ANNALS 



CARNEGIE MUSEUM 



VOLUME I. NO. 2. 



Editorial. 



The appearance of the first part of the first volume of the Annals 

 of this Museum has led to the receipt of many letters of congratula- 

 tion from eminent scientific men and to grateful words of commenda- 

 tion from those who are concerned with the administration of the 

 affairs of kindred institutions. 'I'hat the undertaking to which we 

 have addressed ourselves in giving to the world from time to time the 

 results of the scientific investigations of the staff of the Museum and 

 those who are associated with them must tend to [iromote the reputa- 

 tion and usefulness of the Museum, does not admit of doubt. In this 

 connection it is proper to call attention to the very complete and in- 

 structive Memoir upon the osteology of Diplodocus, from the pen of 

 Prof. J. B. Hatcher, which was published in July. This Memoir is 

 the first part of the first volume of the Memoirs of the Museum and 

 embodies all that is definitely known in reference to this colossal 

 (|uadru[)ed. It has been gratifying to the authorities of the Museum 

 to be able so early in the life of the institution to communicate to the 

 world of science so complete and exhaustive a treatise upon a subject 

 the study of which is surrounded by many inherent difficulties. 



The good work begun will be continued, and with the material 

 already in hand, and which is certain to be acquired as the months 

 pa.ssby, we feel confident that the publications of this institution will 

 come to be recognized as of permanent value. 

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