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VOTED that the Board of Regents has learned with pleasure of Mr. Bern Dibner's intention to give his great collection of books, manuscripts and instruments to the Smithsonian's National Museum of History and Technology. The Board would be prepared to commit the Institution to use its best efforts, as a matter of high priority, to provide suitable space in the National Museum of History and Technology for the Dibner Library. The Board encourages the Secretary to work out with Mr. Dibner suitable terms for this magnificent gift in time for consideration by the Board at its next meeting.