October 25, 1951
Dr. Clay G. Huff,
Head, Division of Parasitology,
Naval Medical Research Institute,
National Naval Medical Center,
Bethesda 14, Maryland.
Dear Dr. Huff:
I am interested in yours of 22 October and the proposal
relative to the collection of blood smears from birds.
I will be glad to help you if this is a practicable
matter but believe that it will be desirable to discuss the
procedure in person, in order to make sure that the matter
is one that can be carried forward successfully with the
usual chores that attend field operations.
I made a number of blood smears years ago for certain
studies in which I was interested but wish to check up on your
modern techniques.
As a suggestion as to how we may best disi^Mi*the
matter I propose that at your convenience you caftme by
telephone when perhaps we may be able to arrange for
luncheon at the Cosmos Club where I will be happy to have you
as my guest. If you will call me then we can arrange a
time when my other engagements permit.
Sincerely yours.
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A. Wetmore
Secretary.
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Dr. Alexander Wetmore
Smithsonian Institution ,
Washington 25, D. C.
Dear Doctor Wetmore:
When I was in Panama last June Doctor Trapido took me to the place where
you had only recently been collecting ornithological specimens. It was
only a visit but I was there long enough to see how pleasant a place it
would be for collecting. I had only a month in Panama and spent all of
it collecting lizards and looking for blood parasites. We found a Plas ¬
modium in Sceloporus formosus in Chiriqui Province and I was able to
bring some of the infected lizards back alive. During my stay there my
desire to know more about the blood parasites of the birds was greatly
sharpened.
For a long time I have been attempting to interest field collectors in
museums in cooperating with me in obtaining blood smears from the birds
they collect. I have had very little success. However, it still seems
a much better way of going about learning more of the avian blood para¬
sites than to have parasitologists doing the collecting. The latter
usually have no experience at preparing bird skins whereas it is an easy
matter for ornithologists to prepare blood smears at the time the bird
is killed. I am writing to you in the hope of enlisting your help in
obtaining blood smears on your next field collecting expedition. We
could furnish number^lides in boxes and any other necessary materials.
The state of our knowledge of avian malarial parasites is such now that
any additions to it are likely to prove very rewarding in helping us to
piece together apparently isolated facts.
Sincerely yours,
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Division of Parasitology
September 13, 1951
General Drafting Company,
21 West Street,
New York 6, New York.
Att: — Mr. S. J, Eckerson
Gentlemen:
You may recall earlier correspondence with me
in which, under date of May IQ, 1950, you were kind enough
to send me a copy of the Esso Standard Oil Road Map of
Panama, and also a reference copy of the Esso Map of South
America.
I was in Panama again from February until
early April this year and can give you herewith one further
brief addition to the Panama road map in case you are
interested. This is drawn in pencil at 6 J and represents
a road from the Carretera Nacional to a real estate develop¬
ment site on Cerro Campana. The road rises to about 3, 000
feet elevation. The lower section as far as the pencil
crossmark is black top, the rest gravel. It is, therefore,
an all weather road. This road is used constantly by
automobilists from the Canal Zone and from Panama City,
both to reach various cottages built on the higher slopes and
as a holiday drive.
Cerro Campana is quite a prominent landmark
from the highway, showing up as clearly as Cerro Trinidad
which you show. It might be useful to include indication of the
Cerro in which case you will be able to locate it from the
standard maps of the area.
As one further minor correction in your map,
at 4 M-N, the last name applied to the river should be
spelled Bayano, not Bayono. The same misspelling is
given further along toward the headwaters of the same stream.
I have seen a later edition of this Esso Road Map
of Panama last spring when I was in Balboa. If this is
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available, I will appreciate it very much if I may have a copy
since it is not to be had at the Esso touring service here
in Washington. If the new edition is not ready for distribution,
I will appreciate the return of the present copy that I send you.
Sincerely yours.
A. Wetmore,
Secretary.
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Cerro Campana en el INTERIOR de PAN¬
AMA, es una region montanosa muy acces-
ible, que ofrece una bella vista panoramica
y tiene un clima rmjy fresco y agradable. Es
un lugar favorito de paseo para los resi-
dentes de Panama y de la Zona del Canal.
The Campana Mountains in the INTERIOR
of PANAMA, are easily accessible and offer
a magnificent panoramic view. The climate
is delightfully cool and therefore this region
is frequented by residents of Panama and the
Canal Zone.
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Seran de sumo interes para Ud. ios datos siguientes:
Hasta la fecha la Compama tiene invertido mas de B/.600.000.00
La cifra anterior le dara una idea de la magnitud e imporiancia de esta Empresa.
AGUA: La mayoria de los lotes tienen quebradas o manantiales con agua fresca y cristalina de la
montaha, durante todo el aho.
ACUEDUCTO: La Compama tiene ya captados ios principales manantiales con cajas de concreto en sus
propios nacimientos, en alturas que nos permite llevar el agua por gravedad a los lotes. Fendremos
grandes tanques de almacenamiento de agua en lugares estrategicos previamente reservados para ese
fin.
Tambien hemos perforado un pozo artesiano y que con bomba produce mas de 3,000 galones de agua
fresca y cristalina por bora.
CERCANO: En una hora y cuarto solamente Regard Ud. en automovil.
CLIMA: Esta privilegiada region aventaja considerablemente a California y otras regiones saludables
debido a que tiene durante todo el aho la temperatura primaveral de las zonas templadas, frescas y
agradables y sin los inconvenientes de exceso de frio en el invierno o asfixiante calor del verano,
TEMPERATURA: Promedio al medio dia hasta 24 9 C. o sea 74° F. y baja a media noche hasta 54° F. o
12 9 C.
VISTAS: Las vistas panordmicas que desde nuestra Urbanizacion se contemplan, el Pacifico, las Islas,
Rios y Esteros, las Cordilleras del Darien y la Peninsula de Azuero, son talvez las mds hermosas que ojos
humanos vieron. Algo majestuoso, fantdstico y atractivo. Panoramas encantadores de inolvidables re*
cuerdos.
REGION COMPLETAMENTE SALUDABLE \LIBRE DE MOSQUITOS! El Sr. R. Z. Kirkpatrick, ex-jefe de
exploraciones de la Zona del Canal, quien en union de otras personas hizo una extensa y minuciosa visita
a nuestras fertiles tierras, manifiesta, y eso esta absolutamente ccmprobado, que la ALTA REGION de
"ALTURAS DEL CERRO CAMPANA" se encuentra totalmente j LIBRE DE MOSQUITOS! con magnified
AGUA POTABLE y por consiguiente es COMPLETAMENTE SANA.
CONSTRUYA UD. EN ESTA MODERNA URBANIZACION
CERCANO: Esta pintoresca region de las ALTURAS DEL CERRO CAMPANA, S. A. esta a 32 millas por
la carretera nacionai. Dentro de nuestra Urbanizacion hemos construido 14 millas de carreteras y calles
completamente transitables durante todo el ano. Lo invitamos cordialmente a que visite con su familia
nuestra Urbanizacion y disfrute de las maravillosas vistas panordmicas y goce de nuestro incomparable clima.
HOTEL: La Compama tiene entre sus futuros proyectos la construccion de un moderno Hotel que con-
suite las necesidades de esa privilegiada region.
CORRIENTE ELECTRICA: La Compama se propone hacer una instalacion de una planta electrica.
GARANTIA Y RESPONSABILIDAD: Integran la Junta Directive de: "ALTURAS DEL CERRO CAMPANA,
S. A."
Presidente: . ..SR, I. M. BERROCAL
Tesorero: SR. MANUEL BURILLO APONTE
Secretario: . 1NG. SR. JAIME BERROCAL
VALIOSAS OPINIONES: Destacados medicos panamehos y extranjeros que han visitado nuestra Urba¬
nizacion son undnimes al manifestar que es la region mds saludabie de la Republica. Estamos seguros
que Ud. estara de acuerdo con todas estas opiniones, una vez haya visitado las ALTURAS DEL CERRO
CAMPANA y admirado sus bellos e incomparables panoramas y gozado de su delicioso clima primaveral.
La gran obra que hemos realizado, admirada por iodos y considerada por prominentes Ingenieros como
algo grandioso, como es la conquista de la Montana, —la cual debido a la tenacidad y empuje de los
que en ella han intervenido ha sido posible llevarla a feliz realidad,—- se ha llevado a efecto sin ayuda
alguna del Gobierno.
La magmfica carretera de mds de 14 millas que hemos construido quedard en beneficio de la Repu
blica y propende al desarrollo integral del pais.
La Compahia por este medio quiere dejar constanria de su agradecimiento a todas las personas que
en una forma u otra han contribuido y colaborado con ella para veneer todas las dificultades e incon¬
venientes en una obra de esta envergadura, que ha Incorporado una vasta region, hasta hace poco in-
accesible y convertirla en el lugar mds bello y saludabie de toda la Republica.
La carretera que hemos construido sera el paso obligado para una carretera fuiura que correrd a
una altura aproximada de 2,500 pies, desarrollara miles de heetdreas de tierras frescas, fertiles, siguiendo
desde el final de nuestra Calle la. hasta El Valle, que solo se encuentra a 14 millas y 18 millas mds
hasta La Pintada en pleno corazon de la provinciQ de Code y en esta forma acortando la disiancia a
menos de la mitad de la carretera actual, que va paralela a la costa por tierras bajas y aridas.
El porvenir de todas esas tierras en esa importante seccion del pais esta asegurado debido al esfuerzo
y la vision de los organizadores de esta Empresa.
CWro Ceaaaapeaaaaa Hi a ga as Sa was lieforl, lea a.
The following information will interest you:
Up to date the Company has invested over $600,000»00
The foregoing figure will give you an idea of the magnitude and importance of this enterprise.
WATER: A majority of the lots have streams or springs of fresh, clear mountain water throughout the year.
WATER SYSTEM: The Company already has dammed the principal springs with concrete boxes at their
source, at an elevation which permits us to carry water to lots by gravity. We shall have large storage
tanks at strategic sites previously set aside for the purpose. We have also dug an artesian well which with
its pump produces 3,000 gallons of fresh, clear water per hour.
ACCESSIBILITY: You can get there by automobile in one hour and a quarter leisuredly drive.
CLIMATE: This privileged region offers greater advantages than California and other health regions
because of its wonderful year-round springlike climate of the temperate zones, cool and agreeable, with¬
out the inconvenience of being too cold in winter and too warm in summer.
TEMPERATURE; Average for noon is up to 2 4 9 C or 74 9 F and low at midnight up to 54° F or 12 9 C,
VIEWS: From our Development you can enjoy the most beautiful panoramic vistas taking in the Pacific
with its outlying islands . . . rivers and estuaries . . , the majestic mountain ranges of Darien on one side
and the impressive Azuero peninsula on the other . . .possibly the most fascinatingly beautiful sight human
eyes have ever seen. It is fantastic and enchanting. Views of a beauty you will never forget.
COMPLETELY HEALTHY REGION: FREE FROM MOSQUITOES! Mr. R. Z. Kirkpatrick, former Chief of
Surveys for the Panama Canal, who together with other persons made an extensive tour of our fertile lands,
declares — and this has been definitely proven — that the high lands of the CERRO CAMPANA MOUN¬
TAIN RESORT, INC. are completely FREE FROM MOSQUITOES! With plenty of excellent drinking water
and therefore, COMPLETELY HEALTHY.
BUILD YOUB HOME IN THIS MODERN DEVELOPMENT
ACCESSIBILITY: This picturesque region of the CERRO CAMPANA MOUNTAIN RESORT. INC. is only 32
miles distant over the National Highway. Within our Development we have built 14 miles of paved high¬
ways and roads usable the year round. We cordially invite you to visit our Development, bringing your
family along, and enjoy the wonderful panoramic vistas and our incomparable climate.
HOTEL: Included among the Company's projects is the construction of a modern Hotel meeting all the
requirements of this privileged region,
ELECTRIC SERVICE; The Company plans to install an electric plant.
GUARANTEE AND RESPONSIBILITY: The Board of Directors of the CERRO CAMPANA MOUNTAIN RE*
SORT, INC., is formed by the following well known and responsible businessmen:
President: .. MR. J. M. BERROCAL
Treasurer; MR. MANUEL BURILLO APONTE
Secretary: . ENG. JAIME BERROCAL
VALUABLE OPINIONS: Outstanding Panamanian and foreign physicians who have visited our Develop¬
ment are unanimous in their opinions that this region is the healthiest of the Republic. We are sure that
you will be in agreement with these opinions once you have visited the CERRO CAMPANA MOUNTAIN
RESORT, INC. with its magnificent and incomparable panoramas and enjoyed its invigorating spring-like
climate.
The splendid project we have carried out admired by all and considered by prominent engineers as
something extraordinary, as is the conquest of the Mountain — which has been due to the tenacity and
enterprise of those who have participated in its successful realization — has been accomplished without
any assistance whatever from the Government.
The magnificent road of more than 14 miles which we have built will remain for the benefit of the
Republic and shall contribute to the integral development of the country.
The Company through this means wishes to express its heartfelt appreciation to all persons who in
one manner or another have contributed or collaborated with it in overcoming the difficulties and incon*
veniences that have been faced in a project of this extent, which has incorporated a vast region until re*
cently inaccessible, transforming it into the most beautiful and healthiest resort of the entire Republic.
The road we have built will by force be the route for a future highway which, at an elevation of 2,500
feet, will develop thousands of hectares of cool and fertile lands, starting from our First Street and going to
El Valle —- which is only 14 miles distant — then continuing for 18 miles more to La Pintada, in the heart
of the Province of Code. This would cut to less than one half the distance over the present highway which
follows the arid lowlands of the coastline.
The future of those lands in this important section of the country has been assured due to the effort and
vision of the organizers of this enterprise.
Alturas del Cerro Campana, S. A.
Una vez que Ud. haya leido detenidamente este
folleto, queremos expresarle nuestro agradecimiento
por la atencion prestada y lo exhortamos a que visile
a la mayor brevedad posible los maravillosos luga-
res que forman la Urbanizacion “ALTURAS DEL
CERRO CAMPANA, S. A.". Esta visita sera sin com¬
promise alguno de su parte y disfrutara de un dia
verdaderamente delicioso.
Haga de ALTURAS DEL CERRO CAMPANA el
lugar preferido para sus Pic-nics,
Alturas del Cerro Campana, S. A.
Oficinas: Calle 17 Oeste esq. a "H" No. 71
Aparlado 3270—Panama, R. de P.—Telefonos 38 y 38
“Cerro Campana Mountain
Resort, Inc.”
Once you have finished the reading of our booklet,
we wish to express to you our appreciation for your
kind attention and urge you to visit as soon as pos¬
sible the marvellous sites that constitute the CERRO
CAMPANA MOUNTAIN' RESORT, INC. develop¬
ment. This visit shall be without any obligation
whatever on your pari and it will afford you a really
enjoyable day.
Make the CERRO CAMPANA MOUNTAIN RESORT,
INC. your favorite picnic grounds.
“Cerro Campana Mountain Resort, Inc.”
Offices: West 17th. Street, corner of 'H' St., No. 71.
P. O. Box 3270 - Panama, R. P. - Telephones 38 and 39
Alturas del Cerro Campana, S. A.
LA EMPRESA
ALTURAS DEL CERRO CAMPANA, S. A.
Una vez terminada la grandiosa obra de
nuestra Urbanizacion considera este es-
fuerzo como el mejor aporte para encauzar
a la Republica hacia la consecucion de
sus grandes destinos.
Hemos llevado a la realidad, con la construccion
de 14 millas de bien pavimentadas y seguras carre-
teras, transitables durante todo el aho, la conexion
de la carretera nacional a la Urbanizacion de las
Alturas del Cerro Campana, la region mas pinto-
resca, alta, seca, fresca y mas cercana a la Capital.
SINCERAMENTE LO INVITAMOS A INFORMARSE
DEL CONTENIDO DE ESTE FOLLETO
Alturas del Cerro Campana, S. A.
Oficinas: Calle 17 Oeste esq. a "H" No. 71
Apartado 3270—Panama, R. de P.—Telefonos 38 y 39
“Cerro Campana Mountain
Resort, Inc.n
THE
1 CERRO CAMPANA MOUNTAIN
RESORT, INC.
Considers that once its development pro¬
ject has been completed. Its effort will
constitute the best contribution toward put¬
ting the Republic on the road to the
achievement of its great destinies.
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With the construction of 14 miles Of well paved,
absolutely safe roads, usable at all times of the
year, we have completed^the connecting link be¬
tween the National Highway and the Cerro Cam¬
pana Mountain Resort's development, located in the
most picturesque, high, dry and coolest region near¬
est to the capital city. We sincerely urge you to
read the contents of this booklet.
“Cerro Campana Mountain Resort, Inc.”
Offices: West 17th. Street, corner of 'H' St., No, 71
P. O. Box 3270 - Panama, R. P, - Telephones 38 and 39
Alturas del Cerro Campana, S. A.
La lectura de este folleto le con-
vencera de la conveniencia de
que Ud. visite !o mas pronto po¬
sible nuestra Urbanizacion, y
adquirir para su familia un lote
en este maravilloso lugar.
Alturas del Cerro Campana, S. A.
OFRECE A USTED
la Urbanizacion mas pintoresca, fria,
ssca y mas cercana a la Capital.
A solo 32 millas de Panama se en-
cuenta esta excepcional Urbanizacion.
Se han vendido ya muchos lotes,
pero aim quedan para la venta muy
buenos lotes.
Visite nuestra Urbanizacion y esta-
mos seguros que Ud. comprara un lote
tarn bien.
Concedemos faciJidades de pages.
Otorgamos un 10% de descuento por
ventas a! Contado.
ESCOJA SU LOTE ANTES DE QUE
SUBAN LOS PRECIOS.
Te-nemos lotes disponibles para la
venta desde B/.360=00 en adelante.
Alturas del Cerro Campana, S. A.
“Cerro Campana Mountain
Resort, Inc.”
The reading of this booklet will
convince you of how convenient
it is that you make a visit as
quickly as possible to our Deve¬
lopment and acquire a lot for
your family at this marvellous
spot.
“Cerro Campana Mountain
Resort, Inc.”
OFFERS YOU
The most picturesque, coolest, dri¬
est land Development project nearest
to the capital.
This exceptional Development is
only 32 miles from Panama City.
Many lots already have been sold
but good lots still remain for sale.
Visit our Development and we are
sure that you also will purchase a lot.
We grant easy payments.
We give a 10% discount on cash
sales.
PICK YOUR LOT BEFORE THE
PRICES GO UP.
We have ava ? lab!e lots for sale from
$360.00 up.
“Cerro Campana Mountain
Resort, Inc.”
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HE AQIJI NUESTRA OERA:
Plano topografico tie nuestra Urbanization con seis millas de
carretera y ocho millas tie calles. El pronedio de elevacion es de
2,500 a 3,000 pies de altura.
Los lotes que aparecen en color amarillo, ;a se han vendido,
y los que aparecen en bianco estan disponibles.
Not ese que quedan pocos lotes, pues ya hemosvendido muclios.
CONSERVE ESTE PLANO PARA FUTURA lEFERENCIA
Vista parcial de nuestro campamento, talleres y trituradora de piedra.
Partial view of our camp, shops and quarry.
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LOTES DISPONIBLES
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HERE’S THE RESULT OF OUR EFFORT:
Topographic map of our Development with six miles of high¬
way and eight miles of roads. Average elevation is from 2,500 to
3,000 feet.
Lots in yellow already have been sold and those in white are
available. Note that few lots still remain available inasmuch as
a great number have been sold,
KEEP THIS MAP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ESTRELLA DE PANAMA - 32763 - 7 - 49
Hermoso paisaje y cabana metalica propiedad del Ing. Sr. Luis B. Moore, a 2,650
pies de altura y con manantial propio.
