Smithsonian Institution Archives

Finding Aids to Official Records of the Smithsonian Institution

Record Unit 373
Office of the Coordinator of Public Information,
Records, 1977-1984

By Rachel C. Teuer

Historical Note

Descriptive Entry


HISTORICAL NOTE

The Office of the Coordinator of Public Information was created in 1977 to manage public relations at the Institution. The Office of Public Affairs, the Office of Special Events, and the Office of Congressional Liaison were placed under its jurisdiction.

Lawrence E. Taylor served as Coordinator of Public Information from 1977 until his retirement due to illness in 1984, when the office was abolished. During his tenure, Taylor established the Smithsonian News Service, which wrote and distributed stories to newspapers around the United States.


DESCRIPTIVE ENTRY

These records consist primarily of administrative files of Lawrence E. Taylor as Coordinator of Public Information, 1977-1984. Also included are copies of the minutes of the Board of Regents, 1977-1983.

Lawrence E. Taylor Files

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