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Mr. William 0 . Wirtz f 
U, S. Coast Guard DORAN Station 
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San Francisco, Calif. 
Dear Bill: 
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I am currently trying to bring the cataloging of specimens 
up to date and to fill in numerous gaps that should have been 
completed last year. In order to facilitate this matter plus 
future use of the collection it has been decided to maintain a 
complete file of xerox copies of all field catalogs here at the 
museum. This has now been completed with the exception of the \ 
At-Sea and Midvay-Kkre catalogs. When you come back later this fall 
please bring your catalog with you. It should be xeroxed and on 
its way back by registered mail a few days after your arrival. A 
temporary catalog could be maintained for the ten day to two week 
per/iod that would be necessary* 
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concerning the tape recorder, I would appreciate some 
Information concerning the more expensive model that is available 
pa Midway. I would like to know the price, the specifications 
|if possible), the size, and how it compares with the 464. John 
Steppheng knows a lot about tape recorders so you should be able 
to find out from him. At this point I am more inclined toward 
'buying a new one rather than a second-hand machine. 
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Since I will be on the October and November At-Sea trips it 
/vi11 be necessary to complete action on this in Honolulu. Please 
send the information to our post office box at the sirpSrt. I 
{ P ick ^ up send an answer on September 30. If there 
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I will leave the money with Dr. Ely or pay you back directly here 
. in Washington in November. 
Sincerely yours. 
Robert A. Sundell 
Research furator 
Pacific Project 
Division of Birds 
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