden (12 March 1886); correspondence between F A Weld and Rusden about material for Rusden's history, chiefly concerning Maori and the Waitara land dispute(1877-1880). Included is a statement by C W Richmond on Waitara, and a photograph of Rusden with Rewi Maniapoto. Other - NB: Black and white negative (C 16368) of photograph of Rusden with Rewi Maniapoto contained in this folder available through the Pictorial Reference Section Other - For a summary of other material relating to Rusden held at the Royal Victorian Historical Society see AT 10/11 15 December 1992 (W L Renwick) Quantity: 1 folder(s) (157 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopy)

Date: 1999

By: Liang, Edward Yin, 1926-

Reference: MS-Papers-6635

Description: Family papers relating to Hwang Yung-liang, collected and collated by his grandson Edward Yin Liang. The papers include a Hwang family tree (the chief informant was Gertrude Hwang Liang), ca 1977-1980; `Who's Who in China' entry for Hwang Yung-liang, 1925; extract from `Baldwin Republican', 1902 re birth of first Chinese baby born in Kansas (Gertrude); letter from Baker University, Baldwin City to Gertrude Hwang Liang, 1973; colour laser copies of photographs of family members and places of residence, 1095-1986; obituary and order of service for Madame Hwang Yung-liang, 1933; death notice (in Chinese) for Hwang Yung-liang, 1944; biographical notes written by Gertrude Hwang Liang for her grandchildren, with accompanying notes by Edward Yin Liang; correspondence between Edward Yin Liang (donor) and Nigel Murphy of the Alexander Turnbull Library, 1999 Chinese diplomat and first Chinese Consul to New Zealand, 1909-1911 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter and photographs (photocopies)

Date: 1895-1985

Reference: MS-Group-2097

Description: Cowan's papers consisting of research notes and drafts, correspondence, transcripts and clippings. Topics cover Cowan's research and writing interests including Maori, military and settler history, New Zealand Wars and tourism related topics. See also James Cowan Papers MS-Papers-0039 for a previous acquisition of James Cowan papers; and ATL-Group-00003 for a collection purchased from the Cowan Family in 2015. Arrangement: The folders are generally ordered as they were received from the auction house. James Cowan was a writer, historian and journalist prominent in the first four decades of the twentieth century. He wrote over 30 books and hundreds of articles for newspapers and magazines, mainly about New Zealand's ancient and recent past, its resources and scenic attractions. He made a significant contribution to the popular understanding of New Zealand history over this period. Cowan was a fluent Maori speaker and an early proponent of using oral histories to record historic evidence. He was married twice, the second time to Eileen Constance Stowell who was the daughter of the noted Maori scholar and translator Henry Stowell (Hare Hongi). Cowan died 6 Sep 1943 at Otaki Beach. Quantity: 202 folder(s). 5 volume(s). 1.20 Linear Metres. Transfers: Collection as a whole received into manuscripts; material transferred to other sections from here. - To Drawings & Prints Collection - A small pencil drawing on paper was transferred to DPP of MS Driver off Barrett's Hotel, Wellington, 1846 which came from box 58 in original listing see: A-389-008. - To Drawings & Prints Collection - Original painting titled on base 'Mauku - church military camp 1863. Signed and dated A H Messenger/22. Came from MS-Papers-11310-69 (25 in original listing), reference number now A-389-017. - To Drawings & Prints Collection - Six drawings were transferred from MS-Papers-11310-73 (three of unidentified women, one entitled 'Hinemoa surveys Mokoia,' one entitled 'Hinemoa and Tutanekai as they probably were' and one other that shows four Maori characters and a silhouette with two characters kissing. Artist unknown but two of them say 'after Linley Richardson' who was a well-known artist in New Zealand in the early 1900s. Some newspaper and magazine clippings were present with these drawings including nude images, that the artist may have used when drawing these drawings. Reference number now A-389-018-001/006. - To Drawings & Prints Collection - One small drawing of a Maori man in a taniko-bordered cloak, holding taiaha, standing in front of a whare. Taken from MS-Papers-11310-99. Now A-389-019. - To Ephemera Collection - Two promotional booklets for Cowan's books: 'Tales of the Maori Bush' and 'A Trader in Cannibal Land'. Taken from MS-Papers-11310-99. - To Drawings & Prints Collection - Sketch of James Cowan ca 1940. Artist unknown. DP-2013-047/A-459-009. - To Ephemera Collection - Four souvenir booklets for for Wellington's Mystery Train excursions in 1932, see Eph-B-RAIL-1932-Cowan.. Processing information: It is likely that these papers were originally from the same provenance as the earlier acquisition of James Cowan papers MS-Papers-0039 which came from the Cowan family. Because the exact provenance of this collection was uncertain they have been identified as a separate collection but it is likely they were originally from the same source as they are James Cowan's own research papers.

