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letter, 19/04/1933 to I L G Sutherland, Correspondence regarding Polynesian artefacts. Some gossip regarding Andersen and his lack of knowledge as an ethnologist. Author expresses their support of Skinner for the chair of Philosophy.

letter, 06/03/1933 to I L G Sutherland, Mention of a hei tiki, which is of some interest. Sutherland has agreed to undertake the duties of a Librarian. More gossip around Andersen, this time he has nit-picked at the work of two students who are new to publishing. Enclosed is a private letter to Skinner from Sutherland detailing an artefact picked up on the Hauraki plains.

letter, 19/10/1933, H D Skinner to Dr. I. Sutherland, Victoria University College, Congratulations on wardenship of Weir Hostel. Hope posted Drury Low's letters reached you. Found Journal interesting, gives his reflections.

letter, 25/08/1933, H D Skinner to Dr. I. Sutherland, Victoria University College, Thanks for clippings and for passing motion regarding archaeological sites. Secured Cook Island material from Drury Low. Asks if he loaned Sutherland Low's two letters and if they can be returned.

letter, 25/03/1933, H D Skinner to Dr. I. Sutherland, Victoria University College, Doesn't know anybody who wants a comparative dictionary Sutherland mentioned. Just received note from Emory about expedition. Handed Andersen my M.S. in time for publication.

letter, 10/12/1934, H. D. Skinner to Dr I L G Sutherland, Dr Mullin of the local institute of Pacific Relation arrived with your paper which I return. It was discussed at the meeting by Milner and Downie Stewart. I am not closely in touch with developments on the Maori side. Dissatisfied with the financial management of the Polynesian society. Council has no control over Johannes

letter, 08/11/1934, H. D. Skinner to Dr I L G Sutherland, We would be glad to have the paper on the "Maori Situation"

letter, 29/10/1934, H. D. Skinner to Dr I L G Sutherland, Local group of the Institute of Pacific relations demand to see your paper on Maori social organisation. Johannes remains oblivious to financial position of the Polynesian Society

letter, 21/03/1935, H. D. Skinner to Dr I L G Sutherland, In need of the two letters from Drury Low for a lecture. Please return them. McIver's memorandum on the financial position of the Polynesian Society. Dominion Museum could house the Library