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The image is a page from "The Museum News," dated November 1, 1943. The page is divided into several sections:

1. Personals:

   • A War Honor section mentions Frank Rizzi, who has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for more than 200 hours of operational flying in the New Guinea area.
   • General information about Samuel Harden Church, president of Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, who died at the age of 85.

2. Staff Changes:

   • General changes include the resignation of Miss Mildred E. Manter as director of the Children's Museum in Boston, with Miss Elsie N. Boyle acting as director.
   • Miss Elizabeth Root was appointed as assistant curator at the Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences.
   • A. Everett Austin, Jr., director of the Wadsworth Atheneum, has been granted leave for six months, with Mrs. Florence Paull Berger acting as director.

3. Art:

   • John Rogers Cox was awarded third prize at the Carnegie Institute's exhibition "Painting in the United States."
   • Henry White Taylor, director of the Clearwater Art Museum, died at the age of 44.
   • Miss Dorothy Anne Jones was appointed assistant to the director at the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts.

4. History:

   • Walter Romeyn Benjamin, a collector and founder of "The Collector" magazine, died at the age of 89.
   • R. W. Albright is acting curator of the Historical Society of Berks County, Reading.

5. Science:

   • N. T. Clark, director of the Swope Park Zoo, died at the age of 56.
   • George Graves was appointed editor of the Botanical Gardens Section of Parks and Recreation.
   • John S. Higgins, Jr., who had been, is not completed in the text.

This image is a page from "The Museum News," dated November 1, 1943. The page is numbered 3 and contains sections labeled "Personals," "Staff Changes," "Art," "History," and "Science." Each section provides updates and information about various individuals and their roles in different museums and institutions.

• Personals: This section mentions a war honor for Frank Rizzi, a staff member of the New York Zoological Society who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. It also notes the passing of Samuel Harden Church, president of the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, and includes other general news items.

• Staff Changes: This section provides updates on staff changes at various museums, including the Children’s Museum in Boston, the Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences, the Albright Art Gallery in Buffalo, the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, the Denver Art Museum, the Portland Art Museum, the Sheldon Swope Art Gallery in Terre Haute, Indiana, the St. Paul Gallery and School of Art, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond.

• Art: This section includes information about John Rogers Cox, who won third prize at the Carnegie Institute’s exhibition "Painting in the United States." It also mentions the passing of Henry White Taylor, director of the Clearwater Art Museum in Florida, and the appointment of Mrs. Ladusca W. Wilson as custodian and "housekeeper" of the Thorne miniature American rooms.

• History: This section notes the passing of Walter Romeyn Benjamin, a collector of old manuscripts and the founder of "The Collector," a magazine for autograph collectors.

• Science: This section includes updates on various scientific institutions and individuals, such as the appointment of George M. Reed as acting director of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the retirement of Harold T. Clement from the Buffalo Museum of Science, and the appointment of John Laurence Kask as associate curator of fishes at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.

The page is densely packed with text and provides a snapshot of the activities and changes in the museum and cultural sectors during the early 1940s.

The image depicts a page from a magazine or newsletter, likely from the mid-20th century, given the date "November 1, 1943" at the top left corner. The page is divided into several sections, each with a heading and multiple subheadings.

The first section, titled "PERSONALS," contains several subsections detailing various appointments, resignations, and personal news related to individuals associated with museums and educational institutions.

Under "WAR HONOR," there is a brief mention of Frank Rizzoli, who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service in the New Guinea area.

The "GENERAL" subsection lists several changes in staff positions across different institutions. Notable entries include Mildred E. Manter being appointed as director of the Children's Museum in Boston, and Miss Elsie N. Boyle being appointed assistant curator at the Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences.

The "ART" subsection mentions appointments and changes in art-related positions, such as John Rogers Cox being appointed director of the Sheldon Swope Art Gallery.

The "HISTORY" subsection reports on the passing of Walter Romeyn Benjamin, a collector and editor, and the appointment of new curators and directors in historical and natural history museums.

The "SCIENCE" subsection includes news about the appointment of new directors and curators in scientific institutions, such as the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the California Academy of Sciences.

Overall, the page serves as a record of personnel changes and significant events within the museum and educational sectors during that period.

