58 The American Museum of Natural History 



Children Remember What They Learn at The Museum 

 Public School No. 25, Manhattan 

 "The knowledge obtained both from the collections sent us and 

 the lectures given at the Museum means much more to the children 

 than that obtained from books. The information is so definite and 

 interesting that it creates a strong and lasting impression upon the 

 minds of the children, and they are thus able to retain it very 

 effectually." 



A Letter to Make The Museum Desire to do Still More for 



The Schools 



Public School No. 84, Brooklyn 



"Many of our pupils are children who never see the country and 

 who are totally unacquainted with any birds or insects found outside 

 of the crowded city streets. The specimens enable these children to 

 form correct conceptions of otherwise fabulous creatures. 



"In their own way the children show quite as much appreciation 

 as their teachers. The first question they invariably ask is, 'Is it 

 real?' When assured upon this point they are always deeply inter- 

 ested, and very anxious to 'feel how soft the bird's coat is!' Each 

 new interest endures as a helpful foundation for further work. Allu- 

 sions to any subject studied with the help of Museum specimens bring 

 an immediate and intelligent response." 



Thirty-six Museum Lectures Attended 

 Public School No. 184, Manhattan 

 "Our higher classes have attended thirty-six lectures which helped 

 to fix the grade work, were an entertainment and brought out a 

 pleasant attitude toward their work. Among the favorite lectures 

 were 'From Pole to Pole,' 'Early Days in New York,' 'Natural 

 Resources of the United States,' and 'Life Among the Indians.' 

 These afforded material for geography, history, nature study and 

 language work." 



Word From a Distant School 

 Public School No. 59, Brooklyn 

 "My school is located at so great a distance from the Museum 

 that it is not possible to send classes there because of the carfare 

 involved. Thus my teachers and I welcome the collections sent to the 

 school, and the children are always delighted to see the boxes and to 

 study their contents." 



The Children of "Little Italy of The West Side" 

 Industrial School No. 5 

 "When the Museum of Natural History was brought down to 

 Industrial School No. 5, in the shape of suitable collections in se- 



