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McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1912-2010
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The types of records include papers, articles, a few photographs, ephemeral publications, draft publications and manuscripts.
Organisation & ArrangementIn the absence of any perceptible order, a subject arrangment has been imposed by the archivist.In addition, the original order of boxed items has been retained.Requests must be made by item reference number.
The collection includes a few personal items, records relating to Mr McEwen's work at the Departments of Native Affairs and Pacific Island Affairs, records relating to his interests in Maori carving and whakapapa and in New Zealand history, and records concerning his involvement with Orongomai Marae and Mawai Hakona in Upper Hutt. The types of records include papers, articles, a few photographs, ephemeral publications, draft publications and manuscripts.
Scope & contentThe collection includes a few personal items, records relating to Mr McEwen's work at the Departments of Native Affairs and Pacific Island Affairs, records relating to his interests in Maori carving and whakapapa and in New Zealand history, and records concerning his involvement with Orongomai Marae and Mawai Hakona in Upper Hutt.The types of records include papers, articles, a few photographs, ephemeral publications, draft publications and manuscripts.
Organisation & ArrangementIn the absence of any perceptible order, a subject arrangment has been imposed by the archivist.In addition, the original order of boxed items has been retained.Requests must be made by item reference number.
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Archive Reference81Quantityc1.5 m.
Provenance
HistoryJock McEwen was a senior civil servant with the Maori Affairs and Pacific Islands Affairs Departments, 12 years as Secretary. President of the Polynesian Society, and has published various anthropological papers and the Dictionary of the Niue Language. He now lives in Upper Hutt.
He was also an author, carver and linguist, author of 'Rangitane' (1986; 2nd ed. 2002) and a former administrator of Niue Island and compiler of a dictionary of the Niuean language.
One of the founders of Orongomai Marae, a pan-tribal marae established in Upper Hutt in 1976, and of Mawai Hakona, a performance group based at the marae and very successful in competitions in the 1970s.
He was also an author, carver and linguist, author of 'Rangitane' (1986; 2nd ed. 2002) and a former administrator of Niue Island and compiler of a dictionary of the Niuean language.
One of the founders of Orongomai Marae, a pan-tribal marae established in Upper Hutt in 1976, and of Mawai Hakona, a performance group based at the marae and very successful in competitions in the 1970s.
Series
SeriesSeries 1: Personal papers and ephemera Items; Series 2: Papers concerning Orongomai Marae and Mawai Hakona Items; Series 3: Records to do with work for Departments of Native Affairs and Pacific Island Affairs Items; Series 4: Complimentary articles Items; Series 5: Miscellaneous programmes and catalogues Items; Series 6: Miscellaneous other records chiefly concerning Maori carving and history Items; Series 7. Acc 843, material removed from the Library Jock McEwen Ref Stack
Items
Item ListingSeries 1:
Personal papers and ephemera Items:
2. B/w Photo No names, young men (2nd form?)
6. Postcard 18730 from French teacher, Antwerp
7. Xmas card and envelope, 1944 from JM's brother on active service
8. Painting on card signed ?McLillan?
147. Small booklet "The Gospel according to Saint John", "Jock McEwen, from St Paul's Presbyterian, S.S, Fielding.
46. NZ Forest Service reprint no.540(1971) 'Proposals to improve the image of forestry as a career' A.D McEwen (Scientist, FPI, Rotorua)
35. 2 menus from Teal Airlines, early Raymond Ching drawings on cover.
(Acc 2023/12/02) Funeral Order of Service: Celebrating the life of Jock Malcolm McEwen 17 February 1915-10 May 2010. 2p.
Series 2:
Papers concerning Orongomai Marae and Mawai Hakona Items:
: 41. Orongomai Marae updated version of Marae Constitution 1995
42. Programme Dedication ceremony and official opening 'Rongomai' 22876. Upper Valley Marae Community Centre Inc.
67. Folder containing typescript history of Orongomai (Kelvin Brown, comp.). Includes colour photos. Severe rust and mould damage, rusty fastening removed.
70. 2 booklets of words to accompany Ma-Wai-Hakona records 1)Kiwi 12 inch long play SLC-78, songs of Maori heroes, (2 copies) 2)Kiwi 12 inch long play SLC-106, Maori song and rhythm.
68. Programme Sydney Opera House Trust, British Solomon Islands and Ma Wai Hakona Maori Club of New Zealand programme, October 24-27, 1973 ?
71. Report on 2nd South Pacific Festival of Arts, NZ March 1976 ?
38. Poster Hutt Valley Competitions. Syllabus Annual Music, Speech and Dancing Festival 13565( plus 3 entry forms)
Series 3:
Records to do with work for Departments of Native Affairs and Pacific Island Affairs Items:
4. Small box without lid containing: clipping Pipitea Marae, 'Dominion', 1981; photos loose Tutanekai Marae and Pacific Island Group; - b/w group on back; - anthropology tour 1949, etc.; - several unlabelled; Small brown envelope with .c25 b/w Pacific Island photos loose; Sealed brown envelope labelled "H.O. Dare"; Kodak envelope 1)negs 2)env w negs 3) 3 b/w prints; Small brown envelope "Is Territories library files"; Small brown envelope "Tukua[?] Cameron"; Kodak envelope w. negs; 1 loose neg; Advert for "Surform" planing tool Empty envelope first Legislative Assembly, West Samoa 1958 c.100 loose b/w photos a few appear personal, e.g "Philip's first day of school", "Men of family", some labelled on back. Some evidence of insect damage. Need cleaning, some curling.
144. Folder containing variety of records re Western Samoa independence celebration, 1962 ?146. Single sheet "with compliments of the President, The New Zealand Institute of International Affairs." ?
122. J. Golson "Report to Tri-Institutional Pacific Program on Archaeological field work in Tonga and Samoa", Aug-Oct 1957.
103. Ko E Talahau Niue, No.2 1956, cover missing?
104. "Maps of the Cook Islands" (Survey Department, Raratonga) [n.d.]
105. Massey Agricultural College Bulletin, Prof. G.S.Peren "Agriculture of Samoa, Cook Islands and Fiji. Copies of articles by Jock McEwen
92. Journal of the Polynesian Society Science Congress Papers, 1947. J. McEwen "The Development of Maori Culture since the Advent of the Pakeha".
130. Polynesian Society extract, "The decline of Maori culture since the advent of the Pakeha", J.M., 1947. (3 copies)
131. J.M., "Understanding Polynesians", ECE/00.11/RDGS 1, reprint?
132. Carved Houses of Te Arawa, by WJ Phillipps and JM. 1948 (3 copies)
133. "An experiment with primitive Maori carving tools' JM, 1946. Journal of the Polynesian Society.
134. Carving Petone Technical Institute. (3 copies), 1980. Reprint of "Maori Art" by JM. Introduction by Stan Hunt, Tutor
47. Booklet (?issued at gathering to celebrate the completion of payment for the Pipitea Marae facilities). Includes commentary by JM(carver)
112. Handbook? VUW Department of Anthropology "Pao-o-te-riri"
113. "Population in perspective" Conference proceedings, 1973. Incl. paper by JM "Polynesians in NZ". ?
69. Victoria University of Wellington, Dept. of Anthropology Notes 'Te Kawa o te Marae'; no.00019, [n.d], annotated
73. Three transcriptions of tapes, headed Oral History lec. 1,2,& 3, 7470. 1) 18p. 7th April,1970, Maori II Lecture beginning with the scenes by Jock McEwen. In the Anthropology dept. at Victoria University of Wellington, annotated. Comments by "Koro". Covers Maori tradition, pakeha versions, importance of whakapapa and example, Maori land court minute books. 2) 13p. "8th April 1970, Jock McEwen's second lecture on Maori II at VUW" 3) 14p. The third series of JM's on
Series 4:
Complimentary articles Items
98. Hillamn Armlets, Oldman Collection, W J Phillipps, "with the author's kind regards" , 1950
99. Cawthron Institute, Nelson, Memorial Lecture, 1962 "Honest prejudices and unnecessary deviations: their influence on the form of Mental Health Programmes" by G. Blake-Palmer, letter to JM inside.
80. Letter and draft copy(unannotated) of "Wellington's first Pakehas: Sealers, whalers and traders in and around Wellington before 1840", Paremata, 1984. From Rhys Richards(the author), Paremata, 1991, thanking JM for reading the draft. Letter also thanks JM for reading and commenting on "the piece on Rangitute"
109. The Maori pop'n of Northern NZ "with compliments" A. Joan Metge, 1952
115. Copies of articles by "Damon" re 1908 cruise, written for "Lake County Press". "To Ruth and Jock, with all best wishes, Jocelyn Chisholm, 1997"
116. A Memoir, Te Rangihiroa. Memorial to Sir Peter Buck, by Eric Ramsden, signed "to J M McEwen Best Wishes From T T Ropiha, 13/12/1954". Includes letter on Xmas card from T T Ropiha. ?
137. Letter from Roger Neich, 1997, and copies of 1) The Emergence of the individual in Maori Woodcarving: toward a Maori art history 2) Draft Maori carvers and their works. 95. Bulletin de la Societe des Etudes Oceaniennes, Dec. 1948. Article by Eric Ramsden. Annotated gift from Eric Ramsden, Xmas 1949.
96. Sharks of New Zealand, by W.J. Phillipps, April 1946, "with the author's kind regards"
111. "Necklaces, Pendants and Armlets from the Chatham Islands and New Zealand", H.D Skinner and W.J. Phillipps, Journal of the Polynesian Society, 1953.
106. W.J Phillipps "with the authors compliments." "An Introduction to the study of Tattooing Chisels of the Maori with notes on Tattoo." 1948.
107. W.J.P "" "Ethnos" 1948."A collection of Maori fish hooks, etc."
129. Complimentary copy and letter from Whakatane and district Historical Society Inc.,1964.(and Journal of the Whakatane and Districts Historical Society Inc., June 1964)
126. Author's compliments, "Polynesian Stone Sculpture" Gilbert Archey, 1971.
127. Journal of Pacific history reprint. 'A Tokelan account of Olosega", Anthony Hooper, author's compliments.
128. Man: a monthly record of anthropological science. Author's compliments, "Human figures in wood and ivory from Western Polynesia", by T.T. Barrow.
21. Come Ashore - a peep at Pitcairn Island (FP & ML Ward), signed copy
33. 'The Story of Arohanui ki te tangata' meeting house. Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt. Signed inside p.1 Ihaia Puketapu and dated 6461
102. A list of Maori fish names by W.J. Phillipps. Journal of the Polynesian Society, 1947. "With the author's compliments
117. "Our native Grayling" by W.J Phillipps "with author's compliments" 1940. 119. "The Evolution of Polynesian Culture in NZ" Roger Duff, 1956. "Regards RD" ?
143. "Law relating to Maori land, Judge Raqson. J M McEwen, Nature Dept." 74pp, divided into chapters.
