Sir George Grey manuscript collection.
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
- Te Rangikaheke (Person)
- Grey, George, Sir (Person)
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
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142 New Zealand
specialcollections@auckland.ac.nz