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Iroviding a west coast center for intensive bio- 

 logical research, especially in the fields of marine zoology and 

 botany, the Allan Hancock Foundation for Scientific Research on 

 the campus of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles 

 embodies a new departure in academic endeavor. 



Inseparably linked with the Foundation is the famed explora- 

 tion cruiser Velero III which was presented to the University by 

 Captain Hancock as a companion gift. Provision is made for con- 

 tinued operation of the vessel. 



Pioneering voyages of the Velero III which extended over a 

 large portion of the eastern Pacific Ocean made possible the accu- 

 mulation of a vast amount of data and the collection of thousands 

 of valuable scientific specimens. This material in turn made prac- 

 tical the establishment of the Foundation which is intended to 

 perpetuate the work. 



Projected voyages of the Velero III will continue the supply 

 of data and materials to the institution and research within the 

 Foundation is expected to guide future exploration of the vessel so 

 that the shoreside and floating laboratories may work in closest 

 harmony toward the advancement of marine science. 



Cooperation with outstanding scientific institutions has been 

 the creed of Captain Hancock since he first visualized the value of 

 the work. The Foundation will afford scientists exceptional oppor- 

 tunities to add to man's store of knowledge. 



The Foundation building, designed to cover the major portion 

 of a square in the central area of the University campus rises three 

 stories above ground level and harmonizes with other architectural 

 renderings on the grounds. It includes an adequate number of 

 experimental laboratories; classroom laboratories; lecture halls and 

 numerous other features inspired by the most modern methods of 

 practical and visual instruction. 



In the design and construction of the building special precau- 

 tions were taken to make certain that the thousands of prized 

 specimens collected would be properly preserved. Six levels of 

 reinforced concrete stacks designed for dry and humid storage of 

 specimens are provided in the building. There are adequate facilities 

 for simulating the varied conditions under which marine animals 

 and plants exist in nature. 



