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Journal of Marianne Williams, 1844 - 1850

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  • Description

    Journal of Marianne Williams, 1844 - 1850. Marianne writes of her daily life and of settling into their new home at Paihia. She writes often about the children, both her own and those of the other missionary settlers in the area, such as the Busby, Dudley, Cotton, and Hutton families. She frequently pens short lines describing her own condition and feelings.

    Also included in this journal are recounts of the events of the Northern War, which began with the initial attack on the flagstaff at Kororareka in 1844 and subsequent felling of the flagstaff in 1845.

  • Other Id

    14904 (Presto content ID)

    MS-1991-75-1184 (Reference Number)

  • Department

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type
  • Name/Title
    Journal of Marianne Williams, 1844 - 1850
  • Date
    1844-1850
  • Physical Description

    33pp on 9 leaves ; 235 mm x 187 mm

    24pp on 6 leaves ; 253 mm x 204 mm

    Writing pad stapled to form book ; 26pp on 26 leaves ; 260 mm x 203 mm

    Green marbled volume ; 334 mm x 202 mm

  • Language
    English
  • Level of Current Record
    Child
  • Is Part Of
  • Public Access Text

    Consists of two original journal extracts, one handwritten copy made by Algar Williams, and two typescript copies.

    [Keywords: Missionary children, Settler women, Missionary women, New Zealand Wars]

  • Subject Notes
    Marianne Williams (nee Coldham - 1793-1879) was the wife of Archdeacon Henry Williams. Marianne was born in 1793 at Yorkshire, England and was the daughter of Wright Coldham, Sheriff of Nottingham, and Anne Temple. Marianne trained as a maternity nurse and studied the Moravarian Methods of teaching and organisation. In 1822, she immigrated alongside her husband and their three children to Aotearoa New Zealand. Marianne was involved in the establishment and running of the mission schools, and provided care for those in the mission afflicted with illness.
    [Further reading: Faith and Farming: The Legacy of Henry Williams and William Williams, pg. 21]
  • Copyright
    No known copyright restrictions
  • Last Update
    07 Jul 2023
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