THE SOUTHWEST SCIENCE BULLETIN 
A DEBUT 
In publishing the initial number of the Southwest Science 
Bulletin, the Southwest Museum is, in one sense, offering- no 
new candidate for a place among the multitude of scientific 
journals. The issue is planned to succeed the various publica- 
tions that have in times past voiced the activities of the Museum, 
and of certain affiliated organizations. Among these prede- 
cessors were the Bulletin of the Southwest Society of the 
Archaeological Institute of America, which ceased publication 
with the disincorporation of that organization, and Lorquinia, 
which discontinued under that title with the January, 1919, issue. 
The Lorquin Club as a body has decided to devote its energies 
in co-operation with the several clubs and associations of the 
Museum, toward building a strong bulletin under the above title. 
This activity will be under the general supervision of the Coun- 
cil of the Southwest Science Association, an advisory board that 
is made up of the executive officers of the following organiza- 
tions : the Lorquin Natural History Club, the Conchological 
Club, the Wild Flower Club, the Bird Lovers' Club and the 
Archaeology Club. These form the quintet that is most active 
in the program of educational activity fostered by the Museum. 
By means of this activity the many valuable collections and rec- 
ords contained in the Museum are made to live, and are brought 
into useful contact with the community at large. 
All who are interested in the development of science and the 
cultural arts are urged to become affiliated with some one of 
these associations, and to take out membership in the Museum. 
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATED 
SOCIETIES OF THE SOUTHWEST MUSEUM 
Bird Lovers' Club. Meets once a month in the Museum and 
conducts numerous field excusions. Open to all bird lovers. No 
dues. Mary Mann Miller, President. 
Conchological Club. Meets on the second Tuesday of each 
month, except July and August. Field excursions by individual 
members. Free to all who are interested in the study of shells. 
Mrs. Elsie M. Chace, Secretary; Dr. Frank Clark, President. 
Lorquin Natural History Club. Holds monthly meetings in 
the Museum. Lectures conducted, and numerous field excusions 
participated in during the year. Has an entomological section 
which meets in the Museum on the fourth Tuesday of each 
month, at 8 o'clock p. m. Membership fee $1.50 annually, or 
$2.50 with joint membership in the Southwest Science Associa- 
tion. 
Wildflower Club. Meets for study and field work throughout 
the wildflower season, and for lectures and business sessions in 
the Museum. 
Belle I. Smith, Pres. Paula Dunnigan, Sec'y. 
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