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Mr. Leavy was frequently called upon to act as expert in matters 

 pertaining to his specialty, and he was a frequent contributor to 

 philatelic journals, including a notable paper on the stamps of 

 Belgium. He was also author of a " Catalogue of the postage stamps 

 and stamped envelopes of the United States and possessions issued 

 prior to January 1, 1919," which was published as a bulletin of the 

 Museum (1919). 



Mr. Thomas F. Haney, preparator in the division of mineral 

 technology, died suddenly at his home in Washington on October 8, 

 1921, at the age of 61 years. Mr. Haney 's association with the 

 Museum dates from January, 1899, though he had rendered occa- 

 sional service as early as 1893. When an active beginning was made 

 of the division of mineral technology, in 1913, Mr. Haney was at- 

 tached to the division as preparator. Had it not been for Mr. 

 Haney's skill, patience, and care, it is doubtful whether the excellent 

 series of industrial models which the division has constructed would 

 have been possible. His death robbed the division of one of its most 

 valuable assets and the staff of a good friend and associate. 



Mrs. Julian-James, a long-time friend and for many years an 

 active patroness of the Museum, died in Washington, D. C, on April 

 11, 1922. Mrs. James's interest in the Museum began 16 years ago in 

 connection with the division of history, to which she then contributed 

 an important collection of family relics. Coincident with the assem- 

 bling of art textiles sponsored by Mrs. James W. Pinchot in 1908, 

 Mrs. James suggested the formation of a collection illustrating the 

 costumes of different periods, as exemplified by dresses worn by the 

 wives of the Presidents of the United States. This attractive plan 

 was conscientiously carried out by Mrs. James, assisted by Mrs. Eose 

 Gouveneur Hoes, and at her death the collection was nearly complete, 

 forming one of the exhibits most interesting to the public. Mrs. 

 James had inherited much valuable material brought from various 

 parts of the world. Portions of this from time to time she sent to 

 the Museum, and at her death it was found that she had perpetuated 

 her good offices by bequeathing to the Museum all the specimens 

 which had been heretofore deposited as loans. 



Members of the Museum staff associated with Mrs. James all bear 

 witness to her energy and enthusiasm. In her long association with 

 the Museum she never failed to help the work in every way possible. 

 She was an exceptional friend and her loss is deeply felt. 



