XXVI ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR 



originally done. It may be possible, therefore, before long to 

 substitute for the Proof-Sheets the Bibliography itself in 

 standard form. 



FIELD WORK. 



Under this heading are comprised — 



First, the systematic operations of the division of mound 

 exploration carried on east of the Rocky Mountains. 



Secondly, researches in and collections from the ancient 

 ruins of the Southwest and comparative study of the pres- 

 ent inhabitants of that region and the objects found among 

 them. 



Thirdly, linguistic work or expeditions among the several 

 Indian tribes at their homes, with the main purpose of acquir- 

 ing knowledge of their spoken languages. 



Fourthly, general studies, or those embracing various 

 branches of inquiry, conducted among the existing Indira 

 tribes. 



MOUND EXPLORATIONS. 

 WORK OP PROF. CYRVS THOMAS. 



The work of exploring the mounds and other ancient mon- 

 uments of that portion of the United States east of the Rocky 

 Mountains, commenced in 1882, was carried on during the 

 fiscal year, under the charge of Prof. Cyrus Thomas 



The regular assistants during the first half of the year were 

 Messrs. P. W. Norris, James D. Middleton, and John P. Ro- 

 gan For the latter half they were Messrs. Middleton, Rogan, 

 and John W. Emmert, tlie last named having been engaged 

 to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr. Norris. 



Mr. Norris was engaged during the fall of 1884 in explor- 

 ing the extensive group of works in the vicinity of Charles- 

 ton, Kanawha Valley, W. Va. He continued at work there 

 until December, when he was compelled by cold weather and 

 illness to desist. To the great regret of all his associates in 

 the work, his illness terminated in death on the 14th of Jan- 

 uary, 1885. By his death the division has lost a faithful and 

 enthusiastic worker. 