Series 5: Miscellaneous programmes and catalogues Items:
140. Rangitea Centennial Celebration Souvenir Programme , 1950
20. Programme Maori Marae, Wgtn Anglican Maori Club, , 241063
24. Souvenir and Programme The Royal Visit in Rotorua, NZ. Feb, 1927
56. Souvenir Brochure Tainui S Centennial Canoe Celebrations, Ngaruawahia, 1950. Signed copy from M.F.R Jones? 101050. Includes souvenir programme 5-101050, includes souvenir programme All Maori Amateur Athletics Meeting, Football and Basketball
43. Programme Dedication and official opening of Arohanui ki te Tangata meeting house, Waiwhetu, 19960
44. Programme Maori Entertainment, Town Hall, Wgtn, 15-16350. Ngati Poneke. Contains advertising.
49. Programme Reception to QEII, D of E, Prince of Wales, and Anne by the Maori People, Gisborne, 22370
50. Programme Kiri Te Kanawa, Farewell concert, Wgtn, 5266
57. Programme Royal Polynesian Festival, 1977. Reception to QEII and the D of E, Gisborne, 26-27277
58. Programme Opening Te Kohaaru,(Mokau, Te Awamutu) 1987, Maniaroa, 31187
59. Programme 2nd International Symposium on the art of Oceania. Raukawa Marae, Otaki. 4-5278. VUW,1-8278. (JM gave lecture on carving) 60. Programme Govt. of Niue, Constitution Day celebrations, 191074 (JM present)
61. Programme HVHS He Powhiri Hotuwaipara (Maori Studies Room), 241095
48. Programme 27393 Koranui Marae, meeting house opening (Stokes Valley). JM (carver) commentary.
66. Programme- Service of thanksgiving, centenary and restoration of Rangiatea, 18350. Signed Nancy M. Ropata
11. Exhibition catalogue 'The second NZEF in the Pacific' by Lieut. A.B. Barns-Graham, official war artist
12. Programme, Centennial Historic Pageant, Dedication and unveiling of the Wellington Provincial Centennial Memorial, 22140
5. Souvenir programme. 2ZB opening 1937
13. Programme Akaroa Centennial Celebrations 20440 2 copies one signed front cover ?Potiki . Other contains letter of commendation for JM from Minister IA
14. Catalogue New Zealand Centennial Exhibition The Maori Court, 1940 (2 copies)
15. Programme 28447 'A message to the Maori people' by Field Marshall Rt. Hon The Viscount Montgomery
29. Programme Reception to QEII by the Maori People, Rotorua,2154 (2 copies)
30. Programme Colenso Centenary Celebration 21348
31. Programme Town Hall, Wellington 9730 M. entertainment to British Rugby Team (M. Rugby Advisory Board)
32. Programme Waitangi Day 6263 in presence of QEII (3 copies)
37. Programme Complimentary Farewell Concert, Inia te Wiata,22247
34. Souvenir Programme 22346 at Tuahiriri Marae. Reception to South Island Maori Armed Services Personnel
141. South Pacific festival of arts, 1972, Fiji. Souvenir programme.
16. The Ngarimu Hui, V.G. Investiture Meeting, 1943 (published Polynesian Society, WGTN, 1949) Also Ngarimu Investiture Souvenir Programme 61043 26. NZ 28th Maori Battalion programme, 5th reunion, 25-27366
Series 6: Miscellaneous other records chiefly concerning Maori carving and history Items:
145. Single sheet, verso Court report, recto. various stamps for Tribal Executives.
65. Hand drawn map of the North Island showing Tribal regions.
75. Scrapbook re Whanganui River. Includes glued in sheets re canoe, maps of river, loose bundles of notes, booklets, e.g. St Paul's Anglican Memorial Church. Inside front cover inscriptions : [1] G.S. Marks Domain Road, Mangere, Auckland [2] Ranger, John Ergig, RD1, Taumarunui, knows river very well, [3] Rangi Pokiha,
28 Caffray Avenue, Aramoho, Whanganui
74. Miscellaneous music, or words to music or chants
76. Typed transcription of unknown MSS; re: Niue 1840 1889
79. Transcription of a tape recording made at the Turnbull Library, Wellington on February 2, 1959. Conversation between John Burland of Wellington, Mr Ned Marsters, Head of Palmerston Island and his daughter, Miss Peka Marsters.
125. Post-Primary School Bulletins "Early NZ Newspapers", 1952. 3. B/w Photo Kuia with pipe and child on back, outside carved meeting house
78. Preliminary notes on land holding in Palmerston Island: as discussed by R.G. Crocombe, with Ned Marsters aboard "Maui Pomare", April 1959 (6p)
62. 2p. typed transcript, 'To Mary in heaven' by Robert Burns and translation into Maori by R.T. Kohue
63. Typescript headed'Copy of a letter from Sir Apirana Ngata to Eric Ramsden' 28350. Mentions: Holland's government, Carroll, Peter Pomare, Tau Henare, Te Heuheu, Paikea, Young Maori Party, "slating", Waiapu Farmer's Co-operative Co. at Tikitiki, re Ngata's knighthood
72. 62pp. photocopy titled 'Ko tenei korero no Hawaiki Ranoa'. Hand written note "This was written by Mhi te Atahikoia of Hawkes Bay. The original was lent to J.D.H. Buchanan then head of Hereworth School. He had photostats made-one for the Turnbull Library, one for the H.B Historical Society, Hastings and this one for me. Original was in the possession of Te Rangitekahutia (Dick) Taylor of Waimarama, J McEwen"
77. Typed 64pp headed "Ko te Are Korero Teia in Tangiia Nui" by Stephen Savage. 'The story of Tangi'ianui (Maori)
194. MSS, Handwritten English/Te Reo Dictionary, 1882. Rare. Handle with care.
BOX 6 Newspaper and few journal clippings. Chiefly to do with Maori carving.
1. 'Te Kura' Samuel Marsden Yearbook, 1950
17. 2 copies War Record (WWII)
18. 'The Battle of Britain' (1940) pub'n
19. 'Rangi and Rotorua' pub'n contains introductory note 181252 J.H. Richards (A.H & A.W Reed)
22. National Party (propaganda booklet) manifesto "The Maori and the Future"[n.d.] (2 copies)
23. Booklet 'Papakowhai Colonial Homestead', Paremata, 1965
25. Auckland Free Public Library Address by Sir George Grey 5683 Reprinted from 'NZ Herald'
27. A.H & A.W Reed's list of publications 'The New Zealand Maori' [n.d.]
28. 'Book of the Maori Chiefs', Texaco, described by James Cowan (1932)
36. Official Pictorial Record Otago Centennial Celebrations, 1948
39. Avon Prints Catalogues (2) - Charles Heaphy's Wgtn and Nelson Views, 1841 - Old Ship and Shipping
40. Halcombe School and District Diamond Jubilee Booklet 19-21337
45. 'Maoriland Booklet', by James Drummond F.L.S. [n.d.]
51. Booklet Letter of Te Wherowhero to Queen Victoria and her Majesty's reply 8111847. (reprinted, Free Press, AK, 1922)
52. Booklet 'Social usages of the Maori' A public lecture WEA by Elsdon Best (1918)
53. Booklet The Bibliographist's Guide to NZ Book Values. 1948. (A.Fair comp.)
54. Rules of the Polynesian Society (Inc) (Wgtn 1975)
55. Booklet 'Introducing ..Otago Museum', Booklet 2 1975
64. Map of Pacific Islands [n.d.](published) 81. Published history of the Spa Hotel, Taupo(1938-1945 reprint) One annotation, re: covering
82. NZ Maori Council Newsletter, V.1, no 2, July 1964 83. AA Hotel Handbook, 1964
84. Te Tawhiorangi, Aotea Kurahaupo, Maori Pastorate. Monthly Mag, June 1965
85. Prospectus for 'An Introduction to Social Anthropology" v.1, Ralph Piddington
86. Part of a book unidentified, Chapt.4 "The sciences of Man and the Maori" pp70 97
87. Beltane Book Bulletin (Wgtn) Aug Sept. 1951
88. Transactions of the NZ Institute 1855. Extract, S. Perry Smith "The History of Otakanini Pa, Kaipara"
89. Abstracts from the Seventh Pacific Science Congress, NZ, Feb 1949
90. 2 extracts from NZ Railways Magazine 1940 Angas 1940 Newspapers 100 years ago
91. Te Toa Takitini, 1 April, 1930. Cover missing(?), title page annotated.
93. From the Transactions of the NZI, v.54, pp 705 742, Te Rangi Hiroa (P.H. Buck) Maori Plaited Basketry and Plaitwork. Issued 1923
94. 1p extract from ?. Photo of the Maori Bible Revision Committee
97. Te Kai-rui (the sower). Wellington Anglican Maori Pastorate Monthly Magazine, April, 1966 100. Extract Transactions of the Aust. Assoc. for the Advancement of Science, 1891
3. A chapter from Maori Mythology by John White
101. A System of Shorthand for Maori, by H.W. Williams M.A., Gisborne (Wgtn 1896) (2 copies)
108. Rec. Auck. Inst. Mus. 28, 69 and 48, Dec 1991. Roger Neich "Jacob William Heberley of Wellington: A Maori carver in a changed world."
110. "Music of the Maori People of NZ" [Accompaniment to recording] "to be used for NZ publicity purposes only, as permitted by NZ Govt. Reps."
114. Publications of Dominion Museum, Wgtn, 1867-1955, for sale and exchange
118. Specimen of "Maori Recorder", 1916 120. NZ Centennial News. Nos 6-11,13. 121. NZ Railways Magazine. Oct.1934.
123. Advertising sheet for "Studiesin honour of Bruce Biggs" annotated by ?Audrey Bailey?
124. National Museum of NZ Records. 1976, "Some early Maori wood carvings" by Roger Neich.
135. Summary report re Flood Prevention Committee for Heretaunga Plan Area, May 1988. J.W.C. Love.
136. Folder containing 'Moriori vocabulary" AJHR G-5, 1889 and 2 copies.
138. "Accommodating the Polynesian Heritage of the Maori child a New Zealand problem", John E. Watson, 1968
139. "Let's learn Maori" by Bruce Biggs proof version? no annotations, n.d.
142. "The origins of Maori Art" S.M.Mead, n.d. (reprint?) File with corner pin
Series 7. Acc 843, material removed from the Library Jock McEwen Ref Stack.
149. The Maori: A study in acculturation by HB Hawthorn 1944
150. The Land of Tara (part 3) by Elsdon Best
151. The Land of Tara (part 5) by Elsdon Best
152. Treaty of Waitangi booklet (no date)
153. Kahukura: The carved house of Orangamai Marae Upper Hutt by JM McEwen 1989
154. Te Wananga 1930
155. Report on Department of Maori Affairs by JK Hunn 1960
156. Report of the Maori and Island Affairs Department and the Maori Trust Office and the Board of Maori Affairs 1969
157. The Maori System of Measurement by Eldon Best from Journal of Science and Technology 1918
158. Past Times of Maori Children by Eldon Best from Journal of Science and Technology 1922
159. Maori Music by J Andersen for New Zealand Institute 1924
160. Traditions and Legends by H Beattie for Journal of Polynesian Society (no date)
161. Folk-Lore Journal, story of 'The Father's Sister in Oceania' by W Rivers 1910
162. Tuhi Whenua, Maori language school book from Department of Education 1963
163. Pokai Tara Te Kopuru, Band of Warriors, WW2 book 1946?
164. The Blood Groups of the Maori from Human Biology a record of research 1931
165. Te Karere Christmas 1946, a monthly magazine from the Church of the Latter Day Saints.
166. Beltane Book Bulletin, a bi-monthly newsletter, Jan-Feb 1950 and Sept-Oct 1950.
167. Two pages from an edition of Polynesian Society giving the names of the officers and members for 1896
188. Map of the Tararua mountain system 1964
189. The Cathedral Church of Saint John the evangelist, Napier, New Zealand [Cover title] St Luke, E. October 18, 1968 at 10:30 am.
190. New Zealand Māori Council. Te Rangatahi Concert, Wellington Town Hall. Sunday August 31 1969, 8:15pm.
191. The Pillars of Pride. Typescript 1p. [Te Ati Awa Te Pou o Wi Tako (the pillar of wi tako)]
192. Ko Nga Pukapuka a Riwai te Ahu Raua ke Witemu Kingi, Otaki Hurae 1, 1862, 1p, photograph [p.13 of an unknown publication in Te Reo]
193. 1p, Photograph. [p.21 of an unknown publication in Te Reo, possibly as item 192.]
ITEMS
Item Listing1. 'Te Kura' Samuel Marsden Yearbook, 1950
2. B/w Photo No names, young men (2nd form?)
3. B/w Photo Kuia with pipe and child on back, outside carved meeting house
4. Small box without lid containing: clipping Pipitea Marae, 'Dominion', 1981; photos loose Tutanekai Marae and Pacific Island Group; - b/w group on back; - anthropology tour 1949, etc.; - several unlabelled; Small brown envelope with .c25 b/w Pacific Island photos loose; Sealed brown envelope labelled "H.O. Dare"; Kodak envelope 1)negs 2)env w negs 3) 3 b/w prints; Small brown envelope "Is Territories library files"; Small brown envelope "Tukua[?] Cameron" [contained 3 photographs now in P1 series (P1-401-1963 to P1-403-1965)]; Kodak envelope w. negs; 1 loose neg; Advert for "Surform" planing tool Empty envelope first Legislative Assembly, West Samoa 1958 c.100 loose b/w photos a few appear personal, e.g "Philip's first day of school", "Men of family", some labelled on back. Some evidence of insect damage. Need cleaning, some curling. Some photographs are stamped 'Copyright Nancy Phelan': Phelan is an Australian writer who was a member of the South Pacifc Commission during the 1950s.
5. Souvenir programme. 2ZB opening 1937
6. Postcard 18730 from French teacher, Antwerp
7. Xmas card and envelope, 1944 from JM's brother on active service
8. Painting on card signed ?McLillan?
9. C. 6m long rolled whakapapa at front Raukawa Turongoiki, at end Kurahaupe Waka from Whititangimamao Whirotupua to 1925 approx. Tarenuiarangi Signed W.J.M, 1960, handwritten in blue ink, in roll case addressed to Mr J McEwen
10. Bundle tied with tape J.M commented at the time of transfer that he had found these in the basement of the General Assembly Library. Possibly whakapapa recorded in Land Court Proceedings? Very fragile cannot examine closely. Possibly National Archives interest? WTU?
