Presentation of Matthew Fontaine Maury Medal to Robert Mayer White

Summary

Secretary S. Dillon Ripley presents the Matthew Fontaine Maury Medal to Robert Mayer White, administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at the Kennedy Center.

Subject

• Ripley, S. Dillon (Sidney Dillon) 1913-2001
• White, Robert M. 1923-2015
• United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
• John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (U.S.)
• Smithsonian Institution Office of Public Affairs

Notes

• Also known as 76-15098-5.
• Original film available in SIA Acc. 11-009.
• Featured in the "Torch," December 1976: "Secretary Ripley presented the Matthew Fontaine Maury Medal to Robert Mayer White, administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration during ceremonies at the Kennedy Center in September. Citing Dr. White for his distinguished contributions in underwater ocean science, the Smithsonian award was made in conjunction with the opening of 'The United States in the World,' which was coordinated by the Office of Symposia and Seminars."

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 371, Box 02, Folder: December 1976, Image No. 76-15098-05

Repository Loc.

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

Date

• 1976
• September 27, 1976

Restrictions & Rights

• No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
• No Copyright - United States

Topic

• Awards
• Special events

Form/Genre

Black-and-white photographs

Local number

SIA RU000371 [76-15098-05]

Physical description

8 x 10;

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