Date: 1981

From: Binney, Judith Te Tomairangi o te Aroha (Dame), 1940-2011: Collection

By: Makarini, Taua, 1901-1987

Reference: OHA-8024

Description: Annotated transcript of interviews with Taua Makarini, dated 6 July 1981, 20 December 1981. Title supplied by Library Audio recordings described at OHC-024064 to OHC- 024065; OHC-024067 - OHC-024068; OHC-024081 to OHC-024082. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Search dates: 1981

Date: [2000s?]

From: Estate of Richard Nunns: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-12726-2

Description: Comprises handwritten notes enclosed within "Māori life in Aotea", from the estate of Richard Nunns. Notes may be associated with Nunns' music recordings, and include: - An brief index of Māori terms relating to the natural world and atua. - Notes relating to whakapapa of Tangaroa, Tane, Tinirau, Hine-te-iwaiwa, and others. - Paper bookmark from Q Books, Nelson. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Separated for storage reasons from MSX-10091.

Date: [ca 1995]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-12580-07

Description: Two copies of a handout from a conference in Sydney, includes appendices on tone clock theory from printed publication, plus annotations. These notes may the foundation for McLeod’s essay on the composition of a modern re-thinking of the aria Casta Diva (from the 1831 opera Norma by Vincenzo Bellini), in the form of a new aria with original libretto translated into Te Reo Maori, for soprano and symphony orchestra. Title supplied by Library. The Library also holds: MSDL-4645 and MSDL-4646. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript (photocopies).

Date: 1980s

From: Ian Mackersey Productions Limited: Collection relating to 'Jean Batten - The Garbo of the Skies'

Reference: MS-Papers-12771-073

Description: Comprises statistics booklets, inflation charts, and notes on John Batten's film dates and cost comparisons. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1980s

From: Ian Mackersey Productions Limited: Collection relating to 'Jean Batten - The Garbo of the Skies'

Reference: MS-Papers-12771-069

Description: Comprises handwritten notes relating to Mackersey's biography of Jean Batten. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 2016-2017

From: Australasian Drug Information Services International Limited oral history project

Reference: OHA-9259

Description: Comprises supporting documents for the Australasian Drug Information Services International Limited oral history project including, table of contents, cover sheet, index terms, scanned photograph showing ADIS staff, summary of ADIS publications, brief biographies of the interviewees, and a history of ADIS. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Search dates: 2016 - 2017

Date: [1888?]-1999

By: Wassiliewa, Galina, 1925-1999

Reference: MS-Group-0888

Description: Documents relating to her life in Lithuania and later in Germany during World War II, her emigration to New Zealand, and to the setting up, with Wassili Wassiliewa, of the School of Russian Ballet in Wellington, together with papers relating to the school. The collection also contains the surviving papers of Galina's husband, Wassili Wassiliew, of her parents, and material on the Russian ballet, including posters, programmes, newspaper cuttings, and music scores of works and arrangements by Wassili. Sound recordings relate mainly to ballet music for exercises. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 68 folder(s). 1 box(es). 1 volume(s). 1 disc(s). 2 5" reel(s). 1.30 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter, photos, sound recordings Transfers: To Photographic Archive - 3 photos of music scores for ballet classes `Developpe' by Minkus, `Bar exercises - plie' by F Burgmuller, and `Pirouettes' by Delibes (incomplete) - To Other - List of sound recordings returned to the Estate is held in backfile.

