USNM Curators Annual Reports - Materia Medica, 1884

Like everything else, staff and responsibilities change over time. New staff typically call attention to overlooked or low priority areas that, in their opinion, need more attention and resources. In 1884, responsibility for the Materia Medica Section's annual report shifts from curator James M. Flint to honorary curator Henry G. Beyer, U.S.N. His December report provides an review of the work over the past three years and his thoughts on what the collection should used for going further. Help us transcribe the Section's 1884 reports and discover Beyer's thoughts about the future of this valuable collection.