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search is estimated at $32,000.

D. U. S. and Northern Mexico - Drs. Mason, Eiseley, and Hallowell

Dr. Mason has been conducting linguistic research in American Indian languages for a period of several years. This is a scholarly task which should continue to be supported by the Museum during this planning period. Costs are estimated at $1,000 per season. In order to keep publications current with research it is considered desirable for him to spend three winter seasons during the next five years in this field.

Dr. Loren Eiseley who has just returned to the University of Pennsylvania as Chairman of the Department of Anthropology is an experienced researcher in the field of Early Man in America and therefore well equipped to carry on the work of Edgar Howard. He has agreed to look after this branch of the work in the Museum.

Dr. Hallowell has conducted ethnological and psychological researches among the Northeastern Indians. Now that he has returned to the University of Pennsylvania a limited sum should be available for continuation.

It is impossible to make any reasonable estimate of funds required in this field during the planning period, but for budgeting purposes at least $10,000 should be allocated.

IV. Publications of research.

There is a general agreement that funds must be set aside to cover the publication of any research undertaken by an institution. But publication normally drags on for years after the research has been completed and invariably there are financial difficulties in completing these publications. To avoid some of these difficulties, at least, it has been recommended that members of the staff spend no more than three seasons in the field out of any five year period. The intention is to