The
LIVING MUSEUM

Vol. XV OCTOBER, 1953 No. 6


Devoted to a better understanding of living things and fine surroundings in which we live


MIDDLE MISSISSIPPI MAN—by Art Sieving

THE ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM

Fifth Floor of the Centennial Building
Springfield, Illinois, State Capitol Group
ALWAYS FREE
Hours: Daily, 8:30 to 5. Sundays, 2 to 5 p. m.
Open every day except New Year’s Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Dept. of Registration and Education
State of Illinois

Hon. Vera M. Binks, Director
Hon. William G. Stratton, Governor
Museum Board of Advisers
Hon. Vincent Y. Dallman, Chairman
Editor, Illinois State Register, Springfield
Hon. Robt. H. Becker, Outdoor Editor
Chicago Tribune, Chicago
M. M. Leighton, Ph.D., Chief
State Geological Survey, Urbana