844 PROCEEDINGS OF THE ACADEMY OF [DcC, 



shelves with these lists leaves nineteen works unaccounted for. With 

 the exception of two volumes of bound pamphlets and four of somewhat 

 antiquarian interest, they are recent works of small pecimiary value 

 which can readily be replaced. 



That a like account of stock may be taken of the journals and 

 periodicals it will be necessary that a similar shelf-list be made of this 

 department. This will be a work of some mao;nitude and of undoubted 

 importance. It is hoped that it may be accomplished next A^ear. 



Ten hundred and twenty-six volumes have been bound, and 72 maps 

 trimmed, backed with linen and added to the collection. 



A collection of twenty-six catalogues, announcements, etc., issued by 

 the University of Athens, were transferred to the library of the Univer- 

 sity of Pennsylvania; 3 volumes and 13 pamphlets on theology to the 

 Seminary of St. Charles Borromeo, 19 volumes and 175 pamphlets 

 on miscellaneous literature to the Free Lil)rary of Philadelphia. An 

 accumulation of 103 State documents, in no way related to the 

 Academy's work, were returned to Harrisburg. 



A set of fine mahogany cases, formerly containing the library of the 

 late Dr. Charles Schaeffer, has been presented to the Academy by Mrs. 

 Schaeffer. They have been placed in the Council room, replacing those 

 received in 1895 with the Meigs librar}^, and great!}" improve the 

 appearance of the apartment. 



As heretofore, I am glad to acknowledge the intelligent service of 

 my assistant, Mr. William J. Fox, in all departments of the library 

 work. 



Edward J. Nolan, 



Librarian. 



REPORT OF THE CURATORS. 



The collections in the care of the Curators are in an excellent state 

 of preservation, with all the data carefully recorded. During the 

 past year important progress has been made in the details of arrange- 

 ment and identification. 



Additions and alterations to the heating i)lant have permitted the 

 heating of the Museum. Many needed repairs have been made to 

 the roof and other parts of the building. 



Additional window-shades have been placed in the Museiun and in 

 the alcoholic department to protect the specimens from the light. 



The Council room has been completely renovated and handsomely 



