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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

It is now planned to move the administrative offices temporarily to the second floor of the existing Reptile House because of the urgency of vacating the Holt Mansion. In the future the plan is to include the new administrative offices in the multi-climate house and plans for this are now being drafted. Construction should take place in the fiscal year 1966.

SELECTION OF ARCHITECT FOR NEXT YEAR'S ZOO PLANNING
   
The Secretary reported that it had been agreed with the District that another firm of architects should be selected for next year's planning. Among those recommended by the Engineer Commissioner of the District was Mariani and Associates, as first choice. A copy of this local firm's brochure was before each Regent. A partner of this firm is Mr. Alan Jacobs, who prepared the original Master Plan for the total improvement program and who is completely familiar with the Zoo.

STATUS OF REMODELING OF F STREET BUILDING FOR GALLERY USE
   
Since the last meeting, Smithsonian officials and the architect have worked with the General Services Administration to reduce the scope of the remodeling of the F Street Building to come within funds available. The revised drawings and specifications will be completed by June 1. Bids should be open in August or September. Twenty-three months will be allowed the contractor for remodeling the building.
   
The building will be available for installation of exhibits in August or September, 1966. A realistic estimate is that by the fall of 1967, this wonderful building should be opened to the public.

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY COMMISSION
   
Mr. Brown, the Chairman, reported that the Commission had had two meetings since the last meeting of the Board of Regents. He presented the "Rules for Selection to