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WA SHINGTON, D. C. 
GILBERT GROSVENOR , Director and Editor 
December 22, 1919 
Dr. William H. Holmes, 
U. S. National Museum, 
Washington, O.C. 
My dear Dr. Holmes: 
Several years ago Miss Jane M. Smith of Pittsburgh bequeathed 
the National Geographic Society a fund of $5,000, the income of which 
by terms of the bequest is to be used, to elect Life Members of the 
National Geographic Society. 
By action of the Board of Managers of the Society, it was 
resolved that the life memberships should be awarded by the Society in 
recognition of eminent services for "the increase and diffusion of 
geographic knowledge.” 
I have much pleasure in advising you that at a meeting of the 
Board of Managers, December 17, you were unanimously elected a 
Jane M. Smith Life Member in appreciation and recognition of your 
distinguished services to geography extending through a long period. 
Enclosed are the names of the persons who have been elected 
Life Members of the Society on the Jane M. Smith bequest. 
Kindly advise the office of the National Geographic Society 
to what address you desire the magazine sent. As a Life Member you 
are entitled to receive the magazine regularly, and the organization 
will appreciate your advising us from time to time of any change in 
your address. 
Director and Editor 
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Life Membership Certificate enclosed. 
