House of Representatives Proceedings, 12/19/1845

Summary

Mr. Owen presents a bill for the establishment of the Smithsonian institution. On his motion it is referred to a select committee of seven.

Subject

• Owen, Robert Dale 1801-1877
• United States Congress

Category

Smithsonian Legal Documents

Legal document information

• Title 20, Education
• Congressional Record

Notes

for bills relating to the act establishing the Smithsonian Institution see S. 18, S. 245, S. 293, S. 292, H. R. 5, H.R. 863, H.R. 259, H.R. 418, H.R. 1, H.R. 1160, H.R. 1161, especially versions of H.R. and S. 18

Contained within

The Congressional Globe, New Series (Book)

Contact information

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

Date

• 1846
• 12/19/1845

Topic

• Debates and Debating
• Committees
• Act to establish the "Smithsonian Institution," for the Increase and Diffusion of Knowledge Among Men
• SI, Early History
• Congressional Debates

Form/Genre

Congressional Record

Physical description

Number of pages: 1; Page Numbers: 85

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