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VOTED that in accordance with Public Law 95-414 the Board of Regents appoints to the Commission of the National Museum of African Art, Effective January 1, 1983, Frank Moss, Frances Humphrey Howard, Roy Sieber, David Driskell, Robert Nooter for a term of three years; Walter Washington, Richard Long, John Loughran, Susan Samuels, Robert Thompson for a term of two years; and Franklin Williams, Lee Bronson, John Duncan, Michael Sonnenreich, Sylvia Boone for a term of one year.

[[underline]] Acquisition of Stuart's "Edgehill" Portrait of Jefferson [[/underline]]

It was noted that, in response to the Acting Secretary's letter of June 15, the Regents unanimously 

VOTED that, in anticipation of continuing the Regents' Collections Acquisition Program beyond fiscal year 1982, the Board of Regents concurs in the proposed agreement for the purchase of Gilbert Stuart's "Edgehill" portrait of Thomas Jefferson, as described in Phillip S. Hughes' letter of June 15, 1982.

The Secretary added that the acquisition has proceeded as outlined, and this unique portrait is now shared by the National Portrait Gallery and Monticello at a cost of $500,000 to each.  Display of the portrait will alternate between the two every three years.

[[underline]] Status Reports [[/underline]]

Reports on the following topics were distributed in advance and discussed at the meeting:

Other Major Construction Projects   Litigation
Personnel                           Television
Legislation

[[underline]] Executive Session [[/underline]]

The Secretary reported that Julian T. Euell, Assistant Secretary for Public Service since 1973, will be leaving to become Director of the Oakland Museum, October 1.  The Secretary noted he will be reorganizing some aspects of the Public Service functions at that time.

[[underline]] Regents' Dinner [[/underline]]

The traditional dinner was held in the Reptile House, following cocktails in the Ape House.  After dinner the Secretary greeted the Regents and guests and introduced the new Regent, Miss Hanks.  He also paid tribute to the departing Assistant Secretary for Public Service, Julian T. Euell.  He went went on to honor the generous supporters of the Quadrangle, particularly Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, and spoke briefly about his aspirations for this significant addition to the Smithsonian's museums.