Otago Museum Records/Archives

letter, 15/10/1936, H. Chapman, Registrar, University of Otago to H.D. Skinner, Report on NZ Advisory Committee's proposals for Carnegie Corporation museum grants is enclosed. Please submit comments on it to the council.

letter, 19/11/1936, J. Angel to H.D. Skinner, I was wondering what the rules are for membership of the Friends of the Museum, and whether you would provide a Life Membership on payment of a lump sum. I am pleased to know you have been appointed Director of the Museum.

letter, 07/08/1936, H. Chapman, Registrar, University of Otago to Subcommittee of the Committee of Museum Management , The subcommittee set up by the Committee of Museum Management is requested to meet to prepare a report to the council on the Carnegie Corp. Advisory committee. A draft is enclosed.

letter, 02/07/1936, H. Chapman, Registrar, University of Otago to Committee of Museum Management , The Committee of Museum Management is requested to meet by the University Council to submit a report regarding the NZ Advisory Committee of the Carnegie Corp. & H.D. Skinner's notes.

letter, 17/07/1936, Dr. Benham to H. Chapman, Registrar, University of Otago, Enclosed is the report of the NZ Advisory Committee of the Carnegie Corp. The council requests any report from you on this matter which will be forwarded to the Committee for Museum Management and the Council.

letter, 02/07/1936, Dr. Benham to The Museum, Comments of Dr. Benham on the report of the Advisory Committee to the Carnegie Corporation. For a detailed report I advise the Council to wait for the return of H.D. Skinner.

letter, 01/12/1936, H.D. Skinner to J. Angel, Membership of the Friends' Association is elastic, I am hesitant to introduce a life membership here as I think members should see the objects they purchase. The Otago Institute has become the Otago Branch of the Royal Society of N.Z. The Museum has nearly shaken itself free of the University.

letter, 19/05/1936, Librarian, Auckland University College to H.D. Skinner, Please advise me on selecting books in Anthropology, including suggestions on important titles I have missed for undergraduate reading.

letter, 02/11/1936, H.D. Skinner to Librarian, Auckland University College, I have provided a list of important titles, but you will need to spend more to get a representative collection of books in anthropology.

letter, 21/10/1936, Librarian, Auckland University College to H.D. Skinner, I sent the enclosed cards earlier this year when you were in England. Can I please request again your suggestions on titles in Anthropology

letter, 23/12/1936, V.F. Fisher, Auckland Institute & Museum to H.D. Skinner, I enclose a programme of Section F, which should be interesting for members. Please remember you are on the N.G. Committee and attend any meetings. I am in favour of a small committee but it is quite large.

letter, 21/10/1936, G. Archey, Auckland Institute & Museum to H.D. Skinner, Please send a certificate ASAP confirming you have received the show case that is to be used in connexion with interchange displays under the Carnegie Corporation scheme.