Porter Kier Resigns

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Summary

Porter Kier resigns as director of the National Museum of Natural History, a position he held since January 1973. He is presented the Smithsonian Institution's Henry Medal, and is the ninth to receive the medal since it was first officially presented in 1967. He functions as senior scientist at the Museum until June 1985.

Subject

  • Kier, Porter M
  • National Museum of Natural History (U.S.)

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

  • Torch, 4/1979, p. 1
  • Torch, 7/1979, p. 5
  • Torch, 6/1985, p. 5
  • Annual Report of the Smithsonian Institution for the year 1979, p. 18, 95

Contact information

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

Date

June 1, 1979

Topic

  • Awards
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Personnel management
  • Employees
  • Resignations
  • Smithsonian Institution--Employees

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