Asst. Secy. for Science Oversees NMNH

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Summary

The Director of the (National) Museum of Natural History begins to report administratively to the Assistant Secretary for Science. Prior to 1966, the Director reported to the Director of the United States National Museum, who was responsible to the Secretary.

Subject

  • Assistant Secretary for Science
  • National Museum of Natural History (U.S.)
  • United States National Museum

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

Guide to Smithsonian Archives. Archives and Special Collections of the Smithsonian Institution Number 4. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1983, p. 47.

Contact information

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

Date

1966

Topic

  • Assistant Secretaries
  • Museums
  • Management
  • Reorganizations
  • Museum directors

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