Fascinating scenery surrounding the Quonset Hut of engineer Louis B. Moore, at
an elevation of 2,650 feet, with its own spring water.
CARRETERA CONSTRUIDA POR LA CIA.
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CONTINUACION DE NUESTRA CARRETERA A EL VALLE.
LA PINTADA. ETC.. ACORTANDO LA DlSTANCIA Y
DESARROLLANDO TIERRAS ALTAS Y FERTILES.
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Para facilitate la adquisicion de su lote en Cerro Campana hemos iniciado un
Club de 40 semanas de B/.3.00 cada una para obtener abonos de B/. 100.00. El resto
puede pagarlo tambien por medio de Club. Triplique sus ahorros invirtiendolos en
nuestro Club. Suscribase hoy mismo y si tiene suerte sacara su lote casi gratis.
In order to facilitate the purchase of your lot in Cerro Campana, we have started
a 40 Weeks Club at S3.00 per week to win with the last two numbers of the National
Lottery a $100.00 credit. You may pay the rest of your lot under the same plan. In¬
vest in Cerro Campana and triplicate your savings by subscribing to our Club today
and it you are lucky obtain your lot almost free.
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Casa con hogar (fireplace), propiedad del senor Ralph E. Shuey, a 2,850 pies de
altura, desde donde se divisan hermosos panoramas.
House with fireplace owned by Mr. Ralph E. Shuey, at an elevation of 2,850 feet,
from which the most beautiful panoramas can be seen.
Residencia provisional del Ing. arquitecto Don Jesus Ma. (Chuma) Sosa y del Ing.
Don Juan Abadia, a 2,600 pies de altura y con manantial en el mismo lote.
Provisional residence of architect Jesus Ma. (Chuma) Sosa and engineer Juan
Abadia, at an elevation of 2,600 feet with its own spring of clear water in the lot.
Vistas de varias construcciones en la Calle "Alta Vista" desde donde se divisan
hermosos lotes para nuevas casas.
Views of several buildings on "Alla Vista" street, from which can be seen splendid
sites for new homes.
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Cabana metalica propiedad del senor C. K. Lambert Jr. a 2,550 pies de altura con
su pozo y bomba de agua que produce 13,000 galones diarios, con planta electrica,
refrigeradora, estufa de gas, etc. etc.
Quonset Hut owned by Mr. C. K. Lambert Jr., at an elevation oi 2,550 feet, with
well and pump which produce 18,000 gallons of fresh water daily. It is equipped with
electric plant, refrigerator, gas stove, etc.
Vista posterior de la solida construccion de mamposteria, propiedad del Profesor
Don German Arroyo a 2,500 pies de altura y con quebrada con agua corriente todo el
ano, de su propio manantial.
Rear view of the home of solid masonry construction owned by Professor German
Arroyo, at an elevation of 2,500 feet, with its own spring and stream with running
water the year round.
Chalet en construccion, a 2600 pies de altura, del Profesor Don Renato Ozores, con
manantial de agua en su propio lote durante todo el ano, desde donde se divisan her-
mosas vistas panoramicas.
Country homo at 2600 feet elevation owned by Professor Don Renato Ozores, with
spring of water in his lot the year round, from where beautiful panoramic views are
seen.
SEA UD. UN AFORTUNADO DUENO DE LOTE EN LAS
///lfir#ff del CWro Campana, Jl /#. "
fi^rro Campi*ma mountain jRotorl, /m.
Los siguientes duenos de iotes en CERRO CAMPANA hasta
Mayo 15, 1949, podran informarle sobre esta privilegiada region,
que imichos describen por su agradable clima y belleza incompa
table como “algo fuera de este mundo.
The following owners of lots at the CERRO CAMPANA
MOUNTAIN RESORT, INC. up to May 15, 1949, may furnish you
with Information about this privileged region which because of
its pleasant and healthy climate and its incomparable beauty,
many have characterized as “something out of this world/’
LOTES
Lie. Pablo Ahad
Manuel A. Alvarez W.
Clarence M. Anderson
Rogelio Arosemena
Guy R. A they
Ing. Antonio J. Alfaro
Ing. Juan Abadia
Pedro J. Ameglio
Margaret T. de Arias
Prof. German Arroyo C.
Carlos E. Ayala
Elida J. de Bailestas
Ing. C. A. Behringer
J. M. Berrocaly familia
Roy M. Bettis
Genell Bliss
Manuel Bun 13o A.
Alfredo Bassan
(Francisco Berrocal
Antonio Maza)
Dr. Alberto Bissot Jr.
Juan Blau
A. M. Bouche
Orestes Cabredo
Frank J. Chris
Cia. Grab de Construcciones
Jose Cabassa
Ing. Arquimedes Capitan
Dora J. Coleman
Marguerite R. Crooks
Pedro Chaluja
America Davalos
Socrates Diaz
H. C. Dodson
Alejandro Duque
Felix C. Duque
Tomas G. Duque
Carmina Duque
Ing. S. Ernesto Duque
Elena Lefevre de Dade
Jose Humberto Delgado
Ing. Olen A. Dietz
Jules Dubois
David T. Edwards
Ing. William Edmonson
Herbert O. Engelke
Dr. Ignacio Fabrega
Gordon Frick
Paul A. Gambotti
Preston Gau
Demetrio Garcia
Adela de Gomez
Gilma D. de Gonzalez
Isabella T. de Gormaz
Carmen Grimaldo
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Bifurcacion de la Carretera Nacional y nuestra Carretera al Cerro Campana.
Junction of the National Highway and our road to Cerro Campana.
"PASO AL PROGRESO", palabras del Excmo. Sr. President© de la Republica Don
Domingo Diaz A. en el momento de inaugurar nuestra carretera al Cerro Campana,
accmpanado de varios Honorables Diputados y altos funcionarios gubernamentales.
"Make Way For Progress" (Paso al Progreso). With these words His Excellency
Domingo Diaz Arosemena, President of the Republic, inaugurates our road to Cerro
Campana. He is accompanied by several assemblymen and other high government
officials.
LOTES
Sebastian Garrido I
Alicia B. de Ghitis 1
Dulcidio Gonzalez 2
Saul Gonzalez 1
Dr. William H. Grant 1
Victoria R. de la Guardia 1
Ing. Milton B. Hager
(Ana C. de Henriquez
Rafael Henriquez) 1
LOTES
Ing. E. D. Hunt 1
Della L. Hancock 1
Ing. Rodolfo F. Herbruger 3
Mattie B. Huldtquist 1
E. Kennerd 2
Ing. C. K. Lambert J r. 1
Dr. ). A. Lavergne 1
John H. Loomis 1
Ester Roa de Lucero 2
LOTES
Jose Lapenta
Dr. Renaud O. Leon
Rufus M. Lovelady
Ing. Simon B. Mansberg
William F. Mathues
Eva H. Mendenhall
Stevo S. Mitrovich
Juan A. Morales
Ing. Lewis B. Moore
Gertrude A. Murray
Ing. Scott McKay
Clive D. Manley
Anna Elisabeth Marti
(Rev. Padres Pedro Mega
y Miguel Alonso)
(Sofia de Molino
Irene de Focas)
Ing. Roger B. Morrow
Joseph A. McKay
Prof. Renato Ozores
Milciades Abel Ortiz
Sara de la Pena
Noble A. Phillips
Estrella de la Pexia
Francisco Pereira
Ing. Bolivar Ponce
(Miguel Quiros
Justiniano Cardenas)
Corina Sasso de Robles
Ing. J. F. Redmond
Marcelino Riera C.
Aristides Romero
Ing. David Samudio t
Manuel Sanchez D.
Geneva Shrapnel
Ing. Quimby Smith
Max Stempel
Rafael Sandoval
Ralph E. Shuey
Ing. Jesus Ma. Sosa
Ing. Cesar Terrientes
Aristides G. Typaldos
Gerald Z. Typaldos
Felix E. Typaldos
Gerald Typaldos Jr.
Ing. Victor M, Tejeira.
(Hugh Turner
Anton A. Anjel)
Ing. Leonardo Villanueva M.
Rafael Vargas
Villanueva & Tejeira
Ing. Nelson E. Wise
Dr. Winton A. Webb
Johanna Woodruff
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Hermosa vista de nuestra calle "Alta Vista" donde se ven varias construcciones,
llanos y fertiles montanas donde abundan las hermosas orquideas silvestres y gran
variedad de bellas y raras plantas.
Beautiful view of our "Alta Vista" street showing several buildings, the fertile
llanos, majestic mountains where the most beautiful wild orchids abound and where
may be found interesting and rare plants.
Casa en construccion con envidiables vistas panoramicas a traves de varias her¬
mosas terrazas, propiedad del seiior Rodolfo F. Herbruger, a 3,000 pies de altura, con
manantial de agua en su propio lote.
House under construction at site with enviable panoramic vistas to be enjoyed from
beautiful terraces. Owned by Sr. Rodolfo F. Herbruger, it is at an altitude of 3,000
feet and has a spring in its lot.
Vista de nuestra carretera ferminada. Notese el ancho, lo cual brinda completa
seguridad al viajero.
View of our completed road. Note its width, offering the utmost in safety to the
traveler.
Mr. J. D. Howard
Dr. A. Wetmore April 18, 1951
In connection with the advance of $1600 from the
Smithsonian Institution for field expenses, I beg to submit
herewith my expense account for field work in Panama
from February to April 1951 in the amount of $940. 77.
I return herewith the balance due in the form of
$450 in American Express Company checks and $209. 23
in personal check, a total of $659.23, being the balance
due the Smithsonian Institution.
A. Wetmore,
Secretary.
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Enclosures
EXPENSE ACCOUNT FOR DR A WETMORE IN PANAMA 1951
1951
Jan. 3
Feb. 6
19
20
24
26
27
l case canned bacon, 1 box dried soups
(purchased from L. L. Bean) $ 20.80
Leather dressing 1. 02
Gun case (1) 11. 00
10 food bags (2) 5. 80
Charge for $1600 in American Express checks 12. 00
One car carrier for official use (3) 13. 95
(Charges itemized from this point are for self
and W. M. Perrygo unless otherwise specified)
Airport porters . 75
Lv Washington via Eastern Airlines 2:20 p. m.
Arr Miami, Fla. , 6:30 p. m.
Tips .25
Arr Tocumen Airport, Panama, 1:00 p. m.
Fees to baggage porters 1.00
Bus to Tivoli Hotel, Ancon, C 7 2. 50
Hotel porters 1.00
Luncheon for 8 members of Smithsonian Expedition
in Panama 17. 70
Tips . 50
Tips .50
Charge for drivers license Canal Zone 1. 00
" " " » " " 2.00
Taxi hire for official calls 4 hours 10. 00
Taxi . 80
l Bottle Ink .34
Breakfast and sandwiches for lunch 2. 28
Tips .50
Taxis 5.40
Breakfast Tips 1.20
Gasoline for trip to mountains (no other charge) 4. 00
Dinner 2. 50
Taxi for official calls 2-1/2 hrs. 6. 00
Tips . 50
Taxi 1. 50
Breakfast .70
Tips .25
Taxi • 50
Lv Panama City vi a P. R. R. 7:10 a. m.
Arr Barro Colorado Id., CZ 9:00 a. m.
Gratuities 3.00
Lv Barro Colorado Island 4:00 p. m.
Arr Panama City 6:00 p. m.
Taxi to hotel . 50
Hotel porter . 50
Taxi to meeting . 80
Tips .25
Dr. Wetmore - Expense account, Panama 1951
2
March 1
Airmail postage $
.48
Tips
. 50
Drayage on field equipment (on arrival in Balboa)
16. 00
1 gal. alcohol
1. 30
1-1/4 days @$3. 00 at Barro Colorado Island
7. 50
Groceries for field use
49. 62
Bacon
3. 28
Camp hardware
7.05
Commissary porters
.70
Misc. supplies
2. 44
If U
1.44
Hotel Feb. 22 - March 1 (4)
90. 53
Lunch & pastry for camp
2. 65
Hotel porter
Lv Ancon, C Z 1:40 p. m.
. 50
Fruit for camp use
Arr Cerro Campana 3:45 p. m.
.45
3 weeks rent on furnished cabin @$35. 00 per week
105. 00
9
Laundry
4.15
Gasoline 36 per gal.
6. 07
Bread, cakes and fruit
2. 05
10
Services of boy March 7-10 inclusive, 4 days @. 75
3. 00
11
Bread & cakes
1. 80
14
Groceries
21. 26
22 gals Gasoline
8. 35
Postage, official
. 75
Telephone "
. 20
Tips
. 35
15
Telephone (long distance to iUbrook Field)
.80
Transportsti on in bus
Hire of truck & tnwace account, breakdown of
. 25
weapons carrier
9.00
Oranges
. 05
16
2 gal. Kerosene( for cooking )
. 50
Laundry
3. 50
17
Services of boy 6 half days @.75
4. 50
18
Expenditures made in Washington for expedition by
W. M. Perrygo, reimbursed and taken into account
here.
Radio batteries (5)
6. 61
Ignition lock (6)
2. 04
19
Airmail official
.18
Gasoline
7.93
Luncheon
1. 15
21
Services of boy 3 half days @.75
2.25
22
Laundry
Lv Cerro Campana 11:00 a. m.
3. 30
Lunch
Arr El Valle, 2:30 p. m.
3. 00
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Dr. Wet more - Expense Account, Panama 1951
1951
March 23
25
27
23
29
31
April 1
2
3
Gasoline <£
Water hose replacement on car
Lunch (in Santa Clara)
Gasoline, oil and repairs to windshield wiper
Laundry
Services of boy 3 half days @.75
Telegram to Balboa
Services of boy 3 half days
Services of man, March 2-April 3, inclusive
33 days @$1. 00 (paid in full April 1)
Meals and lodging for 3 men from March 22 to
April 2 inclusive (7)
Greasing car, gasoline
Gratuities
Lv El Valle, Code 9:00 a.m.
Arr Balboa, C Z 12:00 noon
Lunch (for 3)
Porter fees
Waiters fees
Waiters fees
Freight charges on 21 cases of field equipment
l Fan belt installed
Porters fees
Dinner
1 field notebook cover
4. 38
1. 00
3.90
6 . 16
3.85
2. 25
. 50
2.25
33. 00
158.50
3. 25
9. 00
4. 05
1. 25
1 . 00
75
10L20
2.25
.25
2.70
2.30
4 $ 8 5 9.56
4 Waiters fees * 75
Taxi 1.00
Telegram (Official) . 29
Gasoline 2.39
Hotel April 2-4 inclusive (8) 66. 16
5 Hotel porter . 75
Bus to Tocumen Airport 2. 50
Baggage porter 1. 00
Lv Tocumen Airport 2:30 a. m via PAA
Arr Miami Fla. 7:30 a.m.
Tip . 25
Breakfast 2. 62
Lv Miami via EAL 10:30 a.m
Arr Washington D. C. 2:25 p. m.
Baggage porter . 50
Taxi to of fice Z. 00
Taxicab to home for Perrygo I. OD
$ 940. 77
I certify that the above is a correct statement.
A. Wetmore, Secretary
Smithsonian Institution
April 18, 1951
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NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
NATIONAL COLLECTION OF FINE ARTS
FREER GALLERY OF ART
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
CANAL ZONE BIOLOGICAL AREA
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
March 26, 1951
VIA AIR MAIL
Dr. A. Wetmore
c/o Mr. James Zetek
Drawer C
Balboa, Canal Zone
Dear Dr. Wetmore:
We have just received a restricted bulletin from the Bureau of the
Budget dealing with a plan for the emergency relocation of essential
units of the Executive Branch to permit carrying on of operations should
the need arise. The reply must be furnished by April 5 and follows a
rather specific questionnaire which requests certain basic information
at this time. This job has been turned over to Mitman to whack at the
draft form.
Nothing new has come up regarding either the appropriation hearings
in the Senate or the Bill to give the Administrator of General Services
certain powers over the Smithsonian. We are, however, getting all of
our material together and today Jack will contact the Bureau of the
Budget since, of course, our reply to Senator McClellan must be cleared
through the Bureau.
As to appropriations, the economy group in the House started in too
late on the first Bill to really do a good job but they did discover that
they had a very powerful working majority and they will undoubtedly get
going in force on later bills. The attached clipping shows that these
cuts are going to have rather powerful backing in the Senate. It is
generally agreed upon that the drive in the House will have three objec¬
tives, - (1) To make certain that nondefense agencies have their person¬
nel cut by a total of not less than !&$>; (2) That there shall be a reduc-
I am sending you this information so that you may be able to make
your own determination as to the importance of the Senate hearings.
Very sincerely,
Acting Secretary
Enel. 1
Taft Sees Budget Cut
Of $3 Billion Despite
Poor Start in House
By J. A. O'Leary
Senator Taft, Republican, of
Ohio, predicted yesterday Con¬
gress may cut $3 billion from
the Truman budget for the year
commencing July 1, despite the
meager savings the House made "
last week on the first appropria- ji
tion bill. j
“I don’t think that proves any¬
thing,” said the Ohio Senator,
commenting on the fact the
House was able to chop only $39.2
million, or about 1.3 per cent
from the $2,958,000,000 the Bud¬
get recommended for the Treas¬
ury-Post Office supply bill.
He pointed out those two de¬
partments are not as susceptible
to economy cuts as some of the
others may be.
Senator Millikin, Republican,
of Colorado, agreed that Con¬
gress will have to do more cut¬
ting on the other appropriation
bills than it did on Treasury-
Post Office if a deficit is to be
avoided next year.
Would Exceed $3 Billion.
The Coloradoan, ranking mi¬
nority member of the Finance
Committee, doubts this session
will be able to raise all of the
$16.5 billion in new taxes the
President asked to go along with
his $71.6 billion spending budget.
Senator Taft made it clear he
thinks Congress should aim higher
than $3 billion as its economy goal.
He indicated he used that figure
as a prophecy of what is likely to
be realized.
The Ohio Senator hastened to
add that even a $3 billion saving
may not mean much in offsetting
the need for new taxes because
“the President may come in with
more budget estimates” as the
session progresses.
After a one-year experiment
with a single-package money Dill
for the normal expenses of all
Government departments, the
House has returned this year to
the old system of splitting the
budget into a dozen bills.
Single Package Abandoned.
Leading economy advocates in
both houses are convinced the
single-package 1950 bill resulted in
greater savings that will be possible
under the old system, but a ma¬
jority of the House Appropriations
Committee voted this year to
abandon the 1950 experiment.
Without commenting on how
that decision may effect the econ¬
omy drive in the House, Senator
Taft agreed that handling the
budget in a dozen departmental
bills will make it harder to effect
savings in the Senate.
When the funds for each de¬
ll, partment are taken up separately,
in or in small groups, it is not pos¬
sible to apply overall budget cuts,
as the 1950 session did in the
single-package experiment. In
that bill the two houses made
specific cuts all through the de¬
partments, and then directed the
budget Bureau to find further sav¬
ings" of at least $550 million.
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WITH DAILY EVE
eron Claims
Argentine Scientists
Also Probing H-Bomb
Problems, He Says
By the Associated Press
BUENOS AIRES, Mar. 24.—Ar¬
gentine scientists have produced
atomic energy by a new method
much cheaper than the usual
processes and are probing prob¬
lems of the hydrogen bomb, Presi¬
dent Juan D. Peron announced
today.
He said the atomic energy will
be developed on a big scale and
harnessed exclusively for indus¬
trial use.
Implying Argentine leadership
in hydrogen bomb research, he
said the study of solar reactions
oy a new type apparatus called the
thermotron, shows that foreign
scientists are “still far from their
goal,” at least on the basis of
what they have published.
The production of atomic en¬
ergy is “transcendental for the
future life of Argentina and I do
not doubt of the entire world,”
Gen. Peron said.
Sees Enormous Benefit.
“I hope to exhort all Argentines
to collaborate in this great proj¬
ect, which will rebound so much
to the enormous benefit of our
country.”
He made the announcement at
a news conference limited to Ar¬
gentine newsmen normally sta¬
tioned at his palace. Foreign cor¬
respondents were excluded. A
stenographic report was made
public later.
Austrian-born Ronald Richter,
42, one of scores of European sci¬
entists and technicians who came
to Argentina after World War II,
Was introduced as the creator of
[the Argentine system.
Mr. Richter told the newsmen
-hat “for some time now Argen-
ina has known the secret of the
hydrogen bomb, but in spile of
his knowledge the president never
sked that hydrogen bombs be de¬
veloped. On the contrary, I have
always found a refusal on Gen.
Peron’s part to make use of this
secret.”
Not ‘Completely Original*
(American scientists and per¬
haps others also k now .1,1
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CANAL ZONE BIOLOGICAL AREA
March 22, 1951.
Dr. Alexander Wetmore,
c/o Dr. James Zetek,
Canal Zone Biological Area,
Drawer C,
Balboa, Canal Zone.
Dear Dr. Wetmore:
I wrote you yesterday about our hearings before the
Senate Subcommittee on Appropriations. The enclosed clipping, which
deals with money bills for the Treasury and Post Office, shows that
some euCs were made by the Committee. Yesterday this bill came
before the House*, and the economy group immediately started suggesting
additional slashes. Terry Kluttz says the cuts would even have been
more severe if more had been suggested since apparently the group was
able to make good its cuts by a two to one majority, except the Internal
Revenue. The Star of last night claims that this economy group will pick
up support after its initial success. They claim that the economy group
is composed mostly of Republicans and Southern Democrats. Apparently
the goal is to cut at least 10%, or even more in some cases.
I am sending you this information so that you will realize
the importance of our Senate hearings. These hearings will be involved
since we will not know what cuts to argue against. I have thought that
probably the best thing to do is to enlarge a little bit on our House
testimony by showing that for both our obligations and personnel we
actually have less in terms of what our appropriations will buy than we
had in 1931. This in spite of a very considerable increase in work load
and responsibility. I believe that making the basic defense along this
line should certainly have some effect. It is only too bad that we do not
know exactly what items to accent. I do, however, feel that our Senate
hearing is going to be mighty important.
I have just received a letter from Senator McClellan,
Chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Executive Departments
(Senate) informing us that S. 1135 had been referred to his Committee.
He further states “the Committee would appreciate it if you would submit
your views relative to the effect this bill would have on your Institution,
and your recommendations with reference thereto.” I take it that this
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report must go in very soon. I have asked Harry Dorsey to give us
the benefit of his historical knowledge and beyond that I guess Jack
and I will have to depend on Mr. Finley and Jim Adams since Huntington
is out of town. I have a very high regard for Jim Adams and hope that
Harry Dorsey can supply the historical background that Jim lacks. I
am planning to send a draft of our reply to Mr. McClellan to the
Chancellor giving him in o$der of transmittal some of the history back
of this move and asking him if we may not have the benefit of his
judgment on the adequacy of our reply. I hope that this will have two
beneficial effects - first, that our reply will be put up in the best
possible shape, and - second, that he may contact some people direct
and discuss the matter with them. Silly as this whole thing looks
there is a tremendous crusade to write into law the rest of the Hoover
Committee recommendations, and it will take some pretty careful think¬
ing and presentation of material if the Institution is to be left out of the
bill. This, of course, we will recommend to the Committee. X
I might inform you confidentially that there has been
some question Aon the part of some members of the Special Committee
as to whether we can get the best man for a future Secretary by appoint¬
ing him first as a second man. There are, of course, many arguments
for bringing in a Secretary direct, one of the important ones being that
we are in a highly competitive age as regards the type of man we want,
and if we begin by offering a number two job we will further restrict the
list. My own feeling is that it would be a great deal better if you re¬
ceived a specific extension up to two years - being guided, of course,
by your own desires - and let the Committee give some careful thought
and planning, certainly as to the discipline or disciplines, which the
Committee should first examine. While I do not begrudge you your
collecting trip in Panama, I do have a feeling that it is unfortunate that
you are so far away at a time when the Committee is in the midst of
lining up its procedures. Knowlege of the time of your planned return
would be of very considerable assistance in helping me plan my own work
on these various items.
Sincerely yours.
Acting Secretary.
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ANNAPOLIS, March 21—Stafl
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Comptroller J. Millard Tawes, whj
is seeking repeal of Montgomei^
County’s lucrative beer wholesa|
monopoly, was linked publicly t<j
day with that of Eugene J, (j
Raney, a beer wholesaler.
At present, beer wholesalers ai|
forbidden to deal directly with r*
Finance .
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Richard E. Titlow, 53, Washing¬
ton insurance executive who held
many high-ranking offices in the
Masonic order here, died at Sib¬
ley Hospital
Friday. He
lived at 5512
Sonoma rd., Al¬
ta Vista, Md.
For m an y
years he had
been active in
directing t h e
popular Easter
sunrise services
of the Knights
Templar at the
Mr. Titlow Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier, a ceremony
which drew Masonic leaders from
all over the country. At the time
of his death, Mr. Titlow was pre¬
paring for this „ ear's Easter pro¬
gram.
In the insurance business here
for almost 30 years, Mr. Titlow was
connected with the District Agency
Co. and was vice president for the
past several years.
He was Knight Commander of
the Court of Honor of the Scottish
Rite and an officer and trustee of
the Scottish Rite bodies here. A
past grand commander of the
Knights Templar of the District,
he was also a past commander of
Washington Commandery No. 1.
Mr. Titlow also was past master
and life member of Naval Lodge
No. 4, past patron of Martha
Chapter No. 4, Order of the East¬
ern Star; past high priest and life
member of Mount Vernon Chap¬
ter No. 3, Royal Arch Masons; a
member of Almas Temple of the
Mystic Shrine, Royal Order of
Scotland, Columbia Council No.
3 of Royal and Select Masters and
chairman for many years of the
Committee on By-laws of the Dis¬
trict Grand Lodge of Masons and
an officer of the Grand Council
of Royal and Select Masters of
the District of Columbia.
He was a member of St. Mark’s
and Incarnation Lutheran Church,
serving as a member of the
church council for many years.
Born in Baltimore, he came to
Washington in 1906.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs,
Isabel Willard Titlow of Alta
Vista, Md., and two sons, Rich¬
ard E. Titlow, jr., and Willard
E. Titlow.
Masonic services will be‘held
at 7:30 p. m. today at the Scot¬
tish Rite Cathedral, 2800 ,16th
st. nw.
Funeral services will be held
at Hines funeral home, 2901
14th st. nw., on Monday at noon.
Burial will be in Mount Olivet
Cemetery, Frederick, Md.
Joseph C. Clark
Of Silver Spring
s Joseph Cornelius (Neil) Clark,
67, lifelong resident of Montgom¬
ery County and a member of one
of its oldest families, died yes¬
terday at his home, 805 Pershing
dr., Silver Spring.
Mr. Clark was born on his
grandfather’s farm, now the site
of Indian Spring Country Club,
He was an authority on internal
combustion engines and served in
both World Wars in the transpor¬
tation branches of the armed
services.
He was a member of the Sissel-
Saxon Post 41 of American Le¬
gion and Rosensteel Council,
Knights of Columbus, in Forest
Glen.
Mr. Clark is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Bessie Mess Clark,
and three sons, Joseph C. Clark,
jr., Oliver M. Clark and Edward
K. Clark, all of Silver Spring.
Requiem mass will be said at
St. Michael’s Catholic Church,
Silver Spring, at 9:30 a. m. Wednes¬
day. Burial will be in St. John ! s
Church Cemetery, Forest Glen.
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Kluttz
House Unit Reveals
Intent to Hold Down
U. S. Personnel Level
The House Appropriations Com¬
mittee hopes to hold down per¬
sonnel in the old-line agencies
during the 1952 fiscal year to
their present level.
That policy became clear in
committee approval of its first
major money bill of 1951 for
Treasury and Post Office. The jl
committee admitted that the work
of both departments had been in¬
creased by defense-related duties.
Nevertheless, nearly every request
for additional employes was either
denied or cut back sharply.
For example, Post Office was
given a cut of more than 25 mil¬
lions. If it stands, it won’t be able
to hire more than 5000 additional
employes it had planned. Internal
Revenue was cut back $3,500,000
which means it won’t be able to
hire additional new employed
after June 30. ji
Furthermore, the committee I
pounded away at more efficiency, I
better use of available personnel, I
and so forth. No one can object
to that point of view.
For example, the Post Office
was lectured for failing to “inject
leadership and enthusiasm into
the department’s lagging employe
suggestion program.” Percent¬
agewise, the committee said Post
Office had received fewer sugges-
lions and had paid out the small-
est cash awards to employes of
any' department.
.Specifically, the committee said
it ^was “very disappointed” be-
cause the department had failed |
to make any award to John Sestak, j
a Chicago employe, who designed
and nonstruetod an effective mail- j
sorting machine. Its failure to do [
bo, the committee reported, “does |
not encourage other employes in j
the postal service to submit ideas
for improvements.”
At another point in its report
the*_pommittee accused the depart¬
ment of dragging its feet on the
installation of modem* mechanical
equipment in large city post of¬
fices. It urged the department to
extend the system of sorting in¬
coming mail which was developed I
at Dallas, Texas. I
The committee failed to add I
funds to restore mail service which I
was cut back at the committee’s I
direction a year ago. It was told I
that 70 million dollars would be I
needed for that purpose. The cut I
made by the committee could lead I
to curtailing still other postal I
services. Funds to hire 200 addi- I
lions! postal inspectors also were |
denied by the committee. |
Treasury’s Customs Bureau had I
Its budget for personnel here cut 1
by $70,000 because the committee j
felt there was overstaffing in sev- J
eral of its offices. The committee j
also denied all requests for funds I
to hire additional employes in I
fiscal 1952. It approved funds to I
continue 207 new people being I
hired this year, I
The committee made a small cut I
In the budget for the Disburse- 1
ment Division and concluded that I
“the peak of efficiency in this di- I
vision has not been reached in I
spite of the progress that has been I
made,” Again, the committee I
urged that this agency make I
greater use of electronic and I
mechanical equipment and more I
improved work methods. I
In cutting Revenue $3,500,000,1
the committee knocked out its 1
plans to hire additional employes j
during the 1952 fiscal vear. It I
accused Revenue of trying to avoid I
appropriation cuts made late last I
year by Congress. Revenue had I
requested funds to hire 2503 new I
people to handle new duties un-|
der the broadened Social Security I
Act, Its request was cut a third I
by Congress, but the committee I
said the agency planned to hire I
all the people it originally re- 1
quested nevertheless. I
Coast Guard escaped the wrath I
of the committee for the first time I
in several years. Its budget was I
cut only a million dollars. The I
ageycy was commended for in- 1
stituting two studies: (1) to re- 1
classify military and civilian jobs j|
and*i© improve its personnel man- j
ugement, and (2) to improve the
management and industrial ac-,
tivities of the Coast Guard yard, j
UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM
BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY
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CANAL ZONE BIOLOGICAL AREA
VIA AIR MAIL
March 21, 1951
nr. A. Wetmore
c/o Mr. James Zetek
Drawer C
Balboa, Canal Zone
Dear Dr. Wetmore:
I just had a call from the Senate Subcommittee on Appropria¬
tions for Independent Offices informing us that we have been
booked for a hearing on April 10. I informed the clerk that this
hearing should be postponed until after April 1% as you were in
Panama and you would certainly desire to be heard. He told me
that this was about as late as we could be booked since several
Senators were planning to be out of the city and they want to
terminate the hearings at that time. I told him that we would
only accept the date as a tentative one, that we hoped he would
make all possible effort to have the hearings delayed. He said
that he would do so in case their plans changed.
I asked him whether the House Bill had been referred to
their Committee and he said that it had not, that they were hold¬
ing these hearings now and unless unusual circumstances arose,
these would be the only hearings held by the Senate Subcommittee.
I do not know what to recommend to you. Obviously the safe
thing to do would be for you to be present here on the tenth in
case they maintain their schedule. If you are not here on the
tenth, I am sure the hearings will be held then. If you happen
to be here, they will probably be delayed until about the
twentieth.
We would be glad to have word from you as to your plans.
Sincerely yours,
Acting Secretary
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1st Session
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1136
IN THE SENATE OE THE UNITED STATES
March 15,1951
Mr. McClellan (for himself, Mr. McCarthy, Mr. O’Conor, Mr. Aiken, Mr.
Taft, Mr. Fergtjson, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Lodge, Mr. Ives, Mr.
Humphrey, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Lehman, Mr. Benton, Mr. Duff, Mr.
Saltonstall, and Mr. Dirksen) introduced the following bill; which was
IreaTtwrce and referred to the Committee on Expenditures in the Execu¬
tive Departments
To place in the Administrator of General Services responsibility
for coordination of certain miscellaneous activities in the
District of Columbia in accordance with a rec om menda tion
of the Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch
of the Government.
1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
2 tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 That (a) all powers heretofore vested in the president by
4 any provision of law for the direction, control, or supervision
5 of the activities of the Government of the District of Columbia
6 or any department or agency thereof, the Smithsonian Insti-
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1 tution, the National Capital Park and Planning Commission,
2 and the Commission of Pine Arts hereafter shall he exercised
3 by the Administrator of General Services subject to the direc-
4 tion and control of the President.
5 (b) In the exercise- of the powers transferred by this
6 Act, the Administrator of General Services, subject to such
7 general policies as the President may prescribe, shall coor-
8 dinate the activities of the Government and agencies named
9 in subsection (a) with the activities of the departments and
10 agencies of the executive branch of the Government of the
11 United States in the interest of economy and to avoid, to the
12 greatest practicable extent, conflict of action and duplication
13 of effort. J
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UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM
BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY
ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY
NATIONAL AIR MUSEUM
NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK
VIA AIR MAIL
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
J\/rs/thtytojt 2J, f). C.
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NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
NATIONAL COLLECTION OF FINE ARTS
FREER GALLERY OF ART
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
CANAL ZONE BIOLOGICAL AREA
March 19, 1951
Dr. A. Wetmore
c/o Mr. James Zetek
Drawer C
Balboa, Canal Zone
Dear Dr. Wetmore:
Acknowledgment is made of your letter of March 11 . I see that
you are apparently well-settled and the hunting is good.
As regards the Social Security matter, it was agreed by the
Executive Committee acting as individuals that it would be unwise
to have a conference with Internal Revenue since this would simply
throw the whole matter back to Civil Service where we would have
nothing to gain. The idea of signing contracts with employees was
given up on two counts. In the first place, it is too late to change
over and in view of the fact that the matter might have been brought
up by some individuals it would have been quite embarrassing to have
appointment letters and —contracts in the file with the contracts tak¬
ing effect after the law had been amended. The second reason for
forgetting contracts, and a compelling one is that the contract in
itself is of small value. The important point is the relationship
between employer and employee and this point alone .w^re it examined
into would have made it necessary to request jbivil/ • SSrvlce ^status
for our temporaries. On the vote of the employees the score was ten
out of twelve favoring Social Security. The two dissenters being
Henry and Knight. Since these men have voted against it they do not
come under it but in the future every temporary will be required to
come under Social Security. Messrs. Fleming and Bush have approved
for the Executive Committee and I have heard that Mr. Cannon signed
and his vote is evidently in the mail. We will, therefore, close
the matter shortly;
Mr. Fleming had an appointment with the Chancellor on Friday
and insisted that I go with him. The question involved was the con¬
tinuance of your term as Secretary. After quite a bit of discussion
the Chancellor finally decided that in order to be certain the matter
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was handled legally so that there could he no question about the
legality of any action you might take, it would be necessary to
call a meeting of the Board, probably sometime in the first half
of May. Your continuance would be the only item of business and
the Regents will be so advised so that possibly only those here
in Washington will attend. I have not yet looked into the matter
but I am under the impression that with the time required for the
notice to the Regents, no action will be necessary before your
return.
Bill Mann underwent surgery at Georgetown Hospital, I under¬
stand for the removal of exostoses from some of his cartilage-of
the vertebrae. Apparently these growths were pressing on his arm
and have caused him the great discomfort which he has suffered
for a few months. I understand that they are having trouble mak¬
ing him eat. I have suggested mustard as a first choice and dried
apricots second and if he eats neither of these he is in a bad way.
To cap it off, Lucy sprained her ankle while she was visiting Bill
in the hospital. I get all this information secondhand through
Celina since Lucy is so hard to reach on the phone and Bill is not
yet receiving visitors. I understand the operation, while painful,
is not dangerous.
Just saw Piggot today, - in from London for a short visit. He
looks rather plump and blames it on the excess starch they are
compelled to eat on the other side.
El Chorro de La Iguana, CoclA
March lb, 1951
Dear Don Alejandro and Perry;
Perhaps we aren't Su far from you people, but you don*t know it* We
are 8 fast hours on foot from Penonomi*
After leaving the ”Boc& n , or CocI4 as it is known on the maps, we came
upriver 7-1/2 hours* The first 4 we could use our motor most of the way, but
after the Toabre River joined the Code del Norte, the Code was more swift
and the corrientes started to appear* We came through about 16 corrientes
during our last 3-1/2 hours*
Our ola lady was not home* We waited for her to come the following day,
only to have her come and leave the next morning* Meantime, we had talked to
an ola Indian who told us of a site 2 hours further upriver, El ffeguero*
We went there and commuted bacx and forth for 5 days, waiting for the senora
to return and show us her site at gxyHKX, Canoa. Finally, on the fourth day
we moved our camp to Peguero, and that was the day she came back downriver*
Later, she took us 3 hours upriver to a f1 huaea ,f where you couud hear the
buried gold ring at 12 mionight. No sign of pottery, although she assured
us it might be there if
we couj-d find it
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The folio.'.'in 6 ' day we went to see
her Indian cemetery that she haa told Viaai Gonzalez, the corregiaor in Cocli
was near her place. The pile of stones turned out to be a place where a tree
had fallen and some stones had fallen into the hollow. Not even one potsherd!
We
saw a couple of other single house sites up near Peguero.
fie came up
the Coclesite above where the San Juan and Gascajal join it. We decided to
work this place, which is up the Gascajal about I hour from its junction with
the Code del Norte. The "Chorro" is about 10* high and we had to unload the
canoes and carry the equipment up the rccics and then puli the canoes up over
the if ails. un the way, we had to pass several very swift corrientes. Our
camp is locateo on the site, which is about 10 minutes beyond the waterfall.
We had high hopes for this place at first, but it doesn't appear to be
expensive either, so we are planning to leave on Saturday and go back to Code.
. t exp&ct to be able to make the trip down in a day, although it will be a. long
one. The Tagaropulos launch that goes to Belen every other week SHOULD come °
into Code on Sunday, if it is holding to schedule. We would like to go to
Belen because of its historical significance and will then plan to come back
to Colon ana. bring the truc.ic up to Penonom.4 and work some sites on the
Interior side oi this region, out from La Pintada probably. These plans are
subject to change and-we will let you know.
Matt is well satisfied with the results of this exploration. Although
we_have nothing flashy, it is worthwhile scientifically. Apparently the
Indians m this vicinity lived as Columbus describes them - in houses
to X Iocatr"nv a ifrfe ^ ^ in vl - la S es * « e have not been able
tr-l! L ? extensive sherd deposits. The people are really
/ y U, they are anxious for the money and anxious for us to stay.
