Collection Record

letter, 06/12/1938, H D Skinner to Dr. Hercus, Chairman, New Zealand Carnegie Advisory Committee, Marked 'private file.' Provides an "informal report" on activities inaugurated by Otago, via the Carnegie Advisory committee. Discusses important influence of the Carnegie Advisory Committee on the Museum movement in New Zealand. Highlights "active co-operation between institutions," and assistance given by Otago museum to Taranaki and Nelson museums. Also mentions Otago's loan of taxidermist to the Dominion Museum for work on the skeleton of Phar Lap. Provides details about the specific activities and success of the Education Officer, the Circulating Loan Exhibit scheme and the special project - creation of an Agricultural Section.