11. Exhibition catalogue 'The second NZEF in the Pacific' by Lieut. A.B. Barns-Graham, official war artist
12. Programme, Centennial Historic Pageant, Dedication and unveiling of the Wellington Provincial Centennial Memorial, 22140
13. Programme Akaroa Centennial Celebrations 20440 2 copies one signed front cover ?Potiki Other contains letter of commendation for JM from Minister IA
14. Catalogue New Zealand Centennial Exhibition The Maori Court, 1940 (2 copies)
15. Programme 28447 'A message to the Maori people' by Field Marshall Rt. Hon The Viscount Montgomery
16. The Ngarimu Hui, V.G. Investiture Meeting, 1943 (published Polynesian Society, WGTN, 1949) Also Ngarimu Investiture Souvenir Programme 61043
17. 2 copies War Record (WWII)
18. 'The Battle of Britain' (1940) pub'n
19. 'Rangi and Rotorua' pub'n contains introductory note 181252 J.H. Richards (A.H & A.W Reed)
20. Programme Maori Marae, Wgtn Anglican Maori Club, , 241063
21. Come Ashore - a peep at Pitcairn Island (FP & ML Ward), signed copy
22. National Party (propaganda booklet) manifesto "The Maori and the Future"[n.d.] (2 copies)
23. Booklet 'Papakowhai Colonial Homestead', Paremata, 1965
24. Souvenir and Programme The Royal Visit in Rotorua, NZ. Feb, 1927
25. Auckland Free Public Library Address by Sir George Grey 5683 Reprinted from 'NZ Herald'
26. NZ 28th Maori Battalion programme, 5th reunion - 25-27366
27. A.H & A.W Reeds list of publications 'The New Zealand Maori' [n.d.]
28. 'Book of the Maori Chiefs', Texaco, described by James Cowan (1932)
29. Programme Reception to QEII by the Maori People, Rotorua,2154 (2 copies)
30. Programme Colenso Centenary Celebration 21348
31. Programme Town Hall, Wellington 9730 M. entertainment to British Rugby Team (M. Rugby Advisory Board)
32. Programme Waitangi Day 6263 in presence of QEII (3 copies)
33. 'The Story of Arohanui ki te tangata' meeting house. Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt. Signed inside p.1 Ihaia Puketapu and dated 6461
34. Souvenir Programme 22346 at Tuahiriri Marae. Reception to South Island Maori Armed Services Personnel
35. 2 menus from Teal Airlines, early Raymond Ching drawings on cover
36. Official Pictorial Record Otago Centennial Celebrations, 1948
37. Programme Complimentary Farewell Concert, Inia te Wiata,22247
38. Poster Hutt Valley Competitions. Syllabus Annual Music, Speech and Dancing Festival 13565( plus 3 entry forms)
39. Avon Prints Catalogues (2) - Charles Heaphy's Wgtn and Nelson Views, 1841 - Old Ship and Shipping
40. Halcombe School and District Diamond Jubilee Booklet 19-21337
41. Orongomai Marae updated version of Marae Constitution 1995
42. Programme Dedication ceremony and official opening 'Rongomai' 22876. Upper Valley Marae Community Centre Inc.
43. Programme Dedication and official opening of Arohanui ki te Tangata meeting house, Waiwhetu, 19960
44. Programme Maori Entertainment, Town Hall, Wgtn, 15-16350. Ngati Poneke. Contains adverttising.
45. 'Maoriland Booklet', by James Drummond F.L.S. [n.d.]
46. NZ Forest Service reprint no.540(1971) 'Proposals to improve the image of forestry as a career' A.D McEwen (Scientist, FPI, Rotorua)
47. Booklet (?issued at gathering to celebrate the completion of payment for the Pipitea Marae facilities). Includes commentary by JM(carver)
48. Programme 27393 Koranui Marae, meeting house opening (Stokes Valley). JM (carver) commentary.
49. Programme Reception to QEII, D of E, Prince of Wales, and Anne by the Maori People, Gisborne, 22370
50. Programme Kiri Te Kanawa, Farewell concert, Wgtn, 5266
51. Booklet Letter of Te Wherowhero to Queen Victoria and her Majesty's reply 8111847. (reprinted, Free Press, AK, 1922)
52. Booklet 'Social usages of the Maori' A public lecture WEA by Elsdon Best (1918)
53. Booklet The Bibliographists Guide to NZ Book Values. 1948. (A.Fair comp.)
54. Rules of the Polynesian Society (Inc) (Wgtn 1975)
55. Booklet 'Introducing ..Otago Museum', Booklet 2 1975
56. Souvenir Brochure Tainui S Centennial Canoe Celebrations, Ngaruawahia, 1950. Signed copy from M.F.R Jones? 101050. Includes souvenir programme 5-101050, includes souvenir programme All Maori Amateur Athletics Meeting, Football and Basketball
57. Programme Royal Polynesian Festival, 1977. Reception to QEII and the D of E, Gisborne, 26-27277
58. Programme Opening Te Kohaaru,(Mokau, Te Awamutu) 1987, Maniaroa, 31187
59. Programme 2nd International Symposium on the art of Oceania. Raukawa Marae, Otaki. 4-5278. VUW,1-8278. (JM gave lecture on carving)
60. Programme Govt. of Niue, Constitution Day celebrations, 191074 (JM present)
61. Programme HVHS He Powhiri Hotuwaipara (Maori Studies Room), 241095
62. 2p. typed transcript, 'To Mary in heaven' by Robert Burns and translation into Maori by R.T. Kohue
63. Typescript headed'Copy of a letter from Sir Apirana Ngata to Eric Ramsden' 28350. Mentions: Holland's government, Carroll, Peter Pomare, Tau Henare, Te Heuheu, Paikea, Young Maori Party, "slating", Waiapu Farmer's Co-operative Co. at Tikitiki, re Ngata's knighthood
64. Map of Pacific Islands [n.d.](published)
65. Hand drawn map of the North Island showing Tribal regions.
66. Programme- Service of thanksgiving, centenary and restoration of Rangiatea, 18350. Signed Nancy M. Ropata
67. Folder containing typescript history of Orongomai (Kelvin Brown, comp.). Includes colour photos. Severe rust and mould damage, rusty fastening removed.
68. Programme Sydney Opera House Trust, British Solomon Islands and Ma Wai Hakona Maori Club of New Zealand programme, October 24-27, 1973
69. Victoria University of Wellington, Dept. of Anthropology Notes 'Te Kawa o te Marae'; no.00019, [n.d], annotated
70. 2 booklets of words to accompany Ma-Wai-Hakona records 1)Kiwi 12 inch long play SLC-78, songs of Maori heroes, (2 copies) 2)Kiwi 12 inch long play SLC-106, Maori song and rhythm.
71. Report on 2nd South Pacific Festival of Arts, NZ March 1976
72. 62pp. photocopy titled 'Ko tenei korero no Hawaiki Ranoa'. Hand written note "This was written by Mhi te Atahikoia of Hawkes Bay. The original was lent to J.D.H. Buchanan then head of Hereworth School. He had photostats made-one for the Turnbull Library, one for the H.B Historical Society, Hastings and this one for me. Original was in the possession of Te Rangitekahutia (Dick) Taylor of Waimarama, J McEwen"
73. Three transcriptions of tapes, headed Oral History lec. 1,2,& 3, 7470. 1) 18p. 7th April,1970, Maori II Lecture beginning with the scenes by Jock McEwen. In the Anthropology dept. at Victoria University of Wellington, annotated. Comments by "Koro". Covers Maori tradition, pakeha versions, importance of whakapapa and example, Maori land court minute books. 2) 13p. "8th April 1970, Jock McEwens second lecture on Maori II at VUW" 3) 14p. The third series of JM's on <
74. Miscellaneous music, or words to music or chants
75. Scrapbook re Whanganui River. Includes glued in sheets re canoe, maps of river, loose bundles of notes, booklets, e.g. St Paul's Anglican Memorial Church. Inside front cover inscriptions : [1] G.S. Marks Domain Road, Mangere, Auckland [2] Ranger, John Ergig, RD1, Taumarunui, knows river very well, [3] Rangi Pokiha, 28 Caffray Avenue, Aramoho, Whanganui
76. Typed transcription of unknown MSS; re: Niue 1840 1889
77. Typed 64pp headed "Ko te Are Korero Teia in Tangiia Nui" by Stephen Savage. 'The story of Tangi'ianui (Maori)
78. Preliminary notes on land holding in Palmerston Island: as discussed by R.G. Crocombe, with Ned Marsters aboard "Maui Pomare", April 1959 (6p)
79. Transcription of a tape recording made at the Turnbull Library, Wellington on February 2, 1959. Conversation between john Burland of Wellington, Mr Ned Marsters, Head of Palmerston Island and his daughter, Miss Peka Marsters.
80. Letter and draft copy(unannotated) of "Wellington's first Pakehas: Sealers, whalers and traders in and around Wellington before 1840", Paremata, 1984. From Rhys Richards(the author), Paremata, 1991, thanking JM for reading the draft. Letter also thanks JM for reading and commenting on "the piece on Rangitute"
81. Published histopry of the Spa Hotel, Taupo(1938-1945 reprint) One annotation, re: covering
82. NZ Maori Council Newsletter, V.1, no 2, July 1964
83. AA Hotel Handbook, 1964
84. Te Tawhiorangi, Aotea Kurahaupo, Maori Pastorate. Monthly Mag, June 1965
85. Prospectus for 'An Introduction to Social Anthropology" v.1, Ralph Piddington
86. Part of a book unidentified, Chapt.4 "The sciences of Man and the Maori" pp70 97
87. Beltane Book Bulletin (Wgtn) Aug Sept. 1951
88. Transactions of the NZ Institute 1855. Extract, S. Perry Smith "The History of Otakanini Pa, Kaipara"
89. Abstracts from the Seventh Pacific Science Congress, NZ, Feb 1949
90. 2 extracts from NZ Railways Magazine 1940 Angas 1940 Newspapers 100 years ago
91. Te Toa Takitini, 1 April, 1930. Cover missing(?), title page annotated.
92. Journal of the Polynesian Society Science Congress Papers, 1947. J. McEwen "The Development of Maori Culture since the Advent of the Pakeha".
93. From the Transactions of the NZI, v.54, pp 705 742, Te Rangi Hiroa (P.H. Buck) Maori Plaited Baslatry and Plaitwork. Issued 1923
94. 1p extract from ?. Photo of the Maori Bible Revision Committee
95. Bulletin de la Societe des Etudes Oceaniennes, Dec. 1948. Article by Eric Ramsden. Annotated gift from Eric Ramsden, Xmas 1949.
96. Sharks of New Zealand, by W.J. Phillipps, April 1946, "with the authors kind regards
97. Te Kai-rui (the sower). Wellington Anglican Maori Pastorate Monthly Magazine, April, 1966
98. Hillamn Armlets, Oldman Collection, W J Phillipps, "with the author's kind regards" , 1950
99. Cawthron Institute, Nelson, Memorial Lecture, 1962 "Honest prejudices and unnecessary deviations: their influence on the form of Mental Health Programmes" by G. Blake-Palmer, letter to JM inside.
100. Extract Transactions of the Aust. Assoc. for the Advancement of Science, 1891 3. A chapter from Maori Mythology by John White
101. A System of Shorthand for Maori, by h.W. Williams M.A., Gisborne (Wgtn 1896) (2 copies)
102. A list of Maori fish names by W.J. Phillipps. Journal of the Polynesian Society, 1947. "With the author's compliments
103. Ko E Talahau Niue, No.2 1956, cover missing?
104. "Maps of the Cook Islands" (Survey Department, Raratonga) [n.d.]
105. Massey Agricultural College Bulletin, Prof. G.S.Peren "Agriculture of Samoa, Cook Islands and Fiji.
106. W.J Phillipps "with the authors compliments." "An Introduction to the study of Tattooing Chisels of the Maori with notes on Tattoo." 1948.
107. W.J.P "" "Ethnos" 1948."A collection of Maori fish hooks, etc."
108. Rec. Auck. Inst. Mus. 28, 69 and 48, Dec 1991. Roger Neich "Jacob William Heberley of Wellington: A Maori carver in a changed world."
109. The Maori pop'n of Northern NZ "with compliments" A. Joan Metge, 1952
110. "Music of the Maori People of NZ" [Accompaniment to recording] "to be used for NZ publicity purposes only, as permitted by NZ Govt. Reps."
111. "Necklaces, Pendants and Armlets from the Chatham Islands and New Zealand", H.D Skinner and W.J. Phillipps, Journal of the Polynesian Society, 1953.|
112. Handbook? VUW Department of Anthropology "Pao-o-te-riri"
113. "Population in perspective" Conference proceedings, 1973. Incl. paper by JM "Polynesians in NZ".
