Natural History Museum Director Fri Resigns

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Summary

Robert W. Fri, Director of the National Museum of Natural History, resigns his position, citing concerns over the new Smithsonian science plan created by Secretary Lawrence M. Small. Small has suggested that the "19th century" model of research done at the Natural History Museum should be dropped and the Institution should focus on a few priorities in science.

Subject

  • Fri, Robert W
  • Small, Lawrence M
  • National Museum of Natural History (U.S.)

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

Trescott, Jacqueline, "Smithsonian Museum Head Resigns Over Science Plans," The Washington Post, 5/30/2001.

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

May 30, 2001

Topic

  • Controversies
  • Museums
  • Resignations
  • Museum directors

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