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the country. To these ends, research leading to the next two major exhibitions, [[underlined]] The Harlem Renaissance [[/underlined]] and [[underlined]] Antiquity: Africa in World Culture, [[/underlined]] is just getting underway. Modest resource growth for the Museum's activities is projected for FY 1983-86 to provide for the gradual development of the research, education, and exhibition programs. In addition, the Institution will continue to examine space alternatives for eventual replacement of the current leased facilities. 

[[underlined]] International Exchange Service. [[/underlined]] No change is anticipated in relation to the present activities and funding of the Exchange, except to complete the transfer to the Government Printing Office of a portion of the operation which processes the overseas distribution of official federal government publications. It is anticipated that revision of Title 44 to accomplish this transfer will be completed in FY 1981. In future years, the Smithsonian expects to continue to provide exchange services to the nation's universities and learned institutions for scholarly publications.

[[underlined]] Division of Performing Arts. [[/underlined]] This Division presents the creative artistry of composers, musicians, and performers who have contributed much to American life and culture. The Division sponsors celebrations at holiday times, performances, conferences at the Smithsonian Institution, and produces recordings, books, catalogues, video tapes and films for distribution.

All performances and products are based on intensive research into the performing arts and their relationship to American culture. In FY 1980 an especially noteworthy event was the Conference of the Civil Rights Movement that brought together participants of the struggles which began in 1960. The conference resulted in a catalogue of distinction, a three-record set of important songs, an exhibit which will tour the nation, and a better scholarly understanding of our times.

In FY 1980, in addition to the three-record set of [[underlined]] Voices of the American Civil Rights Movement, [[/underlined]] six other recordings were issued from American Musical Theater, as well as important collections of influential, yet little known, jazz greats such as Freddie Keppard. In FY 1981, [[underlined]] Classic American Country Music [[/underlined]] will be issued as will seven other new recordings in Jazz, American Musical Theater and Modern Chamber Music. The FY 1980 nomination for the International Record Critics Award for the Brandenburg Concerti of Johann Sebastian Bach provides ample evidence of the Institution's success with its scholarly recording programs.

Throughout the planning period performance efforts will continue, and will be devoted to such areas as jazz songs, gospel music, popular entertainment and the characteristics of historical musical instruments. One hundred six live performances are planned for FY 1981 at the Smithsonian, in addition to which several Smithsonian musical groups will tour under the Division's sponsorship. Special appearances of the Little Theater of the Deaf and of performing artists who have overcome disabilities will be featured during the International Year of Disabled Persons.

[[underlined]] Smithsonian Institution Press. [[/underlined]] The Press, in its official function, serves the Smithsonian's requirements for quality publication of the growing