114. Publications of Dominion Museum, Wgtn, 1867-1955, for sale and exchange
115. Copies of articles by "Damon" re 1908 cruise, written for "Lake County Press". "To Ruth and Jock, with all best wishes, Jocelyn Chisholm, 1997"
116. A Memoir, Te Rangihiroa. Memorial to Sir Peter Buck, by Eric Ramsden, signed "to J M McEwen Best Wishes From T T Ropiha, 13/12/1954". Includes letter on Xmas card from T T Ropiha.
117. "Our native Grayling" by W.J Phillipps "with author's compliments" 1940.
118. Specimen of "Maori Recorder", 1916
119. "The Evolution of Polynesian Culture in NZ" Roger Duff, 1956. "Regards RD"
120. NZ Centennial News. Nos 6-11,13.
121. NZ Railways Magazine. Oct.1934.
122. J. Golson "Report to Tri-Institutional Pacific Program on Archaeological field work in Tonga and Samoa", Aug-Oct 1957.
123. Advertising sheet for "Studiesin honour of Bruce Biggs" annotated by ?Audrey Bailey?
124. National Museum of NZ Records. 1976, "Some early Maori wood carvings" by Roger Neich.
125. Post-Primary School Bulletins "Early NZ Newspapers", 1952.
126. Author's compliments, "Polynesian Stone Sculpture" Gilbert Archey, 1971.
127. Journal of Pacific history reprint. 'A Tokelan account of Olosega", Anthony Hooper, aothor's compliments.
128. Man: a monthly record of anthropological science. Author's compliments, "Human figures in wood and ivory from Western Polynesia", by T.T. Barrow.
129. Complimentary copy and letter from Whakatane and district Historical Society Inc.,1964.(and Journal of the Whakatane and Districts Historical Society Inc., June 1964)
130. Polynesian Society extract, "The development of Maori culture since the advent of the Pakeha", J.M., 1947. (3 copies)
131. J.M., "Understanding Polynesians", ECE/00.11/RDGS 1, reprint?
132. Carved Houses of Te Arawa, by WJ Phillipps and JM. 1948 (3 copies)
133. "An experiment with primitive Maori carving tools' JM, 1946. Journal of the Polynesian Society.
134. Carving Petone Technical Institute. (3 copies), 1980. Reprint of "Maori Art" by JM. Introduction by Stan Hunt, Tutor
135. Summary report re Flood Prevention Committee for Heretaunga Plan Area, May 1988. J.W.C. Love.
136. Folder containing 'Moriori vocabulary" AJHR G-5, 1889 and 2 copies.
137. Letter from Roger Neich, 1997, and copies of 1) The Emergence of the individual in Maori Woodcarving: toward a Maori art history 2) Draft Maori carvers and their works.
138. "Accommodating the Polynesian Heritage of the Maori child a New Zealand problem", John E. Watson, 1968
139. "Let's learn Maori" by Bruce Biggs proof version? no annotations, n.d.
140. Rangitea Centennial Celebration Souvenir Programme , 1950
141. South Pacific festival of arts, 1972, Fiji. Souvenir programme.
142. "The origins of Maori Art" S.M.Mead, n.d. (reprint?) File with corner pin
143. "Law relating to Maori land, Judge Raqson. J M McEwen, Nature Dept." 74pp, divided into chapters.
144. Folder containing variety of records re Western Samoa independence celebration, 1962
145. Single sheet, verso Court report, recto. various stamps for Tribal Executives.
146. Single sheet "with compliments of the President, The New Zealand Institute of International Affairs."
147. Small booklet "The Gospel according to Saint John", "Jock McEwen, from St Paul's Presbyterian, S.S, Fielding.
148. Letter from JD Freeman, found in 'Anthropology in the South Seas'.
Series 7. Acc 843, material removed from the Library Jock McEwen Ref Stack.
149. The Maori: A study in acculturation by HB Hawthorn 1944
150. The Land of Tara (part 3) by Elsdon Best
151. The Land of Tara (part 5) by Elsdon Best
152. Treaty of Waitangi booklet (no date)
153. Kahukura: The carved house of Ōrongomai Marae Upper Hutt by JM McEwen 1989
154. Te Wananga 1930
155. Report on Department of Maori Affairs by JK Hunn 1960
156. Report of the Maori and Island Affairs Department and the Maori Trust Office and the Board of Maori Affairs 1969
157. The Maori System of Measurement by Eldon Best from Journal of Science and Technology 1918
158. Past Times of Maori Children by Eldon Best from Journal of Science and Technology 1922
159. Maori Music by J Andersen for New Zealand Institute 1924
160. Traditions and Legends by H Beattie for Journal of Polynesian Society (no date)
161. Folk-Lore Journal, story of 'The Father's Sister in Oceania' by W Rivers 1910
162. Tuhi Whenua, Maori language school book from Department of Education 1963
163. Pokai Tara Te Kopuru, Band of Warriors, WW2 book 1946?
164. The Blood Groups of the Maori from Human Biology a record of research 1931
165. Te Karere Christmas 1946, a monthly magazine from the Church of the Latter Day Saints.
166. Beltane Book Bulletin, a bi-monthly newsletter, Jan-Feb 1950 and Sept-Oct 1950.
167. Two pages from an edition of Polynesian Society giving the names of the officers and members for 1896
168. Christian and Maori Mythology, by Elsdon Best, 1924
169. Victoria College, Student's Carnival, June 1907
170. The Spike, Victoria College Review, June 1907
171. Life in the Pa, NZ School Journal, Vol 42, no 9, part III, October 1948
172. Maori Tribal Carving Styles, Auckland War Memorial Museum
173. Maori Designs, by WJ Phillipps, c1960
174. The Maori People, NZ Armed Services Current Affairs Bulletin Vol 3, no 8, by ILG Sutherland, no date
175. The Treaty of Waitangi - An Explanation, by Sir Apirana Ngata, 1922
176. An Old Tomb from Lake Rotoiti, by WJ Phillips, december 1953
177. Historical Notes From Tamaki-Nui-A-Rua, by JM McEwen, March 1946
178. Maori 'God-Sticks' (Whakapakoko Rakau), by HD Skinner, 1922
179. Notes on the Occurence of the Lizard in Maori Carvings, by Elsdon Best, 1923
180. Maori Rafter and Taniko Designs, by WJ Phillips, 1960
181. An Introduction to the Study of Tattooing Chisels of the Maori with Notes on Tattoo, by WJ Phillips, October 1948
182. Maori Carving, Pageant of the Pacific, by AW Reed, no date
183. Some Early Maori Wood Carvings from Ruatahuna, Urewera District, New Zealand, July 1976
184. Whatu Aho Rua, a weaving together of traditonal and comtemporary pieces of taonga, no date
185. The Origins of Maori Art: Polynesian or Chinese?, by SM Mead, from Oceania, Vol XLV, no 3, March 1975
186. Wellington County District, Shewing [sic] Native Names, from information supplied by Elsdon Best and HN McLeod, references remains of old Pas, villages and ocupations
187. Memorial order of service for Jock McEwen's funeral, Jock died on 10 May 2010.
188. Map of the Tararua mountain system 1964
189. The Cathedral Church of Saint John the evangelist, Napier, New Zealand [Cover title] St Luke, E. October 18, 1968 at 10:30 am.
190. New Zealand Māori Council. Te Rangatahi Concert, Wellington Town Hall. Sunday August 31 1969, 8:15pm.
191. The Pillars of Pride. Typescript 1p. [Te Ati Awa Te Pou o Wi Tako (the pillar of wi tako)]
192. Ko Nga Pukapuka a Riwai te Ahu Raua ke Witemu Kingi, Otaki Hurae 1, 1862, 1p, photograph [p.13 of an unknown publication in Te Reo]
193. 1p, Photograph. [p.21 of an unknown publication in Te Reo, possibly as item 192.]
194. MSS, Handwritten English/Te Reo Dictionary, 1882. Rare. Handle with care. Contains letter about provenance of item.
195. Invoice for book "Niue, the island and its people". 4.11.1983. Ephemera located inside same title. 1 p.
196. Letter from Peter Dowling, Reed Publishing to J.M.McEwen, 30 May 2007. 1p. Typescript. Ephemera located inside "The Maori history and place names of Hawkes Bay".
197. NZ Times article regarding the annexation of Niue to New Zealand. News clipping, 28.1.03. Ephemera located in "Savage Island".
198. Newspaper clippings regarding Dr C E Fox and his Melanesian mission. Letters, 2. Dr Fox to J McEwen, 12 Aug 1947, and 27 Jan 1960 regarding Oceanic grammar and the Solomon Islands. Ephemera located in "The Threshold of the Pacific".
199. Letter From John Yaldwyn to J McEwen, 5 Oct 1972, regarding the gift of a book. Ephemera located in "Art and life in Polynesia"
200. Note accompanying a gift, n.d., 1 p. Ephemera located in "Psychology and Politics".
201. "Chant for Psalm 98. G Knight" Sheet music manuscript, 1 p. Ephemera located in "The Parish Psalter".
202. Notes on vocabulary Stiu, Rarotongan, English, 2p. Note on language, 1p. Languages Text (Polynesian) pages 9-18. Ephemera found in "A dictionary of the Maori language of Rarotonga".
203. Note "With the compliments of the Department of Maori and Island Affairs..."n.d. 1p, typescript. Ephemera found in "Laws of Niue in force on 31 March 967...".
204. Note "With the compliments of the Department of Anthropology, University of Auckland" Ephemera found in "Proto-Polynesian Word List 1".
205. Front cover from "The Maori as he was" by Elsdon Best, 2nd issue, 1934. NZ Board of Science and Art. Manual no. 4.
206. End Board with "New Zealand Gardening Handbooks Series" Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd. 1p.
207. Letter from K.Downey, N.Z. National Commission for UNESCO, June 1975, 1p. typescript.
Mailing list for the Oceanic Cultures Newsletter. Ephemera found in "UNESCO Project for the study of Oceanic Cultures". Newsletter 1 June 1975.
208. Note [Bible in Tongan (old Spelling)...] 1p, handwritten. Ephemera found in "Koe Tohi Tabu Katoa, (Tongan Bible)...1930".
209. Note, compliments to Mr McEwen from [L?] Rere. 1p. typescript. Ephemera located in "Let us speak Maori".
210. Letter from Rachel, Jock McEwen's granddaughter, to Granddad, 12 July 2008, 1p. handwritten. Ephemera located in "Tuwharetoa: a history of the Maori people of the Taupo district".
211. Letter Raymond Firth to J McEwen, 29 Nov 1954. 1p. typescript. Ephemera found in "We the Tikopia..."
212. T.A.B. ticket. Ephemea found in "E au imene ei akapaapaa anga it te atua i te reo Rarotongan".
213. Miscellanea, 5 items. Including correspondence. Letter from the Tongan Government Oct 1958 re a Maori Dictionary gift. 1p, typescript. Letter from the Minister of Maori Affairs re the revision of the 6th edition of "A dictionary of the Maori Language" 28 August 1957, 1p typescript. Ephemera found in " Dictionary of the Maori Language".
214. Additional vocabulary listing (Durrad's handwritting?). Ephemera found in "A Dictionary of Mota, Sugarloaf Island, Banks' ISlands".
215. Auction receipt and lot ticket for J.McEwen. Ephemera found in "Journal of a ten months' residence in New Zealand."
216. Miscellanea. Includes transcription from Rangi Metekingi, Powhiri from Aotea. Stamps of George vi (issued 1.5.1947), under postal stamp for Carter[ton?] 14 Dec [50?], Note with Andrew's flight details. Ephemera found in "Te Wananga..."
217. Letter from W.Hugh Ross to J.McEwen regarding the publication of his booklet on the Treaty of Waitangi, 25.6.1971. 1p, typescript. Ephemera found in "The Treaty of Waitangi".
218. O Oe Ma Lau Pepe (You and your baby) Pamphlet. Ephemera found in "O Le Nofo i Totonu o Niu Sila".
219. Vocabulary notes, 2p handwritten. Ephemera found in "History and traditions of Niue".
220. Blank card from Selfridge & Co., London. Ephemera found in "History and traditions of Niue".
221. Book fragment. Topic is Nepia Pohuhu, in Te Reo Maori.- no bibliographical data.Includes handwritten
annotations by J. McEwen. [Thought to be Nepia's whakapapa. T.R. 12.6.2020.]
222. 'Busy days for historians' by J C Beaglehole. Pull-out article, reprinted from New Zealand Listener. Overleaf "The Centennial in Print: Surveys of a century". Ephemera found in "New Zealand Centennial News. No.5 20 Jan 1939".
223. "Reception to Her Majesty...by the Maori people." Gisborne, 22 March 1970. Official Programme. 32 p. Red Boards.
