MacLean 1968 Journal 1 August) Al speaks to the funeral of Manie Simmones in Barrow. It took longer than expected, shoptip the whole evening. 2 August Barrow, Alaska Slept in a bit in the morning, then came into sort 500 samples. Spoke with Brewer about trips to Fairbanks to begin laboratory processing of birds - it looks good for at least one trip. Finished sorting last set of 500 samples, then sat down to plan optimal return from 500-sampling for the remainder of the season. Went out to begin 3rd series by taking samples at first site: flat at No. end of A-B, and trough system under the new cake-eater. Placed these in junnelle and sorted the last batch until dinner. After dinner I attempted to put up a Spectacled Eider that Lang Hoar has found on the tundra. Found out, unfortunately far into the process, that it was too far gone to salvage. Gave up - went home to deodorize, then out to Bivnik for the remainder of the evening. 3 August Barrow to Meade River Coal Mine, Alaska Edna and I packed our gear for Meade River, then came to the lab to sort a 500 sample or two. When Al