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scient. degree in 1950; first, as a scientific assistant and subse-
quently as chief geologist. From 1955 to the present he has
been director of the Føroya Náttúrugripasavn and from 1971
he has served as a State Geologist.
Jóannes Rasmussen was vice-chairman of the Føroya FróS-
skaparfelag from 1952—1974 and chairman from 1974—1977.
Ffe served as chairman of the board of the Academy from
1965—1974 and as vice-chairman from 1974—1977.
Jóannes Rasmussen is the author of many treatises and ar-
ticles on the geology of the Faroes. This year he was made a
Doctor (honoris causa) of the University of Copenhagen.
At the general meeting of 17 December, 1978, the following
were elected to the new committee of the Føroya Fróðskapar-
felag: Høgni Debes Joensen, medical specialist; Jóhan Hendrik
W. Poulsen, philologist; Jóan Pauli Joensen, ethnologist. The
committee recognizes Høgni Debes Joensen as its chairman,
Jóan Pauli Joensen as vice-chairman and Jóhan Hendrik W.
Poulsen as treasurer. All will serve as editors to Fróðskaparrit.
The new committee extends its sincere gratitude to the
members of the out-going committee for having so well pre-
pared the way. Also, they would like to take the present
opportunity to thank the Mentunargrunnur (Cultural Founda-
tion) of the Faroese Parliament which has so faithfully sup-
ported Fróðskaparrit over the past 25 years. We look forward
to as productive a working relationship with the Cultural
Foundation as was enjoyed by our predecessors.
The Editors.