Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian InstitutionThe Institution, 1890 |
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... measure of independence , and in it a power of initiative for good which ought to be deemed its most privileged possession ; so that any action which is taken by one having its interests at heart , ought to be with this consideration of ...
... measure of independence , and in it a power of initiative for good which ought to be deemed its most privileged possession ; so that any action which is taken by one having its interests at heart , ought to be with this consideration of ...
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... measure the various interests under the Regents ' care . RESEARCHES . From the foundation of the Institution the promotion of original re- search has been regarded as one of its important functions under the general provision of ...
... measure the various interests under the Regents ' care . RESEARCHES . From the foundation of the Institution the promotion of original re- search has been regarded as one of its important functions under the general provision of ...
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... measures at considerably increased cost . Some of them have special appropriations to defray part of the cost of special transmissions by the Smithsonian . The sum estimated for ( $ 27,050 ) , is the result of careful calculation ...
... measures at considerably increased cost . Some of them have special appropriations to defray part of the cost of special transmissions by the Smithsonian . The sum estimated for ( $ 27,050 ) , is the result of careful calculation ...
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... measure as one of interest to the entire American peo- ple . It says : " That such a park would be of advantage for the advancement of science and the instruction and the recreation of the people ' needs no demonstration . It would be a ...
... measure as one of interest to the entire American peo- ple . It says : " That such a park would be of advantage for the advancement of science and the instruction and the recreation of the people ' needs no demonstration . It would be a ...
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... measure prevented by the fact that we have no room for addi- tional exhibition cases , or even for storage . Many valuable collections elsewhere than in Washington are at the service of the Museum , but we have no space for their ...
... measure prevented by the fact that we have no room for addi- tional exhibition cases , or even for storage . Many valuable collections elsewhere than in Washington are at the service of the Museum , but we have no space for their ...
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Página x - The business of the Institution shall be conducted at the city of Washington by a Board of Regents, named the Regents of the Smithsonian Institution...
Página 747 - This school, of high repute, was established at that place in 1812 as the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the Western District of New York.
Página 47 - Congress the whole of such reports, or such portions thereof as he shall see fit. The Regents of the Smithsonian Institution are authorized to permit said association to deposit its collections, manuscripts, books, pamphlets, and other material for history in the Smithsonian Institution or in the National Museum at their discretion, upon such conditions and under such rules as they shall prescribe.
Página 727 - To prosecute investigations on the subject (of the diminution of valuable fishes) with the view of ascertaining whether any and what diminution in the number of the food-fishes of the coast and the lakes of the United .States has taken place ; and, if so, to what causes the same is due ; and also whether any and what protective, prohibitory, or precautionary measures should be adopted in the premises, and to report upon the same to Congress.
Página 407 - ... calorie being the amount of heat required to raise 1 kilogram of water 1° C.).
Página 23 - Congress, within the fiscal year for which this appropriation is made (all reserve work shall be bound in sheep); and the heads of the Executive Departments, before transmitting their annual reports to Congress, the printing of which is chargeable to this appropriation, shall cause the same to be carefully examined, and shall exclude therefrom all matter, including engravings, maps, drawings, and illustrations, except such as they shall certify in their letters transmitting such reports to be necessary...
Página 743 - Yet more, the Depths have more ! What wealth untold Far down, and shining through their stillness lies ! Thou hast the starry gems, the burning gold, Won from ten thousand royal argosies. — Sweep o'er thy spoils, thou wild and wrathful Main...
Página 507 - Moreover, looking at the question from the other side, we find in animals complex organs of sense, richly supplied with nerves, but the function of which we are as yet powerless to explain. There may be fifty other senses as different from ours as sound is from sight...
Página 47 - Association, for the promotion of historical studies, the collection and preservation of historical manuscripts, and for kindred purposes in the interest of American history and of history in America.
Página xxxv - For continuing the preservation, exhibition, and increase of the collections from the surveying and exploring expeditions of the Government, and from other sources, including salaries or compensation cf all necessary employees, one hundred and eighty thousand dollars, of which sum five thousand five hundred dollars may be used for necessary drawings and illustrations for publications of the National Museum; and all other necessary incidental expenses.