Original descriptions on CD-ROM

[Ellin Beltz <uebeltz@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu>]

In addition to new descriptions, it would be of great value if we could 
place "old" original descriptions on CD.

I have nearly finished a project which translates the scientific names of 
the reptiles and amphibians of North America with biographical data on 
the patronymic names and have spent nearly nine years tracking down all 
the original descriptions to be sure of my translations.

In the process, I've found citation errors, name errors, spelling errors, 
etc. which had crept into the literature through a series of published 
checklists.  My ms on the original description citations is forthcoming 
from the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles.  

Perhaps a similar project for dinosaurs would be of benefit.  Please 
forgive the excessive use of first person singular in this post.

Best wishes to all.

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Ellin Beltz     -       uebeltz@uxa.ecn.bgu.edu