McNab, Robert, 1864-1917

Date: 1906-1913

By: McNab, Robert, 1864-1917

Reference: MS-Papers-0905

Description: 4 letters to Mr Ewen, the first written from Salem (Mass.) about books, manuscripts, and his researches into NZ history Quantity: 1 folder(s) (5 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograh and typescript (photocopies)

Date: [ca 1904-1909]

By: McNab, Robert, 1864-1917

Reference: MS-1139

Description: Material extracted by Robert McNab from New Zealand material in French archives (including the archives of the Ministere de la Marine) concerning Lavaud and his vessel l'Aube Contains significant parts of two essays written by Lavaud, commandant of L'Aube. These essays describe the attempts of colonisation of the South Island of New Zealand by the French, principally in Akaroa. Some passages try to rehabilitate Baron de Thierry. Contains various letters, most of them to Lavaud, among are which letters from Bishop Pompallier about Wallis and Futuna, letters from William Hobson and letters from C B Robinson (postmaster at Akaroa). Although most of the volume is in French, some letters are in English. Quantity: 1 volume(s) (pp 248-385). Physical Description: Typescript (27 cm; blue buckram) Provenance: Collected by Robert McNab, probably during 1904-1909 when he was doing archival research into early New Zealand history. The handwriting is not by McNab, which suggests the document was compiled for him in France. Processing information: Previously catalogued under Lavaud, Charles Francois

Date: nd

By: McNab, Robert, 1864-1917

Reference: qMS-1216

Description: Subjects are methods of New Zealand historical research, Cook, Marsden and early Taranaki history Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescripts (33 cm, brown cloth)

Date: 1811-1834

Reference: qMS-0457

Description: Contains copies of evidence given in Australian courts in cases of claims against various vessels engaged in the sealing industry Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (67 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (35 cm) Provenance: Evidence apparently copied for the information of R McNab

Date: 1907-1910

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

Reference: 73-128-083

Description: Identified persons entered under Name; includes correspondence on experimental station and dairy school of instruction, survey of cemetery at Mental Hospital, Porirua, sand-drift and native lands, and the New County Movement, notes on Mr Semple's career, letter from Byron Brown criticising Field's attitudes and `lies', request for employment help, and photograph of the Scenery Preservation Board Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1864, [ca 1913-1933]

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: 80-115-04A/04A

Description: Includes A short account of Ngapuhi raids on Ngatiporou under Hongi and Pomare, written by a Ngatiporou man, 1864; A story of Pomare of Ngatikuhungunu written by Te Wharetoroa of Te Arawa, submitted by George Graham; A story of Hine-Kiore of Te Arawa, written by Te Wharetoroa of that tribe; three Maori songs from T W Downes, and photograph and accompanying letter describing a 19th century Maori burial cave at Tawhata, Whanganui River, by Downes, 1916; unfinished article on stone carvings in Taranaki, by T G Hammond; The period of Hiro and Honokura: from Tahitian, Raiatean and Paumotuan accounts, by A Leverd; notes on Rarotongan and Mangaian words; Some Oceanic colour names, Notes on some Chamorro plant names, and Names of Mangaian string puzzles, all by F W Christian; also obituaries for Elsdon Best and Robert McNab, and other notes and correspondence Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available. Includes photograph of adzed totara coffins and relics, 1916; and photographed sketches of cosmology, and ships

Date: 1909

By: McNab, Robert, 1864-1917

Reference: MS-1385-1386

Description: Author's copies with ms annotations and corrections. Also some letters to McNab bound in Other Titles - Murihuku; a history of the South Island of New Zealand and the islands adjacent and lying to the south, from 1642 to 1835 Quantity: 2 volume(s). Physical Description: Printed matter (with ms annotations) & ms (22 cm; blue linen, in grey phase boxes)

Date: 1838-1847, 1870

By: Archives Nationales (France)

Reference: MS-0795

Description: Extracts made by R McNab, of New Zealand material in French National Archives. Chiefly correspondence and reports of Lavaud and Langlois, also from A Berard, P Dillon, P Marguy, J A Durauchelle and others, concerning French exploration in the Pacific and plans for colonization Quantity: 1 volume(s) (415 pages). Physical Description: Mss (27 cm; ¼ blue calf, blue morocco)

Date: [ca 1910-1913]

By: McNab, Robert, 1864-1917

Reference: MS-0991

Description: Papers compiled by Robert McNab as part of his research into early New Zealand history. The pages relate to the `Heroine' and its tour of duty in the South Seas, including the Bay of Islands, to protect French whaling vessels and interests; includes material on the massacre of the crew of the `Jean Bart' at the Chatam (sic) Islands. The pages include a draft of the episode, which he eventually published in 'Old whaling days' (1913), and various additional research notes.s Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (50 pages). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (26 cm; blue linen) Provenance: Compiler of papers unknown

