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All the specimens are numbered to correspond with the catalogue 

 and all data have been preserved on the bases of the stands. 



The Conservator is now engaged in a careful study of the numer- 

 ous type specimens contained in the collection, the results of which 

 will be published in the Proceedings of the Academy, so that the im- 

 portant facts relative to this famous collection may be properly pre- 

 served. 



During the past year the completion of the work above described 

 has involved the remounting of 500 specimens, the writing of 2,000 

 labels and the entry of 5,000 specimens in the permanent catalogue. 



Besides this the entire collection was rearranged in the exhibition 

 cases to bring it into proper sequence. 



The Section's quarters have been still further enlarged by the 

 allotment of additional space on the floor adjoining its room to 

 accommodate the additional cases of skins. The whole study-series 

 has been carefully examined and found to be in excellent condition. 



The accessions for the year comprise an important collection of 

 North Carolina birds presented by Robt. T. Young, a small collec- 

 tion of African species from Dr. Emil Holub and numerous spec- 

 imens received from the Zoological Society. The Delaware Valley 

 Ornithological Club has also added many rare and artistic groups of 

 nests and eggs to the collection of Pennyslvania and New Jersey 

 birds, and by its meetings at the Academy, has been instrumental 

 in keeping up a live interest in this branch of science. 



The Stone Collection of Pennyslvania and New Jersey birds 

 numbering upward of 2,000 skins has been received on deposit and 

 is at the disposal of students who may desire to consult it. 



In reviewing the work of the year the Conservator wishes to ex- 

 press his acknowledgment of the valuable assistance rendered by 

 Mr. Henry W. Fowler. 



At the annual meeting of the Section held December 20, 1897, the 

 following officers were elected : — 



Director, .... 

 Vice- Director, . 



Recorder, 

 Secretary, 

 Treasurer and Conservator, 



Spencer Trotter, M. D. 

 George S. Morris. 

 Stewardson Brown. 

 William A. Shryock. 

 Witmer Stone. 

 Wither Stone, 



Conservator. 



