34 ANNUAL REPORT SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, 1937 



was detailed as exhibit supervisor for the Smithsonian for the Greater 

 Texas and Pan American Exposition at Dallas. 



Necrology. — Through death the Museum lost during the year three 

 emiDloyees from its active roll: William H. Vanneman, principal 

 guard, on August 20, 1936, after 39 years of service ; Frank M. Cheeks, 

 laborer, on January 3, 1937, after 27 years of service; and William C. 

 McKinnon, guard, on February 13, 1937, after 13 years of service. 

 From its list of honorary workers the Museum lost by death on 

 January 9, 1937, Dr. Frederick Vernon Coville, honorary curator of 

 plants since March 28, 1893, associated with the division of plants for 

 many years, and one of those deeply interested always in furthering 

 the Museum's botanical work. 



Respectfully submitted. 



Alexander Wetmore, 



Assistant Secretary. 



Dr. Charles G. Abbot, 



Secretary^ SmUh.wnian Institution. 



