SI Press Finishes in the Black for the First Time

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Summary

For the first time in its 13-year history, the Smithsonian Institution Press finishes in the black. In fiscal 1979, the SI Press finishes with a net surplus of $290,000 against a deficit of $199,200 for the preceeding year.

Subject

Smithsonian Institution Press

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

  • Torch, 12/1979, p. 4
  • Annual Report of the Smithsonian Institution for the year 1980, p. 11

Contact information

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

Date

1979

Topic

  • Publishers and publishing
  • Books and reading
  • Firsts
  • Finance
  • Museums
  • Business Activities
  • Books
  • Museum publications

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