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Ignaz Matausch 



Ignaz Matausch was born on September 1, 1859, in Budweis, 

 Austria. During his early manhood he was employed in con- 

 structing models for the private museum of Duke Schwarzen- 

 berg. Eleven years ago he entered the service of the Museum 

 as a preparator in the Department of Invertebrate Zoology, 

 i entomologist Mr. Matausch made interesting investiga- 

 tions on the life history of the Membracidae, or Leaf Hoppers, 

 and published several papers concerning this group of insects. 

 His greatest achievement was along lines of modeling. He 

 possessed a remarkable faculty for close observation and imita- 

 tion, a keen eye for detail and a sensitive appreciation for color 

 and form. Particularly interesting are the enlarged insect 

 models which he prepared for the Department of Public 

 Health. He died on December 14, 1915. 



Frederic Seyfert 



Frederic Seyfert was born on October 17, 1867, in Rends- 

 burg, Germany. He entered the service of the Museum in 

 1908 and was assigned to the custodian's force. The efficient 

 manner in which he performed his work always met with the 

 approval of the officials of the Museum. He was possessed 

 of a most happy disposition and his genial cordiality readily 

 won for him a hearty welcome among his fellow workers. 

 These attributes form pleasant memories of an amiable man 

 and a loyal employee. He died on October 22, 1915. 



