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Added to this is a small program of fellowships for minority scholars with a Ph.D. and/or holding faculty status. These awards support independently conceived research but they offer more flexibility than the established fellowships in order to attract people not already committed to Smithsonian pursuits. Six faculty fellows have been in residence since Spring 1981 in the Natural History, American History, African Art and Anacostia Museums (see Figure 8). Three are local scholars, two from Howard University and one from Morgan State; discussion with another Howard professor is underway. Efforts are being made to expand these relationships into ties with departments in these institutions. 

The broadening effects of these efforts have been immediately evident. Students and scholars are aware of Smithsonian programs unknown to them until recently, and interest in these appointments continues to run well ahead of the funding available to support them. The results in staffing will only be determined after a much longer time. 

A joint effort between the Museum of American History and the OFG is under discussion, building upon the Museum's project for the study of Afro-American communications, directed by James O. Horton, who is also professor of Afro-American history at George Washington University. This project can be a magnet for minority students and faculty and has already hosted an intern and a fellow in the programs described above. The joint effort envisions attracting both faculty