Glauert advises that he knows of no way to preserve the natural colouration of star fish after death.
He states that he has included a copy of instructions left to him by Dr. H. L. C. Clark of Harvard University Museum, but these instructions are not included in this file.
Clark was a zoologist, who's most notable work was on echinoderms.
Glauert notes that there is currently no book dealing with the shells of the North West or of the whole of Australia.
Glauert states that the offer of shells is of little value unless the animals are inside when the shells are collected.
Glauert does, however, say that he is keen to obtain specimens of small bush animals such as native rats and mice and the so-called pouched mice.
He adds that the locals Aboriginal people should be able to provide these specimens.
He provides instructions about how these should be preserved in methylated spirits.
Glauert is returning to her by post "a few old pipes which might be given as a reward for specimens brought in."
See: File A220-75-17 Natural Science - Enquiries and Requests
SeeAlso: A220-75-17-91
