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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

accomplish in educating and developing understanding by children of animal life and conservation. Most children's zoos in this country completely missed this point, he said. The conventional Fairyland atmosphere does not achieve anything lasting. Dr. Ripley suggested that a study be made by a group, expert in the field, to develop original ideas for an improved and sounder concept of a Children's Zoo. 

The Chancellor raised the question concerning the charging of an admission fee as a limitation on attendance. The concensus was that a charge should not be made for children when adults did not pay to enter the National Zoological Park. 

On motion by Dr. Greenewalt, duly seconded and carried it was

VOTED that the Board of Regents directs that a study be made of the advisability of a Children's Zoo at the National Zoological Park, and VOTED further that Mr. Chalk be informed that a study is in progress and the Board would advise him further if it decided to proceed with the proposal. 

REPORT OF NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY COMMISSION

Dr. Brown reported excellent progress is being made. A subcommittee consisting of Mrs. Catherine Drinker Bowen, Dr. Julian P. Boyd, and Dr. Wilmarth Sheldon Lewis, had been formed to work on the statement of criteria for acceptance of portraits for guidance of future Directors. Dr. Brown stated that negotiations are under way to secure the services of one of the eminent men in the museum field as Director. Two members of the Commission, Mr. David E. Finley and Mr. John Walker, had met with the architect in charge of remodeling the old Civil Service Commission Building and certain improvements have now been included in the plans for a distinguished place to show exhibits. Dr. Brown emphasized that the display of portraits and sculpture is only part of the Gallery's function. The other part is concerned with the creation of archival material looking toward developing a distinguished biographical and iconographical center at the Portrait Gallery. 

Mr. Cannon asked what kind of portrait would be included at the National Portrait Gallery, stating that through the years many portraits had accumulated at the Capitol. He wondered if the new gallery would provide for these. Dr. Brown replied in the negative,