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 OriginaIv Papers 



General Science. — The distribution of scientific information in the United States. 

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Scientific Notes and News 100 



OFFICERS OF THE ACADEMY 



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President: Ai^frjSd H. Brooks, Geological Survey. 

 Corresponding Secretary: Robbrt B. Sosman, Geophjrsical I^aboratory. 

 Recording Secretary: William R. Maxon, National Museum. 

 Treasurer: R. L. Faris, Coast and Geodetic Survey. 



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