BOX 6 Newspaper and few journal clippings. Chiefly to do with Maori carving.
Personal papers and ephemera Items:
2. B/w Photo No names, young men (2nd form?)
6. Postcard 18730 from French teacher, Antwerp
7. Xmas card and envelope, 1944 from JM's brother on active service
8. Painting on card signed ?McLillan?
147. Small booklet "The Gospel according to Saint John", "Jock McEwen, from St Paul's Presbyterian, S.S, Fielding.
46. NZ Forest Service reprint no.540(1971) 'Proposals to improve the image of forestry as a career' A.D McEwen (Scientist, FPI, Rotorua)
35. 2 menus from Teal Airlines, early Raymond Ching drawings on cover.
(Acc 2023/12/02) Funeral Order of Service: Celebrating the life of Jock Malcolm McEwen 17 February 1915-10 May 2010. 2p.
Series 2:
Papers concerning Orongomai Marae and Mawai Hakona Items:
: 41. Orongomai Marae updated version of Marae Constitution 1995
42. Programme Dedication ceremony and official opening 'Rongomai' 22876. Upper Valley Marae Community Centre Inc.
67. Folder containing typescript history of Orongomai (Kelvin Brown, comp.). Includes colour photos. Severe rust and mould damage, rusty fastening removed.
70. 2 booklets of words to accompany Ma-Wai-Hakona records 1)Kiwi 12 inch long play SLC-78, songs of Maori heroes, (2 copies) 2)Kiwi 12 inch long play SLC-106, Maori song and rhythm.
68. Programme Sydney Opera House Trust, British Solomon Islands and Ma Wai Hakona Maori Club of New Zealand programme, October 24-27, 1973 ?
71. Report on 2nd South Pacific Festival of Arts, NZ March 1976 ?
38. Poster Hutt Valley Competitions. Syllabus Annual Music, Speech and Dancing Festival 13565( plus 3 entry forms)
Series 3:
Records to do with work for Departments of Native Affairs and Pacific Island Affairs Items:
4. Small box without lid containing: clipping Pipitea Marae, 'Dominion', 1981; photos loose Tutanekai Marae and Pacific Island Group; - b/w group on back; - anthropology tour 1949, etc.; - several unlabelled; Small brown envelope with .c25 b/w Pacific Island photos loose; Sealed brown envelope labelled "H.O. Dare"; Kodak envelope 1)negs 2)env w negs 3) 3 b/w prints; Small brown envelope "Is Territories library files"; Small brown envelope "Tukua[?] Cameron"; Kodak envelope w. negs; 1 loose neg; Advert for "Surform" planing tool Empty envelope first Legislative Assembly, West Samoa 1958 c.100 loose b/w photos a few appear personal, e.g "Philip's first day of school", "Men of family", some labelled on back. Some evidence of insect damage. Need cleaning, some curling.
144. Folder containing variety of records re Western Samoa independence celebration, 1962 ?146. Single sheet "with compliments of the President, The New Zealand Institute of International Affairs." ?
122. J. Golson "Report to Tri-Institutional Pacific Program on Archaeological field work in Tonga and Samoa", Aug-Oct 1957.
103. Ko E Talahau Niue, No.2 1956, cover missing?
104. "Maps of the Cook Islands" (Survey Department, Raratonga) [n.d.]
105. Massey Agricultural College Bulletin, Prof. G.S.Peren "Agriculture of Samoa, Cook Islands and Fiji. Copies of articles by Jock McEwen
92. Journal of the Polynesian Society Science Congress Papers, 1947. J. McEwen "The Development of Maori Culture since the Advent of the Pakeha".
130. Polynesian Society extract, "The decline of Maori culture since the advent of the Pakeha", J.M., 1947. (3 copies)
131. J.M., "Understanding Polynesians", ECE/00.11/RDGS 1, reprint?
132. Carved Houses of Te Arawa, by WJ Phillipps and JM. 1948 (3 copies)
133. "An experiment with primitive Maori carving tools' JM, 1946. Journal of the Polynesian Society.
134. Carving Petone Technical Institute. (3 copies), 1980. Reprint of "Maori Art" by JM. Introduction by Stan Hunt, Tutor
47. Booklet (?issued at gathering to celebrate the completion of payment for the Pipitea Marae facilities). Includes commentary by JM(carver)
112. Handbook? VUW Department of Anthropology "Pao-o-te-riri"
113. "Population in perspective" Conference proceedings, 1973. Incl. paper by JM "Polynesians in NZ". ?
69. Victoria University of Wellington, Dept. of Anthropology Notes 'Te Kawa o te Marae'; no.00019, [n.d], annotated
73. Three transcriptions of tapes, headed Oral History lec. 1,2,& 3, 7470. 1) 18p. 7th April,1970, Maori II Lecture beginning with the scenes by Jock McEwen. In the Anthropology dept. at Victoria University of Wellington, annotated. Comments by "Koro". Covers Maori tradition, pakeha versions, importance of whakapapa and example, Maori land court minute books. 2) 13p. "8th April 1970, Jock McEwen's second lecture on Maori II at VUW" 3) 14p. The third series of JM's on
Series 4:
Complimentary articles Items
98. Hillamn Armlets, Oldman Collection, W J Phillipps, "with the author's kind regards" , 1950
99. Cawthron Institute, Nelson, Memorial Lecture, 1962 "Honest prejudices and unnecessary deviations: their influence on the form of Mental Health Programmes" by G. Blake-Palmer, letter to JM inside.
80. Letter and draft copy(unannotated) of "Wellington's first Pakehas: Sealers, whalers and traders in and around Wellington before 1840", Paremata, 1984. From Rhys Richards(the author), Paremata, 1991, thanking JM for reading the draft. Letter also thanks JM for reading and commenting on "the piece on Rangitute"
109. The Maori pop'n of Northern NZ "with compliments" A. Joan Metge, 1952
115. Copies of articles by "Damon" re 1908 cruise, written for "Lake County Press". "To Ruth and Jock, with all best wishes, Jocelyn Chisholm, 1997"
116. A Memoir, Te Rangihiroa. Memorial to Sir Peter Buck, by Eric Ramsden, signed "to J M McEwen Best Wishes From T T Ropiha, 13/12/1954". Includes letter on Xmas card from T T Ropiha. ?
137. Letter from Roger Neich, 1997, and copies of 1) The Emergence of the individual in Maori Woodcarving: toward a Maori art history 2) Draft Maori carvers and their works. 95. Bulletin de la Societe des Etudes Oceaniennes, Dec. 1948. Article by Eric Ramsden. Annotated gift from Eric Ramsden, Xmas 1949.
96. Sharks of New Zealand, by W.J. Phillipps, April 1946, "with the author's kind regards"
111. "Necklaces, Pendants and Armlets from the Chatham Islands and New Zealand", H.D Skinner and W.J. Phillipps, Journal of the Polynesian Society, 1953.
106. W.J Phillipps "with the authors compliments." "An Introduction to the study of Tattooing Chisels of the Maori with notes on Tattoo." 1948.
107. W.J.P "" "Ethnos" 1948."A collection of Maori fish hooks, etc."
129. Complimentary copy and letter from Whakatane and district Historical Society Inc.,1964.(and Journal of the Whakatane and Districts Historical Society Inc., June 1964)
126. Author's compliments, "Polynesian Stone Sculpture" Gilbert Archey, 1971.
127. Journal of Pacific history reprint. 'A Tokelan account of Olosega", Anthony Hooper, author's compliments.
128. Man: a monthly record of anthropological science. Author's compliments, "Human figures in wood and ivory from Western Polynesia", by T.T. Barrow.
21. Come Ashore - a peep at Pitcairn Island (FP & ML Ward), signed copy
33. 'The Story of Arohanui ki te tangata' meeting house. Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt. Signed inside p.1 Ihaia Puketapu and dated 6461
102. A list of Maori fish names by W.J. Phillipps. Journal of the Polynesian Society, 1947. "With the author's compliments
117. "Our native Grayling" by W.J Phillipps "with author's compliments" 1940. 119. "The Evolution of Polynesian Culture in NZ" Roger Duff, 1956. "Regards RD" ?
143. "Law relating to Maori land, Judge Raqson. J M McEwen, Nature Dept." 74pp, divided into chapters.
Series 5: Miscellaneous programmes and catalogues Items:
140. Rangitea Centennial Celebration Souvenir Programme , 1950
20. Programme Maori Marae, Wgtn Anglican Maori Club, , 241063
24. Souvenir and Programme The Royal Visit in Rotorua, NZ. Feb, 1927
56. Souvenir Brochure Tainui S Centennial Canoe Celebrations, Ngaruawahia, 1950. Signed copy from M.F.R Jones? 101050. Includes souvenir programme 5-101050, includes souvenir programme All Maori Amateur Athletics Meeting, Football and Basketball
43. Programme Dedication and official opening of Arohanui ki te Tangata meeting house, Waiwhetu, 19960
44. Programme Maori Entertainment, Town Hall, Wgtn, 15-16350. Ngati Poneke. Contains advertising.
49. Programme Reception to QEII, D of E, Prince of Wales, and Anne by the Maori People, Gisborne, 22370
50. Programme Kiri Te Kanawa, Farewell concert, Wgtn, 5266
57. Programme Royal Polynesian Festival, 1977. Reception to QEII and the D of E, Gisborne, 26-27277
58. Programme Opening Te Kohaaru,(Mokau, Te Awamutu) 1987, Maniaroa, 31187
59. Programme 2nd International Symposium on the art of Oceania. Raukawa Marae, Otaki. 4-5278. VUW,1-8278. (JM gave lecture on carving) 60. Programme Govt. of Niue, Constitution Day celebrations, 191074 (JM present)
61. Programme HVHS He Powhiri Hotuwaipara (Maori Studies Room), 241095
48. Programme 27393 Koranui Marae, meeting house opening (Stokes Valley). JM (carver) commentary.
66. Programme- Service of thanksgiving, centenary and restoration of Rangiatea, 18350. Signed Nancy M. Ropata
11. Exhibition catalogue 'The second NZEF in the Pacific' by Lieut. A.B. Barns-Graham, official war artist
12. Programme, Centennial Historic Pageant, Dedication and unveiling of the Wellington Provincial Centennial Memorial, 22140
5. Souvenir programme. 2ZB opening 1937
13. Programme Akaroa Centennial Celebrations 20440 2 copies one signed front cover ?Potiki . Other contains letter of commendation for JM from Minister IA
14. Catalogue New Zealand Centennial Exhibition The Maori Court, 1940 (2 copies)
15. Programme 28447 'A message to the Maori people' by Field Marshall Rt. Hon The Viscount Montgomery
29. Programme Reception to QEII by the Maori People, Rotorua,2154 (2 copies)
30. Programme Colenso Centenary Celebration 21348
31. Programme Town Hall, Wellington 9730 M. entertainment to British Rugby Team (M. Rugby Advisory Board)
32. Programme Waitangi Day 6263 in presence of QEII (3 copies)
37. Programme Complimentary Farewell Concert, Inia te Wiata,22247
34. Souvenir Programme 22346 at Tuahiriri Marae. Reception to South Island Maori Armed Services Personnel
141. South Pacific festival of arts, 1972, Fiji. Souvenir programme.
16. The Ngarimu Hui, V.G. Investiture Meeting, 1943 (published Polynesian Society, WGTN, 1949) Also Ngarimu Investiture Souvenir Programme 61043 26. NZ 28th Maori Battalion programme, 5th reunion, 25-27366
Series 6: Miscellaneous other records chiefly concerning Maori carving and history Items:
145. Single sheet, verso Court report, recto. various stamps for Tribal Executives.
65. Hand drawn map of the North Island showing Tribal regions.
75. Scrapbook re Whanganui River. Includes glued in sheets re canoe, maps of river, loose bundles of notes, booklets, e.g. St Paul's Anglican Memorial Church. Inside front cover inscriptions : [1] G.S. Marks Domain Road, Mangere, Auckland [2] Ranger, John Ergig, RD1, Taumarunui, knows river very well, [3] Rangi Pokiha,
28 Caffray Avenue, Aramoho, Whanganui
74. Miscellaneous music, or words to music or chants
76. Typed transcription of unknown MSS; re: Niue 1840 1889
79. Transcription of a tape recording made at the Turnbull Library, Wellington on February 2, 1959. Conversation between John Burland of Wellington, Mr Ned Marsters, Head of Palmerston Island and his daughter, Miss Peka Marsters.
