Smithsonian Libraries celebrate a milestone: 150 years.

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    • Subject Terms:
      WASHINGTON (D.C.); UNITED States
    • Subject Terms:
      SMITHSONIAN Institution (Washington, D.C.)
    • Abstract:
      Highlights the 150th birthday of the Smithsonian Institution. Act of Congress signed by President James Polk on August 10, 1846 that established it as a trust. Smithsonian Institution Libraries (SIL), one of Washington's best-kept secrets; Claim by SIL as being one of the world's unique library systems; Percentage of budget that comes from private sources; Trade Catalog Collection; Diversity of its holdings. INSET: An old card catalog goes to the Smithsonian, by Alva T. Stone.