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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

for administration and an Assistant Secretary for science. The Secretary said he felt a third was needed in the field of history and art. The discussion recognized the need for assistance but questioned the wisdom of designating the field of history and art in the title of the position. The Secretary pointed out that the interests and responsibilities of the Institution cover broad and diversified fields. The Museum of History and Technology has its own realm of scholarship. The history of science and technology in a university would come under a Dean of Humanities, not a Dean of Science. Senator Saltonstall inquired if the title of Assistant Secretary of History and Technology might be used. The Secretary pointed out that such a title of Assistant Secretary of History and Technology might be used. The Secretary pointed out that such a title would leave out the important field of art. He stated that the museums would have directors and that a minimum number of Assistant Secretaries would be needed. The consensus was that it is wiser not to designate disciplines and leave it to the Secretary to assign responsibilities as he sees fit. On motion by Senator Saltonstall, seconded and carried, it was

VOTED that the Regents authorize the Secretary to appoint an additional Assistant Secretary.

REPORT ON CONTRACTS AND GRANTS FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

The Secretary pointed out that the Regents had before them comprehensive tabulations showing the activities of the Institution in scientific research financed by contracts with and grants from other Federal agencies. He read aloud the following resolution that had been adopted at the Regents meeting of January 15, 1960.

"RESOLVED: That the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution wishes formally to record its satisfaction with the conduct of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Research Programs, and desires to express its appreciation to the agencies which have supported the Smithsonian Programs by regular grants, particularly the National Aeronautics and Space Administration."