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it will probably be found later, will serve a purpose either in the 

 library of the Institution or in other Washington libraries. Those 

 that will not, will be used for exchange toward further completing 

 the Smithsonian collections. 



During the year the librarian gave 14 public lectures and addresses, 

 2 on the Smithsonian Institution, the others on literary and educa- 

 tional subjects. In addition to his three regular reports, namely, 

 to the Secretary of the Institution, the Assistant Secretary in charge 

 of the National Museum, and the Librarian of Congress, he prepared 

 for the Secretary two special reports, entitled, respectively, " The 

 Smithsonian Library — an Interpretation " and "Accomplishments of 

 the Smithsonian Library, 1924—1928." In connection with the latter 

 he checked up and listed the special collections in the library. He 

 also contributed descriptions of the various libraries in the Smith- 

 sonian library system to the " Handbook of Washington's Informa- 

 tional Resources '' — a recently published directory of libraries in the 

 District of Columbia ; and prepared a bibliography of significant 

 works in American history and literature for one of the French 

 colleges. 



Respectfully submitted. 



William L. Corbin, Lihrarian, 



Dr. Charles G. Abbot, 

 Secretary^ Smithsonian Institution. 

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