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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Records, 1971-1984
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU0392
- Creators:
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Smithsonian Institution. Office of the Under Secretary
- Dates:
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1971-1984
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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23 cu. ft. (23 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
These records document the Under Secretary's involvement in all aspects of the Institution's operations from the perspective of a senior policy-maker, as well as contacts with governmental, corporate, and private bodies with which the Smithsonian interacted as it conducted its affairs. A few records deal with Brooks's work as Deputy Under Secretary and Assistant Secretary and with Collins's directorship of the National Air and Space Museum.
Historical Note
Historical Note
The Office of the Under Secretary was created in 1973, and the incumbent reported directly to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and acted as his principal advisor. The first Under Secretary was Robert A. Brooks, who served until his death in 1976. Michael Collins served as the second Under Secretary from 1978 to 1980 and was succeeded by Phillip S. Hughes, 1980- .
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 392, Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Under Secretary, Records
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Notes
SI Records
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Brooks, Robert A. (Robert Angus), 1920-1976 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Collins, Michael, 1930- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Hughes, Phillip S., 1917- | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
National Air and Space Museum (U.S.) | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Smithsonian Institution -- Administration | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Museums -- Public relations | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Museums -- Administration | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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