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letter, 02/09/1933, Kenneth J. Fraser, Wellington. to H D Skinner , Sending specimens from D'Urville Island on recommendation of Sir Frederick Chapman.

letter, 07/03/1933, Jean Free, MacAndrew Bay, Dunedin. to H D Skinner , Thanks Skinner for his lecture delivered at the museum which was much enjoyed by all and which "awakened a love for the Museum."

letter, 11/09/1933, Mrs J. Geggie, "Rosebank" Balclutha to H D Skinner , Interested to learn that Maori adzes are of an 'unusual type.' Reports that they were ploughed up on her husband's farm at Puerua about 30 years ago. They will be pleased to have them placed on loan to the museum.

letter, 20/01/1933, Leslie H. Goddard, C/o Literary Staff, "The Courier", Brisbane. to H D Skinner , Encloses 20 year old photos of a "mummy" believed to be sold by miners to the Berlin Museum for 100 pounds. Reports on visit to Cairns and northern area.

letter, 26/08/1933, Government Printer, Wellington to H D Skinner, Letter to inform that the Bill of Lading for the case of plaster casts has been forwarded.

letter, 06/11/1933, A G Hornsey to H D Skinner, Apologising for not sending the three pieces mentioned previously sooner. Hopes Skinner can name them

letter, 05/01/1933 to H D Skinner, Author says he doesn't wish to dissolve his collection but would be willing to exchange pieces. Has a list of potential items including adzes, hooks and tools. Says Mr Teviotdale is well and they enjoy working with him. States that every article found by Mr Teviotdale is property of Otago University, then discusses hypotheticals of who would own certain found pieces. Response states its up to Mr Teviotdale where he goes but funds are limited. Discusses matters between museums.

letter, 19/10/1933, A G Hornsey to H D Skinner, Confirming the arrival of a box from Otago Museum returning pendants, says one was broken but could be fixed. Gives details on where the pendants were found. Gives permission for Skinner to write about them.

letter, 27/11/1933, Horniman Museum and Library, London to H D Skinner, Author was glad to receive previous letters from Skinner, Gives details and updates on the Horniman Museum

letter, 23/06/1933, Chas. B. Hill-Tout to H D Skinner, Asking Skinner if he knows of anyone that could contribute to his (Hill-Tout) collection of military badges and buttons.

letter, 24/12/1933, T A C Hall, Auckland to H D Skinner, Confirming that Hall received a cheque. Talks about the end of a project he is working on.

letter, 14/12/1933, T A C Hall to H D Skinner, Discusses fixing up a canoe that Skinner had sent plans for. Discusses techniques and methods he will use.

letter, 13/12/1933, T A C Hall to H D Skinner, Discusses progress on the canoe, asks for some money to get thought the Christmas season. Discusses the best colour to paint parts of it.

letter, 03/09/1933, T A C Hall to H D Skinner, Thanks Skinner for further measurements, says it won't be possible to complete one end of the Maori House that year. Discusses his planned methods of building.

letter, 21/08/1933, T A C Hall to H D Skinner, Getting in laths for "Kamo Tarai" and will experiment with ferro sulphate crystals and bark to try and eliminate swamp work. Check of measurements. Aiming to get Tukutuku under weight.

letter, 22/05/1933, T A C Hall to H D Skinner, Collecting Kiekie. Discussion re black dye , deterioration from traditional methods and possible use of pakeha dye. Using swamp and river, different locations work faster than others. Pakeha dye does not penetrate fibres but stays on the surface.

letter, 04/05/1933, T A C Hall to H D Skinner, Discussion on price for work including wages and expenses. Explanation of rejection of work on Wanganui canoe due to contract offered. Also note re various opinions of poorly informed locals would disrupting work.

letter, 03/05/1933, T A C Hall to H D Skinner, Telegram: quote for work.

letter, 01/12/1932, Margaret Hockley to H D Skinner, Queries re "Education Work in Museums Today", number of lectures, visitors, school children, handling objects, loans, education influence on exhibition design etc

letter, 19/07/1933, Stu Hovell to H D Skinner, Drawing of a stone flute found at Ormarangi? Now 5 different instruments found at site. Notes who is on the dig.