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April 23, 1934
Dr. Paul Bartsch U.S National Museum Washington, D.C
Dear Dr. Bartsch Your courtesy in having Tortugas films developed is much appreciated, and we are sending you herewith a check in payment of the bill which you have sent us with your note of April 18th. Dr. Merriam expects that his son, Charles, will be interested in these films, but we hope also that the Institution may be able to use them in connection with our exhibit program. At as early a data as possible we will have them run through for the purpose of seeing how they fit into our plan. With renewed expression of appreciation of your interest and help, I am Sincerely yours
Incl. G:S
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM WASHINGTON,D.C.
April 18, 1934.
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION APR 18 1934 OF WASHINGTON
Mr. Walter M. Gilbert, Carnegie Institution of Washington, Washington D.C.
My dear Gilbert:
I have at last received the Tortugas films, and, as usual, where a beginner takes pictures he is inclined to be a little speedy in moving about, with the result that there is considerable motion, but I think there are many nice things in this bunch. They have not been edited or assembled, in fact some of the pieces are still upside down so that your fish swim backward instead of forward, but Charles can edit these, approximate them and title them to suit his fancy.
I am enclosing the bill which I received with them and which I have paid, so if you will have your check made in my favor the thing will be straightened out. Tell Charles that he should remember that these are 16 frame to second, and the films should be run through slowly.
Truly yours,
Paul Bartsch Paul Bartsch Curator of Mollusks and Cenozoic Invertebrates.
Enclosure
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[...]UMBUS 5-0878-0879
CINÉLAB INC. MOTION PICTURES 35 mm --16 mm DEVELOPING and PRINTING 33 WEST 60th STREET • NEW YORK CITY
Date April 11, 1934
Dr. Paul Bartsch C/O U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Office of Motion Pictures Washington, D.C.
Terms
Invoice No. 7753 Laboratory No. 10128
Your Order No. letter Ordered By Miss Burke Date Shipped Via
| FOOTAGE | DESCRIPTION | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2256 | 35 positive print safety (1 print 3 reels DRY TORTUGAS neg.) | .026 | $58.66 |
| Express shipment of Neg. from Washington | 1.68 | ||
| Express neg. and print to Washington | 1.17 | ||
| 3- 135mm 1000 ft. reels | .35 | 1.05 | |
| GMS | $61.56 |
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April 18, 1934.
MEMORANDUM FOR DR. MERRIAM
Three tins of motion picture film have been delivered by Dr. Bartsch with the accompanying letter and bill. I should think we could make payment from the item of exhibit expense in the appropriation for Administration. Do you wish to see the films, or shall we arrange to have them shipped to Charles Merriman?
G:S [following is written in pencil] Approved show [here] soon Pay from exhibits fund and use for exhibition if possible.
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January 26, 1934.
Memorandum for Mr. Varela
In accordance with the accompanying memorandum, Dr. Bartsch has agreed to ask the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prepare a print for the Instiution of the 2,500-foot motion-picture film relating to activities at the Tortugas Laboratory. He has suggested that we let him handle the business for us. The cost at the specified rate seems to be $65., and is, I assume, an appropriate charge against Administration.
WM.G.
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