University of Virginia Library

Letters To The Editor

Bureaucracy At Its Worst

I realize it is very early to
begin thinking about next
year's "Order of the Bird"
award, under the auspices of
NATAPROBU, the National
Association of Professional
Bureaucrats. I also understand
that competition in the
Washington, D. C., Chapter is
by far the stiffest in the
country. A recent
communication leads me to
believe, however, that a certain
gentlemen at the Library of
Congress is a very strong
candidate. The letter by which
he nominates himself is
enclosed.

* * *

Mr. Charles Vandersee

We have received your
application for registration of a
claim to copyright in the work
entitled "THINKING ABOUT
BIRDWOOD."

Registration has been made
for the work, and the
certificate of registration has
been mailed under separate
cover.

However, in the area of
contributions to periodicals,
the notice of copyright should
appear on the first page of a
multi-page contribution,
whereas the notice on the work
you have submitted appears on
the last page.

In the future, please be sure
that the notice is printed on
the first page of a contribution
to a periodical.

Sincerely yours,
Bernard C. Dietz
Head, Arts Section
Examining Division

Enclosure(s)
Cir. 42A