The Cordova daily times., 1923-01-19
ALASKA MUSEUM IN NEED0F AID,
 SAYSB0NE

The responsibility of the Terri torial Government for the safe-keep- ing, maintenance and expansion of the Alaska Museum and Historical Library was emphasized in short talk made by Gov. Scott c. Bone at the annual meeting of the Alas ka Historical Association and also in the annual report made to the As sociation by Rev. A. P. Kashevaroff. secretary. Governor Bone stressed the need of interesting the Territor- ial Legislature in the institution to the end that adequate provision be made for it.
 dent, succeeding Dr. D. s. Neuman, resigned; Secretary Kashevaroff, and Treasurer John Beck were reelected to their respective offices. Two new members, Arthur G. Shoup and Bishop J. Crimont were elected to the Board of Managers, succeeding c. D. Garfield, resigned, and R. J. Sommers, whose term has expired.
 Governor Makes Talk
 Although the attendance was not as large as had been expected, en- thusiasm was displayed by the mem- bers of the Association regarding the past work accomplished by it and in the growth of the Alaska Museum since it was opened by the organiza- tion some two years ago.
 Governor Bone, in a brief talk, re- viewed the activities of the Associa- all Alaskans to display an active in- terest in the success of the Library and Museum. The responsibility for saving the institution for the Terri tory, he said, rests with the local Legislature.
 Report of Secretary
 While the membership roll of the Association is larger than last year, many of those carried thereon are in arrears and, on the basis of the actual number whose dues are up-to- date, the number of members in good standing is 25 per cent smaller than at the same period last year, accord ing to the report of Secretary Kashe- varoff Juneau, with 105 members in good standing, leads the list, which contains only 236 names.
 During the past year the Associa- tion issued a descriptive booklet which found ready sale to tourists and others who visited the Museum. Through the booklet, said the secre- tary the Association and Museum have gained wide publicity through out the country and many requests for copies, have been received from various institutions.
 The Association, through the sec retary, also furnished information and data to various schools for use in connection with their work, sub jects covered in whole or in part being Alaskan Indians, reindeer in- dustry, history of Sitka, history of Wrangel, early Alaskan explorers, governors of Alaska and others. Lee lures were given in both the local and Douglas High Schools. No ex- tensive detailed research work was attempted owing to the pressure of other duties of the secretary. The campaign to keep alive interest in the Museum and Library was active 1y prosecuted.
 Finances Not Extensive
 Fees derived from membership dues, said the report, are not suffi- cient to withstand the drains on the treasury. The Territorial Museum and Library Fund, from which the curator's salary was paid, has been exhausted and it's sources are so linn tied that it cannot be relied on for material aid in the future The if nancial report showed a balance of $662.14 in the treasury, which, it is said, is sufficient to run the institu- tion until some provision is made by the Territory for it's upkeep.
 "The Museum has attracted almost the complete quota of passengers arriving at Juneau from the States during the three summer months" continued the report. Night arrival of many steamers it was contended, prevented many desiring to do so from visiting it. A total of 2,697 persons registered at the Museum during the season, which, however, does not represent the total number of visitors as many did not Register.
 Needs Of Institution
 The most important need of the Library and Museum, said the report 'is safe place for housing and