The image is a page from a magazine or journal, likely published in the mid-20th century, based on the date at the top of the page, "November 1, 1943." The page is divided into several sections, each with a heading: "PERSONALS," "STAFF CHANGES," "HISTORY," and "SCIENCE."

Under "PERSONALS," there is a section titled "WAR HONOR" which mentions Frank Rizzi, who has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for operational flying in New Guinea. Another section lists "GENERAL" staff changes, including Mildred E. Manter resigning from the Children's Museum in Boston and Miss Elsie N. Boyle acting as director.

The "STAFF CHANGES" section lists various museums and institutions with changes in staff, including the Wadsworth Atheneum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and others.

The "HISTORY" section mentions the death of Samuel Harden Church, the president of Carnegie Institute, and Walter Romeyn Benjamin, a collector of old manuscripts.

The "SCIENCE" section includes information about the death of N. T. Clark, director of the Swope Park Zoo, and George Graves, who has been appointed editor of the Botanical Gardens Section of Parks and Recreation during the absence of Henry T. Skinner.

The layout is formal and informative, typical of a publication that aims to keep its readers updated on the latest in museum and institutional affairs.

The image shows a page from a publication titled "The Museum News", dated November 1, 1943. The page is structured into several sections, each detailing personnel changes, staff updates, and historical notes related to various institutions and organizations. Here is a detailed description:

Header

• Date: November 1, 1943
• Title: "THE MUSEUM NEWS"
• Page Number: 3

Sections and Content

1. PERSONALS

This section highlights notable individuals and their achievements or roles.

• War Honor:

  • Frank Rizzi: A member of the New York Zoological Society, awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for over 200 hours of operational flying in New Guinea after being listed as missing in action during the Pearl Harbor attack.

• General:

  • Samuel Harden Church: President of Carnegie Institute since 1919, has been appointed secretary of the board of trustees of the institute. He has also served as secretary of the Carnegie Institute of Technology and as head of the Carnegie Museum.

• Art:

  • John Rogers: Former director of the Sheldon Coxe Art Gallery, Terre Haute, Ind., won third prize at the Carnegie Institute's exhibition of Painting in the United States.
  • Henry White Taylor: Director of the Clearwater Art Museum, Fla., and president of the Florida Federation of Arts, died on October 3 at the age of 44 years.
  • Mrs. "Ladusca W." Wilson: Custodian and keeper of miniature American rooms at the Thorne Miniature Gallery, which are on circuit.

• History:

  • Walter Romney Benjamin: A collector of old manuscripts since 1887 and founder of The Collector, a magazine for autograph collectors, died on September 28 at the age of 89 years.

• Science:

  • N. T. Clark: Director of the Swope Park Zoo, Kansas City, from 1919 to 1942, died August 14 at the age of 50 years.
  • George Graves: Appointed editor of the Botanical Garden's edition of Parks and Recreation, during the absence of Henry T. Skinner, who is in the Engineers Aviation Cannon flag Branch of the army.
  • John S. Higgins, Jr.: Who had been...

2. STAFF CHANGES

This section outlines personnel changes across various institutions.

• General:

  • Children's Museum, Boston: Miss Mildred E. Manter has resigned as director since 1925, and Miss Elsie N. Boyle has been appointed assistant curator on September 1. She has been in charge of work with young people.
  • Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences: Miss Elizabeth Root was appointed assistant curator of September 1. She has been in charge of work with young people.

• Art:

  • Albright Art Gallery, Buffalo: Katharine B. Neilson, until recently associate professor of art at Wheaton College, has been appointed curator of education.
  • Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts: Miss Dorothy Anne Jones, formerly acting curator of the schools of the Fine Arts, has been appointed assistant director.
  • Denver Art Museum: Miss Margaret Bedinger has been appointed research associate in the department of Indian art.
  • Portland Art Museum, Ore.: Leon Craig has been appointed superintendent.
  • Swope Art Gallery, Terre Haute, Ind.: John Rogers Cox, director, has resigned to devote himself to painting.
  • St. Paul Gallery and School of Art, Montfort Dunn has returned to the staff as gallery director and will be in charge of exhibits and publicity.
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond: Hans van Weeren-Grieks, curator of education since the position was established in 1940, has resigned to head the art department of Greenwich Country Day School. Miss Jeanne Begen will temporarily take over the Saturday classes for children, and Mrs. Jane Mead Perry will conduct the lecture series.
  • Edward Austin, Jr., Hartford: A. Wadsworth Athenum, director, has been granted leave of absence for six months to travel and study. Mrs. Florence Paul Berger, acting curator, has been appointed general director during Mr. Austin's absence.

