Smithsonian Institution Archives

Administrative Records, 1953-2009

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA10-126
Creators:
Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
Dates:
1953-2009
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
10.43 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes) (1 12x17 box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of records that document the administrative activities of Sidney Dillon Ripley, Robert McCormick Adams, Ira Michael Heyman, Lawrence M. Small, and G. Wayne Clough as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, and Cristián Samper as Acting Secretary. The records document issues with regard to museums and buildings; strategic planning, budget, and fundraising; exhibitions; collection policies and loans; Board of Regents' meetings and committees; management policies and accountability; special events; employment compensation and retirement benefits; awards; research; and Institution history. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; reports; meeting agendas and minutes; budget summaries; policies and bylaws; articles and news releases; agreements; speech papers; biographical information; research papers; and photographs. Some materials are in electronic format.

Administration

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Using the Collection

Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 10-126, Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Secretary, Administrative Records
Use Restriction
Restricted for 15 years, until Jan-01-2025; Transferring office; 3/19/1970 memorandum, Lytle to Ripley; Contact reference staff for details.

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Ripley, S. Dillon (Sidney Dillon), 1913-2001 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Adams, Robert McC. (Robert McCormick), 1926- Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Heyman, Ira Michael, 1930-2011 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Small, Lawrence M. Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Samper, Cristián Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Clough, G. Wayne Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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