Since part of Dr. Blank's foregoing paper is occasioned by his study of dreams of blind people, we inject here, as an addendum for its informative interest, a contribution by Dr. Blank that is quite independent of the paper but provides further background for the study of dreams. Moreover, there is a bit of a dramatic element involved in the fact that it gives public recognition to the work of a blind researcher who has waited forty-five years for well-deserved commendation. We are pleased to be instrumental in conveying the tribute to Fred M. McCartney from an authority of Dr. Blank's stature.—Ed.
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