Box 1

Contains the mission statement of the institution, outlines various policies and programs, and categories of work.

Contains a list of positions in this department, the appropriate sub-branches underneath it, and the location of each sub-branch.

Contains an oceanographic survey plan that details each survey unit with reportings for several initial tests. The second part of this is the plan for safety reconnaissance.

Contains step-by-step instructions and definitions to complete log sheets.

Contains instructions to properly record oceanographic observations.

Contains a summary of what is currently known about the American continental plates.

Contains a detailed description of what an ocean vessel needs to be considered fit for oceanography studies.

Contains diagrams of equipment used to gather samples of water and reports of unknown sea voyages.

Contains three photos aboard an unidentified vessel used for oceanography research.

Contains a detailed chronological list of Lyman's research that has been published and is composed in MLA format.