125. Post-Primary School Bulletins "Early NZ Newspapers", 1952. 3. B/w Photo Kuia with pipe and child on back, outside carved meeting house
78. Preliminary notes on land holding in Palmerston Island: as discussed by R.G. Crocombe, with Ned Marsters aboard "Maui Pomare", April 1959 (6p)
62. 2p. typed transcript, 'To Mary in heaven' by Robert Burns and translation into Maori by R.T. Kohue
63. Typescript headed'Copy of a letter from Sir Apirana Ngata to Eric Ramsden' 28350. Mentions: Holland's government, Carroll, Peter Pomare, Tau Henare, Te Heuheu, Paikea, Young Maori Party, "slating", Waiapu Farmer's Co-operative Co. at Tikitiki, re Ngata's knighthood
72. 62pp. photocopy titled 'Ko tenei korero no Hawaiki Ranoa'. Hand written note "This was written by Mhi te Atahikoia of Hawkes Bay. The original was lent to J.D.H. Buchanan then head of Hereworth School. He had photostats made-one for the Turnbull Library, one for the H.B Historical Society, Hastings and this one for me. Original was in the possession of Te Rangitekahutia (Dick) Taylor of Waimarama, J McEwen"
77. Typed 64pp headed "Ko te Are Korero Teia in Tangiia Nui" by Stephen Savage. 'The story of Tangi'ianui (Maori)
194. MSS, Handwritten English/Te Reo Dictionary, 1882. Rare. Handle with care.
BOX 6 Newspaper and few journal clippings. Chiefly to do with Maori carving.
1. 'Te Kura' Samuel Marsden Yearbook, 1950
17. 2 copies War Record (WWII)
18. 'The Battle of Britain' (1940) pub'n
19. 'Rangi and Rotorua' pub'n contains introductory note 181252 J.H. Richards (A.H & A.W Reed)
22. National Party (propaganda booklet) manifesto "The Maori and the Future"[n.d.] (2 copies)
23. Booklet 'Papakowhai Colonial Homestead', Paremata, 1965
25. Auckland Free Public Library Address by Sir George Grey 5683 Reprinted from 'NZ Herald'
27. A.H & A.W Reed's list of publications 'The New Zealand Maori' [n.d.]
28. 'Book of the Maori Chiefs', Texaco, described by James Cowan (1932)
36. Official Pictorial Record Otago Centennial Celebrations, 1948
39. Avon Prints Catalogues (2) - Charles Heaphy's Wgtn and Nelson Views, 1841 - Old Ship and Shipping
40. Halcombe School and District Diamond Jubilee Booklet 19-21337
45. 'Maoriland Booklet', by James Drummond F.L.S. [n.d.]
51. Booklet Letter of Te Wherowhero to Queen Victoria and her Majesty's reply 8111847. (reprinted, Free Press, AK, 1922)
52. Booklet 'Social usages of the Maori' A public lecture WEA by Elsdon Best (1918)
53. Booklet The Bibliographist's Guide to NZ Book Values. 1948. (A.Fair comp.)
54. Rules of the Polynesian Society (Inc) (Wgtn 1975)
55. Booklet 'Introducing ..Otago Museum', Booklet 2 1975
64. Map of Pacific Islands [n.d.](published) 81. Published history of the Spa Hotel, Taupo(1938-1945 reprint) One annotation, re: covering
82. NZ Maori Council Newsletter, V.1, no 2, July 1964 83. AA Hotel Handbook, 1964
84. Te Tawhiorangi, Aotea Kurahaupo, Maori Pastorate. Monthly Mag, June 1965
85. Prospectus for 'An Introduction to Social Anthropology" v.1, Ralph Piddington
86. Part of a book unidentified, Chapt.4 "The sciences of Man and the Maori" pp70 97
87. Beltane Book Bulletin (Wgtn) Aug Sept. 1951
88. Transactions of the NZ Institute 1855. Extract, S. Perry Smith "The History of Otakanini Pa, Kaipara"
89. Abstracts from the Seventh Pacific Science Congress, NZ, Feb 1949
90. 2 extracts from NZ Railways Magazine 1940 Angas 1940 Newspapers 100 years ago
91. Te Toa Takitini, 1 April, 1930. Cover missing(?), title page annotated.
93. From the Transactions of the NZI, v.54, pp 705 742, Te Rangi Hiroa (P.H. Buck) Maori Plaited Basketry and Plaitwork. Issued 1923
94. 1p extract from ?. Photo of the Maori Bible Revision Committee
97. Te Kai-rui (the sower). Wellington Anglican Maori Pastorate Monthly Magazine, April, 1966 100. Extract Transactions of the Aust. Assoc. for the Advancement of Science, 1891
3. A chapter from Maori Mythology by John White
101. A System of Shorthand for Maori, by H.W. Williams M.A., Gisborne (Wgtn 1896) (2 copies)
108. Rec. Auck. Inst. Mus. 28, 69 and 48, Dec 1991. Roger Neich "Jacob William Heberley of Wellington: A Maori carver in a changed world."
110. "Music of the Maori People of NZ" [Accompaniment to recording] "to be used for NZ publicity purposes only, as permitted by NZ Govt. Reps."
114. Publications of Dominion Museum, Wgtn, 1867-1955, for sale and exchange
118. Specimen of "Maori Recorder", 1916 120. NZ Centennial News. Nos 6-11,13. 121. NZ Railways Magazine. Oct.1934.
123. Advertising sheet for "Studiesin honour of Bruce Biggs" annotated by ?Audrey Bailey?
124. National Museum of NZ Records. 1976, "Some early Maori wood carvings" by Roger Neich.
135. Summary report re Flood Prevention Committee for Heretaunga Plan Area, May 1988. J.W.C. Love.
136. Folder containing 'Moriori vocabulary" AJHR G-5, 1889 and 2 copies.
138. "Accommodating the Polynesian Heritage of the Maori child a New Zealand problem", John E. Watson, 1968
139. "Let's learn Maori" by Bruce Biggs proof version? no annotations, n.d.
142. "The origins of Maori Art" S.M.Mead, n.d. (reprint?) File with corner pin
Series 7. Acc 843, material removed from the Library Jock McEwen Ref Stack.
149. The Maori: A study in acculturation by HB Hawthorn 1944
150. The Land of Tara (part 3) by Elsdon Best
151. The Land of Tara (part 5) by Elsdon Best
152. Treaty of Waitangi booklet (no date)
153. Kahukura: The carved house of Orangamai Marae Upper Hutt by JM McEwen 1989
154. Te Wananga 1930
155. Report on Department of Maori Affairs by JK Hunn 1960
156. Report of the Maori and Island Affairs Department and the Maori Trust Office and the Board of Maori Affairs 1969
157. The Maori System of Measurement by Eldon Best from Journal of Science and Technology 1918
158. Past Times of Maori Children by Eldon Best from Journal of Science and Technology 1922
159. Maori Music by J Andersen for New Zealand Institute 1924
160. Traditions and Legends by H Beattie for Journal of Polynesian Society (no date)
161. Folk-Lore Journal, story of 'The Father's Sister in Oceania' by W Rivers 1910
162. Tuhi Whenua, Maori language school book from Department of Education 1963
163. Pokai Tara Te Kopuru, Band of Warriors, WW2 book 1946?
164. The Blood Groups of the Maori from Human Biology a record of research 1931
165. Te Karere Christmas 1946, a monthly magazine from the Church of the Latter Day Saints.
166. Beltane Book Bulletin, a bi-monthly newsletter, Jan-Feb 1950 and Sept-Oct 1950.
167. Two pages from an edition of Polynesian Society giving the names of the officers and members for 1896
188. Map of the Tararua mountain system 1964
189. The Cathedral Church of Saint John the evangelist, Napier, New Zealand [Cover title] St Luke, E. October 18, 1968 at 10:30 am.
190. New Zealand Māori Council. Te Rangatahi Concert, Wellington Town Hall. Sunday August 31 1969, 8:15pm.
191. The Pillars of Pride. Typescript 1p. [Te Ati Awa Te Pou o Wi Tako (the pillar of wi tako)]
192. Ko Nga Pukapuka a Riwai te Ahu Raua ke Witemu Kingi, Otaki Hurae 1, 1862, 1p, photograph [p.13 of an unknown publication in Te Reo]
193. 1p, Photograph. [p.21 of an unknown publication in Te Reo, possibly as item 192.]
ITEMS
Item Listing1. 'Te Kura' Samuel Marsden Yearbook, 1950
2. B/w Photo No names, young men (2nd form?)
3. B/w Photo Kuia with pipe and child on back, outside carved meeting house
4. Small box without lid containing: clipping Pipitea Marae, 'Dominion', 1981; photos loose Tutanekai Marae and Pacific Island Group; - b/w group on back; - anthropology tour 1949, etc.; - several unlabelled; Small brown envelope with .c25 b/w Pacific Island photos loose; Sealed brown envelope labelled "H.O. Dare"; Kodak envelope 1)negs 2)env w negs 3) 3 b/w prints; Small brown envelope "Is Territories library files"; Small brown envelope "Tukua[?] Cameron" [contained 3 photographs now in P1 series (P1-401-1963 to P1-403-1965)]; Kodak envelope w. negs; 1 loose neg; Advert for "Surform" planing tool Empty envelope first Legislative Assembly, West Samoa 1958 c.100 loose b/w photos a few appear personal, e.g "Philip's first day of school", "Men of family", some labelled on back. Some evidence of insect damage. Need cleaning, some curling. Some photographs are stamped 'Copyright Nancy Phelan': Phelan is an Australian writer who was a member of the South Pacifc Commission during the 1950s.
5. Souvenir programme. 2ZB opening 1937
6. Postcard 18730 from French teacher, Antwerp
7. Xmas card and envelope, 1944 from JM's brother on active service
8. Painting on card signed ?McLillan?
9. C. 6m long rolled whakapapa at front Raukawa Turongoiki, at end Kurahaupe Waka from Whititangimamao Whirotupua to 1925 approx. Tarenuiarangi Signed W.J.M, 1960, handwritten in blue ink, in roll case addressed to Mr J McEwen
10. Bundle tied with tape J.M commented at the time of transfer that he had found these in the basement of the General Assembly Library. Possibly whakapapa recorded in Land Court Proceedings? Very fragile cannot examine closely. Possibly National Archives interest? WTU?
11. Exhibition catalogue 'The second NZEF in the Pacific' by Lieut. A.B. Barns-Graham, official war artist
12. Programme, Centennial Historic Pageant, Dedication and unveiling of the Wellington Provincial Centennial Memorial, 22140
13. Programme Akaroa Centennial Celebrations 20440 2 copies one signed front cover ?Potiki Other contains letter of commendation for JM from Minister IA
14. Catalogue New Zealand Centennial Exhibition The Maori Court, 1940 (2 copies)
15. Programme 28447 'A message to the Maori people' by Field Marshall Rt. Hon The Viscount Montgomery
16. The Ngarimu Hui, V.G. Investiture Meeting, 1943 (published Polynesian Society, WGTN, 1949) Also Ngarimu Investiture Souvenir Programme 61043
17. 2 copies War Record (WWII)
18. 'The Battle of Britain' (1940) pub'n
19. 'Rangi and Rotorua' pub'n contains introductory note 181252 J.H. Richards (A.H & A.W Reed)
20. Programme Maori Marae, Wgtn Anglican Maori Club, , 241063
21. Come Ashore - a peep at Pitcairn Island (FP & ML Ward), signed copy
22. National Party (propaganda booklet) manifesto "The Maori and the Future"[n.d.] (2 copies)
23. Booklet 'Papakowhai Colonial Homestead', Paremata, 1965
24. Souvenir and Programme The Royal Visit in Rotorua, NZ. Feb, 1927
25. Auckland Free Public Library Address by Sir George Grey 5683 Reprinted from 'NZ Herald'
26. NZ 28th Maori Battalion programme, 5th reunion - 25-27366
27. A.H & A.W Reeds list of publications 'The New Zealand Maori' [n.d.]
28. 'Book of the Maori Chiefs', Texaco, described by James Cowan (1932)
29. Programme Reception to QEII by the Maori People, Rotorua,2154 (2 copies)
30. Programme Colenso Centenary Celebration 21348
31. Programme Town Hall, Wellington 9730 M. entertainment to British Rugby Team (M. Rugby Advisory Board)
32. Programme Waitangi Day 6263 in presence of QEII (3 copies)
33. 'The Story of Arohanui ki te tangata' meeting house. Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt. Signed inside p.1 Ihaia Puketapu and dated 6461
34. Souvenir Programme 22346 at Tuahiriri Marae. Reception to South Island Maori Armed Services Personnel
35. 2 menus from Teal Airlines, early Raymond Ching drawings on cover
36. Official Pictorial Record Otago Centennial Celebrations, 1948
37. Programme Complimentary Farewell Concert, Inia te Wiata,22247
38. Poster Hutt Valley Competitions. Syllabus Annual Music, Speech and Dancing Festival 13565( plus 3 entry forms)
39. Avon Prints Catalogues (2) - Charles Heaphy's Wgtn and Nelson Views, 1841 - Old Ship and Shipping
40. Halcombe School and District Diamond Jubilee Booklet 19-21337
41. Orongomai Marae updated version of Marae Constitution 1995
42. Programme Dedication ceremony and official opening 'Rongomai' 22876. Upper Valley Marae Community Centre Inc.
43. Programme Dedication and official opening of Arohanui ki te Tangata meeting house, Waiwhetu, 19960
44. Programme Maori Entertainment, Town Hall, Wgtn, 15-16350. Ngati Poneke. Contains adverttising.
45. 'Maoriland Booklet', by James Drummond F.L.S. [n.d.]
