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letter, 04/04/1934, Lavin, The Royal Empire Society, London to H D Skinner, Thanks for information on Roland Jellicoe's book, and passing on his letter.

letter, 13/06/1934, Wood, The Royal society of NZ, Victoria University to H D Skinner, Advising on the name change from New Zealand Institute to the Royal Society of New Zealand.

letter, ?, Jim Scott to H D Skinner, Asking if Skinner could assess the value of some books he may buy.

letter, 21/11/1935, HR Reacle Nelson Collage to H D Skinner, Note of thanks for photos of showing construction of ? Building 1906.

letter, 10/09/1934 to H D Skinner, To purchase; Gilfillan's sketch book and Letters from Walter Buller 1860.

letter, Geo Simpson to H D Skinner, Minutes The Southern Cross newspaper of Invercargill is printing series of articles about Thompson. Suggest the museum collects the articles.

letter, 19/05/1935, Hathes? to H D Skinner, Advise re appointment of Dr Buck to Bishop Museum. Canoe from Mauke, repetial heads from Goose Bay, query re pendant from Pelorus Sound.

letter, 28/07/1935, Dorethy Souter to H D Skinner, Thanks for letting her stay for Bledsoe Medal contest.

letter, 16/09/1932, J Frank Stimson, Papeete to H D Skinner, Anderson has proofs of article. Working on large collection of Anaa legends and myths. Offer to sell his collection. Linguistic detail re Morioris

letter, 27/05/1932, J Frank Stimson, Papeete to H D Skinner, notes re proofing of article, criticism of other researchers not appreciating details of research.

letter, 23/04/1932, J Frank Stimson, Papeete to H D Skinner, Thanks for manuscript, sending two Tuamotu chants for inclusion in publication.

letter, 26/03/1932, J Frank Stimson, Papeete to H D Skinner, Purchase of the Orsmond MS, poss as described by JL Young. Manuscript to be published but without diacritical marks.

letter, 10/01/1932, J Frank Stimson, Papeete to H D Skinner, Orsmond MS, noted needs Committee approval for purchase. Ongoing complaint re editing of manuscript. Comment on methods in field work and original and modern references.

letter, 07/11/1931, J Frank Stimson, Papeete to H D Skinner, Forwarding copy of Orsmond MS.

letter, 28/07/1931, J Frank Stimson, Papeete to H D Skinner, Re diff opinion with Emory.

letter, 19/08/1931, J Frank Stimson, Papeete to H D Skinner, Orsmond MS - "the only manuscript extant wherein one of the missionaries himself discloses the secret truth about their activities and intrigues… inside history of the French occupation of Tahiti under Admiral Bruat" Prefer to sell to an institution such as Hocken rather than private collector.

letter, 18/08/1931, J Frank Stimson, Papeete to H D Skinner, Sale of Orsmond MS. Private collectors arriving in Papeete inc Vanderbilt etc

letter, 10/07/1931, J Frank Stimson, Papeete to H D Skinner, Affairs of the museum, re conflict with Emory "outrageous and insulting letters". Responded with report "exposing Emory's utter incompetence" but managed not to send it. Buck and Handy support his methods. Will not work with Emory.

letter, 20/06/1931, J Frank Stimson, Papeete to H D Skinner, Letter and chant Parau Mahauhau no te Kupu Vanaga. Offer to dispose of Ormond MS in NZ.

letter, 25/05/1931, J Frank Stimson, Papeete to H D Skinner, criticism of Kenneth, inc his behaviour on expedition and willingness to blame others esp Stimson for his actions and decisions. On going disagreements with Emory, and translation. Sexual liaisons and cultural norms while on research trips.