The View From the Castle: Smithsonian Associates take part in learning processes offered by the Institution; they also face the desirability of private support

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Summary

Smithsonian Secretary S. Dillon Ripley provides background information about the Smithsonian, its founding father, James Smithson, the many buildings and programs, and the support of the government, to place the Smithsonian public support group, the Smithsonian Associates, in the proper perspective. Ripley applauds the Associates as the supporters of ideas and invites others to join the group.

Subject

  • Smithson, James 1765-1829
  • National Associates
  • Smithsonian Associates, The
  • United States Congress
  • Resident Associates Program

Category

Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography

Contained within

Smithsonian Vol. 6, no. 11 (Journal)

Contact information

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

Date

February 1976

Topic

  • Education
  • Castle View
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Museums
  • Museums--Educational aspects

Physical description

p. 6

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