Collection Search

Letter, 10/02/1938, H D Skinner to Dr W R B Oliver, Dominion Museum, A letter marked confidential which details a visit by Mr. Plowden-Wardlaw who claimed to be a bird lover who had a collection of bird skins. The man showed particular interest in penguins. Skinner reports that two days later the man was seen by Falla, Richdale and others killing two penguins at Taiaroa Heads. He then returned to see Skinner and tried to give him the penguin skins. Seeks Oliver's views on how to stop curators and taxidermists acquiring skins of protected birds such as penguins. Mentions Lindsey and Dover.

Letter, 22/02/1938, H D Skinner to Dr W R B Oliver, Dominion Museum, Recordance of Wardlaw's appearance at the Otago Museum with the intention of discussing his legal case regarding the illegal killing of protected birds

Letter, 28/02/1938, H D Skinner to Dr W R B Oliver, 20 Ventnor Street Wellington, Further discussion about Wardlaw questioning his mental stability, and desirability of not involving museums or staff. Mention of Archey and Lindsey. The Minister to be notified of the possession of the two penguin skins.

Letter, 17/11/1938, H D Skinner to W B Oliver, director, Dominion Museum, Message of well wishes for Oliver's return from his trip.

Letter, 25/11/1938, H D Skinner to W B Oliver, director, Dominion Museum, Request for confirmation when the Auckland Loan Exhibit arrives.

Letter, 01/12/1938, H D Skinner to W B Oliver, director, Dominion Museum, Gibson has passed on recipient's previous letter, expression of annoyance that difficulty in transporting travel funds impacted his trip.

Letter, 14/12/1938, H D Skinner to W B Oliver, director, Dominion Museum, Returning cheque with the instruction that the committee answerted Oliver's appealand services paid.

Letter, 15/12/1938, H D Skinner to W B Oliver, director, Dominion Museum, Copy of previous letter with added p[aragraph stating it would be impossible to pay for travelling expenses and drawing attention to the discrepency between the statement of amount paid and cheque received.