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iVe brought up 2 men with us from Coclft ana sent back the other when Vidal
returned with the extra cayuco. Then we had trouble getting help at Csnoa so
we sent back to Boca for 2 more and extra gasoline. As we worked upriver, we
had less and less trouble getting help. At this point, there are more men than
we can use.
We intended to pay #1.25 without food, but couid get nobody for that as
the soldiers and Geodetic Survey haa paid #o.50 with food - or so the people
said. Anyway, we upped it to #2.50 for our 4 men from Boca without food - and
we pay the people in the vicinity #2.
It has been a photogenic trip. There is lots of bird life. He heard one
peculiar call like the clacking of 2 palitos. The same bird aiso makes a brrrrr
like one of those twisters the kids use on Halloween. Dic^fshot it but a dog
ran off with the skin in Csnoa. It is a black bird about the size of a. canary,
with yellow breast and collar, and a few greenish feathers on its back.
We have missed your company. It would have been quite a jungle expedition
with your equipment too. In oraer to come up these last 4 hours, we left
behind our motor and gasoline in one of the native houses. We hired 2 small
cayucos to lighten the ioaci in the big canoes ana to help our men through
the rapids.
We didn't receive any mail on the last launch and goodness knows if we
ever will. *’en Grauer did not come. I wrote him a very discouraging letter
at the time we were stranded in Colon ana when it lookea as if we"would not
get out. I tho't it would be foolish for him to spend his vacation in Colon
waiting for the ocean to settle. However, we have 2 of the big sea going
cayuco men with us and they say the month of March is comparatively calm -
so perhaps the hydrographic office doesn't know what it is talking about.
Each of our camps seems to be an improvement over the other. They have
all been most comfortable and we have not suffered any hardships. The last week
has been clear during the day and we have been able to move about in dry
weather. This camp has more biting flies than any of our other camps and
some mosquitoes. However, we are perched on a high ridge and Dick ana Matt
rigged up an escuxsado consisting of a pole raised 2' off the ground, and
tieo to 2 trees, on which we can sit and go over the ravinel
Vie will look forward to hearing news of you ana your doings
will, see you again in Ancon, unless we go on to Bocas dei Toro.
Best from us ail to you both.
Perhaps we
Sincerely,
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UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM
BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY
ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY
NATIONAL AIR MUSEUM
NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
NATIONAL COLLECTION OF FINE ARTS
FREER GALLERY OF ART
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
CANAL ZONE BIOLOGICAL AREA
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
March 13 , 1951
VIA AIR MAIL
Dr. A. Wetmore
c/o Mr. James Zetek
Drawer C.
Balboa, Canal Zone
Dear Dr. Wetmore:
Acknowledgment is made of your letter of February 28 , in which you
report on the status of things on Barro Colorado Island and rub salt into
an old wound by mentioning the sad condition of our motor generators. I
regret to say that this condition will continue to recur at intervals
until we have a cable, but at the moment the chance of accomplishing this
desired end does not seem bright unless we can find a wealthy friend who
is able to underwrite the job for us. At the present time, we think we
foresee on the construction items a savings of $60,000 and, possibly,
with a savings on Mitman's rent, we might be able to raise the full cost
of the cable. It appears, however, that we cannot possibly consider
this method of procedure since there is always the chance that we might
be directed by the Bureau of the Budget to return unexpended funds to
the Treasury. If we asked for the cable, the unexpended funds would be
specified as amounting to between eighty and ninety thousand dollars. A
possible loss of this size is a luxury we cannot afford. Also the fact
that we have never asked for the cable would make it a great deal more
likely that request would be made for impounding the funds than would be
the case in asking for the use of such funds for the Clark Mountain Ob¬
servatory. Jack Keddy has had several talks with men at the Budget
Bureau and, as a result of these talks, we are basing our request for
the use of the saving of approximately $60,000 on construction items for
the building of the Clark Mountain Observatory, the latest estimate on
this has gone up to over $52,000, but we have put it up on the basis
that we switch the construction funds to Clark Mountain this year with
the hope of using the Clark Mountain funds for next year (if and when
we get them) on our construction job here. The enclosed copy of a letter
to Mr. Lawton will explain this to you and I have asked Jack to add some
comments since he is directly on the line of fire. He has done some
excellent missionary work on this matter and cleared out a few roadblocks.
We had hoped to complete this on an informal basis but request was made that
we take it up formally, hence the letter. You will notice it is very
carefully hedged so I do not think that on the basis of this letter they can
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make any preemptory demands for the impounding of funds.
The Social Security puzzle is about ready for clearance. The ten
people concerned voted, - 8 for approval and 2 opposed. Tom Henry opposed
it since he is now covered to the full amount and J. B. Knight opposed by
letter from Florida where he is vacationing. At least we have the two-
thirds majority required and for that reason the matter was submitted to
the Executive Committee. Vannevar Bush approved verbally. I will attempt
Mr. Fleming approved in writing
to get him to sign his name to a vote,
and the matter is now before Mr. Cannon.
The special committee of the Board of Regents will soon have a letter
from Mr. Fleming discussing ways and means of going forward on their job
a nd asking for any other suggestions as to methods of procedure. Apparent
ly there will not be an early meeting of the committee since, after they
settle on procedures, it will be up to the scientific members of the group
to come up with some names and data.
The news a few days ago carried a brief statement that some of the
appropriation bills had been approved by committee, whether this meant the
subcommittee or the full committee was not indicated.
Jim wrote that you had questioned his authority to sign a contract
for the construction of the Laboratory Building. I think that this was
well-taken and we have sent him a letter extending his authority to cover
signing of a contract, but in that authority we have limited him to such
amount as may be specifically approved by the Secretary's office.
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/ jr '• Tom Clark is ready to go to Panama as soon as the specs and plans of
the Laboratory Storage Building have been drawn up. He will then work
with Jim in taking such necessary steps as may be required in the Zone on
W jr such matters as advertising, letting of bids, and opening of bids.
The Interdepartmental Committee is still having quite a struggle on
the matter of deferments of students so that they may be permitted to
finish their college training and for a lesser quantity to take graduate
work. At the moment it looks as if it is General Hershey versus the
field, with the final outcome still very much in doubt. The Senate is
willing to go along with the 18 -year draft and U.M.T., with provision
for school work for a selected group. The House, from newspaper reports,
will be considerably tougher, at least as to U.M.T.
Huntington Cairns left on March 7 for a trip to Europe on "official
business for the Gallery." He will apparently visit England, France,
Holland, and Belgium and return about the first of May. Fortunately I
was able to have a roundup with him on Social Security so we were able
to have the benefit of his thinking as well as Jim Adams 1 .
On March 20 we have been asked to appear before a meeting of the
Fine Arts Commission on the subject "Interests of the Government in Art."
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Apparently there will be some discussion of, the Goodrich proposal for a
Federal Art Commission. I will take Wenley and Beggs with me so they
may be available for any questioning. Evidently a statement is desired
on how our art units are organized, the fields they cover, and how they
operate. I expect I shall discuss methods as to how they might be
improved. This will give us a chance to talk about a new gallery for
N.C.F.A. Naturally the Klein/Celler Bills will come up for discussion.
No request has been received from the Budget Bureau as yet to express
our opinion on these bills. I would prefer to write the Bureau of the
Budget before taking the matter up with Mr. Cannon. Both Finley and
Huntington Cairns seem to feel that it would be impossible to make such
bills effective on legal grounds considering the terms of such gifts as
Freer, Gellatly, Mellon, Dale, and Kress.
The weather has been very pleasant in the period since you left us,
rather warm with only about three nights below freezing. While robins
are not common, they are in evidence. Crocus, Scylla, and Snowdrops are
in bloom, the latter for almost two weeks. Forsythia in sheltered, sunny
places has also put on a fairly heavy bloom, the result of our two or
three weeks of mild weather.
Acting Secretary
Enclosures
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UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM
BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY
ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY
NATIONAL AIR MUSEUM
NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
NATIONAL COLLECTION OF FINE ARTS
FREER GALLERY OF ART
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
CANAL ZONE BIOLOGICAL AREA
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
Wrs/am/ion 25,RC.
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March 12, 1951.
Dear Dr. Wetmore:
It was good to hear that you had arrived safely and that arrange¬
ments at that time for work in the mountains had been about completed. The
book that you asked to have sent to Mr. Rennie has gone forward.
On receipt of the enclosed correspondence from Mr. Sutherland
I telephoned him that you were in Panama. He asked, however, that I forward
the papers to you. I am enclosing an envelope in which you can either return
the papers to Mr* Sutherland or to me whichever you wish. Labels for either
case are enclosed.
A copy of the correspondence from Dr. Romer is self expanatory.
As for the copy of the letter from Dr. Wright, I telephoned his
office and talked with Miss Flynn, his secretary. She informed me that in
your absence they would go ahead and use last year’s wording for engrossing
the certificate. She said they would^ however, like to know as soon as possible
whether or not you will be able to attend the dinner on April 24.
A letter from Mr. Carriker arrived yesterday in which he states
that “he supposes you are in Panama, and hopes that you have a successful
season,” As usual the hunters he secures are not very good but the best to be
had* However, at two pesos a day, without food - isn’t he expecting a lot!
Mr. Slatterly of McNeil Motors personally delivered your new car
last week* I have in my possession the title, registration and keys; the tags
are on the car.
You have a statement for professional services from Dr* Bloedorn
in the amount of $38.00, Do you wish me to pay this or hold it for your return?
There is a lot going on and mail in my department has been quite
heavy. However, things are under control.
We have had a lot of cold, rainy and dark days for the past two
weeks which I supose have caused a lot of the sickness prevalent. Miss Hoemann
and Miss Weiss are home with strep throats and flu. I have another cold, this
one accompanied with terrible nausea, so that I had to give up and go home
Friday about 3:00 o’clock. With Saturday and Sunday coming in I was able to
rest and therefore be back at the office Monday. Although I still am not rid of
the germ I am feeling better. Right now I am very much disgusted.
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Mr. Graf is writing you on all other official matters so that there
is nothing more to report.
Miss Schmaltz has a lot of accumulated leave that she is trying to
use up. She left the day you did and will not be back until the 1st of April.
I had some mail to send her so gave her your regards.
Regards to Mr. Perrygo.
P.S. Am also enclosing a copy of a letter from Dr. Wright re
report and financial status of the fund.
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ington zoo director, was admitted
to Georgetown hospital yesterday
for vertebra surgery.
The genial director.
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posits
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2800 block Adams
NW., has calcium
spine which have
been causing him
several months.
laid
about 10 days and then return to
animals
om which,
riends say, even a 10 days’ sepa
ation is intolerable to him.
Mann
arded
one
oremost animal authorities in
nation, has been zoo director
since 1925
numer
ous wild animal expedition
Africa and South America.
March 12, 1951.
Dr. Alfred Homer,
Museum of Comparative ZoBlogy,
Cambridge 38, Mass.
Dear Dr. Homer:
In Dr. Wetmore’s absence in P anama
I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of March 8.
I am today writing to Dr. Wetmore and
will send him a copy of your letter. We expect Dr.
Wetmore to return to his office about the middle of
April. I am sure that he will get in touch with you at the
earliest possible moment.
Very truly yours.
Administrative Assistant
to the Secretary.
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MUSEUM OF COMPARATIVE ZOOLOGY
At Harvard College
Cambridge 38, lylassachusetts
March 8, 1951.
Dr. Alexander Wetmore
Smithsonian Institution
Washington 25, D.C.
Dear Alex°
As y@u know, Alexander Agassiz left in trust a considerable
amount of money, large portions of which (subject in complicated fashion to
various life interests) are destined to come to us for the establishment of research
professorships in connection with the Museum. One fraction of this amount which
has already become available has been assigned to the support of certain of us who
were already on the staff. A further fraction which now falls to us as the result of
the recent death of Mr. George R. Agassiz enables us to make an outside appoint¬
ment, and it is probable that in the not distant future two or three further appoint¬
ments may be possible. The matter of our policy in making such appointments is
one meriting careful consideration, and the Museum governing body has authorized
me to bring together a small group to (a) advise us on the general policy which we
should follow in making such appointments and (b) make specific recommendations
as to the first appointee. I would be very pleased if you would favor us by serving
on this committee.
Certain specifications regarding these professorships are laid
down in Dr. Agassiz 5 will or follow naturally from it. The fields allowable include
not only zoology and paleontology but also oceanography and physical geology. The
will limits the appointments to five years, with renewals, but the holder would be
guaranteed tenure by the Museum. The salary would be within the range proper for
full professors at Harvard University. Research funds can be supplied (although it
is hoped that large amounts might not be necessary). Research is the sole specified
duty of the holder. It is implicit that he can not be called upon for routine curatorial
work, although of course our collections would be fully available and he might have
control or supervision of appropriate collections if this were desired and appropriate.
Elementary teaching is forbidden, but the holder is free to take on individual graduate
students and a limited amount of advanced teaching might be arranged for if desired
by the holder and by the appropriate teaching department. Although it is expected
that the holder would beue ssentially a member of the Museum community, continuous
residence in Cambridge is not required, and reasonable opportunities would begiven
for travel or work elsewhere.
The general qualifications desirable in any proposed appointee are
topics upon which your advice is desired, but I trust there is no harm in presenting
some of the thoughts and feelings that have come to us here as a result of con¬
sidering local conditions and Museum history. In Louis Agassiz 9 day the Museum
was the center of all zoological teaching and research in the University 0 In later
aa Y s , with restricted Museum income on the one hand 4 n d a continual expansion
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of biological fields on the other, there arose a situation in which the Museum has
tended to confine itself largely to systematics; while across the way there has
grown up a large department of biology, well equipped with laboratories in which
research and teaching are done in a great variety of biological subjects. It is
our conviction that the Museum, while not neglecting systematics, should attempt,
as far as its means permit, to expand its activities to some degree to cover a
sp,ewjat hreayer ramge of the zoological spectrum. Certain aspects of ecology,
for example, life histories and habits, aspects of embryology, morphology,
zoogeography and evolutionary theory are all types of work which are reasonably
well associated with museum activities in a narrower sense. This thesis arose
out of a consideration of Museum appointments in general, but is reasonably
applicable to an appointment to a professorship of the present sort.
As to a specific proposal for a first appointee, there are no
limits as to field other than those set forth in the will. On the whole it would
perhaps be preferable that the nominee be from some area of zoology, since that is
the main center of Museum interests, rather than physical oceanography or geology.
It would be ideal if the man decided upon were in some field in which we are weak
(ichthyology, for example), and on the other hand he should preferably not fee an
entomologist, since we are currently adding further strength to that department.
Such preferences of ours should, however, be of only secondary consideration; for a
first appointee especially it is most desirable that he be really first-rate and that,
no matter what his research speciality, he be a person of broad background and
interests whow ould be a respected member of the Harvard scientific community.
It may be difficult, if not impossible to arrange a satisfactory
date upon which all the members of even a small group of this sort could come
together. As a tentative date may I suggest Monday, April 30; if you would be
willing to join us, and that day is not available, would a later Monday in May be
possible? We would, of course, pay transportaticnand you would be our guest while
in Cambr idge.
Sincerely yours,
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(Signed) A1 Romer
STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum ® united states government
to : Dr. Wetmore date: March 12 , 1951
FROM : J. L. Keddy.| :; ^'
subject: Negotiations with the Bureau of the Budget to obtain approval of the
use of approximately $60,000 unobligated balance of funds allotted
for construction of steel galleries for construction of astrophysical
observatory station, Clark Mountain, California.
I spent several days last week at the Bureau of the Budget with J. D. Hansen
and J. Eigenmann educating them as to the need of their approval of the transfer
of funds mentioned in the above subject.
I obtained their approval and they have had one meeting with W. F. McCandless,
Assistant Director in charge of estimates, and expect to have another meeting with
the latter today. McCandless has the reputation of being a slow operator so that
I am not surprised that he has requested time to think it over. I advised Mr. ■
Hansen this morning that I would be available all day today if they needed me.
I have been surprised at the amount of time which has been required to sell
the idea to Mr. Hansen and Mr. Eigenmann. However they are relatively new to our
problems and despite the fact that the Budget Bureau has committed itself to the
approval of the Clark Mountain project, they have been slow to acquiesce to the
proposed transfer of funds.
I still believe we are going to get their approval although it is taking much
longer than I thought.
I was unable to get Budget Bureau representatives to handle this matter infor¬
mally so we compromised by submitting formally in a letter what the whole project
was about with the understanding that the letter would be handled on a person-to-
person basis. Copy of the letter is attached.
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
CANAL ZONE BIOLOGICAL AREA
ESTABLISHED BY ACT OF CONGRESS
(FORMERLY BARRO COLORADO ISLAND BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY)
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Smithsonian institution
CANAL ZONE BIOLOGICAL AREA
ESTABLISHED BY ACT OF CONGRESS
(FORMERLY BARRO COLORADO ISLAND BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY)
DRAWER C, BALBOA, CANAL ZONE
March 9 1951
Dear Wetmore:
Adela is going to La Campana to look at her nice plot of
land, so, nice opportunity to send you some mail. If any needs urgent
answer, maybe you can do it and give it to her when she leaves. I.am too
busy for comfort. Are you coming to Balboa before you go to El Valle?
Southwick and Collias are back on BCI,
Am sure you are getting real good material at La Campana.
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Warmest and best to you and Perry
cordially
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NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Office of the Home Secretary
2101 Constitution Avenue
Washington, D.C.
March 2, 1951.
Dr. Alexander Wetmore
Smithsonian Institution
Washington 25, D.C.
Dear Dr. Wetmore:
As you know, the Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal
for 1947 will be presented to Dr. John T, Patterson at the
Academy dinner on Tuesday, April 24, at the Hotel Washington.
We should appreciate receiving from you the
wording descriptive of the award for engrossing on the
certificate to be presented to Dr. Patterson. Enclosed is a copy
of the text of the certificate given to Dr. Broom in 1950.
As Chairman of the Committee making the award,
you will be called upon to make the brief presentation address.
We should appreciate receiving in advance a copy of your remarks.
Yours sincerely,
(Signed) Fred E. Wright
Home Secretary.
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Dr* Alexander Wetmore, Chairman
Committee on the Daniel Giraud Elliot Fund
Smithsonian Institution
Washington 25, D*C *
Dear Dr. Wetmore:
This is to remind you that a report on the
Daniel Giraud Elliot Fund should be presented to the
Academy members at the 1951 Annual Meeting, April
23-25.
It would be appreciated if the report could
be received by this office prior to April 6 in order
that it may be duplicated in advance of the meeting.
A summary of the financial status of the
Fund is enclosed.
Yours sincerely.
(Signed) Fred E. Wright.
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
TRUST FUNDS
As of February 28, 1951.
ELLIOT FUND
Principal
Invested
$ 8 , 000.00
Income
Uninvested
1,190.24
(Signed) B. B. D. Kropf ?
Assistant Business Manager
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UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM
BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY
ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY
NATIONAL AIR MUSEUM
NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
77f'rs/tiny ton 2A, I). (7.
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NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
NATIONAL COLLECTION OF FINE ARTS
FREER GALLERY OF ART
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
CANAL ZONE BIOLOGICAL AREA
VIA AIR MAIL
March 1, 1951
Dr* A. Wetmore
c/o Mr. James Zetek
Drawer C
Balboa, Canal Zone
Dear Dr. Wetmore:
You will perhaps recall that the Regents at their last meeting took
action with regard to temporary, private fund employees, as follows:
RESOLVED: That subject to the subsequent investi¬
gation and approval of the Executive Committee the
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution do
hereby consent to the extension of the insurance
system established by title II of the Social Security
Act (Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance
Benefits) to service performed by such temporary
and indefinite employees of the Smithsonian Institution
paid from trust funds as the Secretary may designate;
It was the feeling at that meeting (as I recollect - nothing in
minutes) that it might be best to talk the whole matter over with the Col¬
lector of Interna]. Revenue to be certain that inclusion of the temporary,
private fund employees under Social Security would not jeopardize the
status of the permanent, private fund employees now under Civil Service
retirement. Mr. Fleming offered to be present at such a conference.
