Bureau publications and approximately 330,000 reports of investigations, information circulars, and monographs. These were sent, however, only as the result of a direct request either for a specific publication or for all publications on a particular subject. In addition, the Superintendent of Documents sold about 100,000 copies of the Bureau's printed reports. Numerous brief statements announcing the issuance of new publications or describing current investigations were supplied to the daily and technical press. These short items were printed widely and effectively acquainted the public with the results of the Bureau's work. The section handled more than 61,350 letters requesting publications or information regarding the Bureau's activities and general mining subjects. Editorial. During the fiscal year 8 bulletins, 7 technical papers, 1 economics paper, 72 Minerals Yearbook and Minerals Yearbook Appendix separate chapters (1934 edition), and 4 miscellaneous papers a total of 92 printed publications-were edited and sent to the printer. Moreover, during the year 71 chapters for Minerals Yearbook, 1935, which was sent to the printer soon after July 1, were edited. Owing to lack of printing funds, however, only part of the Bureau's output could be published in this manner; consequently, 157 papers (compared with 115 in 1934) were submitted for publication in the technical and trade press. The section also edited 28 reports of investigations and 69 information circulars-papers which supply promptly to the mining industry and the general public the essential results of Bureau investigations usually described in detail in later printed reports or which present salient facts on the mineral industries in concise form suitable for use in reply to queries. Motion-picture production.-As a means of disseminating information regarding safety and efficiency in the mineral industries the Bureau maintains what is perhaps the largest library of motionpicture films in the world. These films, prepared under supervision of the Information Division through the cooperation of industrial concerns which bear the entire cost of production, show where essential minerals are found and how they are mined, manufactured, or refined into useful products, utilized, and conserved. The prevention of accidents and the protection of human life have been given special attention, and several pictures deal specifically with these important subjects. During the past year 5 film subjects were revised, and 522 additional reels obtained for circulation. Library. The year's accessions to the library comprised 3,770 books and pamphlets; 300 periodicals were received currently; and 6,442 books were loaned for use outside the library. Graphic section. In addition to drafting and photographic service the graphic section circulates the Bureau's films. This work is centralized at the Pittsburgh Experiment Station, but there are 11 subdistribution centers throughout the country, selected with regard to accessibility. The films are loaned to schools, churches, clubs, civic and business organizations, miners' local unions, etc. No charge is made for use, but exhibitors are asked to pay transportation charges. On June 30, 1935, the Bureau had 1,368 sets of films, including 2,771 reels, aggregating 1,789,990 feet. During the year the films were shown on 61,002 occasions before an estimated audience of 4,970,010. The number of showings and attendance were both 22 percent higher than in the last fiscal year. Conclusions.-The Information Division, as the outlet through which the results of the Bureau's scientific investigations are made. available to the mining industry and to the general public, rendered valuable and efficient service during the year in editing more than 410 manuscripts, distributing over 430,200 publications, revising and circulating educational motion-picture films, answering letters and inquiries, and preparing statements widely printed in the daily, trade, and technical press. Table 1 presents classified and complete information regarding the financial history of the Bureau since its establishment in 1910. Table 2 gives a statement of the distribution of congressional appropriations to the branches and divisions within the Bureau and the expenditure of these funds in 1935, by Bureau divisions. TABLE 1.—Bureau of Mines appropriations and expenditures, fiscal years ended June 30, 1911–35 583, 100.00 $34,200.00 $536, 400.00 $22, 818. 27 521, 140.00 630, 950.00 51, 901, 98 $3,062,000.00 721, 207.79 6, 239.77 4,087.20 4, 678. 29 4, 178. 11 9,058, 63 48, 588. 10 395, 745. 10 452, 236. 78 9, 592. 18 13, 985.89 52, 120. 45 10, 959. 08 38,085. 43 107, 743. 20 28, 891. 78 44, 871. 29 736, 235. 62 152, 701. 34 $513, 581, 73 Expenditures ex clusive of service items 3 $513, 581.73 514,900. 23 626, 862.80 716, 629.50 781, 746. 49 796, 952, 24 984, 871.90 4, 185, 226. 88 9, 442, 591. 08 1, 260, 104. 82 2, 077, 994. 83 1, 664, 179. 55 1, 737, 855. 22 2, 145, 403. 57 2, 214, 490. 66 2, 437, 839. 37 2, 288, 972. 10 2, 730, 180. 83 3, 600, 393. 33 2, 548, 671. 45 2,939, 060. 73 2, 426, 022. 75 1, 910, 612. 04 1, 481, 497. 72 1, 511, 047. 76 1936----- Total. 40, 420, 738. 07 1, 746, 028. 35 15, 416, 020. 11 59, 289, 396. 60 5, 751, 707. 02 1,994, 011. 00 72,000.00 20,000.00 15 2,113,011.00 2,048, 011. 00 1 Includes printing and binding, stationery, and contingent funds. 2 Includes proceeds from sales of residue gas. 3 Service items include Government fuel yards, helium, and other investigations and services for other departments. Includes gas investigations for War Department. • Includes War Minerals Relief Commission $8,500,000. 7 Includes $719,476.67 unexpended balance reappropriated. 8 Includes $120,216.38 unexpended balance reappropriated. 20481-35-25 |