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McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers
- Date
- 1845-1938
- By
- McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938
- Reference
- MS-Papers-0151
- Description
The papers comprise Maori letters (1845-1931), and correspondence, newsclippings and papers relating to Maori organisations, (eg Ratana Movement), political affairs, translation services, land claims, legal disputes, and Maori publications, especially periodicals and newspapers. Also included is a manuscript account by Wiremu Toetoe and Te Hemara Rerehau of their visit to Vienna (1858-1859).
Other - Some letters are accompanied by translations
A F McDonnell (also known as Tamatea) was Private Secretary to the Otago Chief, Hori Kerei Taiaroa. He published the Māori newspaper 'Te Manukura' and after shifting to Wanganui in 1930 he worked as an interpreter.
Quantity: 42 folder(s). 0.60 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter
Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Processing information: No folder MS-Papers-0151-06 is held
- Additional description
Originals available only at the discretion of the Curator. Surrogate copies will be provided.
Alternative form available: Microfilm available at MS-Copy-Micro-0651
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted material
- Format
- 42 folder(s), 0.60 Linear Metres, Essays, Manuscripts, Personal correspondence, Personal papers, Publications (Documents), Typescripts, Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter
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UnknownTo Governor Grey from Te Kep Tanguru, Noa Te Watamahoe, at Horowhenua
Date: 12 Aug 1862
From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0151-01-22
Description: Quantity: 1 leaf (3 pages). Physical Description: Ms
Christian Womens' advertisement for peace
Date: 1910-1922
From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0151-18-06
Description: Quantity: 1 leaf (1 page). Physical Description: Printed matter
To Hori Pokiha from Rupena, Te Tauria, and Rangi Tatau at Raorikia
Date: Nov 1863
From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0151-02-01
Description: Quantity: 1 leaf (3 pages). Physical Description: Ms
To ? from A Grosart, [fragment]
Date: [1884-1936?]
From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0151-27-04
Description: Quantity: 1 leaf (1 page). Physical Description: Ms
Pukenui land document signed Tarau Kukupa and Renata Manihera, at Whangarei
Date: 6 Nov 1865
From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0151-10-20
Description: Quantity: 1 leaf (1 page). Physical Description: Ms
To Parata Waiti from Wiremu Waka at Te Papa
Date: 14 Jul 1851
From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0151-07-08
Description: Quantity: 1 leaf (2 pages). Physical Description: Ms
To Raihania from Taupo, at Tauranganui
Date: 26 Mar 1894
From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0151-03-40
Description: Quantity: 1 leaf (4 pages). Physical Description: Ms
Sketch plan and measurements re block of land in Horowhenua
Date: [1930-1940?]
From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0151-24-03
Description: Quantity: 1 leaf (1 page). Physical Description: Ms
To John White from Tahana Tauhanake, at Matatera
Date: 15 Dec 1864
From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0151-10-13
Description: Quantity: 1 leaf (1 page). Physical Description: Ms
To John White from Henare Tomoana, at Pakohai
Date: 6 Jul 1874
From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-0151-12-27
Description: Quantity: 1 leaf (4 pages). Physical Description: Ms