In discussing the matter with Messrs. Cairns and Adams yesterday, Mr.
Cairns suggested that we avoid such a conference - instead send in the two
forms required, the first, SS-15 requesting inclusion of the Smithsonian
Institution under Social Security and the second, SS-15a bearing the sig¬
natures and addresses of the temporary employees to be included thereunder.
It is his opinion that it would go through without question, and If ques¬
tion were raised we would be no worse off than if we had brought up the
subject at a preliminary conference with Internal Revenue.
Mr. Cairns appears to be worried that a preliminary conference might
bring up a legal question at Internal Revenue which could extend back to
Civil Service. He feels the latter should be avoided since Mr. Ramspeck
will soon head Civil Service Commission and he was the man who, when In
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Congress was so adamant against the inclusion of the Smithsonian Institution
under Civil Service Commission retirement, this despite personal appeals by
Chief Justice Stone and Congressman Cannon. In the circumstances, Mr. Cairns
is not enthusiastic about having the matter considered again by the Civil
Service Commission.
If this plan is adopted it would proceed as follows:
(1) Vote by the temporary employees on the private fund roll.
If two-thirds of the temporaries are in favor,
(2) The subject would be placed before our Executive Committee
either (a) by letter or (b) a meeting. If they approve
(as required by Board action) -
(3) The forms would be completed and sent to Internal Revenue.
It appears that the Gallery is not concerned in this procedure. They
have only three persons outside the permanent roll and these have all signed
contracts.
k
We do not have too many in the Smithsonian Institution since two were
recently made permanent - Dovener and Reynolds of Freer. Yen is questionable,
probably included, but J. B. Knight appears to be included since he is serving
under appointment, even though at a flat salary. Tom Henry may/included on
the same basis but his case is complicated by the fact that he is unquestionably
on Social Security at the STAR. Perhaps we should put him on Civil Service
Retirement. We will get Mr. Adams T opinions on who should be included. The
amount involved to the Smithsonian Institution is relatively small.
The only thing which worries me is the effect it may have on those
private fund employees and officers now under Civil Service retirement. It
would make little difference to these regardless of whether we have the pre¬
liminary conference or not - as a matter of fact, if no question is raised, we
would be better off without a conference. One of the most heartening things
is a statement in the law (Sec. 210) which excludes from Social Security
coverage "Service performed in the employ of the United States, or in the
employ of any instrumentality of the United States, if such service,is covered
by a retirement system established by a law of the United States;’* If we are
a ^private Instrumentality of the United. States 1 we would apparently be covered
as any other Federal Agency, i.e. Temporaries under Social Security, Permanents
under Civil Service Commission Retirement.
I would be glad to have your guess as to (a) a preliminary conference and
o>) whether Executive Committee approval should be by letter or meeting. I
incline toward the meeting. As to the conference I am Inclined to be guided
by Mr. Cairns* legal experience.
This is brought to your attention since you may be affected, as are
Wenley, L. Clark, Oehser, and others. We must take action before March 31.
Ends. 3
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U. S. TREASURY 8 DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATE WAIVING EXEMPTION FROM TAXES UNDER
Internal Revenue Service
Collector of Internal Revenue,
the federal insurance contributions act
(For use by religious, charitable, educational, or other organizations exempt from income tax under
section 101 (6) of the Internal Revenue Code)
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Date
Sir:
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(Please print name of organization in full)
an organization exempt from Federal income tax under section 101 (6) of the Internal Revenue Code, and having its principal office at
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(Street and number) (City or town) (Postal zone number) (State)
hereby certifies that it desires to have the insurance system established by title II of the Social Security Act (Federal Old-Age and
Survivors Insurance Benefits) extended to service performed by its employees and that at least two-thirds of its employees, determined
on the basis of the facts existing as of the date this certificate is filed, concur in the filing of this certificate.
This certificate is accompanied by a list on Form SS-15a which contains the signature, address, and social security account num¬
ber (if any) of each employee who concurs in the filing of the certificate.
It is understood that: (J - , - )
(1) All individuals who are employees of this organization within the meaning of section 1426 (d) of the Federal Insurance
Contributions Act, as amended by section 205 of the Social Security Act Amendments of 1950, shall be included in determining
whether two-thirds of the employees of this organization concur in the filing of this certificate; except that there shall not be
included (1) those employees who at the time of the filing of this certificate are performing for this organization services only of the
character specified in paragraphs (9) (A), (11) (B), and (14) of section 1426 (b) of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act,
as amended by section 204 of the Social Security Act Amendments of 1950, and (2) those alien employees who at the time of the
filing of the certificate are performing services for this organization under an arrangement which provides for the performance only
of services outside the United States not on or in connection with an American vessel or American aircraft. As used in the preceding
sentence, the term "alien employee” does not include an employee who is a citizen of Puerto Rico, and the term "United States”
includes Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
(2) This certificate shall be in effect for the period beginning with the first day following the close of the calendar quarter in
which it is filed.
(3) This certificate is not terminated if this organization loses its exemption under section 101 (6) of the Internal Revenue Code,
but continues effective with respect to any subsequent periods during which this organization is so exempt.
(4) The list on Form SS—15a accompanying this certificate may be amended, at any time prior to the expiration of the first
month following the first calendar quarter for which the certificate is in effect, by filing a supplemental list or lists on Form SS-15a
Supplement, containing the signature, address, and social security account number (if any) of each additional employee who concurs
in the filing of this certificate. , )
(5) The taxes, imposed under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act will apply to this organization and to .each employee
whose services constitute employment and whose signature appears on the accompanying list or on any supplemental list filed within
the prescribed time, commencing with the first day following the close of the calendar quarter in which this certificate is filed; such
taxes will also apply immediately with respect to services which constitute employment performed by any individual who enters the
employ of this organization on or after the first day following the close of the calendar quarter in which this certificate is filed; and
the reemployment of a former employee after this certificate becomes effective shall be considered for the purposes of these taxes as
a new employment, regardless of whether or not such individual concurred in the filing of this certificate.
It is further understood that the period for which this certificate is in effect may be terminated:
(a) By this organization upon giving 2 years’ advance notice in writing to the Commissioner of Internal Revenue of this organi¬
zation s desire to terminate the effect of this certificate at the end of a specified calendar quarter, but only if, at the time of the receipt
of such notice by the Commissioner, this certificate has been in effect for a period of not less than 8 years. In computing the effective
period which must precede the date of receipt of the notice of termination, there shall be disregarded any period or periods as to which
this organization is not exempt from income tax under section 101 (6) of the Code.
(b) By the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, with the prior concurrence of the Federal Security Administrator, upon a finding
by the Commissioner that this organization has failed to comply substantially with the requirements of the Federal Insurance Contribu¬
tions Act or is no longer able to comply therewith. The Commissioner shall give this organization not less than 60 days’ advance notice
in writing that the period covered by this certificate will terminate at the end of the calendar quarter specified in the notice.
The organization has been assigned employer identification No.
(If a number has not been assigned write "None”)
(Name of organization)
(Name)
(Name)
(President or other principal officer)
/
(Secretary, treasurer, etc.)
(OVER)
(State title)
(State title)
16 — 62978-1
INSTRUCTIONS
Where to file. —This form shall be filed with the Collector of Internal
Revenue for the district in which is located the principal office or princi¬
pal place of business of the organization. (An organization already filing
Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return, should file this form
with the collector with whom such returns are being filed, and should
enter its name on this form as shown on such returns.)
Continuation sheets ,—If there is not sufficient space on Form SS-15a
for the signature of each employee who concurs in the filing of the certifi¬
cate, the organization should provide an additional sheet (or sheets) of
the same or similar size for this purpose. Such sheet (or sheets) should
be lined in the same manner as the form.
Employees performing services at locations other than the principal office .—
If an organization has a number of employees performing services for it at a
location (or locations) other than that of its principal office, a separate
Form SS-15a may be used for each such location. Each such Form SS-15a
should show thereon the address of the particular place of employment and
all such forms must be submitted with the certificate on Form SS—15.
An organization which has employees who individually or in small
groups perform services at various locations may, if it so desires, prepare
and submit to each such employee an individual form for use by him in
disclosing his concurrence in the filing of the certificate. Such form
should contain a statement thereon to the effect that the employee concurs
in the action of the organization in the filing of a certificate certifying
that it desires to have the insurance system established by title II of the
Social Security Act extended to services performed by its employees, and
such form should provide a place for the signature, address, and social
security account number (if any) of the employee. Individual forms
signed by concurring employees should be submitted with the certificate,
together with a typewritten list containing the name, address, and social
security account number (if any) of each such employee.
Section 204 (a), (e), and (g) of the Social Security Act Amendments of 1950—DEFINITION OF EMPLOYMENT
(a) Effective January 1, 1951, section 1426 (b) of the Internal Revenue
Code is amended to read as follows:
“(b) Employment.— The term'employment’means * * * any
service, of whatever nature, performed after 1950 * * * by an
employee for the person employing him * * *; except that * * *
such term shall not include—
* * * # * *
“(9) (A) Service performed by a duly ordained, commissioned, or
licensed minister of a church in the exercise of his ministry or by a member
of a religious order in the exercise of duties required by such order;
“(B) Service performed in the employ of a religious, charitable, edu¬
cational, or other organization exempt from income tax under section
101 (6), but this subparagraph shall not apply to service performed
during the period for which a certificate, filed pursuant to subsection (1),
is in effect if such service is performed by an employee (i) whose
signature appears on the list filed by such organization under subsec¬
tion (1), or (ii) who became an employee of such organization after the
calendar quarter in which the certificate was filed;
❖ ^ * * Hs t5s
“(11) (A) * * * * * *
“(B) Service performed in the employ of a school, college, or uni¬
versity if such service is performed by a student who is enrolled and is
regularly attending classes at such school, college, or university;
❖ * ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ *
“(14) Service performed as a student nurse in the employ of a hos¬
pital or a nurses’ training school by an individual who is enrolled and is
regularly attending classes in a nurses’ training school chartered or ap¬
proved pursuant to State law; and service performed as an interne in the
employ of a hospital by an individual who has completed a four years’
course in a medical school chartered or approved pursuant to State law;
❖ ❖
(e) Section 1426 of the Internal Revenue Code is amended by * * *
inserting * * * the following:
❖ sfc * ^
“(1) Exemption of Religious, Charitable, Etc., Organizations.—
“(1) Waiver of exemption by organization. —An organization
exempt from income tax under section 101 (6) may file a certificate
(in such form and manner, and with such official, as may be prescribed
by regulations made under this subchapter) certifying that it desires to
have the insurance system established by title II of the Social Security
Act extended to service performed by its employees and that at least
two-thirds of its employees concur in the filing of the certificate. Such
certificate may be filed only if it is accompanied by a list containing the
signature, address, and social security account number (if any) of each
employee who concurs in the filing of the certificate. Such list may be
amended, at any time prior to the expiration of the first month following
the first calendar quarter for which the certificate is in effect, by filing
with such official a supplemental list or lists containing the signature,
address, and social security account number (if any) of each additional
employee who concurs in the filing of the certificate. The list and any
supplemental list shall be filed in such form and manner as may be
prescribed by regulations made under this subchapter. The certificate
shall be in effect (for the purposes of subsection (b) (9) (B) and for
the purposes of section 210 (a) (9) (B) of the Social Security Act)
for the period beginning with the first day following the close of the
calendar quarter in which such certificate is filed, but in no case shall
such period begin prior to January 1, 1951. The period for which the
certificate is effective may be terminated by the organization, effective
at the end of a calendar quarter, upon giving two years’ advance notice
in writing, but only if, at the time of the receipt of such notice, the
certificate has been in effect for a period of not less than eight years.
The notice of termination may be revoked by the organization by giving,
prior Jo the close of the calendar quarter specified in the notice of ter¬
mination, a written notice of such revocation. Notice of termination or
revocation thereof shall be filed in such form and manner, and with such
official, as may be prescribed by regulations made under this subchapter.
“(2) Termination of waiver period by Commissioner. —If the
Commissioner finds that any organization which filed a certificate pur¬
suant to this subsection has failed to comply substantially with the
requirements of this subchapter or is no longer able to comply therewith,
the Commissioner shall give such organization not less than sixty days’
advance notice in writing that the period covered by such certificate will
terminate at the end of the calendar quarter specified in such notice.
Such notice of termination may be revoked by the Commissioner by
giving, prior to the close of the calendar quarter specified in the notice
of termination, written notice of such revocation to the organization.
No notice of termination or of revocation thereof shall be given under
this paragraph to an organization without the prior concurrence of the
Federal Security Administrator.
“(3) No renewal of waiver. —In the event the period covered by
a certificate filed pursuant to this subsection is terminated by the organi¬
zation, no certificate may again be filed by such organization pursuant
to this subsection.’’
❖ ❖ # & & ❖ tj:
(g) The amendments made by subsection ***(e)***of this
section shall be applicable only with respect to services performed after 1950.
Section 205 of the Social Security Act Amendments of 1950—DEFINITION OF EMPLOYEE
(a) Section 1426 (d) of the Internal Revenue Code is amended to read
as follows:
"(d) Employee. —The term 'employee’ means—
“(1) any officer of a corporation; or
“(2) any individual who, under the usual common law rules appli¬
cable in determining the employer-employee relationship, has the status
of an employee; or ——
“(3) any individual (other than an individual who is an employee
under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection) who performs services
for remuneration for any person—
“(A) as an agent-driver or commission-driver engaged in distribut¬
ing meat products, vegetable products, fruit products, bakery products,
beverages (other than milk), or laundry or dry-cleaning services, for
his principal;
“(B) as a full-time life insurance salesman;
"(C) as a home worker performing work, according to specifica¬
tions furnished by the person for whom the services are performed,
on materials or goods furnished by such person which are required
to be returned to such person or a person designated by him, if the
performance of such services is subject to licensing requirements
under the laws of the State in which such services are performed; or
“(D) as a traveling or city salesman, other than as an agent-driver
or commission-driver, engaged upon a full-time basis in the solicita¬
tion on behalf of, and the transmission to, his principal (except for
side-line sales activities on behalf of some other person) of orders
from wholesalers, retailers, contractors, or operators of hotels,
restaurants, or other similar establishments for merchandise for resale
or supplies for use in their business operations;
if the contract of service contemplates that substantially all of such
services are to be performed personally by such individual; except that
an individual shall not be included in the term 'employee’ under the
provisions of this paragraph if such individual has a substantial invest¬
ment in facilities used in connection with the performance of such
services (other than in facilities for transportation), or if the services
are in the nature of a single transaction not part of a continuing relation¬
ship with the person for whom the services are performed.”
(b) The amendment made by this section shall be applicable only with
respect to services performed after 1950.
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 16 — 62978-1
Form SS-15a Supplement
U. S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Internal Revenue Service
COLLECTOR OE INTERNAL REVENUE,
Date
Sir:
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(Please print name of organization in full)
(Street and number) (City or town) (Postal zone number) (State)
an organization exempt from Federal income tax under section 101 (6) of the Internal Revenue Code, under date of.,
(Month, day, and year)
filed a certificate on Form SS—15 certifying that it desires to have the insurance system established by title II of the Social Security Act
(Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Benefits) extended to services performed by its employees. The accompanying supple-
As an employee of the above-named organization, I hereby concur, as evidenced by my signature, in the action of the organization
in the filing of the certificate and understand that the employee tax imposed under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act will be
applicable with respect to services which constitute employment performed by me on and after the effective date of the certificate.
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ADDRESS OF EMPLOYEE
EMPLOYEE’S SOCIAL SECURITY
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March 1, 1951
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Dear Don Alejandro & Ferry:
iVe phoned you on Tuesday, but. reaxizea that probably you were at Barro
Colorado. Thought you might get back ana phone us before we left.
One thing we wanted to tell yen was that Mr. Bennett died Tuesday
morning, be had talked to him on Monday afternoon and he seensdd well.
However, I thought he had seemed somewhat listless the last few times we
saw him. They say he had been out to a party in the evening. Had a heart
attache at 1:30 and another at 7:30 and was gone.
We left Tuesday morning finally, having been put off since Sunday.
We got as far as the breakwater and the Captain turned back. He told us
that he would not go again untix the following week. We -vent to Tag's
office ana they told us there that he might go Wednesday, but if not, there
was another boat that came up on Friday. They were referring to a larger
boat belonging to a man named Bruce Surgeon, whom Mr. Bennett had told us
might drop us or pick us up here and take us on to Bocas.
From the dire reports or? Tag's captain, we did not feel very hopeful
about getting away on Wednesday. We went to the Hyarographie Office and
they laughed in Matt's face at the idea of landing anyplace on this Atlantic
Coast during the month of March. Said that it is most quiet when raining
and. now that the DRY?'*#*' season is on, the wind makes the ocean very rough.
Me had made up our minds to bring the truck to Penonome ana go to LA
Pintada and work down from the Interior, We had faint hopes the launch
would leave, or get us here, or the cayucos would come out if they did*
However, we got up at £ on Wednesday. The launch left at 6. we arrived
here at 11:5C. The sea was no worse than when Matt an,. I were here before.
Five men came out in a smaller cayuco this time than when we were here
and I came in with the first load of equipment. After looking at
I requested the schoolhouse whuch is about 14 x 20. The first house
was about 8 x 12 and we could nut stand up straight as their second floor
was very low. The other was a bit larger, but not much. I am doing the
cooking for the time being. If we had found a site here, I would have
hunted someone to help me, but Matt and Bob went this morning and saw a gold
prospecting site. It is almost impossible to get the idea into these people f s
heads that we are HOT looking for gold.
2 houses
w w p
e saw
Well, to go back to the cayuco trip. Our load did not get wet but Matt
and Bob got soaked and all the quipment on the bottom of the cayuco as well.
The cayuco was loaded heavily and the water poured into the bottom. Dick's
trunk of film, my suitcase (large metal), 1 footiocker, ana the typewriter.
Water just poured out of all 4. Dick was sick - tho s t he had lost all his black
end white film until he discovered that toe was in metal pack. "very piece of
my clothing was soaked, except for the good clothes that I had in the tray &
by some miracle they were nut touched. My good watch was in a box with a few
pieces of jewelry end that was soaked. The footiocker contained our sheets,
towels and work clothes. So we have had a time drying things out. We didn’t
lose anything, which is a blessing - considering that we expected to lose
something in the shuffle. They only charged us $9 for the 4 of us 5c baggage
to bring us in - surely a cheap
on the launch. The cayucos only charged
price for moving as much baggage as we have
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We have learned of an Indian cemetery 15 miles upriver and sill see
it tomorrow. .JThere are 2 other sites two days upriver 1 That means 1 day
from Penonome. Apparently the story is the same here as at Salud and
Indio, no sites near the Coast, but all inland. We shall move some of our
baggage to the site it: mixes inland if it proves to be worthwhile. If not
I guess there is nothing to do but go further.
I did my best to discourage Ben Grauer from attempting to come since
the weather is so bad. No wonder nobody knows much about this CoastI
Friday afternoon
This morning we learned that it is too far to go and return in one day.
So we are going to have to move aii our equipment upriver. We have ths spent
the day packing it up again. Wanted to leave this morning at 8 but they said
there would not be time. Apparently this river is a series of rapids and
deep spots ana we cannot use the motor all the way. That slows up traffic I
We hope that you are having better luck than we are. We are surely
working hard to try to get something but it is a struggle.
