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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Subject Files, circa 1979-1990
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU0527
- Creators:
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Smithsonian Institution. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research
- Dates:
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circa 1979-1990
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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10 cu. ft. (10 record storage boxes)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
These records consist of the files of Ross B. Simons through 1989 and document his responsibilities in the science bureaus of the Smithsonian Institution, particularly its environmental programs.
The records include correspondence and memoranda, reports, fellowship information, minutes of meetings, and budget files. Researchers should also consult the records of the assistant secretary for Science and the assistant secretary for Research.
Historical Note
Historical Note
Until late 1985, the assistant secretary for Research was called the assistant secretary for Science. Ross B. Simons served as program manager in that office, 1976-1987. He was then named deputy assistant secretary for Research and served 1987- .
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 527, Smithsonian Institution, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research, Subject Files
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Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Simons, Ross B. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Smithsonian Institution -- Administration | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Research | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Science | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Museums -- Administration | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Environmental sciences | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Research | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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