Agency history, 1986-

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Subject

  • Gregory, Bruce
  • Bartnik, Robert V
  • Drummond, Kenneth H
  • Gregory, John G
  • Harmon, Vaughan
  • Tillinghast, Carlton W

Category

Agency History

Notes

  • This is an agency history. It does not describe actual records. The Smithsonian Institution Archives uses these histories as brief accounts of the origin, development, and functions of an office or administrative unit to set that unit in its historical context. To find information on record holdings, please double-click the highlighted field "Creator/Author", which will open on a brief view of relevant records.
  • Guide to the Smithsonian Archives, 1996
  • The duties of this office were first performed by the Administrative Assistant to the Director. In 1959 the position of Assistant Director (Management) was created. In 1973 the title was changed to Assistant Director (Administration). In a 1974 reorganization of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) a new position with the title of Assistant Director was created to oversee procurement and fiscal control; facilities management; information systems; budget planning; personnel management; and other administrative matters. In 1982, the title was changed to Deputy Director. In 1986 a general reorganization created eight Associate Directorships. It appears that the Associate Director for Planning is most closely linked to the functions performed by its predecessors described here
  • Staff of the office have included Vaughn Harmon, Administrative Officer, 1956-1958; Assistant Directors (Management) Kenneth H. Drummond, 1959-1961; Carlton W. Tillinghast, 1961-1969; and Robert V. Bartnik, 1970-1973. Bartnik also served as Assistant Director (Administration), 1970-1973, succeeded by John G. Gregory, 1973-1981, and Deputy Director, 1982-1985. Bruce Gregory was appointed Deputy Director for Planning, 1987- .
  • For a history of the larger creating unit, refer to "Forms part of " above.

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1986
  • 1986-

Topic

  • Observatories
  • Astrophysics
  • Finance
  • Personnel management
  • Budget
  • Facility management

Form/Genre

Mixed archival materials

Local number

SIA AH00171

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