We are leaving this letter with Vidal Gonzalez, the storekeeper here,
to be put on the launch that comes next Tuesday or Wednesday, if it comes!
Will write you again and keep you informed.
Our best to you both.
As ever,
fearion
7232-31
COMMISSARY DIVISION
PANAMA RAILROAD COMPANY
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.ps, nurses'--_ /. _
Chemises_
Drawers, child's, j. _-
Drawers, women’s_
Dresses, child’s_
Dresses, njght_
Dresses, women’s__
Kimonos_
Pajama coats__
Pajama coats, silk—.
Pajama pants_
Pajama pants, silk_
Shorts, women’s-
Skirts, women’s_
Slips, women’s_
Step-ins___
Suits, combination_
Trousers, boys’, short..
Undervests___
Uniforms, nurses’_
Waists, child’s, outer ..
Waists, child’s, under..
Wrappers_
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each bundle_
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nless Ovraer’8 count accompanies package, Laundry’s check must be accepted as correct.
SEE OTHER SIDE
Women’s waists and dresses will be laundered at owner’s risk of damage,
The Laundry will not be responsible for shrinkage; for fastness of color; for valuable containers, such
as suitcases; for damage to pillowcases used as laundry bags; or for jewelry or valuable articles left in
clothing.
Exception Slip, Form 7054, will be pasted to all laundry lists of bundles received at the Laundry in
an incomplete or damaged condition and Shortage Notice, Form 7273, will be enclosed in all bundles
that check short on leaving the plant.
Laundry not claimed within 125 days will be sold to pay charges, or destroyed.
CLAIMS.—Hotel guests should promptly take up claims with the hotel management; claims of
steamship passengers should be taken up promptly with the laundry manager at Ancon, or with the
manager of the nearest Commissary, or with the General Manager’s office at Mt, Hope. You will find
any of these agencies anxious and willing to adjust the claim to your satisfaction. Handling of the
claim will be facilitated if you will submit at the same time the laundry list covering, and state the
value of the articles, as well as the date you acquired them. Promptness in submitting claim will assist
materially.
If an article is lost or damaged, the right is reserved to make adjustment based upon the amount
of service the article has had.
Men’s flannel or woolen suits will be handled as wash goods only at owner’s risk, and only when speci¬
fically requested on face of list.
Dry cleaning and dry cleaning and pressing should be listed on Form 7898, provided for that purpose.
MR 34522—Panama Canal—9-30-49—5,000
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COMMISSARY DIVISION
PANAMA RAILROAD COMPANY
ANCON LAUNDRY
SPECIAL LAUNDRY LIST
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
For use of hotel guests and steamship passengers only
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Shirts, dress._
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TrousgtgfCOfton, linen.
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Drawers, child’s!_ j
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Dresses, women’s__
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Pajama coats_
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7054-5 COMMISSARY DIVISION
PANAMA RAILROAD COMPANY
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COMPLIMENTARY PASS
PASS
Dr.
Until December 31st. 1951, unless otherwise ordered.
President
9960-5 —Comp.
MR 40817—Panama Canal—10-20-50—600
CONDITIONS
This free Pass is not transferable and, if presented by any other person than
the individual named thereon, or if any alteration, addition, or erasure is made
upon it, it is forfeited, and the Conductor will take it up and collect fare.
The person accepting this free pass agrees that the Panama Railroad Company
shall not be liable, under any circumstances, whether of negligence of Agents or
otherwise, for any injury to the person, or for any loss or damage to the property
of the person using the same.
The right to cancel this pass at any time is reserved by the Company.
In case this pass is lost, it must be reported to the Executive Secretary imme¬
diately. A new pass cannot be issued until 30 days after loss is reported.
I accept the above conditions:
THIS PASS IS NOT GOOD ON SPECIALLY CHARTERED TRAINS OR COACHES
AND WILL NOT BE HONORED UNLESS SIGNED IN INK BY THE PERSON
FOR WHOM ISSUED
HAND Ri;C...I?”
RECEIVED FROM
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POOL, Albrook AF8,C2
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HEADQUARTERS
ALBROOK AIR FORCE BASE
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER
ALBROOK AIR FORCE BASE, C.Z.
Febrero 23 de 1951
CERTIPI
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Certifico que el siguiente
de los Estados Unidps, Dodge 19||2. 3A de tonelada, Transport©
para Armamentos, Nraaero 8 6g ¥ 4*Twnsido prestado a los Senores
Alexander Wetmore y ¥, H. Perrygo, del Institute Smithsonisn
de Washington, Distrito de Columbia, para uso del Instituto
Smithsonian en la Zona del Canal y en la Hepublics de Panama,
Las sigidentes personas han sido designadas como conductors
del vehiculo de la Fuerza Aerea de los Estados Unidos arriba
nencionada: Sr. Alexander Wetmore y Sr. W. H. Perrygo,
C A D 0
•Wt
vehiculo de la Fuerza Aerea
WILLIAM M. BROWN
Coronel, Fuerza Aerea de
los Estados Unidos
Commandante
2? February 1951
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the following CSAF vehicle,
1942-Dodge, three-quarter (3A) ton. Weapons Carrier,
No, 282442, has been loaned to Mr, Alexander Wetmore and
Mr. W, H, Perrygo, of the Smithsonian Institute, hlngton,
D, C., for the use of the Smithsonian Institute, in the Canal
Eon© and the Republic of Panama. The following named persons ere
designated as drivers of the aforementioned USAF vehiclei
Mr. Alexander Wetmore and Mr. W. H. Perrygo.
WILLIAM. M. BROWN
Colonel, USAF
Commanding
23 February 1951
OPERATOR’S SIGNATURE *
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I CERTIFY THAT
Dr Alexander Tfetmore
(NAME AND GRADE)
HAS DEMONSTRATED PROFICIENCY IN DRIVING (change 4, par. 24, AR
850-15 ) THE TYPES OF VEHICLES LISTED BELOW AS PER SIGNED AUTHEN¬
TICATION.
er*oi
TYPE VEHICLE
CAR, HALFTRACK
CAR, PASSENGER
MOTORCYCLE
TANK, HEAVY
TANK, LIGHT
TANK, MEDIUM
TRACTOR
TRUCKS, CARGO, U ~%-TON
TRUCKS, CARGO, 1J4-2J4-TON
TRUCKS, CARGO, 4-TON AND LARGER
TRUCKS, AMPHIBIAN (all)
VEHICLE, WHEELED, COMBAT
SPECIAL
TRUCK-TRACTOR (semitrailer)
AUTHENTICATION f
(Signed by a commissioned officer ) 1
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REPLACES WD AGO FORM 9-7< 17 JUN 44,
WHICH MAY BE USED. 16-56413-1
1. To be issued only after strict and prac¬
tical examination. -
2. Permit will be authenticated by commis¬
sioned officer immediately after test for
each type of vehicle concerned.
3. Where testing facilities do not permit
cross-country driving, permit will be
marked “limited” after each type of vehi¬
cle concerned.
4. List accidents below. If more than three
are charged to the permit holder, his
driving ability and mental attitude should
be investigated before issuance of new
permit.
RECORD OF ACCIDENTS
(List all in which permit holder is involved)
RESPONSIBILITY AND CAUSE
ESTIMATED COST OF DAMAGES
DATE
OFFICER’S INITIALS
RESPONSIBILITY AND CAUSE
ESTIMATED COST OF DAMAGES
DATE
OFFICER’S INITIALS
RESPONSIBILITY AND CAUSE
ESTIMATED COST OF DAMAGES
DATE
OFFICER’S INITIALS
GPO
16 — 56413-1
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR’S
PERMIT
VALID □ WITH
OPERATOR’S ARMY SERIAL NO.
90354
Visiting Scientist
GZ Biological Area
Albrook AFB,
Expires: 22 February 5
THIS PERMIT MUST BE CARRIED AT ALL
TIMES WHEN OPERATING A GOVERNMENT
MOTOR VEHICLE AND IS NOT TRANSFER¬
ABLE.
23 February 1951
This is to certify that the following USAF vehicle,
1942-Dodge, three -quarter (3A) ton, Weaj Carrier, No
SoT"-2'rt3 , ( l '.8, has been loaned to Hr, Alexander Wetmore and
Mr. W. H. Perrygo, of the Smithsonian Institute, Washington,
=). C., for the use of the Smithsonian Institute, in the Canal
Zone and the RepuMie of Panama. The following named persons are
designated as drivers of the aforementioned USAF vehicle:
Mr. Alexsnder Wetmore and Mr. W. H. Perrygo,
wTI,r,IAM M. BROWN
Colonel, USAF
Commanding
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C E a f I F i G A D 0
Certifies qua el stgoient® vehidul© de la Fuersa Aerea
d@ las latades ITnldos , Dodge 1942, 3/4 de tonelada, fransport©
para Armswantos, Hta&ero 282442, ha side prestado s los Senores
Alexander Metaore y ¥, H, Perrygo, del Institute Smithsonian
de Washington, Distrito de Columbia, para use del Institute
Smithsonian en la gent del Canal y en la fiep6bllea Panama,
Jtss siguientes personas han side desltpaadas eomo conductores
del vehtculo dele Fueraa Aerea de los Istados Unidos arriba
manplanadi i Sr, Alexander Wetraor® y Sr, W. H. Perrygo.
Coronel, Fwrze Acres de
los Estados Unifies
Commandanti
© UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
to : Dr. Wetmore
FROM : J. E. Graf
subject: High priority items - Barro Colorado Island:
DATE: February 21, 1951
There are two items of very high priority concerned with Barro Colorado
Island. (1) Laboratory-Storage Building and (2) the Cable.
It is very difficult tc choose between these two items as regards absolute
priority and it will probably be preferable to work them in on a basis of avail¬
ability of funds. If a smaller amount Is available, say about $15,000, it would
be used for the laboratory-storage building but, if funds could be provided to
the extent of about $85,000 to $ 90 > 000 , the cable should receive first considera¬
tion. Pending definite information regarding funds, plans for the laboratory-
storage building should go forward as rapidly as practicable.
The two projects are very closely related. While the cable must be given
early consideration owing to the poor condition of the motor generators, its
greatest use to the Island would be (a) in furnishing 24-hour service to the
laboratory-storage building in order to be certain that equipment, specimens of
all kinds, and the library are kept in top condition; (b) for use in operating
precision equipment: and (c) for food’preservation. More specific statements
relating to these two items follow:
(1) The Laboratory-Storage Building
This building has been urgently needed for sometime:
(a) To give protection to equipment, specimens, and the library.
(b) It would be so constructed that electrical dehydrators will keep the
various rooms at a state of reasonably low humidity on a 24-hour basis.
(c) It will tend to separate the scientists from the public visitors to
the Island, not only as to their working area but as to shower baths, etc.
(d) It will provide room for additional cases for the various items it
will house, items which are now widely scattered.
(e) It will assure us that scientific equipment of a wide variety is kept
together where it will be protected adequately and safely from humidity
and handling by casual visitors.
(2) The Cable
The cable is probably the most important basic addition that could be made
to the Island.
(a) It would provide 24-hour current and thus give full value to the
laboratory-storage building.
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(b) It would not require an engineer for its operation.
(c) It would be of very long life, outliving several motor generator sets.
(d) It would pay for itself on present estimates in 12 to it years.
(e) It would flrnish a stable source of current on a 24-hour basis for
running any electrical scientific equipment.
(f) It would provide sufficient current to carry peak loads without a drop
in voltage.
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(g) The present motor generators are about shot and need early replacement -
3 years maximum.
Briefly it would provide the answer: to all of our problems which .relate to
power and light for an indefinite time in the future. ✓
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At the present time about $13,000 is available on government funds for the
fiscal year 1951. This would take care of the laboratory-storage building, at
least the main construction, and the parts of the building which might have to
be postponed could be added later from time to time without causing undue
difficulty.
At the present time, it appears that possibly $60,000 might be available
from Salaries and Expenses Appropriation, Smithsonian Institution, resulting
from construction items which probably cannot be carried through on account of
the scarcity of critical materials. The fact that such sum might be available
does not mean that it could be used for objects other than those for which funds
were appropriated without obtaining permission from the Budget Bureau and the
Congressional Subcommittee on Appropriations. Were it possible to obtain this
permission, we might find other funds available from Salaries and Expenses which,
added to the approximately $13,000 available in Canal Zone funds, would make the
cable a possibility this year. Should this occur, I would recommend that the
building be delayed and the cable put in first, in spite of the fact that certain
steps have been taken toward providing the laboratory-storage building. Plans
that were drawn and other items would be just as useful in a subsequent year.
This does not mean that work toward the laboratory-storage building should be
relaxed. In this connection it should be stated that the possibility of obtain¬
ing from $ 85,000 to $ 90,000 through specific government appropriation under
present conditions would be well-nigh impossible, certainly for some years in
the future. The only other possibility would be'to raise private funds and this
would be a most difficult matter unless some wealthy casual visitor to the
Island would put up the money.
Timing in relation to .these two items is an important consideration.
Undoubtedly, the laboratory building can be put up this fiscal year. There
remains a very considerable doubt as to whether the availability of funds for
the cable may be determined in time to make it.possible for us to obligate the
funds during this fiscal year and Mr. Zetek has been asked to consult with the
electrical engineering division of Pan Can to find how late we could transfer
funds to them to insure their obligation in this fiscal year. My understanding
is that he has approached them on this matter.
loin ulurk will dc s© 2 io uo the Canal Zone as soon as lie can ohbain his pass¬
port and he will work with Mr. Zetek in carrying forward plans for the laboratory-
storage building and to assist in every way possible in expediting this project.
It is realized that such problems make rather heavy demands on Mr. Zetek~ especially
in view of the xa,, t taut ne has a full-time job entirely unconnected with Burro
Colorado Island.
Pending Mr . ulark 1 s arrival in the Canal Zone "there are repealed here some
suggestions relating eo ohe labox*atory~storage building^ some of which Mr* Clark
has already sent forward*
. In connection witn the laboratory-storage building^ we are required by Sec *
3709 of Revised Statutes to advertise for bids^. Bidders should be invited to the
Island to look over the layout and see what Is necessary In way of transporting
labor and materials. They must also receive drawings and specifications
.sufficiently" dexailed so that they will all be bidding on the same thing. We can¬
not do one work on a cost-plus basis. Bid bonds and performance bonds are
required* The Ba con -Da v I s Law regarding minimum wage rates does not apply^ but
the 8-hour law and the anti-kickback law do apply* Bids cannot be changed after
opening. -_______—-
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
CANAL ZONE BIOLOGICAL AREA
ESTABLISHED BY ACT OF CONGRESS
(FORMERLY BARRO COLORADO ISLAND BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY)
DRAWER C, BALBOA, CANAL ZONE
Feb 21 1951
Dear Wetmore:
WELCOME. This is a brief note. Thursday 22d I will be out
of circulation from about 11 a.m. to 1 pm. Rest of the day I will be at
0902 unless I have a call from Dr Koford who will be at the Internation¬
al, but I can’t say when he will call. I want them to go to BCI Friday.
Friday will be a BUSY day for us, we will have our bull-session then on
Corrosion andProtection, a wind up of the week’s sessions. You are wel¬
come to sit in on this.
THURSDAY evening fiffiasifli 7:30 International Nickle is throwing a cocktail
party at Miraflores and you and Perrygo are cordially invited and ex¬
pected to attend. We have 16 of the leading people on corrosion from the
US and I am sure BCI will bebefit by our sessions. Yesterday I had 42 on
BCI and all are sold on the place.
FRIDAY evening we will have a buffet supper at the Tivoli (l believe)
and you are also invited. I do not know yet what the damages will be
for this, but it would not be heavy, and worth every penny of it.
Saturday I go to BCI.
NOW, I know you won’t do it, but I will not think ill of you if you phone
me upon your arrival at the Tivoli from Tocumen• It will be nice to hear
your voice. Maybe, I may drop in when you have bkfast, just for a bit of
coffee.
Warmest to you and Perry.
sincerely
Zetek
UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM
BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY
ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY
NATIONAL AIR MUSEUM
NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
11 ftshinr/fati *2.5, D.
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NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
NATIONAL COLLECTION OF FINE ARTS
FREER GALLERY OF ART
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
CANAL ZONE BIOLOGICAL AREA
February 16, 1951.
Dr. Alexander Wetmore,
Secretary, Smithsonian Institution,
Washington 25, D.C.
Dear Dr. Wetmore:
On or about February 21, 1951 you will pro¬
ceed from Washington, D o C 0 , to Miami, Florida, and from
there to the Canal Zone and points in Panama. You will
be accompanied by Watson M. Perrygo, Exhibits Prepara-
tor, U* S. National Museum, as assistant.
You will be allowed usual travel expenses,
including travel by air as required, not to exceed $320 o 00,
payable from the appropriation “Salaries and Expenses,
Smithsonian Institution, 1951.” (Management.) Your other
expenses will be paid from other funds.
It is contemplated that this work will re¬
quire not more than two months for its completion, when
you will return to your official station at Washington, D.C.
Very truly yours,
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Assistant Secretary.
February 14, 1951
Dr. M. W. Stirling
c/o Mr. George Bennett
United Fruit Company
Cristobal, Canal Zone
Bear Matt and Marion:
Marion's note of February 9 giving the latest bulletin on
your progress came in Monday morning's mail as a welcome
spot in a day devoted to preparations for the annual hearing
before the appropriations committee, which took place yesterday.
This time the Committee rather took me apart but I bear
no visible scars. My strong impression was that they had
marked up the bill before they called us in. But regarding that
we will know more later. There was only the usual inquiry
relative to the Bureau, but I am expecting that we will have to go
to work in the Senate whenever this bill is reported out. In the
meanwhile, I have been able to make a firm plan for Panama.
Perry and I are due to leave on February 21 at 12: 30 noon and with
the usual change in Miami, should reach Tocumen that night at
half past twelve. We will go immediately to the Tivoli Hotel
and I expect to be there for a few days. Details as to when
I will go to Barro Colorado will have to wait until I see Dr.
Zetek. If you come into the Zone, I wish you would try
to telephone me at the Tivoli.
Sincerely yours,
hs
A. Wetmore,
Secretary.
Mr. J. D. Howard
Dr. A. Wetmore February 14, 1951
In connection with my coming field investigations
in Panama, I beg to ask that an advance of $1600
be made for field expenses. Due accounting will
be rendered when the investigations are completed.
A. Wetmore,
Secretary.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
CANAL ZONE BIOLOGICAL AREA
ESTABLISHED BY ACT OF CONGRESS
(FORMERLY BARRO COLORADO ISLAND BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY)
DRAWER C, BALBOA, CANAL ZONE
February 14 1951
Dr. Alexander Wetmore
Secretary, Smithsonian Inst.
Dear Wetmore:
I was glad to get yours of 12th with a definite schedule
as to your arrival. I requested the Tivoli reservation. Should anyone
at the airport tell you the Tivoli is closed , tell them you are going
there anyway.
I enclose your RR passes and commissary authority cards. I am sure these
will reach you before you leave.
*
The week starting Feb 19 we have the big conference here on corrosion
and protection, with twenty of the best men in this field in the US par¬
ticipating. With our local men, we will have a registration of at least
forty. We will go to BCI Tuesday 20th.
I will also have to go to BCI Fri 23 and Sat 24. The 22nd we are to go
to the Atlantic Side but I believe I will cut out that trip. So you phone
me, either Balboa 2435 or 3538.
Hope the hearings came out well and the Montreal trip \<rill be ok, as
also the trip down.
with warm regards
sincerely yours
Zetek
DECEMBER -— NOVEMBER-— —-— OCTOBER
JANUARY
$15.00
3RUARY
$5.00
MARCH
496-14
THE PANAMA CANAL
3618
Name: Dr. Alexander Wetraore
Status: Visiting Scientist, C.Z. Biological
Within the restrictions indicated hereon the above-named
person is authorized to purchase commissary coupon books.
