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Wallscott, Louise Magdelene Teowaina : Papers

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Reference NumberMS-2431CreatorWallscott, Louise Magdalene Teowaina, 1898-1999DescriptionThe collection includes letters from friends and family, papers relating to Maori land issues, biculturalism, the treaty of Waitangi, Māori Women's Welfare league and Arai Te Uru Council and Marae, whakapapa, appointment diaries, notebooks and music and songs.
Only a small part of this collection is digitised and available through Digital Collections. Information about other items can be found on the Hākena catalogue, through the Library Catalogues link above.History / BiographyMagda Wallscott (known widely as Aunt Magda), was born on Christmas day, 1898, at her parents Pipikaretu Beach dairy farm and was the oldest surviving member on Ngāi Tahu's tribal roll at the time of her death. She was the eldest of three sisters and had a half brother also. Her great grandfather was the eminent rangatira Karetai.

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'Doris Beek, Timaru'

Three girls on tree stump

Four Te Wai Pounamu College girls behind metal gate

Mrs Fowler

Washing day at Te Wai Pounamu College

'The Head Pre...', showing girl climbing in window at Te Wai Pounamu College

Asparagus bed at Te Wai Pounamu College

Te Wai Pounamu College with X marked by window

Staff and students on the lawn in front of Te Wai Pounamu College

Three girls at Te Wai Pounamu College

Five girls at Te Wai Pounamu College

Twelve girls at Te Wai Pounamu College

Three girls at Te Wai Pounamu College

Five girls at Te Wai Pounamu College

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SubjectsWhakapapaMāori HistoryMāoriTāngata whenuaEducation

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