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It is thought that, pending- the general adoption of County 

 Museums, the various County Archaeological Societies would be the best 

 custodians of the collections ; but it will probably be more acceptable 

 to those who photograph that it should be clearly understood that 

 the custody is temporary and may be withdrawn at any time. 



It will constantly be the case that photographs of a neigh- 

 bourhood will be taken by strangers, but it is thought that the general 

 adoption throughout England of such a scheme as that proposed will 

 be sufficiently widely known to induce such photographers to com- 

 municate their work to the various centres, although they may not be 

 personally interested in such centres. 



The Sub-Committee suggests that the various Archaeological 

 Societies should take the initiative in founding local associations for the 

 preparation of the Photographic Record. 



These associations should have their own executive, and the 

 County Society should suggest the names of certain competent archae- 

 ologists to serve on the councils. Where Photographic Societies 

 already exist, efforts should be directed to bringing these into union and 

 supplying the necessary information. 



Sir J. B. Stone, who had so much to do with initiating the 

 Birmingham scheme, strongly urges that a national society should be 

 formed for the purpose of promoting the Photographic Record, and the 

 Committee are of opinion that a strong central body would be of the 

 greatest service, and they recommend the Congress to do their best to 

 assist such a scheme, should it be put forward under good auspices. 



The Sub-Committee wishes to point out that it is not necessary 

 and, perhaps, not altogether desirable, that the County Archaeological 

 Societies should add to their work, already arduous enough, this 

 of the Photographic Record. 



It will be sufficient that they should promote local Photographic 

 Societies, form a medium of union, and supply skilled advice on the 

 subject of archaeology. 



RALPH NEVILL, 

 GEORGE E. FOX, 

 W. H. ST, JOHN HOPE. 



