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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Administrative Records, 1972-2012
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FA15-181
- Creators:
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary
- Dates:
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1972-2012
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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2 cu. ft. (2 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
This accession includes records documenting the administrative activities of S. Dillon Ripley, Robert McCormick Adams, Ira Michael Heyman, Lawrence M. Small, and G. Wayne Clough during their tenures as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The records pertain to legal issues such as deeds, leases, wills, and agreements in regard to the Institution's museums, properties, exhibitions, research initiatives, fund raising, special programs, personnel, and marketing partnerships. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; contracts and agreements; account summaries; reports; policies and guidelines; meeting agendas; speech papers; floor plans; property appraisals; estate inventory lists; copies of wills; and supporting documentation.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 15-181, Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Secretary, Administrative Records
Use Restriction
Restricted for 15 years. until Jan-01-2028; Transferring office; 3/19/1970 memorandum, Lytle to Ripley; Contact reference staff for details.
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
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