OHS, Norah Parr's research notes

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Archives IdentifierOS017Date Range1839-1989DescriptionNorah Parr's research on various subjects. During her research, Norah created several handwritten notes on the subject, printed copies of maps, newspapers clippings, photocopies of maps from different institutions. Some of the common subjects of her research are related to early settlements.

Captain Edward Daniell
Kaiwharawhara district
Ngaio and Crofton
Wellington Town Acres
Old Porirua Road

Norah Parr was a daughter of historian Robert Gilkison, whose book Early Days in Central Otago was first published in 1930. Mrs Parr became interested in Captain Daniell's land investments, his residence in Ngaio and his part in early colonial period. She had twice lived on land previously owned by him. She was also a foundation member of Onslow Historical Society and lived in Ngaio for several years. She was also a member of Petone Historical Society. The collection of hand traced maps in the research was a result of her particular interest in early cartography [OS001-Vol 8 No 2, OS001-Vol 2 No 3]. She was also a member of New Zealand History Group of the Federation of University Women and its convenor in 1971-1972.

Most of the items in this collection are handwritten research notes and traced maps that Norah created from her visit to Archives and National Library in Wellington. MediumLoose papersSystem of ArrangementThe records were transferred to the Archives without a specific list or order. These items were grouped into folders based on the content of the research and labelled accordingly by Onslow archivist. For ease of access and handling, archivist rearranged items into chronological order.Collection TypeOnslow Historical Society

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Summary about Britannia titled Britannia on the move

Research notes and drawings about Crofton, Trelissick Estate

Research notes from the New Zealand Gazette, Country District Electoral Roll for Ohariu, Kaiwarra [Kaiwharawhara], Wadestown, 1853-1880

Research on Moera, Lower Hutt

Research notes on different subjects

Research on Hutt district, section 11, 13, 18, 20 and 21

Research on Porirua Road and settlements

Kaiwarra [Kaiwharawhara], research notes

Research on Wellington Town Acres

Copies of Burgess Roll 1842, Juror's list for Port Nicholson 1845, New Munster Gazette 1851

Research notes on Captain William Mein Smith

Research notes on Captain Edward Daniell

Research notes from typed copies of letters from Samuel Revans to Henry Samuel Chapman and surveyor letters

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Photographs of Norah Parr

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Restriction StatusOpen

Related Agencies

Controlling or Creating AgencyOnslow Historical SocietyRelationship Date Range1974-present

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OHS, Norah Parr's research notes