Samoa - Foreign relations - New Zealand

Date: 1933 - 1935

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-084

Description: A booklet published by N. P. C. Ltd, [1933]. Also includes a newspaper article and a letter that were laid in to the publication. The letter is written by Thomas B Slipper, dated 12 September 1935, and relates to the Samoan independence movement. There is also an annotation written in Slipper's hand on the front cover of the booklet. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: One folder including one published booklet and loose papers

Date: 1960

Reference: ATL-Group-00033

Description: Comprises one signed copy of `O le Fa'avae o le Malo Tuto'atasi o Samoa i Sisifo' ('The Constitution of the Independent State of Western Samoa') and three photographs depicting officials signing it. The Constitution of the Independent State of Western Samoa was signed on 28 October 1960. It had been under discussion at the Constitutional Convention of Western Samoa since 17 August 1960. The document came into force on 1 January 1962 when Samoa became independent of New Zealand. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 3 photograph(s). Physical Description: One bound volume and three photographs. Provenance: Purchased from Archway Books, Wellington, 2016. Processing information: Not all names associated with collection have been indexed.

Date: 1918, 1902, 1930-1941

From: Cowan family: Collection

By: A M Brodziak and Company

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-150

Description: 'History of Samoa' by Robert Mackenzie Watson, published by Whitcombe & Tombs, 1918. Also loose papers that were laid in to the volume, including clippings, correspondence, drafts, research notes, and a colour postcard. These include a nine page account written on 'Hotel Windsor' stationery by an unknown writer, about the history of Samoa, particularly relating to the German colonial administration of 1900-1914, and the beginning of the New Zealand administration from 1914. Includes a draft typescript of 'The man who was stolen', and an annotated published version of this story as published in January 1905 in 'Illustrated Magazine' titled 'Kidnapped: A tale of the Pacific' by 'Beachcomber'. Also includes page 3 and 4 of a letter (pages 1 and 2 were not included in these papers) by George Egerton Leigh Westbrook criticising New Zealand's political involvement with Samoa. This is written on the 'New Zealand Samoan Guardian Newspaper Ltd' letterhead. The clippings relate to Samoan history, and are dated 1902 and circa 1930-1941. The postcard is of "Samoan girls" printed by A M Brodziak and Co., Suva. It is addressed to Fred G Layton of Wellington, New Zealand from William, dated 10 August 1909. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 1 folder(s). Physical Description: One volume, printed matter, typescripts, and one postcard.

Date: between Apr-May 1958

From: Tourist and Publicity

By: Clayton, (Mr), active 1958

Reference: 1/4-018762-F

Description: The New Zealand Minister of Island Territories, the Hon J Mathison, meets the Western Samoa Trust Estates Corp Board. From left: Kurt Meyer, Hon Tupua Tamasese (chairman), Hon J Mathison, Hon Fiame Mata'afa, P W H Kelly (manager), E Annadale, B E V Parham, (H?) J Lockie (secretary), and Hon Malietoa Tanumafili. Photograph taken in Western Samoa between April-May 1958 by Mr Clayton for the National Publicity Studios. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - top right - R1036 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Processing information: Copyright and Access Restrictions updated December 2022.

Date: between Apr-May 1958

From: Tourist and Publicity

By: Clayton, (Mr), active 1958

Reference: 1/4-018759-F

Description: Female leaders in Western Samoa meeting Mrs Fetaui Mata'afa, wife of the Hon Fiame Mata'afa, a paramount chief and Minister of Agriculture. Photograph taken in Samoa by Mr Clayton for the National Publicity Studios between April and May 1958. From left: Mrs Lily Malietea, Mrs Noue Tamasese, Mrs Eileen Powles, Mrs Agnes Mathison, and Mrs Fetaui Mata'afa. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - top right - R1037 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Processing information: Copyright and Access Restrictions updated December 2022.

Date: Jul 1947

From: Tourist and Publicity

By: Andrews, Ernest Stanhope, 1908-1992

Reference: 1/4-018832-F

Description: Unidentified group of Samoan men and women in favour of Western Samoan self government, during a demonstration at a reception to the United Nations Mission in July 1947. Shows two women wearing headresses in the foreground. The banner reads: "Good government is no substitute for self-government". Photograph taken in Western Samoa by E S Andrews for the National Publicity Studios. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - top right - A5092 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Processing information: Copyright and Access Restrictions updated December 2022.

Date: Jul 1947

From: Tourist and Publicity

By: Andrews, Ernest Stanhope, 1908-1992

Reference: 1/4-018813-F

Description: Samoan women in favour of self government for Western Samoa, during a demonstration at a reception to the United Nations Mission in July 1947. The banner in the foreground reads: "Government of the people by the people and for the people". Photograph taken in Western Samoa by E S Andrews for the National Publicity Studios. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - top right - A5066 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative Processing information: Copyright and Access Restrictions updated December 2022.

Date: [ca 1949-1960]

From: Powles family : Papers

Reference: PAColl-9771

Description: Contains photographs relating to Guy Powles' time as Governor of Samoa. Includes: photographs of working life of Samoans; photographs of New Zealand officials at ceremonies and in casual or social situations; photographs of Samoans at ceremonies and in traditional dress; photographs of traditional Samoan buildings; photographs of Samoan children Quantity: 27 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: [ca 1950-1970]

From: Powles family : Papers

Reference: PAColl-9774

Description: Contains large photographs of Guy and Eileen Powles, with Tupua Tamasese Mea'ole and other officials, taken by photographer Leo Rosenthal of New York City, probably in New York City. Also contains photos of Guy Powles with local people in Samoa and possibly also in American Samoa, along with a portrait of Eileen and Guy Powles possibly taken in Wellington. Quantity: 7 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: [ca 1949-1960]

From: Powles family : Papers

Reference: PAColl-9770

Description: Contains photographs relating to Guy Powles' time as High Commissioner to Western Samoa. Includes: photographs of Guy Powles at official occasions, in both formal and informal dress; photographs of working life of Samoans; photographs of a small hydroelectric project; photographs of the visit of an unidentified New Zealand Government minister; photographs of Samoans at ceremonies and in traditional dress; idealised photographs of Samoan women; photographs of traditional and modern buildings Quantity: 68 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: [ca 1949-1960]

From: Powles family : Papers

Reference: PAColl-9769

Description: Contains photographs relating to Guy Powles' time as High Commissioner of Western Samoa. Includes: photographs of a ship preparing in Wellington Harbour in the late 1940s; photographs of coming ashore by longboat in Samoa; photographs of a welcome ceremony in Samoa; photographs of a large number of unidentified ceremonies in Samoa, including many people in costumes; photographs of chiefly Samoans, including paramount chief Tupua Tamasese Mea'ole; photographs of Samoan men and women in formal and everyday situations; portraits of Samoan children; photographs of Samoan buildings and villages; photographs of rivers, waterfalls and seascapes; photographs of official occasions and ceremonies relating to a visit to Samoa by the Governor General of New Zealand, Sir Willoughby Norrie; formal portraits of Guy and Eileen Powles. May also contain Powles family photographs unrelated to their time in Samoa Quantity: 215 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: [ca 1948-1960]

From: Powles family : Papers

Reference: PA1-o-1664

Description: Includes photographs of ceremonies in Samoa, showing formal and traditional elements. Also includes portraits Guy Powles along with other dignitaries, who can be presumed to be New Zealanders. Also includes urban and rural scenes from Samoa. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints