Hocken, Thomas Morland, 1836-1910

Date: 1835-1893

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-077

Description: Includes a preface and translation in S P Smith's hand with a note: `A large part of this has been embodied in "Hist. and Trad. of Taranaki Coast"'. There is also a covering note signed by W H S (W H Skinner) on the provenance of the ms with a genealogy of Teira Whatakore attached. Also includes letter from T M Hocken to Smith, Dunedin 1 Jun 1893, forwarding books and precis of copies or extracts of Colonial Office material, Sep 1835, on the `Alligator' and J Guard affair. The manuscript gives a biographical account of Wiremu Kingi Matakatea, with whakapapa, with much information about his role in conflicts between Taranaki and other iwi, and between Taranaki and the Government in the first Taranaki campaign (1860) in the New Zealand wars; the document also discusses the shipwreck `Harriet' and the treatment received by the survivors; there are also translations of the material. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1851 - 1972 - 1898

By: Shaw, George Baird, 1812-1883; Hocken Library; Hocken, Thomas Morland, 1836-1910

Reference: B-086-040-a

Description: Looking south along the waterfront at the newly-established settlement of Dunedin, with houses, streets, churches, shops, etc, all identified. A key to the accompanying reproduction of a watercolour in the Hocken Library (B-086-039) Key originally published in Hocken's Contributions to the early history of New Zealand (London, 1896). Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 305 x 430 mm

Date: 1851 - 1972 - 1898

By: Shaw, George Baird, 1812-1883; Hocken Library; Hocken, Thomas Morland, 1836-1910

Reference: B-086-040

Description: Looking south along the waterfront at the newly-established settlement of Dunedin, with houses, streets, churches, shops, etc, all identified. A key to the accompanying reproduction of a watercolour in the Hocken Library (B-086-039) Key originally published in Hocken's Contributions to the early history of New Zealand (London, 1896). Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 305 x 430 mm

Date: [1880s-1900s?]

From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 : The Webster Collection

By: Iles, James, active 1878; Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916; Burton Brothers (Dunedin, N.Z.)

Reference: PA1-o-518

Description: Includes photographs of Maori artefacts in museum context. Possibly created by James Edge-Partington, an anthropologist who studied artefacts in New Zealand and the Pacific. This volume is in the same style of album, with similar photographs and articles as Webster album 4 (PA1-o-519) which has Edge-Partington's named bookplate inside the front cover. Studies of a variety of artefacts including an instrument giving a decoy call for kiwi; a sea leopard's tooth carved and worn as a pendant (from Stewart Island); whale teeth pendants; weapons; tools; carved waka, prows of waka; carved meeting houses; Te Kooti's house "Te Waho"; carved storehouses; a Maori kite; eel traps and fish hooks. The artefacts are from various collections in New Zealand and overseas, including the Chapman Collection, the Hamilton Collection, the Hocken Collection and General Robley's Collection. Cuttings from articles written by James Edge-Partington from anthropological journals are inserted in the album Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Abum with dark grey cover; 26 x 21 cm

Date: 1851-1853

By: Hocken, Thomas Morland, 1836-1910

Reference: MSX-5139

Description: First scripture book for schools based on the Old Testament (1851) interleaved with blank pages on which is written up to p 46 a holograph translation of the book in Nengone dialect of the Loyalty Islands group with the title `Nadane o re Tusi bane ininata Machamhane ne Mochenewe' (1853); also bound in is `Second scripture book for schools', based on the New Testament (1852). T M Hocken's signature is on both title pages (one erased). Source of title - Transcribed Other Titles - Nadane o re Tusi bane ininata Machamhane ne Mochenewe Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter with holograph translation (worn brown leather, marbled boards) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donor unknown; copies of sections owned by T M Hocken at some time

Date: 1874, 1883, 1908-1911

By: Sidney Scott and Company

Reference: MS-Papers-1845

Description: Stock sheets and other records of Wellington indent agent; obituary of William Clarke, account for sale of sections at Saddle Hill township where purchasers included Dr Hocken Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s) (15 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript and printed matter

Date: 1851 - 1972 - 1898

By: Shaw, George Baird, 1812-1883; Hocken Library; Hocken, Thomas Morland, 1836-1910

Reference: B-086-040-b

Description: Looking south along the waterfront at the newly-established settlement of Dunedin, with houses, streets, churches, shops, etc, all identified. A key to the accompanying reproduction of a watercolour in the Hocken Library (B-086-039) Key originally published in Hocken's Contributions to the early history of New Zealand (London, 1896). Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 305 x 430 mm

Date: 1891-1913

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-263

Description: Comprises correspondence between Smith and Father A Hoberhoek 1906 (3); letters from Mrs E M Hocken 1910-1913 (3, includes typescript copy and second copy); letters from T M Hocken 1891-1909 (8, includes typescript and second copy); a letter from H Dunbar Johnson 1908; letters from A H Keene 1903-1914 (14, includes typescript copy and second copy, also some letters from Alex Michael); a letter from William C Kensington, 1909; a letter from Hakiaha of Taumarunui to Smith, dealing with Ngati Tama and Ngati Maniapoto history. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1800-1943

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1657

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1890-1918

By: Hocken, Thomas Morland, 1836-1910

Reference: MS-Papers-0380

Description: Inward and outward correspondence of Thomas Morland Hocken, also transcripts and an autographed note. 1. South Australia. Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, Adelaide, to Hocken. Dated 22 May 1890. Sending reproductions of old Australian charts. 2. F A Green to Hocken. Dated 23 Oct 1890. Concerning history of Murdering Beach. Reports interview of Kataraina Mape, ca 75 years old, and Hori Te Wahia, ca 90 years old, expressing a different version of the background of the name [Murdering Beach] than Hocken had previously understood. 3. Hocken to W H Triggs. Dated 16 Apr 1908. Concerning Craik's `The New Zealanders'. "...undoubtedly an admirable compilation..." 4. Hocken to Charles Wilson. Dated 14 Sept 1909. In response to Wilson's review of Hocken's bibliography, a copy of which Wilson sent to Hocken. Answers criticisms and discusses Wilson's assessment. A photocopy (negative) and a typewritten transcript of this letter is also included. 5. Hocken. Signed autograph note concerning "Marsden's original manuscript journal which was given to me by his granddaughter, Miss Lizzie Betts of Gladesville, NSW in 1887. 6. Hocken. Photocopy of handwritten transcripts from journal of John Jermyn Symonds, p 321-328, 18 Jun 1849 - 1 Feb 1850. 7. Hocken to Stanley Edwards. Regarding a Maori name for the town of Gore. The place appeared to have no prior place name, but Hocken suggests several Maori words that he deemed suitable names. This is copied from the original which is in the possession of the Royal Commonwealth Society, London, 8 Dec 1976. Other Titles - The New Zealanders Quantity: 1 folder(s) (8 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (some transcripts and photocopies) Finding Aids: Paper inventory which was previously available in reading room was removed on 24 September 2014 after all information from it was transferred to online finding aid. A copy of the paper inventory is available in the staff backfile.. Processing information: Items 1-6 (see scope and contents note) were transferred June 1969 from Misc MSS N18, 38, 493, 635, 789 and 839.

Date: 1849-1856

By: Wohlers, Johann Friedrich Heinrich, 1811-1885

Reference: MS-Papers-1410

Description: Detailed reports to F Tuckett, in London regarding the North German Missionary Society station on Ruapuke Island; records gifts of agricultural implements, seeds, books, clothing; comment on farming and life at the mission; Tuckett's notes. Also, letter to Dr Hocken re early history of Otago, 1884; Hocken's notes on Wohlers Source of title - Supplied title North German Mission Society missionary based at Ruapuke Island Quantity: 1 folder(s) (166 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

Date: 1871 - 1872

From: [Hodgkins, William Mathew] 1833-1898 :[Sketchbook, 1871-1873]

Reference: E-016-1-023

Description: Steep mountains above a lake. An inscription at the top reads 'Opposite Stcase', possibly The Devil's Staircase The reference to Dr Hocken may suggest that Hodgkins and Hocken went on sketching trips together; or they may both have been members of the Otago Art Club, in which Hodgkins was active Inscriptions: On opposite page: The same sketch as Dr Hockens Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on sketchbook page, 78 x 148 mm (page size)

Date: [1980s]

From: Starke, June, 1923-2006 : Research papers

Reference: 2003-228-23

Description: Photocopies and notes relating to aspects of New Zealand history; includes original banking cheque for the Kororareka branch of the New Zealand Banking Group Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 28 Jul 1880

By: Hutton, Frederick Wollaston, 1836-1905

Reference: fMS-Papers-5949

Description: Illuminated letter of farewell from the Otago Institute to Professor Hutton on his departure from Dunedin Hutton was moving from his position as professor of natural history at Otago University to become professor of biology at Canterbury University College Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Illuminated manuscript with mss text, gold address and watercolour paintings Provenance: Unknown; donor had been given it in England `because I was a New Zealander'. Watercolour illustrations of Lawyer's Head, Otago; Milford Sound; Caples Valle;, on the Leith; Shag Rock, Sumner; Kinloch; Coast Scene, near Nelson; and one unidentifiable scene

Date: 1842 - 1902

By: Nicholson, Richard (Sir), 1828-1913; Hocken, Thomas Morland, 1836-1910

Reference: MapColl-832.41gbbd/1842-43/Acc.7931

Description: Cadastral map of the layout of sections in the greater Wanganui area, on either side of the Whanganui River, in 1842-3. Shows the site of the proposed town, four Maori reserves, and some streams and named lakes. Names associated with the larger sections outside the township include: Carrington, Cameron, Holder, Smith, Alzdorf, Niblett, Brandon, Churton, A Keith, T Ball, Parkes, James Thomas, Colville, Nixon, Ball, Mr Bell, James Alexander, Wicksteed, St Hill, Sutherland, Doughty, Dawson, Wansey, King, Missionary Wood, Bevan, Rhodes, James B A, Duncan, Bell Jun, Wathen, Allison, Thring, Walker, Gollan, Campbell, Lawther. Text on map: 'This map was made by me when engaged at Wanganui in laying out the settlement Wanganui under Whitehead and Company Surveyors.' [Signed] 'R.Nicolson, 1902'. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photographic copy, scale indeterminable, 66 x 78.4 cm. Provenance: Manuscript given to Thomas Hocken by Sir Richard Nicholson of London, May 9 1902 and held in the Hocken Library, Dunedin.

Date: [1886-1933]

From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11310-149

Description: A copy of Manual of New Zealand History which had loose papers tipped into it, includes a small photographic print of Battle Hill-Horokiwi, clippings and a programme of the National-Confidence Carnival, Wellington's event 'The Pageant: Episodes of Historical New Zealand Events. Then and now' which took place at the Wellington Town Hall on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st of November 1933. Also includes an excerpt of Transactions of the New Zealand Institute 1907, relating to 'Early visits of the French to New Zealand' by Dr Hocken. Arrangement: From 49 in original listing. MS-Papers-11310-148 and fMS-Papers-11310-150 were tipped into this copy of Manual of New Zealand History. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1900

From: Hill, Henry Thomas, 1849-1933 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0172-004

Description: Letters to Hill from: Angus & Robertson (Sydney); E Baker (New Plymouth); E S Bishop (Persia); T F Cheesman (Auckland); C Cognet (Okato); J Hislop (Napier); T M Hocken (Dunedin); A Lightheart (Whangaroa); A H Turnbull (Wellington); W ? (Auckland). Also includes statement of Hawke's Bay Philosophical Institute Colenso bequest account. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1839, n d

From: Early Maori Imprint Project : Items transferred from the Printed Collections

By: Broughton, William Grant (Bishop), 1788-1853

Reference: MSX-5169

Description: Title continues:`...ki te hunga wakapono o Nui Tirani, e huihui ana ki te Hahi o Ingarani, i te wakaminenga ki Paihia, mo te karakia o te wakapanga ringaringa'. A translation by the Reverend William Williams of a sermon by the Bishop of Australia, W G Broughton, delivered at Paihia, 5 Jan 1839 and printed by William Colenso. Signed `For Press W W' and marked for correction. Interlineal holograph translation by T W Hocken of title on title page: `The address recent of the Bishop to the people believing of New Zealand gathered together in the Church of England in the gathering at Paihia for the prayer of the putting on of hands (confirmation)' BiM 53 Source of title - Transcribed Other - BiM 53; Williams 33; Bagnall 684; previous identifier, 499M 1839 BRO / 34625 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Finding Aids: See Back file, Early Maori Imprint project, for further information about this item.

Date: 1914-1908

From: Chapman, Eichelbaum and Rosenberg families : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8670-099

Description: Letters from members of government, officials and a number of other writers. Includes proposals by Chapman for a national museum and other items connected with his interest in Maori ethnography. A signed menu to a dinner at the Dunedin Club, held on 19 Sep 1903, to honour Chapman's appointment as judge, is included. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1910

From: Robley, Horatio Gordon 1840-1930 :[Marvin - Robley correspondence. Illustrated letters, post-cards, envelopes addressed to the Marvin family, between 1898 and 1913]

Reference: E-403-f-016

Description: Letter to Miss Marvin from G Robley, requesting her to `do a big canoe race and post to Dr C Donnne at her leisure'. Also mentions death of Dr Hocken in May ... Maori carvings (sepia and wash) on verso. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) (hand writing). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 61 x 200 mm