Date: 1838-1840

By: McNab, Robert, 1864-1917

Reference: MS-1387

Description: Records relating to the attempted French colonization of New Zealand. Included is a copy of an account of the enterprise written by C F Lavaud, commander of the corvette `Aube' Quantity: 1 volume(s) (267 pages). Physical Description: Mss and typed transcripts (27 cm; blue linen)

Date: [1855-1951]

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Miscellaneous items transferred from Printed Collections

Reference: MS-Papers-6058

Description: Comprises papers removed from `NZ Trades and Labour Conference Reports' (1895-1911) including notes by A G Bagnall, notes on 1904 conference, clippings, copy of letter sent to MPs after Auckland conference by W S Moxsom (1909), memorandum for W B Sutch re merging of Social Democratic Party with NZ Labour Party (1940), and circular letter for St Mary's Church, Karori (1951); words for song to the tune of the `Volga boatmen' of the NZASC (1942); correspondence between Turnbull and Robert McNab removed from McNab's `Murihiku' (1904, 1908); bill of exchange, Navy & Foreign, William Noble, paymaster (1873) removed from `Journal' of Commodore Goodenough (1876); errata to J G Wilson's `A History of Hawke's Bay' and clipping (removed from same); transcription of plate in Russell church for Augustus Hamilton in English and Maori; list of subscribers for Gudgeon's `Defenders of NZ' (1886); clipping removed from Elder's `Letters and journals of Samuel Marsden' (1934); typescripts of letter, Joseph Churches to his family, from `Letters from settlers and labouring immigrants...NZ Co's settlements...' (1843); note probably by Alexander MacKay from New Zealand Land Court `Important judgements...' (1879); notes re notes in T Musgrave's `Castaway on the Auckland Isles' (1865); letter H R H Balneavis to John Houston (1930) Also photocopies of notes by John Houston on sheets from the `The lore of the whare wananga' by Elsdon Best from Reserve Coll; notes from copy of Hooker's `Handbook of NZ flora' signed by Walter Mantell, copy going to reserve collection; notes from Reeves' `The Long white cloud' (copy owned by John Houston); notes on Napier Post Office (1969) Other Titles - History of Hawke's Bay by J G Wilson Other Titles - Murihiku by Robert McNab Other Titles - Defenders of New Zealand by T W Gudgeon Other Titles - Letters and journals of Samuel Marsden, ed by J R Elder Other Titles - Castaway on the Auckland Isles...Capt Thos Musgrave Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: From Book Collections - - From Serials Collection -.

Date: 1909-1916

By: Hayes, William Henry, -1877

Reference: MS-Papers-0859

Description: Comprises five letters from Robert McNab to Alfred T Saunders about sources of Hayes material, 22 Sep 1914-18 Feb 1916 Letter from Russell Duncan, Port Ahuriri on Hayes, and on Pembroke's introduction to Maning's `Old New Zealand', 5 Oct 1915 Letters, clippings and documents from Heinrich Neffgen about Hayes and Louis Becke's accounts of him, including typescripts: An Enoch Arden of the South Sea, a story about Samoan love, and Death of an old trader, a story about Restieaux and Hayes, published in `Samoanische Zeitung', Jan 1912, and Relic of Bully Hayes, published in `Samoanische Zeitung', Jun 1909 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (47 leaves). Physical Description: Holographs (photocopies)

Date: [1911-1916]

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

Reference: 73-128-126

Description: Identified persons entered under Name Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1911-1916

By: Farr, Samuel Charles, 1827-1918

Reference: MS-0733

Description: Letter to R McNab concerning the hoisting of the British flag at Akaroa and the arrival of Stanley in the Britomart; reply by McNab to Farr; autobiography of Farr Quantity: 1 volume(s) (27 pages). Physical Description: Mss (photocopy) (26 cm; green slip case)

Date: 14 Jun 1836-7 Mar 1838

By: Rhodes, William Barnard, 1807?-1878

Reference: qMS-1693

Description: The journal is annotated and with an introduction by Robert McNab. Includes articles of service of seamen, bills of sale, lists of ship's gear and provisions Besides the whaling log, the volume contains agreements between the firm of Cooper, Holt and Rhodes, and various others, lists of stores, letters, mostly to W B Rhodes, and a notice of his purchase of Kapiti. Bound at the end are some ms receipts, 2 sets of articles engaging seamen on the `Eleanor' and photographs of W B Rhodes' house in Cuba Street, Wellington Also contains information relating the purchase of Kapiti Island by William Barnard Rhodes for Messrs Cooper & Holt from senior chiefs of the Ngati Toa tribe. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 volume(s) (123 pages). Physical Description: Typescript with ms annotations & ms bound at back (33 cm; ½ brown calf, brown cloth) Finding Aids: Typed list of contents inserted.

