Correspondence between Diocesan Archives and Alister Matheson

Date1841-1975Reference NumberAms 210Collection SummaryCorrespondence about the early Catholic mission and Ōtūmoetai Catholic Chapel, between the Diocesan Archives and Alister Matheson.DescriptionCollection comprises of correspondence of Alister Matheson:
relating to the history of the Catholic Church/Mission sited on the foreshore below Ōtūmoetai Pā
Includes:

correspondence with the Societas Mariae, Rome
correspondence with the Pompallier Diocesan Centre, Auckland
history of the Catholic Mission in Tauranga
Tauranga's early history through photocopied extracts from journals, letters, Survey Department maps and miscellaneous documents.

regarding local settlers of French extraction - Louis Bidois, Charles Potier, Emil Borel (or Borell), Charles Bidois, Werahika Francis Borell
Includes:

letters to Alister Matheson from the Diocesan Archives, 30 July 1975, and 1 October 1975
handwritten transcriptions of obituaries published in the Bay of Plenty Times, labelled "Matheson letters re Ōtūmoetai Chapel".

The collection also contains mentions of James Farrow, Snodgrass family, Māori Madonna (Mair Collection).

Includes mention of Ōtūmoetai Pā. See also: Ams 63 and Ams 209.

For additional Alister Matheson collections see also: Ms 15, Ams 209, Ams 221, Ams 249, and Ams 405CreatorMatheson, Alister Hugh, 1925-2011LevelCollectionExtent2 foldersLanguageEnglish

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RoomClimate controlled room

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.CopyrightCatholic Diocese Of Auckland, Pompallier Diocesan CentreCopyright Holder Contact Detailswww.aucklandcatholic.org.nzAccess ConditionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply. However, copyright applies.AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Ams 210

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PeopleMatheson, Alister Hugh, 1925-2011 (Person)

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Correspondence between Diocesan Archives and Alister Matheson