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Tuhinga tawhito

 Subject
Subject Source: Reo
Scope Note: Unpublished, books, documents, etc, often written by hand, and not intended for wide circulation in that form. This heading can be used for examples of manuscripts or for works about manuscripts.

Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:

George Selwyn letters received from Maori.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS Archives-Maori 90/5
Scope and Contents

Copies of letters in Maori written to Bishop Selwyn. A printed finding aid is available in the Special Collections' Reading Room.

Dates: 1842 - 1872

He korero mo Kati Tuhaitara.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS Archives-Maori 95/2
Scope and Contents Typescript transcriptions from a manuscript account of Ngati Kuri tribal history written by Hariata Whakatau Pitini-Morera in 1930. The text, almost all in Maori language, is arranged in four sections, each of which provides accounts of warfare and peace as experienced by the tribal group, Ngati Tuhaitara after their migration to Te Waipounamu from the North Island. Section one, unnumbered, outlines battles and other activities in several South Island locations;...
Dates: 1988 - 1988

Hoani Waititi papers on Maori culture and language.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Archives-2010/02
Scope and Contents Although there were many facets to Hoani Waititi’s life and work, these papers pertain to his research, writing and teaching. Item 1, a typescript songbook, contains Maori songs commonly taught in school settings, two of which are attributed to Ngataki School. Items 2, 8, and 9 are accounts of tribal history by Waititi. Item 2 is handwritten and includes pasted-in photographs and illustrations, and comments written by others. It may have been a college or university research assignment....
Dates: 1914 - 1965

Horouta Maori Council Minutes.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Archives-A-115
Scope and Contents

The minute book includes letters from Te Rangi Hiroa (Sir Peter Buck), the medical officer to Maori in the Dept. of Health. The letters are pasted into the minute book.

Dates: 1909 - 1935

Isaac Shepherd papers.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Archives-A-47
Scope and Contents

Papers include rough drafts of reports on Maori movements between Taranaki and the Waikato; refutation of charges of absconding with fines money; and sermon notes in Maori railing against the evils of alcohol.

Dates: 1862-1871

James Hamlin diary.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Archives-A-169
Scope and Contents

Part of a diary of James Hamlin, April 13, 1830- December 22, 1834. A record of daily activities, including journeys on missionary activities. Photocopy of typescript.

Dates: 1830-1834

James Rutherford papers.

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-Archives-A-42
Scope and Contents Lecture notes; typescripts of books and articles; research notes; transcripts of early family and personal papers; inventories and transcripts of Colonial Office despatches. The more important papers are: (a) Auckland Provincial Centennial Council. Historical Research Committee. Records, 1936-1939. 30 cms. A collection of minutes, correspondence and working papers, collected by Rutherford who was a member. (b) Clendon, James Reddy, 1801-72. Papers, 1840-72. 30 items. Includes Clendon's...
Dates: 1926 - 1963

John White papers

 Collection
Identifier: Matauranga-Maori MSS-89/3
Scope and Contents Assorted manuscripts on history and traditions: NZ MS 28 Three lectures on Maori history, traditions and customs / by John White NZ MS 29. Free translation of Maori proverbs / John White NZ MS 30. Maori papers and memoranda / John White NZ MS 31. Memoranda on the Maori pharmacopoeia / John White NZ MS 710. Maungatautari native land case 1881 v. 1-3 NZ MS 714. Maori papers and memoranda v.1-4 / John White NZ MS 711. Memo in Maori of proceedings at various native gatherings, Wanganui district...
Dates: n.d.

Judge Gudgeon genealogies

 Collection
Identifier: Matauranga-Maori MSS-93/7
Scope and Contents

Tables of Whakapapa from a number of tribes

Dates: 1900 - 1900

Ko nga whakapapa o Ngati Maniopoto Ngati Rahiri (Ngapuhi).

 Collection
Identifier: MSS Archives-Maori 88/2
Scope and Contents

Whakapapa Ngapuhi/Waikato/Maniapoto.

Dates: 1980s