• History:

  • Historical Society of Berks County: R. W. Albright is acting curator during the absence of Gurney Clemens, who is in the army.

• Science:

  • Barrett Park Zoo, Staten Island: Patricia O’Comor (Mrs. John L. Hal-loran, Jr.) has been appointed veterinarian.
  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden: George M. Reed, curator of plant pathology, has been appointed acting director, succeeding the late C. Stuart Gager, who died on August 9.
  • Buffalo Museum of Science: Harold T. Clement has retired after many years of service in several capacities. He became executive secretary in 1928, curator of education in 1929, and assistant treasurer in 1949. Nelson Jaeger, Hayes professor of natural science and acting curator of education, has been appointed curator of education, acting executive secretary, and assistant treasurer.
  • California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco: John Laurence Kask has been appointed associate curator of fishes, and will be acting head of the department of ichthyology while the curator, Wilbert M. Chapman, is on leave with the Office of Fisheries Specialist as senior economic warfare between the department and the Steinhart Aquarium.
  • Natural History Museum, San Diego: Robert J. Menzies, in charge of the crustacean department, has joined the navy. Mrs. George A. Montague, secretary to the director since 1928, has retired. Lewis W. Walker, curator of exhibits, has joined the marines.

Layout and Design

• The page is formatted in a clean, structured layout typical of a professional newsletter or journal.
• Text is organized into clear headings (Personals, Staff Changes, Art, History, Science) with subheadings for specific institutions.
• The font is typewriter-style, consistent with mid-20th-century printing practices.
• The page is numbered "3" at the top right corner, indicating it is part of a larger document.

Overall Impression

The page provides a comprehensive update on personnel changes, honors, and appointments across various museums, galleries, and scientific institutions. It reflects the organizational and administrative activities of the time, particularly during World War II, as indicated by mentions of military service and resignations due to wartime duties. The content is informative and targeted toward professionals and stakeholders in the museum and cultural sectors.

The image presents a page from "THE MUSEUM NEWS," dated November 1, 1943. The page is divided into two columns, with the left column featuring the following sections:

• PERSONALS: A list of individuals who have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for more than 200 hours of operational flying in the New Guinea area.
• WAR HONOR: A list of individuals who have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for more than 200 hours of operational flying in the New Guinea area.
• GENERAL: A list of individuals who have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for more than 200 hours of operational flying in the New Guinea area.
• ART: A list of individuals who have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for more than 200 hours of operational flying in the New Guinea area.
• HISTORY: A list of individuals who have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for more than 200 hours of operational flying in the New Guinea area.
• SCIENCE: A list of individuals who have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for more than 200 hours of operational flying in the New Guinea area.

The right column features the following sections:

• STAFF CHANGES: A list of individuals who have been appointed to new positions or have resigned from their current positions.
• GENERAL: A list of individuals who have been appointed to new positions or have resigned from their current positions.
• ART: A list of individuals who have been appointed to new positions or have resigned from their current positions.
• HISTORY: A list of individuals who have been appointed to new positions or have resigned from their current positions.
• SCIENCE: A list of individuals who have been appointed to new positions or have resigned from their current positions.

The page also includes a list of staff changes, which includes the following information:

• Name: The name of the individual who has been appointed to a new position or has resigned from their current position.
• Position: The position that the individual has been appointed to or has resigned from.
• Date: The date of the appointment or resignation.

Overall, the page provides information about the staff changes and personnel at the museum, as well as the history and science sections.

The image is a page from "The Museum News" dated November 1, 1943. The page features a list of staff changes and updates from various museums across the United States.

