On my desk I have a copy of the following book:

Peterson, Roger Tory. "A Field Guide to the Birds East of the
Rockies," Fourth Edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1980.

The text and illustrations are by Roger Tory Peterson; the maps are by
his wife, Virginia Marie Peterson.  In his introduction, Peterson
gives background on the maps in the book: "My wife, Virginia Marie
Peterson, and I researched these together and she then carefully
carried out their execution.  Her expertise had previously been used
at the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center where she
worked out critical methods for identifying oil spills by means of
infrared spectroscopy.  She wrote the original 'Infrared Field Manual
for Oil Spill Identification' ".

My question:  Where can I find a copy of this manual, either to borrow or buy?  

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Try this: http://www.rdc.uscg.gov/MSL/art_refs1.html

Oil Spill Identification System. Chemistry Branch, U.S. Coast Guard
Research and Development Center, 1977. Final report, CG-D-52-77. NTIS
accession No. ADA 044750.

    Article abstract: "A report entitled "Oil Spill Identification
System" was issued in October 1974 detailing all aspects of spill
identification as conducted by the R&DC Chemistry Branch. Six of
"first generation" methods have been revised to incorporate the latest
techniques developed by the R&DC. These include sampling, sample
handling and transmittal, gas chromatography, flourescence and
infrared spectrophotometry, and thin-layer chromatography. These
methods are detailed as they will be used by the Coast Guard
operational laboratory. In addition, back-up techniques of low
temperature luminescence and high pressure liquid chromatography are
included. An infrared field manual and an infrared field
classification manual are included, along with a technique for
simulated weathering of oils and a section on safety precautions".