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is engaged in studying the habits and customs of the Pawnee 
tribes, and among other things, makes a particular study of their 
genealogic system, finding that the crests of particular groups 
are painted upon shields and lodges and woven or embroidered on 
the garments of the family. It is proposed that a systematic 
collection be made illustrating this subject - the heraldry of 
this people. So others will take up special subjects in what 
ever field they happen to be working, bringing together new 
materials in such ways as to illustrate important features of the 
culture of the native tribes of the United States. 
Other minor exhibits are in view for both the Department 
of Anthropology and the Bureau of Ethnology, but I am not as yet 
ready to report upon them. 
Sincerely yours, 
Chief , 
Mr P. W. True, 
United States Government Board, 
Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 
