Dear All, I am interested in conchological couples, that is, in husband-wife teams who are both involved in collecting mollusks as amateurs or professionals. While researching the history of the Geological Survey of Alabama, I found an early couple, Herbert and Daisy Smith, who were active here in the 1910's. So, two questions: Can you give me some other examples of conchological couples, perhaps an earlier one than the Smiths? and What is it like to operate as a couple? Do you divide the tasks up, for instance? What kinds of work are easier for couples than for singles? Well, that's more than two questions, but I hope you enjoy answering them anyway. Andrew K. Rindsberg Geological Survey of Alabama