Otago Museum Records/Archives

letter, 30/11/1934, Lionel Trenn, M.V. "Hauraki" between Nukualofa and Auckland. to H D Skinner, Describes pieces he has for Skinner including carved ironwood log from Russell and small Pitcairn adzes and Pitcairn Island fish-hook. Wonders if Skinner has heard from Nordhoff.

letter, 27/02/1934, H D Skinner to L Trenn, Wellington, Skinner confirms that he received a Tahitian drill, and discusses a book called "Men Against the Sea".

letter, 08/08/1934, H D Skinner to A D Trendall, Cambridge, England, In response to previous inquiry Skinner says it is unlikely that the Friends Association will be willing to spend £150 on Greek pottery. Also asks for any progress updates on Trendall's work as well as any papers he can spare.

letter, 16/05/1934, A D Trendall, Cambridge, England to H D Skinner, Discusses potential acquisitions for the museum's classical collection, and mentions various potential sources he could find pieces from, mostly museums and auctions.

letter, 04/03/1934, Helen Yule to H D Skinner, Asking Skinner for help on where to start looking into Maori culture and history.

letter, 01/11/1933, Leo West to H D Skinner, Discusses the particulars of catching Manoa birds and talks about a specific type of tree gum and fibre involved.

letter, 01/08/1934, H D Skinner to Dr J C Wadmore, Whakatane, Discusses prints of pou that Wadmore is purchasing.

letter, 20/09/1934, J C Wadmore to H D Skinner, Discusses the photos of poupou which were being turned into prints.

letter, 12/12/1935, Professor of Biology to Chairman, American Geographical Society, New York, Thank you for invitation to join Society but not relevant or practical to become a member.

letter, 11/05/1935, H.D. Buddle to W. B. Benham, Otago University Museum, Provides details about marine worm named as Nereis Vallata. Describes seeing the worms swimming about at night and details about the water depth and surroundings. Requests more information about the worms.

letter, 18/04/1935, W. B. Benham? to W. Bassett, 25 River Road, Christchurch. , Re misunderstanding about statement by University of Edinburgh lecturer that kakapo have rudimentary teeth.

letter, 11/03/1935, J. H. Ashworth, Dept. of Zoology, University of Edinburgh to W. B. Benham, Otago University Museum, Lectures on Vertebrates given by Proff Ewart. Knows of no reference to teeth in Strigops, suggest statement based on a mis-understanding.