1. Introduction
2. Arrangement of the Museum
-Ethnographical collection
-Musical Instruments Collection
-Zoological Collection
3. Acquisitions
4. Accomodation and storage
5. Tea room
6. Staff
7. Visitors
8. Facilities for students
9. attendances
10. Chidren's Centre
(a) School parties
(b) Leisure time activities
11. Lectures
12. Exhibitions
12. Library
14. Publicity
15 Broadcasting and television
16. Congresses and conferences
17. Conclusion
Appendix I: Lists of gifts and purchases Apr 1952 - Mar 1954
Appendix II: Lists of lectures and attendances
Appendix III: Summary of attendances
London County Council: Horniman Museum and Library: Annual Report by the Advisory Committee: Apr 1952-Mar 1954
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Collection Information
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