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Record Unit 527
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research,
Subject Files,
circa 1979-1990


Introduction

Historical Note

Descriptive Entry


INTRODUCTION

This finding aid was digitized with funds generously provided by the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee.


HISTORICAL NOTE

Until late 1985, the assistant secretary for Research was called the assistant secretary for Science. Ross B. Simons served as program manager in that office, 1976-1987. He was then named deputy assistant secretary for Research and served 1987- .


DESCRIPTIVE ENTRY

These records consist of the files of Ross B. Simons through 1989 and document his responsibilities in the science bureaus of the Smithsonian Institution, particularly its environmental programs.

The records include correspondence and memoranda, reports, fellowship information, minutes of meetings, and budget files. Researchers should also consult the records of the assistant secretary for Science and the assistant secretary for Research.

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