The Smithsonian Institution: A Description of Its Work

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Summary

Work gives a detailed synopsis of the history and duties of all the aspects of the Smithsonian, including the Office of the Secretary, each division in the United States National Museum, Bureau of American Ethnology, Astrophysical Observatory, National Collection of Fine Arts, Freer Gallery of Art, National Air Museum, National Zoological Park, International Exchange Service, Canal Zone Biological Area, General Services Divisions (including Personnel, the Library, the Publications Division and the Photographic Division).

Subject

  • United States National Museum
  • Smithsonian Institution Bureau of American Ethnology
  • Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
  • National Air and Space Museum
  • National Collection of Fine Arts
  • Freer Gallery of Art
  • Smithsonian American Art Museum
  • International Exchange Service (IES)
  • Office of Human Resources
  • Smithsonian Institution Libraries (SIL)

Category

Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography

Contained within

(Book)

Contact information

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

Date

1951

Topic

  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Personnel management
  • Museums
  • SI Bureaus
  • Museum publications

Place

Barro Colorado Nature Monument (Panama)

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