Staff Changes:

• General:
  • Frank Rizzi, New York Zoological Society
  • Mildred E. Manter, Children's Museum, Boston
  • Elsie N. Boyle, Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences
  • Elizabeth Root, Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences
  • Katharine B. Neilson, Albright Art Gallery, Buffalo
  • Dorothy Anne Jones, Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts
  • Margery Bedinger, Denver Art Museum
  • Leon Craig, Portland Art Museum, Ore.
  • John Rogers Cox, Sheldon Swope Art Gallery, Terre Haute, Ind.
  • Montfort Dunn, St. Paul Gallery and School of Art
  • Hans van Weeren-Griek, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond
• History:
  • Walter Romeyn Benjamin, collector of old manuscripts
  • N. T. Clark, director of the Swope Park Zoo, Kansas City
  • George Graves, editor of the Botanical Gardens Section of Parks and Recreation
  • Charles H. Sternberg, honorary member of the staff, Natural History Museum, San Diego
  • Nathaniel Julius Reich, assistant curator of the Egyptian and Oriental department of the University Museum, Philadelphia
• Science:
  • Patricia O'Comor, Barrett Park Zoo, Staten Island
  • George M. Reed, Brooklyn Botanic Garden
  • Harold T. Clement, Buffalo Museum of Science
  • Wilbert M. Chapman, California Academy of Sciences
  • Lewis W. Walker, Natural History Museum, San Diego

Other Updates:

• Samuel Harden Church, president of Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, passed away on October 11, 1943.
• John Rogers Cox, formerly director of the Sheldon Swope Art Gallery, Terre Haute, Ind., won third prize at the Carnegie Institute's exhibition "Painting in the United States."
• Henry White Taylor, director of the Clearwater Art Museum, Fla., and president of the Florida Federation of Arts, died on October 3, 1943.
• Mrs. Ladusca W. Wilson is custodian and "housekeeper" of the Thorne miniature American rooms, which are on circuit.
• Walter Romeyn Benjamin, a collector of old manuscripts since 1887 and the founder in the same year of The Collector, a magazine for autograph collectors, died on September 28, 1943.
• N. T. Clark, director of the Swope Park Zoo, Kansas City, from 1919 to 1942, died on August 14, 1943.
• George Graves has been appointed editor of the Botanical Gardens Section of Parks and Recreation, during the absence of Henry T. Skinner, who is in the Engineers Aviation Camouflage Branch of the army.
• John S. Higgins, Jr., who had been acting curator of the art department of Greenwich Country Day School, will temporarily take over the Saturday classes for children and Mrs. Jane Mead Perny will conduct the lecture series.
• A. Everett Austin, Jr., director, has been granted leave of absence for six months to travel and study.
• Mrs. Florence Paul Berger, general curator, has been appointed acting director during Mr. Austin's absence.
• R. W. Albright is acting curator during the absence of Gurney Clemens, who is in the army.
• John L. Haloran, Jr., has been appointed veterinarian.
• George M. Reed, curator of plant pathology, has been appointed acting director, succeeding the late C. Stuart Gager, who was director until his death on August 9.
• Harold T. Clement has retired after many years of service in several capacities. He became executive secretary in 1926, curator of education in 1928, and assistant treasurer in 1940. Ellsworth Jaeger, Hayes professor of natural science and acting curator of education, has been appointed curator of education, acting executive secretary, and assistant treasurer.
• John Laurence Kask has been appointed associate curator of fishes, and will be acting head of the department of ichthyology while the curator, Wilbert M. Chapman, is on leave of absence as senior fisheries specialist with the Office of Economic Warfare. Dr. Kask will divide his time between the department and the Steinhart Aquarium.
• Robert J. Menzies, in charge of the crustacean department, has joined the navy. Mrs. George A. Montague, secretary to the director since 1928, has retired. Lewis W. Walker, curator of exhibits, has joined the marines.

The image depicts a page from "The Museum News" dated November 1, 1943. The page is divided into sections, including "Personals," "Staff Changes," and subcategories such as "War Honor," "General," "Art," "History," and "Science."

The content of the page appears to be a collection of news and announcements related to various museums and their staff members. The text is presented in a formal and professional tone, suggesting that the publication is intended for an audience interested in the museum community.

The page provides information on staff changes, including appointments, resignations, and retirements, as well as news about museum exhibitions and events. The overall layout and design of the page suggest a serious and informative publication that is likely to be of interest to professionals in the field of museology.

