Smithsonian Files, 1944-1977
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PrintConsists of records documenting the Museum's relations with Smithsonian bureaus, offices, and divisions during the tenures of Frank A. Taylor, 1958-1964; John Canfield Ewers, 1964-1965; Robert P. Multhauf, 1966-1968; Daniel J. Boorstin, 1969-1973; and Brooke Hindle, 1974-1978. Materials predating 1958 partially cover the administrations of Alexander Wetmore and Remington Kellogg as Directors of the United States National Museum, 1925-1948 and 1948-1962, respectively. Materials primarily consist of memoranda from assistant secretaries and other Smithsonian officials.
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By Smithsonian office
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Manuscripts
SIA RS00335
10 cu. ft. processed holdings