CONTENTS. XI 



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5. A preliminary catalogue of the Eskimo Collection in the U. S. National Mu- 



seum, arranged geographically and by uses. By Lieut. T. Dix Bolles, 



U. S.N 335 



6. The Extermination of the American Bison, with a sketch of its discovery 



and life history. By William T. Hornaday 367 



7. The Preservation of Museum Specimens from insects and the effects of 



dampness. By Walter Hough 549 



Section IV.— Bibliography, 1887. 



Publications of the Museum 561 



Papers by officers of the National Museum and other investigators whose writ- 

 ings are based directly or indirectly on Museum material 562 



Section V.— List of Accessions, 1887. 



List o- accessions 597 



Index A, by locality 705 



Index B, by departments 710 



Index C, by names of senders 714 



