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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Administrative Records, 1953-2009
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA10-126
- Creators:
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
- Dates:
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1953-2009
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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10.43 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes) (1 12x17 box)
- Repository:
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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
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
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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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Washington, D.C.
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