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earned recognition as an artist who was able to portray his sub- 

 jects faithfully. His very sudden death came as a shock to all, 

 and his passing has left a void among his many friends in the 

 Museum. He died on November 27, 1921. 



Frank C. Schaeffer 



Frank C. Schaeffer was born in Schoharie, New York, on 

 April 26, 1860. Born on a farm handed down from his an- 

 cestors, who purchased their property from the Indians, he fol- 

 lowed agricultural pursuits for the greater part of his life. In 

 1908, he entered the employ of the Museum, where for thirteen 

 years he was engaged in the packing department. Mr. Schaeffer 

 early earned for himself the esteem of his fellow workers. He 

 possessed a most likable personality, as was evidenced by his 

 host of friends. An excellent worker, a cheerful companion and 

 a faithful and industrious employee, he suffered long and pa- 

 tiently, and passed to the great beyond on February 19, 1921. 



