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PUBLICITY.

The Secretary spoke of the need of a greater publicity for the work of the Institution.

Mr. Moore said that he had received an article on "Who Will Promote Science?" by Assistant Secretary Abbot, which he was anxious to see receive the widest publicity; that he had communicated with Dr. Albert Shaw, of "Review of Reviews", but had not yet received a reply. He thought the Secretary's suggestions of "The Saturday Evening Post" an excellent one.

There was some general discussion indicating the Regents agreement of this need, but no formal action was taken.

THE SECRETARY'S SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT.

The Secretary stated that the annual report of June 30, 1923, very fully covered the work of the Institution and its branches during the fiscal year ending that date. He hoped that the members of the Board would note in the report the striking additions to the collections as well as progress in certain lines of research work.

[[underlined]]U.S. National Museum.[[/underlined]]

It will suffice to mention here that since the report was issued the work in all the departments of the National Museum has proceeded as usual, and that many collections, interesting and valuable, are being constantly received.

[[underlined]]Bureau of American Ethnology.[[/underlined]]

The Secretary said that the Bureau of American Ethnology had entered into a new line of research in Florida that promised important results. Mr. E.M. Elliott, a wealthy resident of St. Petersburg, had contributed sums of money to aid in the study of the shell mounds and had signified his intention to add additional funds when intensive work was begun.
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