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Letter, 08/10/1937, Mr. John Gant, Hallenstein Bros., London. to H D Skinner, Reports that a New Zealand wooden mere has been delivered by Mr. Keggie. This and other specimens for the museum will be delivered on the s/s Fordsdale.

Letter, 07/01/1937, S.H. George, Furniture Manufacturer, 232 Rattray Street, Dunedin to H D Skinner, Quote for two tables.

Letter, 21/12/1937, Wm. R. Gordon ? to H D Skinner, Regarding transport of large Moeraki Boulder to Dunedin for exhibition at the Museum or the Early Settlers' Hall.

Letter, 20/03/1937, W. P. Gowland, University of Otago to H D Skinner, Reports no knowledge of Apteryx material in his department

Letter, 11/12/1937, W. P. Gowland, University of Otago to H D Skinner, Thank you for Maori skull presented to his department. [Medical School]

Letter, 31/03/1937, Lewis C. Grant, 229 Upper Vivian Street, Wellington to H D Skinner, Requests assistance with studying anthropology. Notes current specialisation in New Zealand history and literature at Victoria College which he would like to support with the " scientific comprehension" being anthropology and then Polynesian anthropology.

Letter, 25/01/1937, Illegible to H D Skinner, Describes an archaeological dig at Waihi beach and the unearthing of obsidian drill points among other artefacts. Describes another dig in Davenport in Auckland.

Letter, 19/07/1937, The Honourable Mr. Justice Harvey, Native Land Court, Invercargill to H D Skinner, Preparing a report of the Whanganui-o-Rotu, and requests to read through Colenso's papers as their may be something of importance regarding the lagoon in 1840 as Colenso was the first white resident of the area. Will be travelling to Dunedin on the following Monday Morning.

Letter, 26/02/1937, Acting Secretary Hawke's Bay Art Gallery and Museum to H D Skinner, Request for opinion of value of Ebbett Collection being offered for 2,000 pounds.

Letter, 06/03/1937, Acting Hon Secretary, Hawke's Bay Art Gallery and Museum to H D Skinner, Enclosing a letter to CT Seltman sent in error.

Letter, 26/03/1937, L D Bestall, Director Hawke's Bay Art Gallery and Museum to H D Skinner, Response to enquiry regarding artefact in Black's collection

Letter, 07/04/1937, Mr Nilson, Act Hon Secretary, Hawkes Bay Art Galley and Museum to H D Skinner, Acknowledgement of letter regarding Maori collection of Mr G Ebbett

Letter, 16/04/1937, L D Bestall, Director Hawke's Bay Art Gallery and Museum to H D Skinner, Informing Skinner of loose stone blade on New Caledonian club packed from Hawkes Bay Art Gallery and Museum.

Letter, 15/05/1937, L D Bestall to H D Skinner, About to receive loan of Natural History photographs from Country Life. Discussion regarding option to tour exhibition.

Letter, 31/05/1937, L D Bestall to H D Skinner, Enclosed photographs and drawings. Agree to a centralised touring office but this is relatively simple and Dr Oliver asked him to manage the exhibition.

Letter, 13/07/1937, L D Bestall to H D Skinner, Details [enclosed - not attached] on exhibition. Agree to send patu on loan.

Letter, 08/10/1937, L D Bestall to H D Skinner, Very pleased you like out "moko" show, we have over 100 Robley drawings. Patu to be sent in registered post.

Letter, Mr G G Hamilton, Opotiki to H.D. Skinner, Rough outline drawing of semi worked stone. Drawn on a a3 sheet of paper used for a tobacco advertisement, soft pencil marks.

Letter, 27/10/1937, George Hill, University Association of Southland to H.D. Skinner, Please pass enclosed letters to Mr Fella who is expected in Dunedin soon.

Letter, 21/10/1937, Mr O A Holyoake, Chatham Islands to H.D. Skinner, Letter (no.36) sent, with hand written note on back as reply from Holyoake. Hard to read. Prepared to sell, would like to know value. Sending objects for evaluation.