August 1, 1955 
Air Letter 
Mr. P. Baert, Director 
Ruindi Gamp 
Parc National Albert 
Congo Beige 
Dear Mr. Baert s 
I am not altogether certain I have your address correct and 
therefore I write you in advance of sending you publications 
dealing with ants. I am sorry that I have not gotten at the 
material sooner but this is my first opportunity after returning 
to the office to get a few letters written. 
All of our film has not yet come to hand so I am unable to 
tell you what success we had with our picture taking. The little 
we have seen from the earlier part of our trip is quite good and 
so I am hopeful that the pictures we took out of Ruindi are 
equally good if not better. 
I owe a great deal to you and your Park Service for the 
good time we had with you. This first trip to Africa was a reve- 
lation and frankly, I enjoyed your weather and climate more during 
our short visit than I have this past several weeks in Washington. 
We have been through an excessively hot and humid spell. 
Do send me an airmail postcard giving me your full or correct 
address. I should have it with me but quite a number of ray trip 
notes were packed for sending home by the Bnbassy in Cairo by 
surface mail because I was flying and wanted to reduce the weight 
of my baggage. As soon as I hear from you I'll start some “ant” 
publications on the way. 
Thanks again for your many kindnesses and that opportunity 
of seeing as much of the Albert Park as you showed us. With 
the kindest of regards to you. 
Sincerely, 
Waldo L. Schmitt 
Head Curator 
Dept, of Zoology 
VJLSsvb 
