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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION  1251

"Art Collections. The rigidity in the terms of foundation of two of the Art collections makes coordination of the various art organizations of the Smithsonian difficult. Here again it is not possible to say whether a single coordinating authority for the Art collections under the Smithsonian is practical. Such a coordinating authority might, for example, organize a modern gallery of art complementing the classic art of the National Gallery and include in the art program of the Smithsonian that which is now administered in the collections of the Department of Anthropology and Department of Engineering and Industries.

"I have no special comments to make on the International Exchanges, the Bureau of American Ethnology, or the Astrophysical Observatory.

"In concluding this report, may I emphasize in the strongest possible terms the burden borne by the Secretary of the Smithsonian and his staff. The work load measured on the basis of floor space occupied, number of visitors or number of specimens and activities has substantially increased during the last 20 years, but the permanent personnel has remained stationary. This situation can only be corrected by limiting the activities of the Institution or increasing the personnel or both. Even a devoted staff is limited in what it can accomplish."

At Dr. Compton's suggestion, the Secretary was directed, by the Chairman, to send a letter to Dr. Robbins, Chairman of the Committee on Future Policies, expressing thanks for their efforts, and it is hoped that they will pursue this study further and give us their substantial guidance with regard to the fundamental aims of this committee.

A.W.