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Authority valid until Jutl8 30 $
Limit of monthly purchases of coupons:— — —
(Cashier will record each sale by punphfjparks in man
By direction of Governor
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utive Secretary.
$5.00
AUGUST
$15.00
JULY
Area
CONDITIONS
This authority card is valid only for the privileges specifically stated on the
face hereof, and may be withdrawn at any time. It may be used only as stated
below, is subject to cancellation if presented by an unauthorized person, and
is void upon termination of service.
The person to whom this card is issued may authorize wholly dependent
members of his immediate family residing with him, such as his wife and
minor children, to make purchases in his name by designating them and their
relationship below his own signature.
If the holder is a resident of the Canal Zone at the time of issuance
and later removes to the Republic of Panama, or if his employment
status changes in any way, the question of continuing the privilege
must be immediately taken up with the Executive Office (Telephone
Balboa 3108).
This card is to be presented to commissary cashiers each time coupons are
purchased and to commissary inspectors upon request.
I accept the above conditions and will otherwise comply with the provisions
of the commissary regulations. ' . j
{Signature of Holder)
{Name)
{Relationship)
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MR 36795—-Panama Canal—2-3-50—3,000
Mr, A• Wetmore
Secretary
Smithsonian Institution
Washington 25, D. C®
My dear Mr, Tifetmore*
Your letter of 5 February was received a few days ago, and
I am pleased that the Caribbean Air Command can be of assistance to
the Smithsonian Institution.
xAlbrook Air Force Base does not presently have any command
cars, which we recognize as, primarily, a personnel carrier# Be¬
lieving that a four-wheel drive weapons carrier would satisfy your
requirements just as well, if not better,than the command car, I
have instructed my Albrook Air Force Base Commander to make avail¬
able one weapons carrier for seven weeks beginning on or about 28
February# The weapons carrier has an open steel cargo body with a
tail gate and folding hardwood bench seats along both sides of the
Decu It has a rated capacity of 3/4 of a ton (cargo) or can accom-
modate about 12 persons® It is covered with a heavy canvas top sup¬
port a a by wooden bows# A weapons carrier was used recently to trans¬
port Smithsonian personnel and supplies to Ocu, Republic of Panama#
Prior to your arrival, a weapons carrier will be selected and
checked for condition#
Please accept assurances of iny high regard for the Smithso¬
nian Institution and its personnel, and my best wishes for a succes¬
sful season#
Sincerely,
Brigadier General, USAF
Commanding
Col. B. L. Howze jr., native of
[Washington and
[staff for the Caribbean command,!
U. S. Army, has
been promoted
to bri g a d i e r
general, it was
announced yes¬
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school here be- ;§p
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from which he ^
was graduated *
as a second
lieu tenant in ; ;
1925. During
World War II Oen. Howze
he served with several armored
divisions, was assigned to the na¬
tional war college in 1946, and
was shifted to Panama in June,
1949.
He holds the silver star with
oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit,
the bronze star medal, the Legion
of Honor of France, the Order
of Leopold of Belgium, and the
croix de guerre of both France
and Belgium.
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Lt. Colonel Merwin E. Potter,
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Officers'
Training Corps,
Ohio State University,
Columbus 10, Ohio.
Dear Colonel Potter:
My administrative duties here, principally my necessity
for appearing before the appropriations committee, have de¬
layed my departure for the south. Our hearings come this
afternoon. I have some other chores to attend to and then
on February 21 Mr. Perry go and I have reservation on the
Eastern Air Lines and Pan American. The flight leaves here
at half past twelve in the day, we change in Miami and. are
due in Tocumen at 12:30 that night.
Originally it has been my plan to work in a remote part
of western Panama on the Caribbean side, in a region that is
little known. The situation here, however, is such that I will
be under necessity of making contact with the Washington
office rather regularly. In view of this, I have had to give-
up the trip first planned which would have me compl etely
out oi touch for six weeks or so, and instead will visit a
number of other points that have been on my docket for some
time. These cover principally locations around the eastern
end of the highlands west of the Canal .Zone where the mountain
ranges from Chiriqui lower to disappear in the gap where the
Canal now crosses. The region lies around El Valle and
Penomone. I want also to get down again to the lower end of
the Azuero Peninsula where I had three days two years ago.
I had told General Hale some time ago that I intended to
come down again and he was kind enough to inform .Brigadier
General Kiel. I wrote General Kiel about two weeks ago
telling him of my change in plan and asking if it would be
possible for me to arrange for the loan of a command car,
or a weapons carrier (without driver), vith the understanding
that the Smithsonian would care for the expenses. If I can
Lt. Colonel Merwin £. Potter
February 13, 1951
arrange this transportation, I can do the work easily since
this will enable us to get about and to carry the equipment
that we will need for our work. I have also written Major
Ralph Martin giving him the same information. I hope that
this will work out satisfactorily.
The areas that I plan to cover are not well known and
have only become fairly accessible within the last 4 or 5 years.
General Hale was my guest at the annual dinner of The
explorers Club in New York City the middle of January, and
1 had a very pleasant visit with him.
With the hope that all is wetl with you and your family
and with my kindest regards to all of you, I am
' iK.Cfc» s :‘ly s.
hs
A. W e tenor e.
Secretary.
February 12, 1951
Major Ralph Martin
Car ibbe an A ir C omma nd
Albrook Air Force Base, Canal Zone
Dear Major Martin:
You may recall me as the naturalist from the Smithsonian
Institution, introduced to you by Lt. Col. Potter last April on my
return from a trip into the mountains back of Chimanlon the Pacific
coast of Panama. '
I wrote Brigadier General Kiel, Commanding General, a
short time ago outlining the plans that 1 now have in mind for
further field work on the distribution of birds in Panama on behalf
of the Smithsonian Institution. This is planned to cover certain areas
west of the Canal Zone and mainly around the eastern extension of
the mountains that come down from Chiriqui. In connection with
this, I asked General Kiel if it would be practicable to have the
cooperation of the Air Forces through the loan of a command car
(without driver) that I could use for transportation with the under¬
standing that the Smithsonian Institution would be responsible for
the expens? s of operation, including oil, gasoline and other similar
charges. At the time my plans were somewhat uncertain due to
hearings before committees in Congress so that I indicated that I
would expect to reach the Canal Z.Q&& with, my assistant, Mr. Watson
M. Perrygo, about February 28. The last few days my scneaule here
has become clearer and I find now that I will be in the Canal Zone
on February 23. I will have a few days of business in and around
the Zone principally concerned with our Laboratory on Barro
Colorado Island and will then wish to undertake the field work.
I hope indeed that General Kiel will be agreeable to this
request since it will assist most measurably in the work that we
have in mind. What we will need is a vehicle in which we can
move about and at the same time carry a reasonable amount of
field equipment. I would have comparatively little choice between
a command car or a Iwwvy 1 weapons carrier, whichever might be
most convenient. The principal necessity is to have a car with
reasonable carrying capacity equipped with four wheel drive.
My original plan has been to go into a remote area on the
Atlantic side but I will need this year to remain where I can have
communication from time to time with the Washington office.
Major Ralph Martin
February 12, 1951
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I hear occasionally from Colonel F otter who seems to be
enjoying his work at Ohio State University.
With my kindest regards and best wishes, I am
Sincerely yours.
hs
A. Wetmore,
Secretary.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
CANAL ZONE BIOLOGICAL AREA
ESTABLISHED BY ACT OF CONGRESS
(FORMERLY BARRO COLORADO ISLAND BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY)
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DRAWER C, BALBOA, CANAL ZONE
February 10 1951
Dr. Alexander Wetmore
Secretary, Smithsonian Inst.,
Washington D. G.
Dear Wetmore:
Just received your letter with credentials. Glad to have
heard from you, and glad you expect soon to be here. Am also glad that you
plan to go to El Valle de Anton.
All of your boxes etc are under 0902. The drayage came to $16, and this
can wait till you come.
Lots of changes were made. They call it reorganization. Now, since you
will come by plane to Tocumen, see the Canal Zone officials, and go to
the Tivoli. If anyone wants to steer you to the El Panama or other Pa¬
nama hotel, you just say you are going to the Tivoli. You have two good
reasons,- first, you are a US Gov’t employee, second, you have commissary
privileges. They may even tell you that the Tivoli is closed,- it is, to
them.
Shall I reserve rooms at the Tivoli? Will do so as soon as we know just
when you are doming, what plane, day etc.
Hope the appropriations matters turn out better than you expect.
I sent to Vorys two rolls of kodachrime motion film, they with the two
tapirs, deer etc. Believe he will be glad to have them. He sent me a copy
of the Itr to you wherein he insists on paying.
with warm regards
sincerely yours
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February 8, 1951
Dr. M. W. Stirling,
c/o Mr. Ge orge Bennett,
United Fruit Company*
Cristobal, Canal Zone.
Dear Matt and Marion:
Your letter of February 2nd gives me more or less the news
I had expected relative to access to the Caribbean shores of
western Panama.
The only thing that makes a hard bench harder for sleeping
purposes is a boil on the back of the neck, as I can testify from
personal observation.
Matters are moving along here finally on The Hill and our
hearings before the appropriations committee come on Tuesday
afternoon next. In the meanwhile I have become entangled with
the meeting of the Advisory Board of the Arctic Institute of
North America and have to be there on Friday, February 16.
With what I see of winter outside the window at the moment and
what I anticipate I will find in Montreal, I should be in fair shape
to take off immediately on my return for Panama.
Administrative matters, however, are such that it will not
be possible for me to be completely out of touch with the office
for the period of 6 or 7 weeks as was the case last year. Because
of this and because of a delay in getting away, I have very
reluctantly had to revise my plans and give up the contemplated
work in your area that I had had in mind. Perrygo and I should
be down sometime between the 20th and the 25th. I have written
General Kiel to ask if we can have a command car, or some
similar type of transportation, and with this I will expect to cover
some of the area in the eastern end of the highlands immediately
west of the Zone. There are several places there now open where
there is good forest and where work has not been done. It will
be useful to visit these before the jungle is completely cleared.
I would like also to get down for a few days to Punta Mala, as
the brief visit I had there in 1948 was only sufficient to get me
interested in the region. This will give opportunity also to
Dr. M. W. Stirling
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February 8, 1951
see Gazin, assuming that he will still be in the field in that area.
He is now located in Chitre making some excavations in the
country near Pese.
It is sad to think that we may not be with you; unless I can
get out beyond 50 or 60 miles there is no point in my going in on
the Atlantic side to the west.
I will keep you advised as to my further plans, particularly
time of arrival in the hope that we may get together in Balboa
if nowhere else.
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Sincerely yours,
hs
A. Wetmore,
Secretary.
February 6, 1951
Mr. Ratibor Hartmann,
Gorgas Memorial Laboratory*
Apartado #1252*
Panama, R. de P.
Dear Ratibor:
I am very sorry to write that 1 have been delayed
beyond my expectations in my plans for field work
this year. It looks now as though it will be the
first of March before I am able to come which has
made complete change in my plans, particularly
since this year I will have to remain in places where
I can receive mail without too much delay. I will,
therefore have to give up the plan I made of working
in the remote areas of the Caribbean coast though I
expect to get over there another year.
Under the circumstances I do not believe that
Mr. Perrygo and I will need to have Yaroslav as
assistance since our trip will be considerably broken
up. I wish, therefore that you will let him know
that I will not need him this year. I will hope to
have him with us again next season. I trust that
this change will not inconvenience you or him too
greatly.
¥/e have had some cold weather here since I
wrote you last, with snow and ice, but now it is
moderating again.
With my kindest regards, I am
Sincerely yours,
hs
A. Wetmore,
Secretary.
February 5, 1951
Brig. General Emil C. Kiel,
Commanding General,
Caribbean Air Command,
Albrook Air Force Base, Canal Zone.
My dear General Kiel:
Major General Willis H. Hale informs me that he has told
you of some of the recent scientific work that I have carried on
in Panama on behalf of the Smithsonian Institution, together with
something of the plans that I have had for the present season.
Due to my necessity for appearing before appropriations
committees in the Congress, I have been delayed in leaving for
the south and, in fact, I am not certain as yet when I may be able
to get away though I hope that this will be practicable before the
end of the present month. This delay and the necessity that I am
under this season of remaining in areas where I can have communica¬
tion with Washington have occasioned a definite change in the work
that I had planned.
Under existing circumstances, I will not be able to go over
into the remote section of the Caribbean coast originally contemplated
until another year, but instead wish to carry on studies and make
collections at several points on the Pacific side that are accessible
by road.
I am writing to ask if under these conditions I may have the
cooperation of the Air Force through the loan of a command car
(without driver) for a period of approximately seven weeks
beginning about February 28 for use in transportation for myself,
my assistants and our field equipment.
I now have some familiarity with the areas to be worked
and know that they can be reached easily by this means through
the principal carretera and the minor highways and secondary
country roads that lead off from it.
If a command car (without driver) can be assigned as a
sonian Institution for approximately seven weeks
the Smithsonian will provide gasoline, oil and any minor repairs
necessary. My assistant* Mr. W. M. Perrygo, and I would drive
the car, I would expect to take over the car in the Canal Zone and
return it to the Zone when the work is completed.
Such help in transportation will greatly increase the scope
of our investigations and will practically double their scientific
importance. The work will have the sanction of the Republic of
Panama.
Brig. General Emil C. Kiel
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February 5, 1951
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Last year, through the kindness of General Hale, I wa s
taken by crashboat on February 15 to the town of Chiman on the
boundary of Darien where I made a long trip into the interior
mountains, the boat returning by appointment on April 3 to bring
me out* In other years I have covered other areas through
similar assistance from the Air Force*
The information secured I consider to be of definite
value in our understanding of local jungle conditions, in addition
to its scientific data from the exploration of new areas. I may
add that also it has led to better understanding with the people
of Panama.
With the hope that my present proposal may have your
approval, I remain
Sincerely yours,
A. Wetmore,
Secretary.
c/o Mr. George Bennett
United Fruit Company
Cristobal, C.Z.
February 2, 1S51
Dear Don Alejan dro:
After writing you from the Tivoli, we came over here and settled
down in "Palmas Bellas',' or Lagarto as it is called on the map. The
town is 100% negro. We took shelter in one of the wooden houses on
stilts to escape the rain. Have been here ever since because it didn't
seem worth while setting up camp for a few days.
We have combed this section for Indian pottery ana have seen about
five sites after diligent questioning and intelligence work. All of said
sites are back from the Coast and on ridges, but none show enough deposit
to be worth much work. We have worxed a few days near Rio Salud.
Matt and I left here at 4:30 A.55. to catch Tagaropolous• launch,
El Tumbaito, which was supposed to sail for Code del Norte at 7 A.M.
on Monday. When we arrived, they announced it would leave at 1 A.M. on
Tuesday. It did. We slept on benches until 7 A.M. when we arrived at
Code, anchored about 1/4 mile off shore. A big cayuco came out with
bananas. The ride in was a thrill. One wave went completely over the
cayuco. I had water dripping out of the seat of my blue jeans. We
learned from the storekeeper and listeners in the store that there are
various sites near Code del Norte. We boarded our launch again and
started down coast, picking up bananas as we went. The return trip is
too long a story for me to ‘write now - but no pleasure jaunt by any means.
We arrived in Cristobal at 12 noon on Wednesday. The locks were closed
so Dick could not drive over to meet us. We took a bus out to Gatun and
walked across the locks. All sounds familiar, doesn't it?
Anyway, Matt said last night that we would leave here on Sunday for
Rio Indio and spend about two full working weeks there. Rio Indio is
1-1/2 hour hike along the beach from Salud. We will leave part of our
equipment here and the truck at Salud and plan to return to Cristobal to
embark for Gocle del Norte. If we find something good at Indio, Matt may
want to stay 3 weeks. He was up; there last Sunday and heard of 3 places.
Major Cox told us the Geodetic Survey expected to send a boat up the
coast about February 15. I am going to call him from Cristobal today.
I don't know that we could be back by that time. On the other hand, they
may have flexible plans like we do. Also, the Tagaropolous schedule is
very indefinite. They are supposed to run each week but now there are not
many bananas, so they go when they please.
I hardly know what to tell you about, sending Perry down. We would
lixe to have him 'with us and it would probably be easier for him to go in
with us when we go up, but there is the problem of communication and
letting you know "WHEN".
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There is still plenty of rain in these parts. We get at least 3
showers a day and several during the night. The people here and in Code
still insists it isn't raining, even when it rains. Everything is
relative. They all agree that the sea is calm in April and that there is
no rain then either. However, this is only February. I know the rain
makes bird hunting difficult. Matt says you don't, like it any more than
we do, but you ana Perry are used to these conditions.
We will not be getting mail for about 2 weeks|§|ow. You know as much
as we do, if you can understand this letter.
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The Honorable,
The Secretary of State,
Washington 25, D. C.
Sir:
I beg to advise that about the tenth of
February I plan to go to Panama on official
work for the Smithsonian Institution. In
accordance with this, may I ask that my official
passport No. 7099 be validated for this journey.
With appreciation of your attention,
I am
Very truly yours.
hs
A. Wetmore,
Secretary.
January 30, 1951
The Honorable,
The Secretary of State,
Washington 25, D. C.
Sir:
I beg to advise that Mr. Watson M. Perrygo,
of the staff of the United States National Museum,
is to accompany me as assistant to Panama,
leaving about the tenth of February, on an
official trip for the Smithsonian Institution.
May I ask, therefore, that Mr. Perrygo's
special passport No. 5913 be validated for this
travel.
Mr. Perrygo is a permanent employee of the
U. S. National Museum, under Civil Service.
He has had full clearance on loyalty in accordance
with present Civil Service regulations. I can
certify for him in every way.
Very truly yours,
hs
A. Wetmore,
Secretary.
UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM
BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY
ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY
NATIONAL AIR MUSEUM
NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
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NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART
NATIONAL COLLECTION OF FINE ARTS
FREER GALLERY OF ART
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE SERVICE
CANAL ZONE BIOLOGICAL AREA
January 29, 1951
Dr. Alexander Wetmore,
Secretary, Smithsonian Institution,
Washington 2 5, D. C.
Dear Dr, Wetmore:
On or about February 1, 1951, you will proceed
from Washington, D. C. to Miami, Florida, and to
the Canal Zone and points in Panama.
Your transportation to the Canal Zone and return
will be paid under a separate letter of authorization.
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You will be occupied in administrative work con¬
cerned with the Canal Zone Biological Area in the Canal
Zone, and with biological studies in the Republic of
Panama.
Yqu w.ill be allowed necessary travel expenses,
including hire jof bars, boats and other special conveyances,
actual expenditures for subsistence, hire of assistants
and their subsistence if required, hire of pack animals,
necessary expenses for the operation of motor vehicles,
purchase of supplies, specimens and materials, and such
other miscellaneous expenditures as may be required,
not to exceed $1, 600 payable by the Smithsonian Institution.
It is contemplated that this work will require about
two months when you will return to your official station
at Washington, D, C.
Very truly yours.
