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labels were written with a special view to their use by 

 students, they are read extensively by visitors. 



Summary of Printing 



I 9 J 5 Impressions 



Letter-heads 31,050 



Field and Reserve Collection Labels 42,930 



Report, Requisition and Similar Forms 70,°75 



Catalogue Cards, Tickets, Miscellaneous 193,715 



Programs, Circulars, Statements 270,217 



Individual Labels 1,386 



Descriptive Labels 1,292 



2,678 (average of 5 each) 13,390 

 621,377 



The repairs and repainting of the halls have been con- 

 tinued as extensively as funds would permit, the greatest 



-, r . _ ., .. improvement having: been effected in the 

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and Equipment East Corridor, which, together with the 



elevators and elevator shaft, has been 

 repainted. Engaged columns have been placed on either side 

 of the doorway opening from Memorial Hall, while a large 

 Directory has been placed directly opposite the elevators. 

 This Directory includes a brief statement of the chief exhibits 

 on each floor, an index to the principal collections or more 

 interesting exhibits, while spaces are devoted to new or special 

 exhibits, programs of meetings of various scientific societies 

 and announcements of events of particular importance. 



One of the largest items continues to be repairs on the 

 roof. This piece of work calls for the constant services of a 

 roofer and includes the removal of old and misplaced skylights 

 as well as the replacing of many tiles and many square feet of 

 copper. 



Aside from the repairs and improvements noted, the build- 

 ing and equipment, including engines, heating and lighting 

 plant and other machinery, have been kept in their customary 

 good condition, and the fact that no repairs were made outside 

 the building and that after eleven years' use the engines 

 developed a higher efficiency than ever, establishes a record 

 that may be embarrassing. 



