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Sir George Grey manuscript collection.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Archives-C-16

Scope and Contents

Comprises copies of the following Ms from the Sir George Grey Maori Manuscripts Collection of Auckland Public Library. No. 28. Legends, traditions, ceremonies etc. in the New Zealand language, collected by Sir G. Grey. No. 49. Ancient poems, written from the dictation of old chiefs, at Wainui, on the northern shore of Cook's Straits, in the early part of 1851, by Hori Patara, a native of the Ngati Toa tribe. No. 50.Poems and legends written by Himina te Wehi, and other natives. No. 51. Ancient poems, legends, etc., written in 1853, by Te Rangi-ka-heke, a chief of the Rotorua district, and son of a celebrated priest. No. 79. The legend of Tiki- tawhito-ariki, written by Te Rangi-ka-heke, a Rotorua chief. No. 81. Maori religious ideas and observances, incantations, legends, ancient poems, proverbs, genealogy, etc. Written in 1849 by Te Rangi- ka-heke, a principal chief of the Rotorua district, and son of a celebrated priest. No. 90. Various poems and traditions, written by a New Zealand chief. No. 109. A sketch by a native of the taniwha, which was supposed to have destroyed old Te Heuheu and his people in a mud volcano at Taupo.

Dates

  • n.d.

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Not restricted.

Extent

0.1 metres (1 box)

Language of Materials

Maori

Existence and Location of Originals

Auckland Libraries.

Physical Description

Photocopy.

Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, University of Auckland Repository

Contact:
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand