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believed to have reached over 250,000 people. To date in FY 1983, an advertisement was placed in a new Washington black monthly magazine, [[underlined]]Metropolitan[[/underlined]], soliciting memberships in the Resident Associates program. 

The OEO also sponsored exhibits with Blacks in Government, Delta Sigma Theta, Black Women's Summit, the National Urban League, NAFEO, and a Hispanic organization called IMAGE. Up until this year, the displays featured such Smithsonian exhibits as "Blacks in Science" and "Black Women: Achievements Against the Odds," and emphasized activities and programs of general interest. However, during FY 82 at the NAFEO, IMAGE and BIG conferences the exhibit focused on disseminating information on research and study opportunities at the Smithsonian. Information on internships, followships, and cooperative education opportunities was distributed by staff members who also discussed each of the programs with interested persons. A mailing list was established for specific information requests. Preliminary feedback indicates that Smithsonian participation provided new contacts with black college faculty and administrators, and other such persons. Similar information exhibits are planned for future minority and women's group conferences. 

The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Service, the Smithsonian's education offices, and various other organization units continue to involve minority and women organizations in SI activities and services. Such activities and services include: 1) distribution