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Chatard collection, while covering the whole field of mineralogy, is 

 rich in European specimens, and in those from Pennsylvania, Mary- 

 land, and North Carolina localities, particularly the great variety of 

 quartz and corundum occurring in North Carolina, and the zeolites 

 from the gneiss of Jones' Falls near Baltimore, where the old localities 

 are largely exhausted or built over. The Dalrymple collection con- 

 tains principally European specimens. 



Paleontology. A series including all fossils described from the 

 state of Maryland,- and a large general collection. There are two large 

 and probably unique exhibits showing a miocene and an upper silurian 

 (Helderberg) coral reef, in which all the specimens are obtained from 

 Maryland localities. 



Zoology. The collections are confined to Maryland and include 

 a small collection of typical land and marine shells; 10,000 species of 

 insects; 600 species of birds; and the typical fishes, reptiles, and mam- 

 mals of the state. Many of the birds and mammals are mounted in 

 small groups with natural surroundings. Beside the above, a large 

 case contains a reproduction of a characteristic coral reef of the Carib- 

 bean region, including 37 or more species of recent corals arranged 

 exactly as in nature. 



Historical Sketch. The collections gathered by the academy 

 from 1859 to 1882 were presented to the Johns Hopkins University; 

 after this and prior to 1890 the building now occupied by the academy 

 became available and a museum was started for the maintenance of 

 Maryland collections. 



Building. A former residence occupying a lot 50x150 feet; 

 given to the academy by Enoch Pratt, Esq., a member. 



Scope. Maintenance of local collections. 



• Library. More than 1000 volumes intended for the use of the 

 academy. 



Publications. The society has issued one volume of over 400 

 pages, and has a second in course of publication. 



WALTERS GALLERY. 



This gallery contains a private collection, including over 750 paint- 

 ings, 100 water colors and designs, and a host of art treasures, compris- 

 ing marbles, bronzes, terra cottas, carved ivories, porcelains, potteries, 

 ancient and modern jewelry, enamels, carved woods, tapestries, 

 lacquers, miniatures, and rugs. Through the courtesy of the owner, 

 Mr. H. Walters, the galleries are open to the public on Wednesdays 

 and Saturdays from January 1 to April 30 between the hours of 



