Southern Māori Archives Project

Letter, 01/07/1920, W G Oldman, London to H D Skinner, List of Tongan, Samoan,Rotoman etc., Items with prices

Letter, 01/07/1920, W G Oldman, London to H D Skinner, List of 49 specimens from New Zealand

Letter, 07/07/1920, W G Oldman, London to H D Skinner, Collection of photographs of artefacts as listed in document 35

Letter, no date , W G Oldman, London to H D Skinner, One photograph of three artefacts including two of carved people

Letter, 21/04/1921, Miss R. Ritchie, 509 River Road, New Brighton, Christchurch to H D Skinner, Regarding letter written to Skinner about Moriori 'curios.' Checking that these have arrived safely.

Letter, 22/04/1921, H D Skinner to R. Ritchie, 509 River Road, New Brighton, Reports that the Moriori articles arrived in good order three days ago. Recognises the "scientific interest and value" of this collection. Requests that price asked be reduced due to Otago Museum's lack of funds. Notes that the collection will be kept together in Miss Ritchie's name.

Letter, 17/05/1921, H D Skinner to W. H. Denton, 58 Willis Street, Wellington, Committee accepts offer of adze handle.Requests tomahawk to be submitted as well before payment made. Whalebone handled artefact may also be of interest to the museum.

Letter, 17/05/1921, H D Skinner to Mrs E. Hadfield, Moa Seed Farm, Dumbarton, Otago, Committee will accept offer of necklaces. Payment by cheque will be made soon.

Letter, 20/05/1921, W. H. Denton for the Estate of the late George Denton to H D Skinner, Regarding adze handle and tomahawk. Second tomahawk procured at the Chathams about 30 years ago. Unable to find photo of Pataka front but hopes it will turn up. Includes two invoices for the artefacts.

Letter, 04/06/1921, W. H. Denton for the Estate of the late George Denton, Wellington to H D Skinner, Regarding price to be paid for the tomahawks. Refers to possible negotiation with "Island goods" and mentions Mr. Fels.

Letter, 09/06/1921, H D Skinner to W. H. Denton, 58 Willis Street, Wellington, Making an offer for tomahawks, subject to committee's approval.

Letter, 04/07/1921, H. Chapman, Registrar, University of Otago to H D Skinner, Regarding enquiry about charge for Easter Island figures. Details charges made.