SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 
UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM 
WASHINGTON. D. C. 20560 
31 -larch 1963 
Dear lane * ■ 
I hear via the Droppings that you are being introduced to the 
position in routine stylef If you can keep your sense of humor you 
will survive in fine shape. I'm getting so that I can laugh off all 
kinds of unreal experiences. Maryanna said that you were interested 
in getting exposed to various parts of the position so here is an 
equipment request from Bob Long. Good luck, it smould be a routine 
purchase but you can never tell. 
I'm sorry to hear that Katie couldn't take the position because 
I'm sure that she would have livened up the office. 1 was also curious 
to see how they would work together (always the scientist). I had 
never thought much about the hatch let before but now I put it in a 
class with Loyalty Oaths and the stupid laws tha^*qualified wives 
can not teach on the same faculties with their husbands. 
I'll meet with you as soon as possible after arrival next 
week to discuss some of the positions and to get briefed on develop¬ 
ments in these areas, I should have additional information on -in's 
plans by that time also, I hope. 
I'm quite encouraged by the response of most of the fellows to 
the changes which have been proposed for the next year, i'll of the 
policies, etc. have gone into effect and results are becoming apparent. 
I am very pleased by the way in which Doug has taken hold of his areas 
of responsibility. -Ie and : *m?g c, are doing all of trneir own planning and 
organizing for the warehousing and so far I've approved of everything. 
Responsibilities and expectations are more definite than they have 
every been and I at least think that I see improvements in attitude of 
most of the fellows. Larry and the other skinners have been out J'T the 
house before 0730 each morning. So far Doug has had no trouble with 
anyone concerning his orders. The problem case (or one of them) is in 
town now so we are waiting to se : what happens wmen he and Doug meet. 
I should have warn'd you tnat I type most of my informal letters 
and that errors and awkward sentences are common. 
See you next week. 
O 
