Southern Māori Archives Project

letter, 12/03/1934, Mr. S. Russell, P.O. Box 64, Papeete, Tahiti to H D Skinner, Says the price Skinner was willing to pay for whale teeth Russell had already sent to NZ was low but he would still accept it. Also said the price offered for two tikis was too low and they could further negotiate in their letters.

letter, 09/09/1934, H.S. Timms, Wairau Valley, Blenheim to H D Skinner, Enclosing a drawing of a Maori pendant he found and wonders if it is an "uncommon form."

letter, 13/03/1934, H D Skinner to Mr. Roy Trail, Stewart Island, Thank you for adzes sent to museum. However one is a "very clever fake" made by wind and sand. Will go into collection of natural stones.

letter, 30/11/1934, Lionel Trenn, M.V. "Hauraki" between Nukualofa and Auckland. to H D Skinner, Describes pieces he has for Skinner including carved ironwood log from Russell and small Pitcairn adzes and Pitcairn Island fish-hook. Wonders if Skinner has heard from Nordhoff.

letter, 27/02/1934, H D Skinner to L Trenn, Wellington, Skinner confirms that he received a Tahitian drill, and discusses a book called "Men Against the Sea".

letter, 08/08/1934, H D Skinner to A D Trendall, Cambridge, England, In response to previous inquiry Skinner says it is unlikely that the Friends Association will be willing to spend £150 on Greek pottery. Also asks for any progress updates on Trendall's work as well as any papers he can spare.

letter, 16/05/1934, A D Trendall, Cambridge, England to H D Skinner, Discusses potential acquisitions for the museum's classical collection, and mentions various potential sources he could find pieces from, mostly museums and auctions.

letter, 04/03/1934, Helen Yule to H D Skinner, Asking Skinner for help on where to start looking into Maori culture and history.

letter, 01/11/1933, Leo West to H D Skinner, Discusses the particulars of catching Manoa birds and talks about a specific type of tree gum and fibre involved.

letter, 01/08/1934, H D Skinner to Dr J C Wadmore, Whakatane, Discusses prints of pou that Wadmore is purchasing.

letter, 20/09/1934, J C Wadmore to H D Skinner, Discusses the photos of poupou which were being turned into prints.

letter, 12/12/1935, Professor of Biology to Chairman, American Geographical Society, New York, Thank you for invitation to join Society but not relevant or practical to become a member.