Woodrow Wilson international center for scholars

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The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (WWICS) was established by Act of Congress on October 24, 1968, to be a "living memorial expressing the ideals and concerns of Woodrow Wilson...symbolizing and strengthening the fruitful relations between the world of learning and the world of public affairs." The Center was placed within the Smithsonian Institution under the independent administration of a fifteen-member Board of Trustees appointed by the President, eight chosen from private life and seven from public positions. Chairmen of the Board of Trustees have included Hubert H. Humphrey, 1969-1972; William J. Baroody, Sr., 1972-1979; Max Kampelman, 1979-1982; and William J. Baroody, Jr., 1982- . Funding for the Center is derived from both private support and public appropriations.

The Wilson Center carries out its mission primarily through the selection of fellows and short-term guest scholars from the United States and around the world. Applicants submit a research proposal to be undertaken in one of the program areas, and fellows are chosen by impartial panels. The Center brings together the fellows and other prominent figures to discuss important national and international social and political subjects in forums and debates. WWICS also publishes The Wilson Quarterly and sponsors the DIALOGUE radio program.

The Center opened its fellowship and guest scholar programs on October 19, 1970. Benjamin H. Read was appointed Acting Director of WWICS in March 1969 and became Director in September 1969, a position which he retained until February 1973. Albert Meisel (Deputy Director of WWICS since 1970) served as Acting Director from February until September 1973. James H. Billington was Director from September 1973 through 1987. Prosser Gifford was acting Director, 1987, and was succeeded by Charles Blitzer, 1988- .

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Agency History. Record 217777

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referencedIn Wallace, Anthony Francis Clarke. Anthony F. C. Wallace Papers. 1920-2000. American Philosophical Society Library
referencedIn Max M. Kampelman Papers, 1922-2010 Minnesota Historical Society
referencedIn Billington, James H. Albert H. Small Woodrow Wilson Award [manuscript], 2007 May 16. University of Virginia. Library
referencedIn Harrison A. Williams, Jr. Papers (01): Introduction, 1862-2001 (bulk 1953-1982) Rutgers Special Collections and University Archives
referencedIn Pew Charitable Trusts. Grant products reports, 1988-2002. Hagley Museum & Library
referencedIn J. B. (John Bell) Condliffe Papers: Additions, 1919-1981, 1960-1969 Bancroft Library
referencedIn Max M. Kampelman Papers, 1922-2010 Minnesota Historical Society
referencedIn Daniel P. Moynihan Papers, 1765-2003, (bulk 1955-2000) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Barnouw, Erik, 1908-2001. Reminiscences of Erik Barnouw : oral history, 1977. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Peirce, Neal R. Neal R. Peirce collection, 1968-1997. Boston University. School of Medicine
referencedIn Oskar Morgenstern papers, 1866-1992 and undated David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
referencedIn Williams, Harrison A. Harrison A. Williams, Jr., papers, 1862-2001 (bulk 1953-1982). Rutgers University
referencedIn Elliot L. Richardson papers, 1780-1999 Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Elliot L. Richardson papers, 1780-1999 Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Theodore Roosevelt Collection: Books, pamphlets, periodicals, 18-- - <ongoing> Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Harry Levin papers Houghton Library
referencedIn Louis B. Sohn Papers, 1936-1979 Harvard Law School Library Langdell Hall Cambridge, MA 02138
referencedIn Ferris, William R. William R. Ferris collection, 1919s-2003 (Subjects M-Y). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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associatedWith Barnouw, Erik, 1908-2001. person
correspondedWith Condliffe, J. B. (John Bell), 1891-1981 person
associatedWith Ferris, William R. person
associatedWith Kampelman, Max M., 1920- person
associatedWith Levin, Harry, 1912-1994 person
associatedWith Morgenstern, Oskar, 1902- person
associatedWith Moynihan, Daniel P. (Daniel Patrick), 1927-2003 person
associatedWith Peirce, Neal R. person
associatedWith Pew Charitable Trusts. corporateBody
associatedWith Richardson, Elliot L., 1920-1999. person
correspondedWith Sohn, Louis B. person
associatedWith Wallace, Anthony F. C., 1923- person
associatedWith Williams, Harrison A. person
associatedWith Williams, Harrison A. person
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