Date: 1924-1951

From: New Zealand Free Lance : Photographic prints and negatives

Reference: PAColl-0785-1-207

Description: Photographs taken for publication in the New Zealand Free Lance, ca 1920s-1950s. Names of subjects entered in Name Field. Photographs of the homes of the McLaren brothers, Peter, Robert, James and Donald who settled in Wairarapa buying a 15,000 acre farm at Ngakonui; and home of Peter's son, I M McLaren at Parimahau. Group photograph of seven Martin brothers who met to celebrate the birthday of the youngest aged 70 - S T S Martin (83 from Wellington); Hon W Lee Martin (79 from Hamilton); E A Martin (77 of Christchurch); S F Martin (74 of Auckland); E H Martin (73 of Auckland); W Martin (71 of Auckland); Rev F Martin (70). Article and photo published in NZ Free Lance, 18 May 1949. Guests arriving at the wedding reception of Annette Thorne George who married Walter Denzil Barker in Auckland in 1934. Group includes Mrs H E Vaile, Mr Denis Lawford, Dr H B Milsom, Mrs Milsom and Miss Mary Milsom. Also photographs of Flight Officer Massey, 1943; M Maiskey, 1942; D Marks with J H G O'Brien, 1951; T Marsland, W H McCullough & O M Watson at Railways Conference, 1950; Group Captain and Mrs Manson, 1945; C Masters of Auckland (born ca 1856), 1939; Victor Benbow McInnes, 1934; William Manson, head of H.M.V., 1931; Guy Menzies with Albert James, 1931; Mr Maxton at Hunger Marchers demonstration, Hyde Park, London, ca 1930s; President Masaryk and Joseph Wells; Mrs Caroline Milverton (in her 90s) with her son and two daughters; James Melrose (aviator), 1931; Sir William Marshall of London, 1934; Pandit Malaviya (ex-president of Indian Nationalist Congress); J J McMenamin (South African MP), 1930; Flight Lieutenant Major and Squadron Leader Jones Williams. Group photograph of directors of Union Steam Ship Co of NZ - A W Wheeler, C G White, G R Ritchie, D A Aiken, Sir James Mills, C W Rattray. Photograph published in Nz Free Lance, 18 Jan 1933 Quantity: 97 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin prints

Date: 1900 - 1969

By: Hart & Keeling Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-BOOK-1900/1969

Description: Includes: 1900: "Old Marlborough; or, The story of a province", by T Lindsay Buick. M.H.R. for Wairau (1890-1896). Hart & Keeling Print Palmerston North [1900] 1909-1911?: Lieut E H Shackleton's "Story of the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909". Edition de luxe bound in vellum. London, William Heinemann, [ca 1909-1911?] [Local agent rubber stamp:] Simpson & Williams Limited 1913: McNab's latest work on the early history of New Zealand ... "The old whaling days". Whitcombe & Tombs Limited, publishers [1913] 1933: The travel book of the year; mutiny, love, religion, historic drama. "In the wake of 'The Bounty' to Tahiti and Pitcairn Islands" [by] Charles Chauvel. An Australian's journey to the strangest & loneliest Pacific island. On sale here. [1933]. 1945: The Glaxo baby book! A guide in every emergency of babyhood. 150 pages in three sections - Before baby comes; The first year; The toddler. You cannot afford to be without it. [Printed by] Waikato Times 53299 [1945-1946?] 1960?: White's pictorial reference of New Zealand. "A mighty book of tremendous value", ... "pictorially recording the progress of a nation" [1960?] 1961: Maori youth [by] David P Ausubel. Price Milburn, [Book cover. 1961].Reader's Digest great worold atlas; yours to examine free [1961] 1968: An invitation to subscribe to the facsimile edition of "Pictorial illustrations of New Zealand" by S C Brees, London 1847. Subscription list closes 1st May 1969. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters, size varying up to 450 mm.

Date: nd

By: McNab, Robert, 1864-1917

Reference: qMS-1217

Description: Variations in title - Subtitled: A History of Southern New Zealand, 1830-1840 Quantity: 1 volume(s) (564 pages). Physical Description: Ms (33 cm; ½ brown morocco)

Date: 1862, 1890-1921

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-265

Description: Contains correspondence with the London Missionary Society 1913-1915 (10), a letter from J McKerrow 1916, a letter from Donald McLean 1862, a letter from H N McLeod 1909, correspondence with Robert McNab 1909-1916 (33), inwards letters from Gilbert Mair 1890-1921 (15). Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1905-1916

From: Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0057-060

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: See inventory for full description of contents of this folder.