Cataloging Skins 
1. Skins arriving from the field or coming from Taxidermy should be checked 
for field tags and complete specimen labels. 
a. If a field tag is lacking one should be attached and all information 
entered in the D. C. catalog. 
b. If a specimen label is lacking,the specimen should be placed, in the 
tray marked ”Unlabeled Specimens" and immediate steps should be taken 
to obtain the missing information or to verify that such information 
cannot be found. 
A note should be placed with the specimen stating what little 
information may be available. 
c. Once the specimen is correctly labeled it should be placed in the 
holdup case for later cataloging. 
2. When sufficient skins have accumulated in the holdup case they can be 
catalogued. Try to do all specimens from one trip as a block. 
a. Enter specimen in catalog. 
b. Check data on specimen label against original catalog and McBee 
Cards. 
1. If discrepancies occur try tb establish which source is 
correct or if this is impossible, change all data to 
conform with the specimen label. 
2. If a McBee Card is lacking send the specimen to Mrs. 
Church. She will type a card and return the specimen 
to the collection. 
Checking on previously catalogued, specimens . 
Follow steps 1, a and b; and 2b. 
jETocedures for Processing Specimens at the Museum 
All specimens (l) coming from the field to the Museum (2) all specimens 
going from the cases to Taxidermy (5) all specimens coming from Taxidermy to 
the collection, (^) all specimens coming from the field to Taxidermy will be 
