Act of Organization of the Smithsonian Institution, August 10, 1846, with amendments to March 3, 1899

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Summary

This is the legistlation organizing the Smithsonian Institution, and specifies the organization of the Board of Regents and what should be acquired by the Smithsonian, as well as information on appropriations.

Subject

  • Smithson, James 1765-1829
  • Board of Regents
  • United States Congress

Category

Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography

Citation information

Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections Vol. 42

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

1846

Topic

Act to establish the "Smithsonian Institution," for the Increase and Diffusion of Knowledge Among Men

Physical description

pp. xxi-xxvi

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