African American Museum Suggested

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Summary

An advisory committee of the Smithsonian recommends a National African American Museum be located on the Mall and administered by the Smithsonian. The Arts and Industries Building is proposed to house the museum.

Subject

Arts and Industries Building)

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 7098, "Robert McC. Adams Chronology."

Contact information

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

Date

May 6, 1991

Topic

  • Advisory boards
  • New Museums
  • Museums
  • African Americans

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