of invertebrates were under way when the movement for a 

 new building was inaugurated and it was then decided to keep 

 this material in storage until it can be installed in the new 

 quarters. The material for this exhibit has been added to 

 by purchase and by collections made by the Director during 

 the summer. 



A preliminary revision of the conchological collections has 

 been made by the honorary curator of the department, Mr, 

 W. G. Mazyck. The condition of these collections would be 

 hopeless but for the patience and skill of Mr. Alazyck and it 

 is to be hoped that no part of the Museum will ever suffer 

 such neglect in the future. 



In April the Museum acquired the conchological collection 

 of the late Dr. Edmund Ravenel, of Charleston. So many 

 years have passed since this very valuable collection has had 

 proper scientific care that much work will be required to 

 determine its present value. This difficult task will be prose- 

 cuted by Mr. Mazyck, as rapidly as possible. 



Local Shell Collections 



In the near future the Director hopes to prepare an exhibit 

 of the land and marine shells found in the vicinity of Charles- 

 ton, together with some biological account of the animals they 

 represent. Mr. Mazyck has expressed his willingness to under- 

 take this work as soon as the immediate needs of the systematic 

 collections have been met. 



Manigault Osteological Collection 



Early in the past year this admirable collection was installed 

 in the gallery of Holmes Hall. Descriptive labels are now 

 being prepared and the installation will be greatly improved 

 in the new building. 



Ornithology 



In connection with the work of the Natural History So- 



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