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An account of work & adventures, 1865 - 1868

 Item
Identifier: Arch 0209/2

Scope and Contents

Bound photocopy of handwritten diary.

An account of work & adventures : a diary recounting farming at Christchurch and Ellesmere, and gold prospecting at Hokitika, 1865-1868.

Dates

  • Creation: 1865 - 1868

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Henry Schofield emigrated to New Zealand in 1863. In 1866 he married Mary Cattermole.

Extent

1 Volumes (1 v. in envelope ; in box 26 x 11 x 38 cm.)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

Tūranga, Tuakiri floor, ANZC Archives

Arch 208, 209 in one box

Existence and Location of Originals

The original of this diary is held at Canterbury Museum.

Former identifier

Formerly Ms 15

Repository Details

Part of the Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection Repository

Contact:
Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square
Central City
Christchurch Canterbury 8011 New Zealand