46. NZ Forest Service reprint no.540(1971) 'Proposals to improve the image of forestry as a career' A.D McEwen (Scientist, FPI, Rotorua)
47. Booklet (?issued at gathering to celebrate the completion of payment for the Pipitea Marae facilities). Includes commentary by JM(carver)
48. Programme 27393 Koranui Marae, meeting house opening (Stokes Valley). JM (carver) commentary.
49. Programme Reception to QEII, D of E, Prince of Wales, and Anne by the Maori People, Gisborne, 22370
50. Programme Kiri Te Kanawa, Farewell concert, Wgtn, 5266
51. Booklet Letter of Te Wherowhero to Queen Victoria and her Majesty's reply 8111847. (reprinted, Free Press, AK, 1922)
52. Booklet 'Social usages of the Maori' A public lecture WEA by Elsdon Best (1918)
53. Booklet The Bibliographists Guide to NZ Book Values. 1948. (A.Fair comp.)
54. Rules of the Polynesian Society (Inc) (Wgtn 1975)
55. Booklet 'Introducing ..Otago Museum', Booklet 2 1975
56. Souvenir Brochure Tainui S Centennial Canoe Celebrations, Ngaruawahia, 1950. Signed copy from M.F.R Jones? 101050. Includes souvenir programme 5-101050, includes souvenir programme All Maori Amateur Athletics Meeting, Football and Basketball
57. Programme Royal Polynesian Festival, 1977. Reception to QEII and the D of E, Gisborne, 26-27277
58. Programme Opening Te Kohaaru,(Mokau, Te Awamutu) 1987, Maniaroa, 31187
59. Programme 2nd International Symposium on the art of Oceania. Raukawa Marae, Otaki. 4-5278. VUW,1-8278. (JM gave lecture on carving)
60. Programme Govt. of Niue, Constitution Day celebrations, 191074 (JM present)
61. Programme HVHS He Powhiri Hotuwaipara (Maori Studies Room), 241095
62. 2p. typed transcript, 'To Mary in heaven' by Robert Burns and translation into Maori by R.T. Kohue
63. Typescript headed'Copy of a letter from Sir Apirana Ngata to Eric Ramsden' 28350. Mentions: Holland's government, Carroll, Peter Pomare, Tau Henare, Te Heuheu, Paikea, Young Maori Party, "slating", Waiapu Farmer's Co-operative Co. at Tikitiki, re Ngata's knighthood
64. Map of Pacific Islands [n.d.](published)
65. Hand drawn map of the North Island showing Tribal regions.
66. Programme- Service of thanksgiving, centenary and restoration of Rangiatea, 18350. Signed Nancy M. Ropata
67. Folder containing typescript history of Orongomai (Kelvin Brown, comp.). Includes colour photos. Severe rust and mould damage, rusty fastening removed.
68. Programme Sydney Opera House Trust, British Solomon Islands and Ma Wai Hakona Maori Club of New Zealand programme, October 24-27, 1973
69. Victoria University of Wellington, Dept. of Anthropology Notes 'Te Kawa o te Marae'; no.00019, [n.d], annotated
70. 2 booklets of words to accompany Ma-Wai-Hakona records 1)Kiwi 12 inch long play SLC-78, songs of Maori heroes, (2 copies) 2)Kiwi 12 inch long play SLC-106, Maori song and rhythm.
71. Report on 2nd South Pacific Festival of Arts, NZ March 1976
72. 62pp. photocopy titled 'Ko tenei korero no Hawaiki Ranoa'. Hand written note "This was written by Mhi te Atahikoia of Hawkes Bay. The original was lent to J.D.H. Buchanan then head of Hereworth School. He had photostats made-one for the Turnbull Library, one for the H.B Historical Society, Hastings and this one for me. Original was in the possession of Te Rangitekahutia (Dick) Taylor of Waimarama, J McEwen"
73. Three transcriptions of tapes, headed Oral History lec. 1,2,& 3, 7470. 1) 18p. 7th April,1970, Maori II Lecture beginning with the scenes by Jock McEwen. In the Anthropology dept. at Victoria University of Wellington, annotated. Comments by "Koro". Covers Maori tradition, pakeha versions, importance of whakapapa and example, Maori land court minute books. 2) 13p. "8th April 1970, Jock McEwens second lecture on Maori II at VUW" 3) 14p. The third series of JM's on <
74. Miscellaneous music, or words to music or chants
75. Scrapbook re Whanganui River. Includes glued in sheets re canoe, maps of river, loose bundles of notes, booklets, e.g. St Paul's Anglican Memorial Church. Inside front cover inscriptions : [1] G.S. Marks Domain Road, Mangere, Auckland [2] Ranger, John Ergig, RD1, Taumarunui, knows river very well, [3] Rangi Pokiha, 28 Caffray Avenue, Aramoho, Whanganui
76. Typed transcription of unknown MSS; re: Niue 1840 1889
77. Typed 64pp headed "Ko te Are Korero Teia in Tangiia Nui" by Stephen Savage. 'The story of Tangi'ianui (Maori)
78. Preliminary notes on land holding in Palmerston Island: as discussed by R.G. Crocombe, with Ned Marsters aboard "Maui Pomare", April 1959 (6p)
79. Transcription of a tape recording made at the Turnbull Library, Wellington on February 2, 1959. Conversation between john Burland of Wellington, Mr Ned Marsters, Head of Palmerston Island and his daughter, Miss Peka Marsters.
80. Letter and draft copy(unannotated) of "Wellington's first Pakehas: Sealers, whalers and traders in and around Wellington before 1840", Paremata, 1984. From Rhys Richards(the author), Paremata, 1991, thanking JM for reading the draft. Letter also thanks JM for reading and commenting on "the piece on Rangitute"
81. Published histopry of the Spa Hotel, Taupo(1938-1945 reprint) One annotation, re: covering
82. NZ Maori Council Newsletter, V.1, no 2, July 1964
83. AA Hotel Handbook, 1964
84. Te Tawhiorangi, Aotea Kurahaupo, Maori Pastorate. Monthly Mag, June 1965
85. Prospectus for 'An Introduction to Social Anthropology" v.1, Ralph Piddington
86. Part of a book unidentified, Chapt.4 "The sciences of Man and the Maori" pp70 97
87. Beltane Book Bulletin (Wgtn) Aug Sept. 1951
88. Transactions of the NZ Institute 1855. Extract, S. Perry Smith "The History of Otakanini Pa, Kaipara"
89. Abstracts from the Seventh Pacific Science Congress, NZ, Feb 1949
90. 2 extracts from NZ Railways Magazine 1940 Angas 1940 Newspapers 100 years ago
91. Te Toa Takitini, 1 April, 1930. Cover missing(?), title page annotated.
92. Journal of the Polynesian Society Science Congress Papers, 1947. J. McEwen "The Development of Maori Culture since the Advent of the Pakeha".
93. From the Transactions of the NZI, v.54, pp 705 742, Te Rangi Hiroa (P.H. Buck) Maori Plaited Baslatry and Plaitwork. Issued 1923
94. 1p extract from ?. Photo of the Maori Bible Revision Committee
95. Bulletin de la Societe des Etudes Oceaniennes, Dec. 1948. Article by Eric Ramsden. Annotated gift from Eric Ramsden, Xmas 1949.
96. Sharks of New Zealand, by W.J. Phillipps, April 1946, "with the authors kind regards
97. Te Kai-rui (the sower). Wellington Anglican Maori Pastorate Monthly Magazine, April, 1966
98. Hillamn Armlets, Oldman Collection, W J Phillipps, "with the author's kind regards" , 1950
99. Cawthron Institute, Nelson, Memorial Lecture, 1962 "Honest prejudices and unnecessary deviations: their influence on the form of Mental Health Programmes" by G. Blake-Palmer, letter to JM inside.
100. Extract Transactions of the Aust. Assoc. for the Advancement of Science, 1891 3. A chapter from Maori Mythology by John White
101. A System of Shorthand for Maori, by h.W. Williams M.A., Gisborne (Wgtn 1896) (2 copies)
102. A list of Maori fish names by W.J. Phillipps. Journal of the Polynesian Society, 1947. "With the author's compliments
103. Ko E Talahau Niue, No.2 1956, cover missing?
104. "Maps of the Cook Islands" (Survey Department, Raratonga) [n.d.]
105. Massey Agricultural College Bulletin, Prof. G.S.Peren "Agriculture of Samoa, Cook Islands and Fiji.
106. W.J Phillipps "with the authors compliments." "An Introduction to the study of Tattooing Chisels of the Maori with notes on Tattoo." 1948.
107. W.J.P "" "Ethnos" 1948."A collection of Maori fish hooks, etc."
108. Rec. Auck. Inst. Mus. 28, 69 and 48, Dec 1991. Roger Neich "Jacob William Heberley of Wellington: A Maori carver in a changed world."
109. The Maori pop'n of Northern NZ "with compliments" A. Joan Metge, 1952
110. "Music of the Maori People of NZ" [Accompaniment to recording] "to be used for NZ publicity purposes only, as permitted by NZ Govt. Reps."
111. "Necklaces, Pendants and Armlets from the Chatham Islands and New Zealand", H.D Skinner and W.J. Phillipps, Journal of the Polynesian Society, 1953.|
112. Handbook? VUW Department of Anthropology "Pao-o-te-riri"
113. "Population in perspective" Conference proceedings, 1973. Incl. paper by JM "Polynesians in NZ".
114. Publications of Dominion Museum, Wgtn, 1867-1955, for sale and exchange
115. Copies of articles by "Damon" re 1908 cruise, written for "Lake County Press". "To Ruth and Jock, with all best wishes, Jocelyn Chisholm, 1997"
116. A Memoir, Te Rangihiroa. Memorial to Sir Peter Buck, by Eric Ramsden, signed "to J M McEwen Best Wishes From T T Ropiha, 13/12/1954". Includes letter on Xmas card from T T Ropiha.
117. "Our native Grayling" by W.J Phillipps "with author's compliments" 1940.
118. Specimen of "Maori Recorder", 1916
119. "The Evolution of Polynesian Culture in NZ" Roger Duff, 1956. "Regards RD"
120. NZ Centennial News. Nos 6-11,13.
121. NZ Railways Magazine. Oct.1934.
122. J. Golson "Report to Tri-Institutional Pacific Program on Archaeological field work in Tonga and Samoa", Aug-Oct 1957.
123. Advertising sheet for "Studiesin honour of Bruce Biggs" annotated by ?Audrey Bailey?
124. National Museum of NZ Records. 1976, "Some early Maori wood carvings" by Roger Neich.
125. Post-Primary School Bulletins "Early NZ Newspapers", 1952.
126. Author's compliments, "Polynesian Stone Sculpture" Gilbert Archey, 1971.
127. Journal of Pacific history reprint. 'A Tokelan account of Olosega", Anthony Hooper, aothor's compliments.
128. Man: a monthly record of anthropological science. Author's compliments, "Human figures in wood and ivory from Western Polynesia", by T.T. Barrow.
129. Complimentary copy and letter from Whakatane and district Historical Society Inc.,1964.(and Journal of the Whakatane and Districts Historical Society Inc., June 1964)
130. Polynesian Society extract, "The development of Maori culture since the advent of the Pakeha", J.M., 1947. (3 copies)
131. J.M., "Understanding Polynesians", ECE/00.11/RDGS 1, reprint?
132. Carved Houses of Te Arawa, by WJ Phillipps and JM. 1948 (3 copies)
133. "An experiment with primitive Maori carving tools' JM, 1946. Journal of the Polynesian Society.
134. Carving Petone Technical Institute. (3 copies), 1980. Reprint of "Maori Art" by JM. Introduction by Stan Hunt, Tutor
135. Summary report re Flood Prevention Committee for Heretaunga Plan Area, May 1988. J.W.C. Love.
136. Folder containing 'Moriori vocabulary" AJHR G-5, 1889 and 2 copies.
137. Letter from Roger Neich, 1997, and copies of 1) The Emergence of the individual in Maori Woodcarving: toward a Maori art history 2) Draft Maori carvers and their works.
