AIRMAIL 
August 19, 1964 
Mr, J, Vincent Hbeman 
Smithsonian Party 
St, George Village 
Pribilof Islands, Alaska 
Lear Vin: 
I see from re-reading your latter of Jhly 27 that I left a question 
unanswered, namely the proper procedure in procuring tomans nigripes for 
your friend Harold Egoscue, I have discussed this with Maryanns and 
Dr, Ely, who arrived yesterday. Tbs best solution seems to be to have 
Mr. Egoscue request these animals officially through the channels of his 
organization. There does not appear to be a way for any of us to authorize 
the distribution of specimens on an unofficial or personal basis. At least 
that was the last word we had from Dr. Humphrey. 
Central Technology phoned today to advise the 2nd lot of 150 cartridges 
will be shipped air express today. I hope you will need them and that they 
do not arrive too late. It sounds like you are in business. I will alert 
the McReys to the increasing possibilities of seeing banded turnstones. 
Presumably our people in the Pacific are already on the lookout. 
Hops you have mastered the Hasselblad by now sum are of 
pictures. For most of us, seeing your photograph results will be as close 
as we got to the Pribilofe. 
Good luck. 
Sincerely yours. 
Winston Banko 
Pacific Project, Division of Birds 
