May 21, 196 k 
Dr. Charles A. Ely 
6159 Pahukula Street 
Kuliouou, Hawaii 
Dear Dr. Ely: 
Both Dr. Humphrey ana Fred, felt that the expense for stainless 
steel stakes for photo stations and quadrant markers were too 
expensive for the project. , The Phoenix and Line groups will only 
"he visited twice more by the Pacific Project and it was felt that 
a less expensive stake would suffice for the limited time needed. 
Fred thought the, 6 foot Length a good one and suggested a wooden 
stake, 2 by 2 or 2 By 4 perhaps or a dowel of some sort which 
would be easy to handle and easy to store. Painting or treating 
the wood is desirable not only to protect the stake but to help 
in sighting it on future trips. 
Tell Bob if he has another need for such expensive stakes or 
feels he can really justify their use to feel free to write. It 
could be that I didn't understand well enough to explain 
adequately to Fred and Eh 1 . Humphrey. 
Sincerely yours. 
(Mrs.) Maryanns Smellow 
Research Secretary 
Division of Birds 
