6 FLORIDA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY-15TH ANNUAL REPORT

 NEW SURVEY QUARTERS

 Upon completion of the addition to the Capitol Building the Survey was provided space on the south side of the lower floor of the west extension. In its new location the Survey has one room 27 by 33 feet, which is used for displaying geological material and for the library. Connected with this are two rooms, the one used as office of the State Geologist, while the other is for the Secretary. Additional room is needed, particularly for the purpose of mailing and for the purpose of storage. The exhibition room is likewise too small, since there is scarcely any space for additional exhibition cases.


 WORK OFt THlE SURVEY

 Adrninistrative:-The work of the State Geologist has consisted of making plans for proposed investigations, correspondence and conferences relating to their carrying out, the obtaining of bids for the purchase of supplies and of printing reports, the care of the Survey property, the supervision of work in progress and of printing and distribution of reports, and in attendance to the usual correspondence of the office.
 During the years the Survey has been organized no special appropriation for the employment of a Secretary-stenographer was made. As a consequence during much of the time no regular stenographic service, however much needed, has been rendered the Survey. By provision of the Legislature of 19'23, effective July 1, 1923, the Survey will have the services of a full-time stenographer.
 Bureau of Inforination':-A large part of the time- of the State Geologist is taken up in answering personal and written inquiries of all kinds regarding the mineral and natural resources of the State. These come from private landowners, prospective citizens, investors, railways, cities, commercial bodies, teachers, students, and in fact, from all classes of people, both citizens and non-residents. This work is considered an important function of the Survey and replies are made as full and explicit as possible. When necessary, printed reports are sent in addition. The Survey has embraced the opportunities for b)uildling up new enterprises and to get before the public dlata relative to the State's resources.