U.S. Diplomats and the Smithsonian
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PrintProvides a historical overview of the role of diplomats in the early history of the Smithsonian, especially the transfer of the bequest from Great Britain to the United States and maintenance of James Smithson's grave site in Genoa, Italy, until his remains were moved to the Smithsonian in 1904. Discusses the roles of such individuals as Aaron Vail, Richard Rush, John Quincy Adams and Alexander Graham Bell.
Smithsonian History Bibliography
Foreign Service Heritage series of articles
Foreign Service Journal (Journal)
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
February 2012
Genoa (Italy)
Number of pages : 03; Page numbers : 27-29