// JS ’ E. Gr^,
Assistant Secretary,
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hr. Alexander vsetmore, beersfcary of the bmithsonian
institution, has informed the department that he expects
to go to the Canal lone and the* Republic of Panama on
official business for the bmithsonicn Institution early
In February. he plans to continue hie scientific studies
relative to the ornithology of Panama which he has been
pursuing there since 1944® The results of his work will
be mane available through publication, ile will be accom¬
panied by lire VV, fc.. A-erry^jo of the United States National
iauseuxa and will spend about seven weeks in the field®
Please inforra the appropriate office of the Government
of Panama of hr. i»etmore ? s proposed visit® hr. 'tetmore
states that in Ms earlier studies he has hac the honor
of a cartiile&ts from the feho Mnit ter of Foreign Affairs
recognising his work. No other facilities are required®
iidli'iSQS
AM shibi'fctbowesh :mem
1/10/51
ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TO
THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON 25, D. C.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WASHINGTON
In reply refer to
ARA:MID 103.02-SM/1-851
January 10, 1951
My dear Dr. Wetmore:
I refer to your letter of January 8, 1951 in which
you inform the Department of your plans to visit the
Canal Zone and Republic of Panamd in company with Mr. W. M
Perrygo to further pursue your scientific studies rela¬
tive to the ornithology of Panamd. You requested that
the American Mission in Panamd City inform the appro¬
priate department of the Republic of Panamd of your
proposed visit,
I am pleased to inform you that by airgr&m of to¬
day’s date the American Embassy in Panama has been in¬
formed of your plans and has been instructed to bring
the matter to the attention of the Government of Panama.
Sincerely yours.
For the Secretary of State:
Ca cting Officer in Charge
Central America and Panama Affairs
The Honorable
Alexander Wetmore,
Secretary of the
Smithsonian Institution.
January 10, 1951
Mr. Ratibor Hartmann,
Gorgas Memorial Laboratory,
Apartado 1252,
Panama, R. P.
Dear Ratibor:
I hear that Dr. Hartman is now in Panama
and I suppose that you are looking forward to getting
away on some field work.
I am planning to come down myself and hope to
be there during the early part of February, but I
am not certain at present as to the date.
Mr. Perrygo will be with me and we hope at
this time to go over on the Carribean coast to the
west of Colon, probably about midway between that point and
Bocas del Toro. I know that you are tied up, but
as I wrote you earlier, I would like very much to
have your brother with me. I am sure that he can
have a good trip and that he would have opportunity
for some good training in addition. I would pay him
as I did Yaroslav last year. I hope that you will
advise him regarding this, and I will let you know
as soon as my plans for reaching Panama are
certain. I will have to be around Balboa for a week
or ten days before starting in the field trip, so that
there will be plenty of time to wire your brother at
Chiriqui for him to come down to Panama City.
Mr. Perrygo and I are looking forward to the
trip. We are bringing down this time an outboard
motor which I know will be an advantage in traveling
in the cayucos.
Sincerely yours,
A. Wetmore,
Secretary.
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BUREAU OF AMERICAN ETHNOLOGY
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NATIONAL COLLECTION OF FINE ARTS
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January 9, 1951.
Dr. James Zetek,
Canal Zone Biological Area,
Drawer C,
Balboa, Canal Zone.
Dear Zetek:
The field outfit for Perrygo and me leaves tomorrow on
the S/S “ANCON” on the Panama Line. I enclose herewith the
usual lot of keys and also the detailed statement of what is in
the various crates and boxes.
We asked this time to have the material billed under two
headings - “SCIENTIFIC FIELD EQUIPMENT” and “SUPPLIES
AND AMMUNITION.” Probably, however, it will come through
in detail since the Despatch Agent in New York made special^
request for the list after we had set up the information the other
way. Perry and I decided to take down an outboard motor this
time which increases the number of boxes but will save us some
wear and tear in getting around in the cayucos. We have had an
attachment rigged up that will allow us to fasten this on the side
of any dug out.
I haven’t the remotest idea at present as to when I can get
away but should be able to plan this next week. It will depend on
proceedings at the Regents Meeting and on how the Congressional
Committees proceed to schedule their work.
Yours of January 7 comes in this morning when I was about
to send you a copy of Mr. Vorys 1 letter. I will see him Thursday
evening and will then have an opportunity to talk with him.
Sincgrely y^urs,
A
A. Wetmore,
Secretary.
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Sir:
I beg to advise that early in February 1 expect to go to the
Canal Zone on official business for the Smithsonian Institution,
and that while there I plan to continue my scientific studies
concerned particularly with birds in the Republic of Panama.
The work is in continuation of other similar investigations that
I have made during the past five years in that area. I will be
accompanied by Mr. W. M. Perrygo of the United States National
Museum, as assistant, and will expect to spend about seven weeks
in the field.
My studies will be entirely scientific, and will be in continuation
of work relative to the ornithology of Panama that I have carried on
since 1944. The results will be published ultimately where they will
be available to scientists in Panama and in our own country. The
work, as indicated above, is official on behalf of the Smithsonian
Institution and the U. S. National Museum.
It will be appreciated if the American Mission in Panama City
may be requested to inform the appropriate department of the
Republic of Panama on behalf of the President of Panama of my
proposed visit. In my earlier studies I have had the honor of a
certificate from the Minister of Foreign Affairs recognizing our
work. No other facilities are required.
Your kind assistance in this matter will be most helpful. I am
Respectfully yours.
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A. Wetmore,
Secretary.
January 8, 1951.
Physician in Charge,
Public Health Service,
4th and C Streets, N.W.
Washington 25, D.C.
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It will be appreciated if I may have the necessary inoculations
for work in this area.
Very truly yours,
A. Wetmore,
Secretary.
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business for the Smithsonian about the first of February.
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inoculations covering this journey.
Very truly yours.
A. "■ etmore,
Secretary.
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EXPEDITIONS - PANAMA, 1950
National Geographic
News Bulletin
prepared and issued by the
National Geographic Society
Washington 6, D. C.
For Immediate Release
Washington, D. G. — Taking up the study of a
strip of Atlantic coast where Columbus left off is the assignment to
be tackled by a National Geographic Society-Smithsonian Institution
expedition team early in the New Year.
The site chosen is Panama west from the Canal Zone to the
Costa Rican border, on the north side of the isthmus’s mountain divide.
The primary purpose, Dr, Gilbert Grosvenor, president of the National
Geographic Society said in announcing the project todajr, will be an
archeological reconnaissance of this wild, lush, tropical Atlantic-
drainage area. It is a region about which Columbus wrote at consider¬
able length following a visit there in 1502 .
Leader of the group starting for this site from Newark
Airport on January 2 is Matthew W. Stirling, Director of the
Smithsonian’s Bureau of American Ethnology. The four-month field trip
will be Dr. Stirling’s eleventh survej' of pre-Columbian cultures in
Middle America since 1933 under National Geographic-Smithsonian
auspices.
Rivers Are Only Highways
With Dr. Stirling will be his wife, Marion, an accomplished
archeologist in her own right, who has been his associate on most of
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and Richard H. Stewart, National Geographic staff photographer, a
veteran of past Stirling expeditions.
Plying westward from headquarters at Colon in local coastal
craft, the scientists expect to make their penetrations of the
forested jungle by mounting its rivers in native dugout canoes. Tne
Rio Code del Norte, largest stream on the 200-mile coast, has
tributaries that rise on the base of the Peninsula de Azuero, tne
remote area covered by Dr. Stirling's Panama research in 19*+9«
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Other streams likely to serve as winding lanes to discovery
are Rio Indio, Rio Salud, and Rio Chiriqui, the latter named by
Columbus. Columbus’s more than passing interest in this coast, as
proved by the contents of his log, was centered in its Indians.
fnese natives, known as Guaymis, wore gold ornaments ——
possibly the first New World gold seen by Europeans, Dr. Stirling
suggests. The gleaming decorations excited Columbus's men and they
were soon in trouble with the Guaymis trying to come by some of their
gold.
Virgin Archeolo gical Field
Since Columbus's 1502 visit, almost nothing has been
witten about the region. It is completely unknown archeologically,
and little is known of the Guaymis, very primitive people who file
their teeth to sharp points. The 1951 expedition is, therefore,
exploratory, to fill this 4- ! +9-year gap. The existence of pre-Columbian
relics seems likely, Dr. Stirling believes, since Columbus noted that
Indians were plentiful there in his time.
A great contrast in climate marks the two sides of western
Panama's mountain divide. Moisture-laden Caribbean winds drench the
coast north of the ridge, causing the lush tropical jungle.. On the
Pacific side the land is dry and comparatively open.
The explorers' stay in the jungle will extend from late
January until early May. En route southward by air, the group will
make visits averaging four days each in the capital cities of Mexico,
Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica for the purpose of studying
anything to be found in museums and libraries on the archeology of
western Panama. Their itinerary puts them in Mexico City from January
2 to 7, Guatemala city 7 to 10, San Salvador 10 to 13, San Jose 13 to
17, and Panama City January 17.
Bird life in this same area of northwestern Panama is
likewise unrecorded. Dr. Alexander Wetmore, Secretary of the
Smithsonian Institution, and Dr. Watson M. Perrygo, of Smithsonian,
both outstanding ornithologists, will join the Stirling camp to
catalog the region’s birds.
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Howard L. Bevis, President
COLUMBUS lO
Headquarters
Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
December 21, ly>U
Dr. Alexander Wetmore, Secretary
Smithsonian Institution
’Washington 25, D. C.
DEC 261350
Dear Dr. Wetmore:
I hope this letter finds you in the best of health with an
opportunity to enjoy the holiday season. It is my thought that
you might oe interested in knowing of personnel changes in the
Caribbean Air Command and possibly utilizing the information in
planning for your forthcoming l;95i Panama expedition. Brigadier
General R. Beam has been transferred from Albrook and is now m
Headquarters USaF, Washington. I am not certain just which office
he is in but I an sure you could locate him through the locator
agency there if you care to make contact. The new Commanding
General for the Caribbean Air Command is Brigadier General Emil
C. Kiel. I uo not know General Kiel; however, I am sure that ne
will extend to you tne services and assistance that the Command
has been in position to assist you with in the past.
You may be interested in knowing that General Willis H. Hale
is now located at Mitchel Air Force Base, Long Island. He will
very shortly assume command of the Continental Air Command, re¬
maining at this same station. You may desire to contact him
prior to your visit to Panama. Major Martin is still assigned
at Albrook and is due to rotate in April or May. With this thought
; in mind, you may desire to have Major Martin establish a new con¬
tact for you prior to your departure to Panama next year.
I trust that all goes well with both you and Mr. Perrygo. I
apparently have had some difficulty in my correct address for
Perrygo as one or two of my letters have been returned and others,
althougn not returned, did not bring a reply from him. Possibly
he has been so busy that the opportunity to reply did not present
itself. I do hope he received our correspondence telling him that
the bed arrived. It is now in use and certainly is a very beauti¬
ful piece of furniture, thanks to his work and help.
Dr. Alexander Wetmore
December 21, 19i>u
Let me hear from you at your convenience and I sincerely hope
that the increased tempo in mobilization plans will not interfere
with your trip to Panama.
Sincerely,
MERWIN E. POTTER
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Dr. Alexander Wetmore
Smithsonian Institution
Washington 25, D. C.
Dear Alex:
I have instructed Comdr.
Brinkley to O.K. flag #117 for you
to be carried on your coming ex¬
pedition in Panama.
I certainly wish you. luck
and loads of good wishes in this
coining expedition.
Sincerely,
WHH:rms
William Hall Holden, M.D.
TAGAROPULOS, S. A.
Oficinas Generales y Deposito General
AVENIDA FEDERICO BOYD NO. I 4 .OI 4 J.
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Colon, R. de P.
Coldn, 8 de Noviembre de 1950.-
Sefior
M. W. Stirling
Smithsonian Institution
Washington 25 > D. C.
Muy seflor mlo:
La presente, es para acusar recibo de su muy
atenta carta de fecha 24 del mes pasado.
Segtin su carta me he podido dar cuenta que ya
ha visitado este pals en una ocacidn y es para mi muy
placentero saludarlo personalmente con raotivo de su
pr6xima visita en el mes de Enero.
Actualmente tengo varios barcos, que hacen
recorrido entre el Canal y la provincia de Bocas del
Toro; las salidas son semanalmente y las paradas son
hechas en cado uno de los pequefios pueblos, donde los
moradores cultivan banano. Pero creo que para el tiempo
en que se propone venir es posible tener un barco para
arrendArselo durante sus viajes.
Los lugares del litoral atlAntico, de la
repiiblica donde aqul se consideran como poseedores de
ruinas arqueoldgicas son Chagres, Portobelo> y las Islas
de San Bias.
Esperando puAs que mis informaciones sean de
algiln valor para su expedicidn me suscribo de Ud.,
Su Atento amigo y S.S.
/s/ A. Tagar6pulos.
Antonio Tagar6pulos
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November 7, 1950
Mr. Ratibor Hartmann
Gorgas Memorial Laboratory
Apartado 1252
Panama, R. de Panama
Dear Ratibor:
Your letter of September 28 was very welcome and
I am pleased to know that the photographs have reached you
safely.
Dr. Clark has been here and I had one very good
visit with him. Dr. Trapido had lunch with me the other day also
so that I feel that I am quite up-to-date on matters relating to work
in Panama. Mr. John Graf, Assistant Secretary of the Smithsonian,
returned Friday from the Canal Zone and I have been pleased to
learn about Barro Colorado Island.
The phonograph records of the jungle sounds made on
Barro Colorado Island have not been manufactured commercially
and probably will not be since there would not be sufficient demand
for them. However, I saw Dr. Paul Kellogg who helped make the
recordings a short time ago, and he informs me that they have a
few copies one of which could be made available. The price, however
is high since they made only a dozen impressions which makes the
unit cost more than ordinary. If you are interest in trying to
get them to write to Dr. Paul Kellogg, c/o of Laboratory of
Ornithology, Fernow Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.
Dr. Frank Hartman wrote me some time ago that he
expects to come down again this year to continue his work with
adrenal glands. It will be interesting to see further data on this
subject.
Mr. Perrygo and I expect to come down also, probably
in February though I am not certain now as to the date of arrival.
This year I wi sh co go over on the Caribbean coast between Colon
and Bocas de Toro. This should be a good place to make some
collections. Dr. Gazin will be coming down also to look for
more fossils out on the Azuero Peninsula.
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Mr. Ratibor Hartmann
November 7, 1950
I have just finished writing the description of the
Pepper Shrike, Cyclarhis from Madrono, opposite Chiman, and
from Maje. This proves to be a new form. I am also describing
the California dove that I shot at the head of the trail on the last
trip that I made above our camp on the Quebrada Chucanti. There
will be other new things later.
The ibis that Mr. Clark brought in is very interesting,
since it proves to be the Guiana or White -throated Ibis, Theristicus
caudatus. This is a South American species that has never been
recorded before in Panama. The bird has come through in good
shape and I appreciate very much the trouble you took with it.
Baldemero, I gather, is a better hunter than he is a taxidermist.
Some time ago I sent some pictures to Chiman to DoHa
Maria and also to our three men. I have not heard from them but
hope that they got through all right.
I understand that you may work for a little while with
Dr. Hartman and that Yaroslav will be with him throughout his trip.
If Mr. Perrygo and I wish to have some one assist us, is there
one of your other brothers who w'ould be available who would be
good for the type of work that we would do?
I would appreciate hearing from you regarding this.
Sincerely yours,
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Secretary, Smithsonian Institution
Washington 25, D. G.
Dear Dr. Wetmore:
Thank you for your good letter of August 28 and as you can well
imagine Mrs. Potter is looking forward with much anticipation to the
bed which Perrygo has refinished and completed for her. I have an
idea just how ^uch actual labor and back work this job involved and
you can be certain that we are most grateful.
Your plans for the next trip to Panama sound most interesting
and I see no reason why you cannot take a look at the Serrania de Maje
region by helicopter and undoubtedly locate a suitaole area for let down.
Also, I«m sure that a look at the Caribbean coast area westward to the
Costa Rican border should be quite feasible.
Unfortunately, I am not in the position at the present time to
advise you as to just what the Caribbean Air Command may have in the
way of aircraft and boats but 1 am certain that a letter to General
Beam a few weeks prior to your anticipated arrival in Panama, uelling
him your plans will get you the information that you need regarding
the Air Force transportation on hand. In the meantime, I will drop
a note to Major Ralph Martin. I will tell him what you are thinking
about in the way of this year's expedition, and also give him the in¬
formation on your jeep and suggest that he advise you as to une assist¬
ance you can ejq>ect. It is quite possible that the Air Force crash
boats may not now be available, in which case it may be necessary to
go to the local Navy or Army installations who will have suitaole sur¬
face craft available.
Your comments on the acceptance of the Bell X-l experimental plane
by you for the National Air Museum were most interesting. I had read
in some recent publication that this plane was to be turned over to the
National Air Museum but I did not know that it had been accomplished.
Dr. Alexander Wetmore
30 August 1950
I trust that you will feel free to contact me if there is any
situation regarding your forthcoming trip to Panama on which I may be
of assistance and if you have opportunity to be in Columbus, Ohio"
make certain to contact me.
Kindest regards and best wishes.
PAS&T
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August 28,
1950
Lt. Col. Merwin E. Potter,
Military & Air Science Department,
The Ohio State University,
Columbus 10, Ohio.
Dear Colonel Potter:
Mr. Perrygo has shown me your last letter to him, and I
am interested to know that the Potter family is now to be
located at Ohio State University. I hope that you find the
work interesting and I wish you all success in it.
Perrygo has been having a grard time with the antique
bed and will have it in shape to send on to you before very long.
He tells me that he was fortunate in being able to get the
side pieces, and I saw the restoration of the missing section
which matches very well. With the return of this bed to the
U. S. , 1 suppo se that its cycle is complete. It is too bad that
we do not know the history of its major travels.
I have a weather eye on the southern horizon though it is
certain that I shall not be able to get away from Washington until
next February. What I hope for now, if conditions permit,
would be a trip by helicopter out over the Serrania de Maje
where we worked last year to see if it would be possible to
get down for a few hours at some point on the mountain. There
must have bean a clearing of some kind at the old radar station.
Actually, if I could have a few hours on the ground at these
higher elevations it would probably be all that is needed to
give us a line on the bird life of the top levels. I already have
a fine collection from the lower elevations. A trip of this kind
would decide definitely whether I would find it desirable to go
back to Chiman and make another trip for a month or so into
the interior. The other scheme that I hope to carry forward
would be a reconnaissance flight either by plane or by helicopter
whichever might seem most desirable along the Caribbean coast
Lt. Col. Merwin £. Potter
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August 28, 1950
westward to the Chiriqui lagoon near the Costa Rican boundary.
The^only scientific work done in this area has been around
Colon and Gatun and the Chiriqui lagoon; so far as I am aware
no scientific investigations have been made on the long
stretch of the intermediate coast line. This has only a few
scattered settlements and little is known of it. What I hope to do
is to get a view of the country and then make some arrangement
to get out there and establish a base as I did at Chiman.
The Stirlings expect in January to go to Rio Indio which
is just beyond the end of the highway on the Caribbean coast, for
archeological work. »V e expect, also, to have Gazin in pursuit
of further fossils in the region below Ocu on the Azuero Peninsula.
Relative to the jeep that we have stored now at Albrook,
the Willys Company is giving us a new engine which we are
shipping down very soon to Panama. Shipment will be made
to Zetek at our base in Balboa where we will turn it over to the
commercial company in Panama City, who will install the new
-ngine in the jeep. This should take care of that difficulty and
put the car in good shape.
I was in Boston on Saturday at the Air Force Association
Jubilee, my reason being to accept the experimental plane,
Bell X-l, for the National Air Museum. You will recall that
this is the plane in which Chuck Yeager made the first flight
through the sonic barrier, and that it has been in use for °
several years in experimental work in this field. General
Vandenberg made the presentation to me at the new Boston
airport. I made acceptance and the plane is supposed to come
down to Andrews Field here in Washington today by means of
carriage under a B-29.
Please give my kindest regards to Mrs. Potter and to
the rest of the family. If you get to Washington be sure to
let me know.
Sincerely yours.
hs
A. Wetmore,
Secretary.
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