Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944

Date: Oct 1906

By: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944

Reference: qMS-1928

Description: Contains the purchase of the Haukaretu block in Wellington by Maori Quantity: 1 volume(s) (2, 4 pages). Physical Description: Typescripts (34 cm folded to 27 cm)

Date: [1867-1900]

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MSX-9031

Description: Notebook containing research notes relating to Maori history (particularly food-gathering practices) from around the Taupo area. It seems that Cowan has used Maori Land Court minute books for his information as he attributes the information to land block names and case names, informant names and dates. Some of the people he mentions are: H Tumatara Pio of Te Teko (aged 77 in 1900), Te Waaka Tamaira (Rangatira block, 1884), Hitiri Te Paerata (mentioned several times), Tini Waata, Wineti Paranihi, Aperahama Werewere, Te Heueheu Tukino, and Te Rangitahau. The book also contains information given to him from Hare Hongi about Maori astronomy, makutu, and the moari [swing]. Contains whakapapa, karakia and waiata. Language - Some parts of the notebook are written in Maori. Arrangement: Item 11 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1864-1922

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11310-05

Description: Newspaper clippings, many relating to the New Zealand Wars. Carbon copy of Orakau poem, written by Cowan's father-in-law, Henry Stowell (Hare Hongi) dated April, 1898. Arrangement: Contents of this folder were in lot 173 of the auction where purchased Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0 Linear Metres.

Date: [1906]

From: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944 : Papers

Reference: 73-128-176

Description: Various documents including correspondence, notes and receipts; identified persons entered under Name. Includes some documents in Maori; letter, E J Riddiford re re due by Hoeta [?] Uinini; application re restrictions, [?] Ngarongoa Tamati; letter, Stafford & Treadwell re Hinakitaka and natives to Eglinton, telegram from Seddon re petition of prisoner, Mahikai; accounts of Ngarongoa, Puke, Thomas Hay, [?] Longa, Tamihana te Karu and Jerry Edwin; part of letter, Field to Postmaster, Martinborough re tracing of Watarauiki Te Paki; receipt, James Fox and Heremaia [?] Eruini; letter re Pollhill Gully and Hana Te Awhitu; letter re sale of Ngarara West C; letter re payment to Te Rei re Opau; letter re Matai [?] Paroi of Porirua; letter re Ropata, Hawe and Watson. Language - Many documents in Maori (untranslated) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1896-1915

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: 80-115-04A/04C

Description: Includes Notes on Maori origins, by Mr Ferguson of Hokianga; Time and a generation, by Hare Hongi; Ruatapu, Whiro and Toi, by Hare Hongi; He korero mo Wairangi raua ko tana wahine ko Parawhete, by Matenga Hori; He karakia patu ngarara, ana kai i te maara kumara, and other notes, by Hare Hongi; On the survivals of ancient customs in Oceania; Ngati Kahungunu materials from T W Downes; Maori kitchen middens, by Taylor White; Ko te korero mo nga pa e toru i te puke, by Tarakawa Also contains a brief essay about Te Rauparaha of the Ngati Toa. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1900-1950

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: fMS-Papers-11946-007

Description: Papers, publications, photographs and a postcard relating to Henry Stowell (also known as Hare Hongi). Includes articles, whakapapa and a waiata relating to Stowell's wife's grandmother, Mere Ngamai (Mere Ngamai o te Wharepouri, 1804-1852). This is a photocopy of a painting by Eileen Cowan, with words of a waiata composed by Mere Ngamai which is "a chant of adoration for Mount Egmont" with a translation by James Cowan, and whakapapa of Mere Ngamai. Also includes a postcard of a shining cuckoo/pipiwharauroa, an obituary of Sir James Carroll circa 1926, whakapapa relating to Stowell, Maori grammar notes created by Stowell for his teaching, and a copy of a picture of the iron gunboat Rangiriri. The publications comprise: 'The Hocart papers in the Turnbull Library' by C R H Taylor, published in 1950, and 'New Zealand Centennial 1840-1940' published by the New Zealand Government Department of Tourist and Publicity in 1940. Also includes annotated sheet music for 'Sarabande and allegro' which has a cutting of a picture of Llewellyn Jones attached. The photographs comprise an image of a kiwi, a portrait of James Cowan circa 1940, two portraits of Henry Stowell (the prints are wrapped in an annotated article about Sir James Carroll), a portrait of Henry Stowell and Sir James Carroll circa 1916, and a portrait of Henry Stowell circa 1900. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 6 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: One folder of manuscript material, two publications, and six black & white photographic prints. Transfers: Medallion at Curios-051-005. - Painting by T Ryan at A-472-001.. Processing information: Materials separated for reasons of preservation and storage.

Date: 1919-[ca 1940?]

By: Peart, Joseph Drummond, -1958

Reference: MS-Papers-2080

Description: Maori poetry and folktales, with translations, including waiata recited by Wiremu Meihana and translated by Hare Hongi. Typescript account of trip by Peart to Tongariro National Park, December 1919. Language - Maori poetry and folklore (with translations in English) Author of `Old Tasman Bay' (Nelson, 1937) Quantity: 1 folder(s) (6 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescripts (one photocopy)

Date: 1920

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0039-08A

Description: Contains waiata and karakia, and accompanying narratives Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 1896-1910

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-087

Description: Contains whakapapa written out by Elsdon Best (Tuhoe) and by Hare Hongi Stowell, who was attempting to show genealogical relationships between Polynesians and Christ Also contains notes about a powhiri to some dignatories and some notes about Maori customs related to genealogy and kinship

Date: 24 Jun 1904

By: Fuller, Edward Arthur, 1875-1935

Reference: MS-Papers-10479

Description: Letter re birth of Fuller's mother (Stowell's aunt). Donor, Christopher Patterson has supplied the Library with an identification of the family referred to in the letter. Added to the folder 5 Nov 1993. Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr C L Patterson, Belmont, Lower Hutt

Date: [1900-1951]

From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Further papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7445-06

Description: Translation from the voyage of the Austrian frigate `Novara' (pages 369-372); piece relating to Stowell and Maori myths and legends; Blake Palmer's `Tohungism and makutu' (1951); Aborigines Protection Society (1848); transcript re Grey and his thoughts on Maori; extract `New Zealand' (Colonial intelligencer, May, Jun 1848); `The Maori, past and present' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1925-1973]

From: Lawlor, Patrick Anthony, 1893-1979 : Papers

Reference: 77-067-4/6

Description: Persons entered under Name; many of the files include letters about the subject from other people. Correspondence with Sir Walter Nash in the William Satchell file. The file on Helen Shaw includes an original Christmas card. The file on H M Stowell includes contributions from Stowell and a Tamatea-Kahunuhunu genealogy on the reviews of `Ancient Maori history; recollections of a rambler' by Hare Hongi (Wairoa Star Print). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Photograph of Henry Stowell with one other (1889); Christmas card by Helen Shaw; photographs of Mary Scott and Nelle Scanlan

Date: [1930-1960]

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: MSI-Papers-6717-010

Description: Ancient Maori history, recollections of a rambler by Hare Hongi; The Movements of Kahungunu from Tauranga to Nukutaurua by the Kaumatua, from Hare Hongi; article on diamond jubilee of Awahuri with article by J H Stevens; page on Colenso centenary from `Taihape times' (1948); galley of `The Ngarimu hui' by I L G Sutherland and two copies of 'Maori Mythology no.1 (d)' regarding the whakapapa of Ngati Maru which begins with the Maori creation theory, Te Po, Te Awatea, the heavens, Atua, the earth, Tiki and their tupuna Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed matter

Date: 1886-1930

From: Best, Elsdon, 1856-1931 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0072-03

Description: Contains inwards correspondence from people whose surnames start with the letters F, G and H Transcriptions of selected letters from Fleck to Best published in: Alice Hunt, 'Samoa, 1917. Dear Mr Best ~: Letters 1917-19, Samuo to Wellington' (Palmerston North: Manuia Books, 2016). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: [1930s?]

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: Objects-0953

Description: Maker(s) unknown. Two kākā pōria, bone (and/or ivory) leg rings for parrots. They were contained in two annotated envelopes which have "Bird snares from Tonga's kainga, Ngaronga [Ngauranga?], given to Mere Ngamai off the mokai kaka's foot" and "Poria kaka, bird ring" written in Henry Stowell's hand. Objects-0953-1 is made of bone, and is a stylised figure of eight shape with serrated edges. It is 45 mm x 30 mm x 5 mm. Objects-0953-2 is (possibly) made of ivory which has brown staining. It is also a stylised figure of eight shape with rounded edges. It is 35 mm x 27 mm x 3 mm. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 2 object(s) two kākā pōria. 2 Other printed ephemera item(s) two envelopes. 1 box(es). Physical Description: Two bone/ivory objects and two envelopes. Transfers: Kākā pōria and envelopes separated from MS-Papers-11946-175.. Processing information: Kākā pōria and envelopes separated for reasons of preservation and storage. Description updated April 2023 as part of the Objects survey: Previous reference: Curios-051-006-1/2. Previous title: Maker unknown: Kākā pōria (bird rings).

Date: 1929

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-189

Description: Typescript draft for a chapter in 'The Maori, yesterday and today' publication titled 'The Pao-miere: A King Country cult to combat makutu' including 'He karakia makutu' in te reo Māori with an English translation by Hare Hongi (Henry Stowell) with a note at the end of it from Stowell saying "Dear Jim: You have hurried me; but that is what he would have said in English. You must read between the lines - where necessary. Kia ora. Hare Hongi". Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1941

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-11946-172

Description: A message of welcome composed and translated by Henry Stowell, to the following Māori returning soldiers: H Eria, P W Kohere, J Larkins, Hii Mano, Piripi Mare, Potene Mauheni, H Rangihika, and W A Kenny. In Māori and English. Title supplied by Library. Inscriptions: Recto - top centre - By special request, composed and translated by Hare Hongi Stowell, Wellington Sep 2 1941 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Processing information: Needed conservation flattening. Currently with conservation staff.

Date: 1925-1936

From: Cowan family: Collection

By: Cowan, James Robson, 1918-2006; S P Andrew Ltd

Reference: PAColl-10460-14

Description: Comprises mainly photographs of Sir James Carroll and other people. The subjects include Henry Stowell, Te Kai Rakau (Sir James Carroll's uncle), a photograph of the Lindauer painting of Heta Te Haara of Ngāpuhi, Sir Robert Stout. Photographers include S P Andrew. Also an image of the landscape at Arthur's Pass possibly showing Mount Rolleston, with a tarn in the foreground, taken by Roy Cowan in 1936; and an image of a young Māori woman asleep in the porch of a small thatched whare. The annotations on the back include "Hohepa" "Hare Te Heihei" and "Te Moeroa". Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 8 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [1888-1940s]

From: Cowan family: Collection

By: Sinclair, J C, active 1891; Speight, Robert, 1867-1949; Bartlett & Andrew Ltd; Stewart, (Mr?), active 1897?

Reference: PAColl-10460-16

Description: Photographic portraits taken by various photographers including the Tanner Brothers, J. C. Sinclair, J. Russel and Sons, E. D. Burt, and Steele Photography, taken circa 1888-1940s. Comprises images of Māori men, the Mair brothers, women, landscapes, sites, and flowers. Includes: - Two images of Paora Tuhaere (wearing a kaitaka style cloak), one is a postcard from the "Tanner Brothers Ltd Photographic Series". - An image of Sidney (Hirini) Taiwhanga (standing), and Hare Te [Kaihu?] (dressed in a kaitaka), taken by the New Zealand Tourist Department. - Nakora and Hare Hongi, taken in 1898, by J. C. Sinclair of New Plymouth. This has inscriptions on the back written by Henry Stowell (Hare Hongi), including "Taranaki Hawera" and "Nakora Te Manukarioi - ? 1889" - Four prints of 'Pieces of eight' - A clipping of an image of a painting of Eruera Maihi Patuone, a postcard of "Montreal - Big John and party shooting the Lachine Rapids", a postcard of "The Real South Africa" showing a photograph of a woman preparing locusts and children eating them. The postcard includes part of a letter [to James Cowan?] from Henry [Cowan]. An image of Samuel Butler (by J. Russell and Sons), and two copies of an image of Samuel Butler's homestead "at Mesopotamia, on the foothills of the Southern Alps" taken by Professor Speight, Canterbury University College. - A Real Photo Postcard of Hongi's Track, Rotorua. - An image of King Tawhiao, taken in 1888 at Napier, and four men on horses, including Gilbert Mair[?] and three Māori men, relating to "Urewera chapter". - Lake Tamaiti-o-Waikareiti, taken by E. D. Burt, two images of a church (one is the Roman Catholic Church at Rangiaowhia), and one of a car behind a tree. - Two images of flowers [lillies, and bottle brush?]. - A hand-coloured image of S. Percy Smith, taken by Bartlett and Andrew. - A series of photographs of "The Mair brothers" including Gilbert Mair on a horse, one of him in an army uniform taken in 1920 by Stewart (a photographer in Rotorua), and one includes Mair sitting at a table outside of a wharenui, next to Apirana Ngata. Also includes an image of Mokoia Island, and an unidentified Māori man dressed in a kahu kiwi and a short woven korowai around his waist. - A clipping of a photograph of Gilbert Mair, a card with notes about "Captain Mair at Ngahuinga, Harehare, 1920" and two postcards of Parnell Rose Gardens in Auckland, showing Rangitoto Island, and The Mission Church, Wairoa, before the Tarawera Eruption. - A portrait of Eileen Cowan's sister Mary Mollie Stowell[?] taken by Steele Photography circa 1940s. - A portrait of a woman in Victorian clothing with a lace collar and cameo broach. The photograph is on a backing board which is cracked at the top (image is also damaged). On the back of the board are the words "love everlasting" in pencil. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 33 b&w original photographic print(s). 4 envelopes. Processing information: The frame for PAColl-10460-16-38 was removed and disposed of, during processing.

Date: 1900s

From: Cowan family: Collection

Reference: MSX-9441

Description: Bible that belonged to Henry Stowell with annotations in Stowell's hand. Unknown publisher, and dates of publication unknown. Also includes a photograph of Te Ana Falls, with the following text on the back 'Tāngoio, North of Napier' written in pencil by Stowell. The photograph includes a group of nine men and one woman standing in front of the waterfall, taken by unknown photographer, circa 1940s. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: One volume including a newspaper clipping and a photographic print. Provenance: Previously belonged to Henry Stowell (Hare Hongi) as evident by annotations written by him. They became a part of this collection through Stowell's daughter Eileen who married James Cowan.