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two-year fundamental study of whether a new museum should take on this complex and immensely wide-ranging topic or whether it is better addressed within the framework of existing museums. In discussion it was agreed that while the Smithsonian would certainly need the support of industry in this endeavor, the Institution should remain in control of the development and fulfillment of the concept.

Acknowledging that there are important functions which the Smithsonian needs to carry on with respect to its own library activities, the Secretary added that there may be long-term economic benefits and improvements to service if the Institution and the Library of Congress could enhance current levels of cooperation.

[[underlined]] Retirement of Mr. Hughes [[/underlined]]

Mr. Adams announced with regret that Mr. Hughes intends to retire in the next few weeks. He expressed great appreciation for all that Mr. Hughes had done for him and for the Institution particularly during the time of the Secretarial transition and in his first nine months in office. The Chancellor introduced the following Resolution which was adopted unanimously and followed by a standing ovation in honor of Mr. Hughes:

[[underlined]] Whereas [[/underlined]] Phillip S. Hughes has imparted unfailingly wise counsel to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution since 1977;

[[underlined]] Whereas [[/underlined]] Phillip S. Hughes has given of himself unstintingly as Under Secretary of the Institution for over five years; and

[[underlined]] Whereas [[/underlined]] Phillip S. Hughes has brought to the Smithsonian a profound sense of the responsibilities of effective and honorable public administration: Now, therefore, be it

[[underlined]] Resolved by the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution [[/underlined]], That the Board expresses its gratitude for his manifold and extraordinary services to the Smithsonian Institution and wishes him every happiness in his well-deserved retirement; and be it further

[[underlined]] Resolved [[/underlined]], That this resolution be embodied in a suitable and permanent record.

[[underlined]] Appointment of Mr. Anderson as Under Secretary [[/underlined]]

Mr. Adams pointed out that, with Mr. Hughes' plans in mind, he had been looking for a suitable successor for a number of months. With Mr. Hughes' enthusiastic endorsement, he had concluded that Dean Anderson is well qualified to assume the responsibilities of Under Secretary. Accordingly he distributed Mr. Anderson's vita and announced his intention to appoint him as Under Secretary upon Mr. Hughes' retirement.