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n and experiments, any new information on life histories of bird species. 
sides welcoming university classes, classes from local schools, scouts 
d various adult groups who benefit from observations made in the sanc- 
ary and the observatory, and holding seminars on Monday evenings 
ring the academic year, an important part of the Laboratory’s educational 
rk is the production of motion-picture films and phonograph records 
ith matching color slides) for the use in schools and adult organizations 
d supplying museums and other educational institutions with tape re- 
rdings of natural sounds. 
The Laboratory contributes to the cultural advancement of the general 
blic by a concerted effort to stimulate an appreciation of birds. Over a 
»al radio station it broadcasts a weekly program, “Know Your Birds,” 
- the purpose of arousing and maintaining an interest in birds. The 
ogram has been going on for over thirty years. Staff members give lec- 
res, illustrated by motion pictures and sound, to thousands of people in 
parts of the United States and Canada and publish numerous articles in 
si-known magazines having a wide circulation. 
The Laboratory has two regular publications: “The Living Bird,” an 
nual journal, contains articles of special significance to both ornitholo- 
ts and bird watchers; the “Newsletter to Members,” appearing quarterly, 
ports on Laboratory activities, reviews books of current interest, and 
blishes short articles. Besides producing numerous phonograph records 
d record albums, the Laboratory publishes occasional booklets and spon- 
rs books and other publications by its staff and associates. 
Some of the objectives which the Laboratory hopes to achieve in the 
ar future are the accumulation of endowments and funds to meet normal 
penses, ensure a permanent staff, bring distinguished speakers for the 
mnday evening seminars, establish fellowships to enable trained orni- 
ologists to engage in research under the auspices of the Laboratory, to 
pand the North American Nest-Record Card Program, to offer a home- 
idy course that will provide an introduction to ornithology for persons 
siding anywhere in the world, to furnish a library room in which books, 
arnals and reprints most needed in research and reference are available, 
ith a card file of the principal works on species, ornithological subjects, 
d geographical areas, to expand the art exhibits, to continue the series 
“Special Publications,” production of sound records and albums, and to 
velop a library of still photographs that will be useful in research, teach- 
g and lecturing. 
Although the University makes a modest contribution toward the 
eration of the Laboratory, it is largely a self-supporting department. 
ost of the operating funds are derived from gifts by alumni and friends, 
‘ grants from governmental and commercial agencies, and from royalties 
1 phonograph records and profits on the sale of slides and books. 
Two types of memberships are offered: Supporting Membership—open 
all persons who wish to assist financially in the research, educational 
id cultural programs of the Laboratory—with dues of $10 a year, and 
ceiving “The Living Bird” and the newsletter; Annual Patronships— 
en to all persons who wish to contribute more substantially toward the 
search, educational and cultural programs of the Laboratory—with dues 
a minimum of $100 a year (Annual Patronship may be shared by hus- 
ind and wife) receiving “The Living Bird” and the Newsletter and one 
py of such other publications as books, booklets, postcards, phonograph 
cords, and record albums produced by the Laboratory during the calendar 
ar. —2018 Greenleaf, Chicago 60645 
