Hoffmann Appointed Director, NMNH
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PrintIt is announced that mammalogist Robert S. Hoffmann has been appointed director of the National Museum of Natural History. He assumes the duties of the director by mid-year, 1986. "The appointment ... marked the first time in the Smithsonian's history that the directorship of MNH has gone to a scientist from outside the institution." He serves until 1989, when he is appointed Assistant Secretary for Research.
Chronology of Smithsonian History
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
October 30, 1985
Washington (D.C.)