The image displays a page from "THE MUSEUM NEWS" dated November 1, 1943. The page is divided into columns and sections, with the main headings being "PERSONALS," "STAFF CHANGES," and subheadings under those categories including "WAR HONOR," "GENERAL," "ART," "HISTORY," and "SCIENCE."

PERSONALS

• WAR HONOR:
  • Frank Rizzi, of the staff of the New York Zoological Society until he enlisted in the army shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for more than 200 hours of operational flying in the New Guinea area.
• GENERAL:
  • Samuel Harden Church, president of Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, since 1914, died October 11, at the age of 85 years. He had also served as secretary of the board of trustees of the institute from 1895 to 1914. As head of the Carnegie Institute, Dr. Church presided over the affairs of the Carnegie Museum, the Department of Fine Arts, the Carnegie Music Hall, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and the Carnegie Institute of Technology.
• ART:
  • John Rogers Cox, formerly director of the Sheldon Swope Art Gallery, Terre Haute, Ind., won third prize at the Carnegie Institute's exhibition Painting in the United States.
  • Henry White Taylor, director of the Clearwater Art Museum, Fla., and president of the Florida Federation of Arts, died October 3, at the age of 44 years.
  • Mrs. Ladusca W. Wilson is custodian and "housekeeper" of the Thorne miniature American rooms, which are on circuit.
• HISTORY:
  • Walter Romeyn Benjamin, a collector of old manuscripts since 1887 and the founder in the same year of The Collector, a magazine for autograph collectors, died September 28, at the age of 89 years.
• SCIENCE:
  • N. T. Clark, director of the Swope Park Zoo, Kansas City, from 1919 to 1942, died August 14, at the age of 56 years.
  • George Graves has been appointed editor of the Botanical Gardens Section of Parks and Recreation, during the absence of Henry T. Skinner, who is in the Engineers Aviation Camouflage Branch of the army.
  • John S. Higgins, Jr., who had been honorary member of the staff, Natural History Museum, San Diego, died July 28, at the age of 93 years.

STAFF CHANGES

• GENERAL:
  • Children's Museum, Boston: Miss Mildred E. Manter has resigned as director. She has been with the museum since 1925, and has been director since 1927. Miss Elsie N. Boyle is acting director.
  • Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences: Miss Elizabeth Root was appointed assistant curator on September 1. She is charge of work with young people.
• ART:
  • Albright Art Gallery, Buffalo: Katharine B. Neilson, until recently associate professor of art at Wheaton College, has been appointed curator of education.
  • Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts: Miss Dorothy Anne Jones, formerly acting curator of the schools of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, has been appointed assistant to the director.
  • Denver Art Museum: Miss Margaret Bedinger has been appointed research associate in the department.
  • Portland Art Museum, Ore.: Leon Craig has been appointed superintendent.
  • Shelton Swope Art Gallery, Terre Haute, Ind.: John Rogers Cox, director, has resigned to devote himself to painting.
  • St. Paul Gallery and School of Art: Montfort Dunn has returned to the staff as gallery director and will be in charge of exhibits and publicity.
  • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond: Hans van Weeren-Griek, curator of education since the position was established in 1940, has resigned to head the art department of Greenwich Country Day School. Miss Jeanne Begien will temporarily take over the Saturday classes for children and Mrs. Jane Mead Perny will conduct the lecture series.
  • Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford: A. Everett Austin, Jr., director, has been granted leave of absence for six months to travel and study. Mrs. Florence Paul Berger, general curator, has been appointed acting director during Mr. Austin's absence.
• HISTORY:
  • Historical Society of Berks County, Reading: R. W. Albright is acting curator during the absence of Gurney Clemens, who is in the army.
• SCIENCE:
  • Barrett Park Zoo, Staten Island: Patricia O'Comor (Mrs. John L. Hal- leran), Jr., has been appointed veterinarian.
  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden: George M. Reed, curator of plant pathology, has been appointed acting director, succeeding the late C.L. Stuart Gager, who was director until his death on August 9.
  • Buffalo Museum of Science: Harold T. Clement has retired after many years of service in several capacities. He became executive secretary in 1926, curator of education in 1928, and assistant treasurer in 1929. Ellsworth Jaeger, Hayes professor of natural science and acting curator of education, has been appointed curator of education, acting executive secretary, and assistant treasurer.
  • California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco: John Lawrence Kask has been appointed associate curator of fishes, and will be acting head of the department of ichthyology while on leave of absence as senior fisheries specialist with the Office of Economic Warfare. Dr. Kask will divide his time between the department and the Steinhart Aquarium.
  • Natural History Museum, San Diego: Robert J. Menzies, in charge of the crustacean department, has joined the navy. Mrs. George A. Montague, secretary to the director since 1928, has retired. Lewis W. Walker, curator of exhibits, has joined the marines.

