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from the large cases of specimens which occupied the west wall and to 

 rearrange and largely add to the book-shelves, so that now the entire 

 wall space, from floor to ceiling is utilized, each section being num- 

 bered and each shelf designated for convenience in indexing. All 

 this has been accomplished without great expense, but with no incon- 

 siderable labor, a few zealous members having assisted your Librarian 

 with generous contributions of mechanical skill and physical strength. 



In this department my successor in office will find much yet to be 

 done. There is work for him and work for the binder, and some of 

 it should not be long delayed. An appropriation of, say $50, would 

 make a good beginning, and is recommended. 



Then the Finding List should be pushed to completion — this is a 

 crying need — the index must be made, and I fear it is futile to expect 

 it by voluntary or gratuitous labor. The expense, whatever its amount, 

 is abundantly warranted, and under the direction of the new Librarian, 

 some competent person should be employed to execute the work. 



January 7, 1896. C. E. Harrison, Librarian. 



CORRESPONDING SECRETARY'S REPORT. 



The Corresponding Secretary most respectfully reports that during 

 the year 1895 he has received 102 letters and has written letters and 

 special acknowledgments numbering 200. 



The correspondence has been as varied as in former years. Among 

 the most important communications are those in reference to special 

 and valuable gifts made to the Museum. Individuals seek informa- 

 tion on particular subjects in which they are interested, which informa- 

 tion can only be found in our publications. Societies and institutions, 

 at home and abroad, either ask exchange of publications or desire to 

 make up deficiencies in their series. 



When new papers are issued on subjects of interest to the Academy 

 application is made for them and their authors uniformly respond 

 favorably. 



Other subjects coming before the Secretary, and appeals made to us 

 for help from so many sources, emphasize the position of the Academy 

 in the public favor. w. H. Barris, Corresponding Secretary. 



January 7, 1896. 



curator's REPORT. 



In January last Dr. John E. Stevenson presented to the Academy 

 some specimens of pottery, several species of flint implements from 

 Tuscararas River and near the mouth of Stillwater Creek, Ohio ; also a 

 piece of a tree from ihe celebrated cemetery at Garden Hutton, with 

 a carefully detailed history of the same. 



In February Capt. Hall, the life-long friend of the Academy, made 

 his usual visit and donated 3 stone axes and 200 flint implements; 

 also, as the gift of a friend, i very large axe and 24 arrows, and at 

 the same time a small collection of arrows from Father Thebes of Rap- 



