6 FLORIDA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY—I5TH ANNUAL REPORT 
NEW SURVEY QUARTERS 
Upon completion of the addition to the Capitol Building the Survey 
was provided space on the south side of the lower floor of the west 
extension. In its new location the Survey has one room 27 by 33 feet, 
which is used for displaying geological material and for the library. 
Connected with this are two rooms, the one used as office of the State 
Geologist, while the other is for the Secretary. Additional room is 
needed, particularly for the purpose of mailing and for the purpose 
of storage. The exhibition room is likewise too small, since there is 
scarcely any space for additional exhibition cases. 
WORK OE THE SURVEY 
Administrative :—The work of the State Geologist has consisted 
of making plans for proposed investigations, correspondence and con¬ 
ferences relating to their carrying out, the obtaining of bids for the pur¬ 
chase of supplies and of printing reports, the care of the Survey prop¬ 
erty, the supervision of work in progress and of printing and distribu¬ 
tion of reports, and in attendance to the usual correspondence of the 
office. 
During the years the Survey has been organized no special appro¬ 
priation for the employment of a Secretary-stenographer was made. 
As a consequence during much of the time no regular stenographic 
service, however much needed, has been rendered the Survey. By pro¬ 
vision of the Legislature of 1923, effective July 1, 1923, the Survey 
will have the services of a full-time stenographer. 
Bureau of Information :—A large part of the time of the State 
Geologist is taken up in answering personal and written inquiries of all 
kinds regarding the mineral and natural resources of the State. These 
come from private landowners, prospective citizens, investors, railways, 
cities, commercial bodies, teachers, students, and in fact, from all classes 
of people, both citizens and non-residents. This work is considered an 
important function of the Survey and replies are made as full and 
explicit as possible. When necessary, printed reports are sent in addi¬ 
tion. The Survey has embraced the opportunities for building up new 
enterprises and to get before the public data relative to the State’s 
resources. 
