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IV. MEMBERSHIP 



The Museum greatly appreciates the interest of its Mem- 

 bers in extending its influence among their friends, and this 

 publicity in regard to the Museum's work is of importance 

 equal with that of the contributions received from the mem- 

 bership fees. 



Through its explorations The American Museum of Natural 

 History is bringing to New York rare and valuable natural 

 history collections. Through its exhibition halls, its system of 

 extension to the schools and its publications, the Museum is 

 making these wonders of nature easily accessible to the people 

 of this city. The growth of this work is in large measure 

 dependent upon the contributions of friends, and membership 

 receipts are applied directly to these purposes. 



Members enjoy certain privileges : The use of the Members' 

 Room, especially fitted for their convenience; Members re- 

 ceive gratis The American Museum Journal, con- 

 Privileges taining authoritative articles and pictures obtained 

 Members 7 directly from explorers, travelers, medical men, 

 scientists, educators and thinkers— men who are 

 doing the big work of the world in scientific exploration and 

 discovery and who give their best pictures and first accounts 

 here. These articles are popular in the best sense of the term. 

 Members receive current copies of the Guide Leaflets on re- 

 quest. They may also have the services of an instructor, if 

 desired, when visiting the Museum. Members receive tickets 

 for lectures given at the Museum, and notification, when de- 

 sired, of meetings of scientific societies holding sessions at the 

 Museum, whose programs often include matters of general 

 interest. 



First announcement of all important scientific explorations 

 is always made to our Members. The spring course of lectures 



