Smithsonian Institution, Spreading its wings

Close
Usage Conditions Apply
The Smithsonian Institution Archives welcomes personal and educational use of its collections unless otherwise noted. For commercial uses, please contact photos@si.edu.
Print
 

Summary

Brief article concerns S. Dillon Ripley's upcoming retirement and the appointment of Robert McCormick Adams to succeed Ripley as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Mentions are made of the Smithsonian's popularity and size, and the article claims the post of Secretary is "widely considered to be America's highest cultural position." Ripley's 20-year tenure is discussed, with attention given both to museum expansions and dealings with the U.S. Congress regarding Smithsonian funding.

Subject

  • Ripley, Sidney Dillon 1913-2001
  • Adams, Robert McCormick 1926-2018
  • United States Congress
  • Smithsonian Institution Building (Washington, D.C.)

Category

Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography

Contained within

The Economist (Journal)

Contact information

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

Date

January 28, 1984

Topic

  • Museum buildings
  • Museum finance
  • Secretaries
  • Museums

Physical description

"American Survey" Section, pgs. 27-28

Full Record

View Full Record