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letter, 04/07/1933, H D Skinner to G Archey, Auckland Institute and Museum, We don’t have any black-topped Predynastic ware that is spare. But have a round pot, re ware. Received from Papeete a ivi poa and tiki but price too high - do you want them?

letter, 10/06/1933, H D Skinner to G Archey, Auckland Institute and Museum, Discussing potential exchange of a mussel-rake for a Pre-dynastic pot.

letter, 17/05/1933, (presumably) H.D Skinner to G Archey, Auckland Institute and Museum, Thanks for letter, consignment reaching Dunedin next Friday. The pou forwarded is Ngati Porou carved around 1880, doesn't know name of carver, several examples of his work appear in plates in Maori art. Dunlop collection has reached Dunedin from Dunfermline, and is very small - not 150 pieces, bone fish-hook points included, nothing rare in it, some adzes are very good specimens though. He's sending four of the small Foveaux Strait pebble-hammers to Archey. Reminds examination papers are due soon, and that maps should be an important feature.

letter, 12/04/1933, (presumably) H.D Skinner to G Archey, Auckland Institute and Museum, Informs the carved slab has left Dunedin. Mentions note received from Miss Daff telling of a detailed sketch she has made of Archey's History of Mankind case, this was not what Skinner had intended, had just asked for a general idea of the layout of the case as an aid to the exhibit.

letter, 01/04/1933, (presumably) H.D Skinner to G Archey, Auckland Institute and Museum, Pieces from Oruarangi plus wood carving. Ngati-Porou slab to be sent next week. Mussel dredge, reconstructed, in exchange. Kawhia sinker exchange for knobbed sinker. Notes on ownership of objects dug at sites. If Kinseay's collection comes up we will bid. Vangioni sent some pieces we photographed and returned. We purchased McCully's collection as most from Otago

letter, 20/03/1933, H D Skinner to G Archey, Auckland Institute and Museum, Notes on distribution of finds at Enfield site (Slight inter-museum tension?)

letter, 08/03/1933, H D Skinner to G Archey, Auckland Institute and Museum, Regret delay sending material from Oruarangi. Omitted stone flute and perforated needle. Notes on possible exchange material. Wish to discuss mutual rights of museums during Markham's visit. Received Maori part of the Dunlop collection from the Carnegie Dunfermline collection Will send you stuff we don't want.

letter, 09/02/1933, H D Skinner to G Archey, Auckland Institute and Museum, Teviotdale's collection arrived will send you stuff you want. Not heard if Zane Grey visited Oruarangi. Musings on rights of museums to purchase objects found in their area. Some example of contention mentioned.

letter, 07/12/1934 to Gilbert Archey, Discussion on candidates and their marks. Plan for the science congress underway, discussion who is giving what papers. Will you accept nomination for vice -president?

letter, 13/10/1934 to Gilbert Archey, Thanks for photograph.

letter, 05/11/1934 to Gilbert Archey, Details of notes in publication. Science congress is being planed. Comments (poor lot, humdrum, dead-beats) on this years students

letter, 13/09/1934 to Gilbert Archey, Thank you for B.M. stone material and photo of chevron pendant found by Bell? Recently found out Polynesian society is in debt. Consequence for Journal. Comments on Johannes and Oliver in response to financial position.

letter, 08/08/1934 to Gilbert Archey, Discussion re tiki. Feather box and flutes were cast by Brucciani and Dominion Museum has a set. Also cast of figure-head of northern type.

letter, 16/07/1934, H D Skinner to Gilbert Archey, can you send five copies of annual report

letter, 04/07/1934, H D Skinner to Gilbert Archey, Material sent was of little value. It would be diplomatic to take half. We should acknowledge to British Museum. Enclose proof of pendant and amulet paper.

letter, 02/07/1934, H D Skinner to Gilbert Archey, Your latest report is a wonderful record. Let me have photo of chevroned ornament or drawing. Amulet paper to appear in 3 months. Bone bracelet or wristlet from Grace of Nelson I would like to figure this in my next instalment. Norris demand for exam papers

letter, 26/06/1934, H D Skinner to Gilbert Archey, Report bowl found under 10 feet of soil unreliable. Report you have received gift British Museum. Anthropology papers are due

letter, 11/06/1934, H D Skinner to Gilbert Archey, List of 6 outrigger canoe references. Best's attempt to prove Polynesians knew of double outrigger lacks conviction

letter, 02/06/1934, H D Skinner to Gilbert Archey, Thanks for Bryant Greenstone. Sending £17/10/- and stamps. Thanks for data on reels. Statement there is more Negroid blood among Maoris is unsupported. Enclosed photo of Huahine women in religious drama

letter, 22/05/1934, H D Skinner to Gilbert Archey, Thanks for copy of Balfour's paper. Discussion of status of Museum in relation to the University. Mentioned Dr. Hercus, Mr. Fels, Dr Benham. Contribution to Building fund of £1000 announced today