CONTENTS. 
Page. 
Message of the President 5 
Letter of transmittal 5 
Executive order 6 
Officers and members of the Board 7 
By-laws 9 
Report: 
Origin and history of the Board 11 
Origin of and changes in geographic names 14 
Policy of the Board 15 
Scope of its functions 19 
How decisions are made 20 
j u Principles for special application in the United States , 22 
g c*> Principles for special application in foreign countries. 22 
Publications 23 
5J Conclusion 24 
Decisions: 
General list 25 
County names 137 
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