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Specific recommendations regarding personnel.
I would like the opportunity of getting the project established and under way.
Mr. Perrygo is especially well qualified for the ornithological end of things if he can be spared.
The matter of an oceanographer or assistant, provided that this phase of the work is not completely covered by the Navy, is somewhat more difficult. I have in mind a Mr. Goodman, who left the University of Washington two years ago to take employment at the California Academy of Sciences. I do not know whether he has been drafted or is still available, but I should like to inquire.
If the Weather Bureau could be persuaded to set up independently or cooperatively the radiosonde work the meteorological observations would be provided for at the same time.
For the serological work on birds Dr. Alan A. Boyden, of Rutgers University, or one of his recommended graduates, should be invited.
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Under a reduced estimate the staff would have to be restricted to a director and ornithologist lent by the Museum, and one paid assistant at $2400 to $3200. Guest investigators would be limited to transportation and subsistence only, but we would like to count on the cooperation of the Weather Bureau for supervising the installation of the meteorological stations if the Institution defrayed such a supervisor's expenses to and from the islands and his subsistence while there.
In spite of a restricted personnel, the meteorological and ornithological investigations, together with the conservation program, could be materially and successfully advanced. At the same time, considerable attention could be given to oceanographic and marine biological problems, as well.