The image is a page from "The Museum News" dated November 1, 1943. It contains several sections detailing personnel updates, staff changes, and obituaries related to various museums and institutions across the United States. Here is a detailed summary:

Personals

War Honor:

• Frank Rizzi of the New York Zoological Society, enlisted in the army shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for operational flying in New Guinea.

General:

• Samuel Harden Church, president of Carnegie Institute since 1914, died October 11 at the age of 84. He had been the secretary of the board of trustees from 1895 to 1914 and oversaw the development of various Carnegie institutions.
• John Rogers Cox, former director of the Carnegie Art Gallery, won first prize in the Carnegie Institute's exhibition, Painting in the United States.
• Walter Romeryn Benjamin, a collector of old manuscripts and founder of The Collector and Art Critic, died September 28 at the age of 89.
• N. T. Clark, director of the San Diego Park Zoo, died August 14 at the age of 56.
• Norbert Julius Reich, formerly assistant curator of the Egyptian and Oriental departments at the University Museum, Philadelphia, died October 3 at the age of 61.
• Charles H. Sternberg, honorary member of the Natural History Museum, San Diego, died July 20 at the age of 93.
• John S. Hagen, Jr., who had been with the Engineers Aviation Camouflage Unit of the Army, died.

Staff Changes

General:

• Children’s Museum, Boston: Miss Mildred E. Mander resigned as director. Miss Elsa N. Boyle is acting director. Miss Elizabeth Root appointed associate curator.
• Staten Island Institute of Arts and Sciences: Miss Elizabeth Root appointed associate curator.

Art:

• Albright Art Gallery, Buffalo: Katharine B. Neilson, until recently associate curator at Wheaton College, appointed curator of education.
• Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts: Miss Dorothy A. E. Jones, formerly assistant curator at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, appointed assistant to the director.
• Detroit Art Museum: Miss Margaret Bedinger appointed research associate in the department of Indian art.
• Fine Arts Art Museum, Omaha: Leon Chang appointed superintendent.
• Sheldon Swope Art Gallery, Terre Haute, Ind.: John Rogers Cox, formerly director, resigned to devote himself to painting.
• St. Paul Gallery and School of Art: Montfort Duan returned to the museum as director after serving in the crustacean department of the U.S. National Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

History:

• Historical Society of Berks County, Reading: R. W. Albright is acting curator during the absence of Gourney Clarence, who is in the army.

Science:

• Barrett Park Zoo, Staten Island: Patricia O'Connor (Mrs. John L. Halleran, Jr.) appointed veterinarian.
• Brooklyn Botanic Garden: George M. Reed, curator of plant pathology, appointed acting director.
• Buffalo Museum of Science: Harold L. Clum has resigned after many years of service as secretary-curator. He became executive secretary in 1926, curator of education in 1938, and assistant treasurer in 1939. Ellsworth Jaques, Jr., curator of natural science and acting curator of education, appointed curator of education, acting executive secretary, and assistant treasurer.
• California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco: John Lawrence Kask appointed associate curator of fishes, acting head of the department during the absence of the curator, Wilbert M. Chapman, who is on leave of absence as senior fisheries specialist with the Office of Economic Warfare, U.S. Department of Commerce.
• Natural History Museum, San Diego: Robert J. Menzies, in charge of the Crustacean section, has joined the navy. Mrs. George A. Montague, secretary to the director since 1928, has retired. Lewis W. Walker, curator of exhibits, has joined the marines.

This page provides a comprehensive update on the professional and personal changes within the museum and institutional community during that period.