Date: 1984-1987 - 1990 - 1994-1995

Reference: OHColl-1389

Description: Contains video recordings produced by Savco Limited, including documentaries directed by Jeremiah (Jerry) Alexander Savage about the culture, society, and development of Fiji and other nations of the Pacific. Additional videotapes include footage of cities, resorts, events, and activities captured across these regions, and other recordings of New Zealand. Title supplied by Library. Savco Ltd was incorporated on 1 Aug 1990 with Jeremiah (Jerry) Alexander Savage as director. A previous name was Vidpro (NZ) Ltd. Quantity: 206 videocassette(s) U-matic video cassette. 5 videocassette(s) Betacam. 1 printed abstract(s). Search dates: 1984 - 1990 - 1994 - 1987 - 1995

Date: 1997-1998

From: Simpson, Jane, 1958-: Collection

By: Morton, John Edward (Prof), 1924-2011

Reference: OHA-9349

Description: Folder contains abstracts and other printed matter relating to interviews for research project ‘Women’s ordination to the priesthood in the Anglican Church in New Zealand, 1949 – 1977'. Interviews are with Philip Baker, Susan Adams, Jean Brookes, Joan Bindon, Heather Brunton, Roy Edward Coulthard, Glenys Lewis, Carole Graham, Diane Miller-Keeley, Lester Pfankuch, Leeson Rose, Roger Thompson, Jean Williams, Peter Williams, and Jack Witbrock. Also contains a recording agreement for John Morton. Other printed matter includes newspaper clippings, correspondence, and articles or other works written by the interviewees. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Originally donated in a folder labeled "7 Jan 2023. Jane Simpson papers relating to the original donation, 2022". Quantity: 1 folder(s). Search dates: 1997 - 1998 Processing information: Original folder has not been retained. Not all names associated with the collection have been indexed.

Date: 2001

From: Carlin, Jocelyn, 1955-2017: Photographs

Reference: MS-Papers-12870

Description: Comprises Jocelyn Carlin's handwritten notes relating to photographs taken at a prizegiving for Te Hotu Manawa Māori, October 2001. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Materials delivered to Library loose within an envelope labelled "Te Hotu Manawa Maori | October 2001 | Moana Maniapoto | Joanne Fukofuka" and numbered "11". Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: Separated from PAColl-10840; 35mm-122748 to 35mm-122830. Processing information: Separated for reasons of storage and preservation.

Date: 1952-2000

By: Billing, Graham John, 1936-2001

Reference: ATL-Group-00886

Description: The collection includes the drafts and notes to most of Billing's works, published and unpublished, the major exception being those relating to his novel, `Forbush and the penguins'. These include novels, short stories, poems, scripts for radio plays and film screenplays. Also, correspondence with publishers and friends; official, occupational and school papers; personal notes, diaries and other papers reflecting his interest in psychology and mythology; reviews and other printed material. Includes a recording of a television interview of Billing for Caterbury Television. Source of title - Supplied Arrangement: The papers have been listed four series; however, owing to Billing's method of work, the division cannot be watertight. Correspondence is often inserted and forms part of drafts, while the reverse occurs among the correspondence series. Quantity: 203 folder(s). 4.40 Linear Metres. 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 videocassette(s). Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts, printed matter, VHS, audiocassette, photos Provenance: Papers purchased from Mr Billing between 1983 and 2000. Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase from Mr G Billing, 1983, 1985, 1989 and 2000. Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Small collection of photographs.

