Assistant Secretary for Science, 1963-1978 Records.

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Smithsonian Institution. Assistant Secretary for Science. Assistant Secretary for Science, 1963-1978 Records.

Title

Assistant Secretary for Science, 1963-1978 Records.

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http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/83017530

Abstract

These records document the administration of Assistant Secretary for Science, David Challinor, 1971- . Bureaus whose actions are documented in these records include the Center for the Study of Man, Chesapeake Bay Center for Environmental Studies, Fort Pierce Bureau, National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Zoological Park, Office of International Programs, Radiation Biology Laboratory, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), Smithsonian Science Information Exchange (SSIE), and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI). These records also document offices which underwent administrative changes during the period, 1971-1976 including the Center for Natural Areas, Center for Short-Lived Phenomena, Office of Environmental Programs, Office of Environmental Sciences, Office of International and Environmental Programs, and the Office of Oceanography and Limnology. In addition, there is material concerning the office's involvement with federal and international agencies and private organizations regarding the preservation of endangered species and flora, conservation of the environment, ecological research, and the Research Awards Program which the office administered. The pre-1971 records include materials transferred by Challinor and one of his assistants, Michael R. Huxley, from their previous assignment at the Office of International Activities (OIA), where Challinor served as Director, 1968-1971, and Huxley as Assistant Director, 1970-1971. The remainder of the pre-1971 material was inherited by Challinor from his predecessor, Sidney R. Galler. These records consist of a correspondence register; files on bureaus administered by the office including reorganization proposals for SSIE, 1972-1973, photographs of the STRI facility at Barro Colorado Island, the Johnson-Sea-Link accident, 1973, SAO's Multiple-Mirror Telescope project, 1975-1976, and the Foreign Currency Program country files, 1972-1978, including the Nepal Tiger Ecology Project, 1972-1977; general office files including photographs of recipients of the Edward W. Browning Achievement Award, participants in the 1972 Galapagos Science Conference, Challinor's appointment books, and materials concerning organizations concerned with endangered species, flora, and ecology; OIA materials including information on the Sea Level Canal Study, 1970, the Mekong Basin Project, 1972, congressional bills pertaining to endangered species and flora, proposals for rules and regulations by international conservation organizations, scientific research agreements between the U.S. and foreign countries, and the Foreign Currency Program country files, 1965-1974; Research Awards Program award and program files and proposals, 1966-1977; newspaper clippings and journal articles; and printed materials.

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19.9 linear meters.

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Smithsonian Institution Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 8293680

Smithsonian Institution Archives

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Galapagos Science Conference (1972)

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Sea Level Canal Study (1970)

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Challinor, David

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National Air and Space Museum

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The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum (NASM) maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight. The museum has hundreds of artifacts on display including the original Wright 1903 Flyer, the "Spirit of St. Louis," Apollo 11 command module, and a Lunar rock sample that visitors can touch. The museum continues to develop new exh...

Mekong Basin Project (1972)

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Nepal Tiger Ecology Project.

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Office of International Programs. Office of Environmental Sciences.

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Edward W. Browning Achievement Award.

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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

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Robert C. Child was appointed Assistant in the Astrophysical Observatory (APO) in 1893. In 1894 his title was changed to Aid, Acting in Charge, APO, a position he retained until 1896. Charles G. Abbot joined the APO as an Assistant in 1895. The following year he became Aid, Acting in Charge, APO. From the description of Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, 1893-1899 Records. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78228384 Robert C. Child was appointed assistant in the Astrophysica...