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PROCEEDINGS OF THE ACADEMY OF 
[Dec- 
shelves with these lists leaves nineteen works unaccounted for. With 
the exception of two volumes of bound pamphlets and four of somewhat 
antiquarian interest, they are recent works of small pecuniary value 
which can readily be replaced. 
That a like account of stock may be taken of the journals and 
periodicals it will be necessary that a similar shelf-list be made of this 
department. This will be a work of some magnitude and of undoubted 
importance. It is hoped that it may be accomplished next year. 
Ten hundred and twenty-six volumes have been bound, and 72 maps 
trimmed, backed with linen and added to the collection. 
A collection of twenty-six catalogues, announcements, etc., issued by 
the University of Athens, were transferred to the library of the Univer- 
sity of Pennsylvania; 3 volumes and 13 pamphlets on theology to the 
Seminary of St. Charles Borromeo, 19 volumes and 175 pamphlets 
on miscellaneous literature to the Free Library of Philadelphia. An 
accumulation of 103 State documents, in no way related to the 
Academy’s work, were returned to Harrisburg. 
A set of fine mahogany cases, formerly containing the library of the 
late Dr. Charles Schaeffer, has been presented to the Academy by Mrs. 
Schaeffer. They have been placed in the Council room, replacing those 
received in 1895 with the Meigs library, and greatly improve the 
appearance of the apartment. 
As heretofore, I am glad to acknowledge the intelligent service of 
my assistant, Mr. William J. Fox, in all departments of the library 
work. 
Edward J. Nolan, 
Librarian. 
REPORT OF THE CURATORS. 
The collections in the care of the Curators are in an excellent state 
of preservation, with all the data carefully recorded. During the 
past year important progress has been made in the details of arrange- 
ment and identification. 
Additions and alterations to the heating plant have permitted the 
heating of the Museum. Many needed repairs have been made to 
the roof and other parts of the building. 
Additional window-shades have been placed in the Museum and in 
the alcoholic department to protect the specimens from the light. 
The Council room has been completely renovated and handsomely 