Date: [ca 1995], [ca 2015]

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

Reference: MS-Papers-12580-29

Description: Comprises a range of material including: programme notes for 'Seascapes' for piano, violin and cello, a presentation (incomplete) concerning Māori and Pākehā culture, including music, and pitch sets (8-10). Notes: In Programme notes for Seascapes for piano, violin and cello, McLeod refers to the arrangement of this piece being derived from her Tone Clock Pieces Nos 8 and 11 at the request of Jack Body for a NZ Trip concert. This was to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Douglas Lilburn’s birth in 2015. McLeod also refers to creating an earlier piano piece for Lilburn’s 80th birthday, which became Tone Clock Pieces for piano Nos 8-11. The incomplete pitch sets at the end of the enclosed presentation most likely relate to the Tone Clock Pieces McLeod refers to. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: All items were paperclipped together when received from the donor. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript with annotations (some photocopies)

Date: Date unknown

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

Reference: MS-Papers-12580-06

Description: Reserach notes on the Māori language in relation to the aria Casta Diva (from the 1831 opera Norma by Vincenzo Bellini). Final page comprises the words for Mō Ngā Whāea (For The Mothers). These notes may be the foundation for McLeod’s essay on the composition of a modern re-thinking of the aria Casta Diva (from the 1831 opera Norma by Vincenzo Bellini), in the form of a new aria with original libretto translated into Maori, for soprano and symphony orchestra. Title supplied by Library. The Library also holds: MSDL-4645 and MSDL-4646. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (4 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph, typescript.

Date: 2019

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

Reference: MS-Papers-12580-35

Description: Comprises words and notes on the vocal part of the composition, including musical notation. Also enclosed is a note by McLeod regarding the composition. Commissioned by Madeleine Pierard, who was also the Project Designer-Creator and Soloist. Mo Nga Whaea (For the Mothers) is the resulting composition created as a modern re-thinking of Casta Diva. Title supplied by Library. The Library also holds: MSDL-4639 and MSDL-4645. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph (folded sheets).

Date: 1893-1913

By: Sullivan, J, active 1913

Reference: MSX-6245

Description: Copy of William O'Brien's `Irish ideas' (1893), with notes by Sullivan; and letter by O'Brien to Sullivan about the Auckland Young Ireland Society and various Irish issues which must have been raised in a letter from Sullivan to O'Brien. Includes references to Messrs Redmond and Dillon. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 volume(s) (two pieces). 0.03 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter

Date: 1945-1981

From: Verey, Noeline Elizabeth, 1926-1999 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-2215

Description: Autobiographical note (6 pages) by Verey in which she recalls her childhood at Cheviot Hills Station, managed by grandfather, George Telfer, her art studies prior to her marriage in 1951 and her return to England. Also related papers, chiefly testimonials. Noeline Verey (nee Flute), studied at Canterbury University College School of Art, where she painted J K Baxter in 1946 (see rack 183). Quantity: 1 folder(s) (17 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Transfers: To Drawings & Prints Collection - Portrait of James K Baxter by Verey in 1946 (see rack 183).

Date: [ca 1649]-1901

By: Bonar family

Reference: MS-Group-1879

Description: Papers of the Bonar family brought from Scotland by James Alexander Bonar. Comprise a large commonplace book, writings on Christianity in Scotland, copies of letters on religious matters, a book of household accounts and an account of travel to Moffatt, Scotland, by Archibald Bonar The Bonar family papers were brought to New Zealand by James Alexander Bonar 1841-1901, who arrived in 1863, settled in Hokitika in 1865, and became the settlement's first mayor Quantity: 2 folder(s). 3 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Provenance: James Alexander Bonar donated the three volumes to the Hokitika Public Library. The financial accounts book and the account of the trip to Moffatt by Archibald Bonar had been previously presented to the Library by another descendant, Mr William Bonar, in 1959. Processing information: Despite the slightly differing circumstances of the donations of the papers, it has been decided to include them in the same MS-Group, as they originate with the same family.