Administrative Records, 2016

Object Details

Notes: Folder List in accession file.; Electronic List in accession file.; For a description of the record series of which these materials form a part, refer to the "Forms part of" above.
Organization: Unarranged
Summary: This accession consists of records documenting the administrative activities of David J. Skorton during his second year as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The records document issues with regard to the Institution's museums, exhibitions, research, fundraising, programs, and special events. Materials include correspondence, memoranda, and notes; budget summaries; agreements; polices and guidelines; reports; proposals; meeting agendas and minutes; information about gifts, awards, committees, corporate sponsorship, personnel management, publications, government agencies, speaking engagements, professional societies, members of Congress, and the Board of Regents; invitations; newspaper clippings; photographs; articles; and brochures. Listings in bold indicate both the topic of folder contents and major subheadings from the Secretary's office file plan.
Repository Loc.: Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Creator: Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary
Uniform title: Smithsonian Directives (Administrative issuances)
Subject: Skorton, David J; Smithsonian Institution; Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents; United States Congress; Smithsonian Institution Administration

Restrictions & Rights: Restricted for 15 years. until Jan-01-2032; Transferring office; 3/19/1970 memorandum, Lytle to Ripley; Contact reference staff for details

Type: Manuscripts; Collection descriptions; Brochures; Clippings; Black-and-white photographs; Color photographs

See more items in: Administrative Records 1835-2019 [Smithsonian Institution Office of the Secretary]

Topic: Museums--Public relations; Personnel management; Museums--Employees; Smithsonian buildings; Museum buildings; Museum exhibits; Museums--Educational aspects; Corporate sponsorship; Fund raising; Special events; Research; Committees; Contracts; Budget; Awards; Gifts; Speeches, addresses, etc