The Earth Sciences Information Centre of Natural Resources Canada houses Canada's largest and most important collection of geoscience literature, photographs and maps. Of special historic significance is the Sir William Logan Collection of rare books, maps and pamphlets, originally owned by Logan, who founded the Geological Survey of Canada in 1842. Many items in this irreplaceable collection have, over the years, deteriorated and are in urgent need of conservation.

In 1992, the Canadian geoscience community celebrated the 150^th anniversary of the founding of the Geological Survey of Canada. As a lasting tribute to this milestone in Canadian science, the Canadian Geological Foundation, a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to assisting the development of the geological sciences in Canada, set up a special fund to conserve the Survey's unique archival collections. The American Association of Petroleum Geologists generously contributed start-up funds totalling $5,000.

This was just a beginning. To preserve the 80 items in the Sir William Logan Collection ,as well as other rare books, pamphlets, maps and photographs in the Survey's archival collections, much more money must be raised. We count on the generosity of all those interested in saving Canada's geoscience heritage for the future.

For more information about the Logan Legacy Fund, please contact:

Alison Whiddon
Earth Sciences Information Centre
Earth Sciences Sector
Natural Resources Canada
615 Booth St.
Ottawa, ON, Canada
K1A 0E9
Telephone: (613) 995-4180
E-mail: Awhiddon@nrcan.gc.ca

To make a tax creditable donation, print and complete the Donation Form. Send this form and your donation to:

Canadian Geological Foundation
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1822 West 2nd Avenue
Vancouver, BC, Canada
V6J 1H9