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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Records, 1971-1989
Summary
- Collection ID:
- SIA.FARU0560
- Creators:
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Office of the Deputy Director
- Dates:
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1971-1989
- Languages:
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English
- Physical Description:
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6.5 cu. ft. (6 record storage boxes) (1 document box)
- Repository:
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Smithsonian Institution Archives
Descriptive Entry
Descriptive Entry
These records consist of the files of George R. Packard and Prosser Gifford as deputy directors of WWICS. They consist of correspondence and reports concerning events, fundraising, and publications. Also included are records of financial contributions to the Center, 1971-1989.
Historical Note
Historical Note
Albert Meisel was appointed deputy director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (WWICS) in 1970 and held the position until 1973. In 1973 he served as acting director. In 1974 the title was changed to assistant director and Michael J. Lacey held the position until 1975. In 1976 the position of deputy director was established again, with assistant directors who had specific duties as part of their titles. George R. Packard served as deputy director from 1976 until 1979 when Prosser Gifford assumed the position. Gifford served 1979-1987. In 1987 he was also acting director until leaving the Institution in 1988, and Samuel F. Wells, Jr., became deputy director.
Administration
Author
Finding aid prepared by Smithsonian Institution Archives
Using the Collection
Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 560, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Office of the Deputy Director, Records
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Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Packard, George R. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Gifford, Prosser | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Meisel, Albert | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Lacey, Michael James | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Wells, Samuel F., Jr. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Fund raising | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Special events | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
International education | Topic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Manuscripts | Genre/Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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