138. "Accommodating the Polynesian Heritage of the Maori child a New Zealand problem", John E. Watson, 1968
139. "Let's learn Maori" by Bruce Biggs proof version? no annotations, n.d.
140. Rangitea Centennial Celebration Souvenir Programme , 1950
141. South Pacific festival of arts, 1972, Fiji. Souvenir programme.
142. "The origins of Maori Art" S.M.Mead, n.d. (reprint?) File with corner pin
143. "Law relating to Maori land, Judge Raqson. J M McEwen, Nature Dept." 74pp, divided into chapters.
144. Folder containing variety of records re Western Samoa independence celebration, 1962
145. Single sheet, verso Court report, recto. various stamps for Tribal Executives.
146. Single sheet "with compliments of the President, The New Zealand Institute of International Affairs."
147. Small booklet "The Gospel according to Saint John", "Jock McEwen, from St Paul's Presbyterian, S.S, Fielding.
148. Letter from JD Freeman, found in 'Anthropology in the South Seas'.
Series 7. Acc 843, material removed from the Library Jock McEwen Ref Stack.
149. The Maori: A study in acculturation by HB Hawthorn 1944
150. The Land of Tara (part 3) by Elsdon Best
151. The Land of Tara (part 5) by Elsdon Best
152. Treaty of Waitangi booklet (no date)
153. Kahukura: The carved house of Ōrongomai Marae Upper Hutt by JM McEwen 1989
154. Te Wananga 1930
155. Report on Department of Maori Affairs by JK Hunn 1960
156. Report of the Maori and Island Affairs Department and the Maori Trust Office and the Board of Maori Affairs 1969
157. The Maori System of Measurement by Eldon Best from Journal of Science and Technology 1918
158. Past Times of Maori Children by Eldon Best from Journal of Science and Technology 1922
159. Maori Music by J Andersen for New Zealand Institute 1924
160. Traditions and Legends by H Beattie for Journal of Polynesian Society (no date)
161. Folk-Lore Journal, story of 'The Father's Sister in Oceania' by W Rivers 1910
162. Tuhi Whenua, Maori language school book from Department of Education 1963
163. Pokai Tara Te Kopuru, Band of Warriors, WW2 book 1946?
164. The Blood Groups of the Maori from Human Biology a record of research 1931
165. Te Karere Christmas 1946, a monthly magazine from the Church of the Latter Day Saints.
166. Beltane Book Bulletin, a bi-monthly newsletter, Jan-Feb 1950 and Sept-Oct 1950.
167. Two pages from an edition of Polynesian Society giving the names of the officers and members for 1896
168. Christian and Maori Mythology, by Elsdon Best, 1924
169. Victoria College, Student's Carnival, June 1907
170. The Spike, Victoria College Review, June 1907
171. Life in the Pa, NZ School Journal, Vol 42, no 9, part III, October 1948
172. Maori Tribal Carving Styles, Auckland War Memorial Museum
173. Maori Designs, by WJ Phillipps, c1960
174. The Maori People, NZ Armed Services Current Affairs Bulletin Vol 3, no 8, by ILG Sutherland, no date
175. The Treaty of Waitangi - An Explanation, by Sir Apirana Ngata, 1922
176. An Old Tomb from Lake Rotoiti, by WJ Phillips, december 1953
177. Historical Notes From Tamaki-Nui-A-Rua, by JM McEwen, March 1946
178. Maori 'God-Sticks' (Whakapakoko Rakau), by HD Skinner, 1922
179. Notes on the Occurence of the Lizard in Maori Carvings, by Elsdon Best, 1923
180. Maori Rafter and Taniko Designs, by WJ Phillips, 1960
181. An Introduction to the Study of Tattooing Chisels of the Maori with Notes on Tattoo, by WJ Phillips, October 1948
182. Maori Carving, Pageant of the Pacific, by AW Reed, no date
183. Some Early Maori Wood Carvings from Ruatahuna, Urewera District, New Zealand, July 1976
184. Whatu Aho Rua, a weaving together of traditonal and comtemporary pieces of taonga, no date
185. The Origins of Maori Art: Polynesian or Chinese?, by SM Mead, from Oceania, Vol XLV, no 3, March 1975
186. Wellington County District, Shewing [sic] Native Names, from information supplied by Elsdon Best and HN McLeod, references remains of old Pas, villages and ocupations
187. Memorial order of service for Jock McEwen's funeral, Jock died on 10 May 2010.
188. Map of the Tararua mountain system 1964
189. The Cathedral Church of Saint John the evangelist, Napier, New Zealand [Cover title] St Luke, E. October 18, 1968 at 10:30 am.
190. New Zealand Māori Council. Te Rangatahi Concert, Wellington Town Hall. Sunday August 31 1969, 8:15pm.
191. The Pillars of Pride. Typescript 1p. [Te Ati Awa Te Pou o Wi Tako (the pillar of wi tako)]
192. Ko Nga Pukapuka a Riwai te Ahu Raua ke Witemu Kingi, Otaki Hurae 1, 1862, 1p, photograph [p.13 of an unknown publication in Te Reo]
193. 1p, Photograph. [p.21 of an unknown publication in Te Reo, possibly as item 192.]
194. MSS, Handwritten English/Te Reo Dictionary, 1882. Rare. Handle with care. Contains letter about provenance of item.
195. Invoice for book "Niue, the island and its people". 4.11.1983. Ephemera located inside same title. 1 p.
196. Letter from Peter Dowling, Reed Publishing to J.M.McEwen, 30 May 2007. 1p. Typescript. Ephemera located inside "The Maori history and place names of Hawkes Bay".
197. NZ Times article regarding the annexation of Niue to New Zealand. News clipping, 28.1.03. Ephemera located in "Savage Island".
198. Newspaper clippings regarding Dr C E Fox and his Melanesian mission. Letters, 2. Dr Fox to J McEwen, 12 Aug 1947, and 27 Jan 1960 regarding Oceanic grammar and the Solomon Islands. Ephemera located in "The Threshold of the Pacific".
199. Letter From John Yaldwyn to J McEwen, 5 Oct 1972, regarding the gift of a book. Ephemera located in "Art and life in Polynesia"
200. Note accompanying a gift, n.d., 1 p. Ephemera located in "Psychology and Politics".
201. "Chant for Psalm 98. G Knight" Sheet music manuscript, 1 p. Ephemera located in "The Parish Psalter".
202. Notes on vocabulary Stiu, Rarotongan, English, 2p. Note on language, 1p. Languages Text (Polynesian) pages 9-18. Ephemera found in "A dictionary of the Maori language of Rarotonga".
203. Note "With the compliments of the Department of Maori and Island Affairs..."n.d. 1p, typescript. Ephemera found in "Laws of Niue in force on 31 March 967...".
204. Note "With the compliments of the Department of Anthropology, University of Auckland" Ephemera found in "Proto-Polynesian Word List 1".
205. Front cover from "The Maori as he was" by Elsdon Best, 2nd issue, 1934. NZ Board of Science and Art. Manual no. 4.
206. End Board with "New Zealand Gardening Handbooks Series" Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd. 1p.
207. Letter from K.Downey, N.Z. National Commission for UNESCO, June 1975, 1p. typescript.
Mailing list for the Oceanic Cultures Newsletter. Ephemera found in "UNESCO Project for the study of Oceanic Cultures". Newsletter 1 June 1975.
208. Note [Bible in Tongan (old Spelling)...] 1p, handwritten. Ephemera found in "Koe Tohi Tabu Katoa, (Tongan Bible)...1930".
209. Note, compliments to Mr McEwen from [L?] Rere. 1p. typescript. Ephemera located in "Let us speak Maori".
210. Letter from Rachel, Jock McEwen's granddaughter, to Granddad, 12 July 2008, 1p. handwritten. Ephemera located in "Tuwharetoa: a history of the Maori people of the Taupo district".
211. Letter Raymond Firth to J McEwen, 29 Nov 1954. 1p. typescript. Ephemera found in "We the Tikopia..."
212. T.A.B. ticket. Ephemea found in "E au imene ei akapaapaa anga it te atua i te reo Rarotongan".
213. Miscellanea, 5 items. Including correspondence. Letter from the Tongan Government Oct 1958 re a Maori Dictionary gift. 1p, typescript. Letter from the Minister of Maori Affairs re the revision of the 6th edition of "A dictionary of the Maori Language" 28 August 1957, 1p typescript. Ephemera found in " Dictionary of the Maori Language".
214. Additional vocabulary listing (Durrad's handwritting?). Ephemera found in "A Dictionary of Mota, Sugarloaf Island, Banks' ISlands".
215. Auction receipt and lot ticket for J.McEwen. Ephemera found in "Journal of a ten months' residence in New Zealand."
216. Miscellanea. Includes transcription from Rangi Metekingi, Powhiri from Aotea. Stamps of George vi (issued 1.5.1947), under postal stamp for Carter[ton?] 14 Dec [50?], Note with Andrew's flight details. Ephemera found in "Te Wananga..."
217. Letter from W.Hugh Ross to J.McEwen regarding the publication of his booklet on the Treaty of Waitangi, 25.6.1971. 1p, typescript. Ephemera found in "The Treaty of Waitangi".
218. O Oe Ma Lau Pepe (You and your baby) Pamphlet. Ephemera found in "O Le Nofo i Totonu o Niu Sila".
219. Vocabulary notes, 2p handwritten. Ephemera found in "History and traditions of Niue".
220. Blank card from Selfridge & Co., London. Ephemera found in "History and traditions of Niue".
221. Book fragment. Topic is Nepia Pohuhu, in Te Reo Maori.- no bibliographical data.Includes handwritten
annotations by J. McEwen. [Thought to be Nepia's whakapapa. T.R. 12.6.2020.]
222. 'Busy days for historians' by J C Beaglehole. Pull-out article, reprinted from New Zealand Listener. Overleaf "The Centennial in Print: Surveys of a century". Ephemera found in "New Zealand Centennial News. No.5 20 Jan 1939".
223. "Reception to Her Majesty...by the Maori people." Gisborne, 22 March 1970. Official Programme. 32 p. Red Boards.
BOX 6 Newspaper and few journal clippings. Chiefly to do with Maori carving.
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Location13c-dAccession0843; 2023/12/02Processing notes20/03/2006 Beginning to transfer photographs in Series 1, item 4 to the photo database. Entire collection needs further A&D. Database record needs rearranging.
Two items (possibly) transferred to ATL:
9. C. 6m long rolled whakapapa at front Raukawa Turongoiki, at end Kurahaupe Waka from Whititangimamao Whirotupua to 1925 approx. Tarenuiarangi
Signed W.J.M, 1960, handwritten in blue ink, in roll case addressed to Mr J McEwen
10. Bundle tied with tape
J.M commented at the time of transfer that he had found these in the basement of the General Assembly Library. Possibly whakapapa recorded in Land Court Proceedings? Very fragile cannot examine closely. Possibly National Archives interest? WTU?
In 2025 March, an ephemeral item, part of acc2023/12/02, 'Funeral order of Service Jock Malcom McEwen' was moved from publication boxes into the Jock McEwen Collection. AW 18/3/2025.Custodial historyThese records were transferred as part of a general donation to the Library which included a considerable quantity of books. The donation was occasioned by Mr and Mrs McEwen's preparations to shift house in Silverstream, Upper Hutt, and material was appraised and boxed on site in haste. A representative from the Alexander Turnbull Library had visited shortly beforehand and taken the manuscript items of interest to ATL.
Two items (possibly) transferred to ATL:
9. C. 6m long rolled whakapapa at front Raukawa Turongoiki, at end Kurahaupe Waka from Whititangimamao Whirotupua to 1925 approx. Tarenuiarangi
Signed W.J.M, 1960, handwritten in blue ink, in roll case addressed to Mr J McEwen
10. Bundle tied with tape
J.M commented at the time of transfer that he had found these in the basement of the General Assembly Library. Possibly whakapapa recorded in Land Court Proceedings? Very fragile cannot examine closely. Possibly National Archives interest? WTU?
In 2025 March, an ephemeral item, part of acc2023/12/02, 'Funeral order of Service Jock Malcom McEwen' was moved from publication boxes into the Jock McEwen Collection. AW 18/3/2025.Custodial historyThese records were transferred as part of a general donation to the Library which included a considerable quantity of books. The donation was occasioned by Mr and Mrs McEwen's preparations to shift house in Silverstream, Upper Hutt, and material was appraised and boxed on site in haste. A representative from the Alexander Turnbull Library had visited shortly beforehand and taken the manuscript items of interest to ATL.
McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1912-2010. Upper Hutt Libraries, accessed 02/05/2026, https://uhcl.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/15025