Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution ( ), or simply the Smithsonian, is a group of museums, education and research centers, the largest such complex in the world, created by the U.S. government "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge." Founded on August 10, 1846, it operates as a trust instrumentality and is not formally a part of any of the three branches of the federal government. The institution is named after its founding donor, British scientist James Smithson. It was originally organized as the United States National Museum, but that name ceased to exist administratively in 1967.The Smithsonian Institution has historical holdings of over 157 million items, 21 museums, 21 libraries, 14 education and research centers, a zoo, and historical and architectural landmarks, mostly located in Washington, D.C. Additional facilities are located in Maryland, New York, and Virginia. More than 200 institutions and museums in 47 states, Puerto Rico, and Panama are Smithsonian Affiliates. Institution publications include ''Smithsonian'' and ''Air & Space'' magazines.
Almost all of the institution's 30 million annual visitors are admitted without charge, the exception being Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City, which charges an admissions fee. The Smithsonian's annual budget is around $1.25 billion, with two-thirds coming from annual federal appropriations. Other funding comes from the institution's endowment, private and corporate contributions, membership dues, and earned retail, concession, and licensing revenue. the institution's endowment had a total value of about $5.4 billion. Provided by Wikipedia
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Questions Come Alive. 2012 Annual Report
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One Smithsonian : Greater Reach, Greater Relevance, Profound Impact. Annual Performance Plan, Fiscal Year 2020.
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2016 Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan : Smithsonian Facilities.
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People. Passion. Purpose. 2013 Annual Report.
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Today. Tomorrow. Forever. 2014 Annual Report.
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Now+Next. 2015 Annual Report.
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Smithsonian 2016 Annual Report.
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One Smithsonian : Greater Reach, Greater Relevance, Profound Impact. Annual Performance Plan, Fiscal Year 2018.
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Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery. Strategic Plan. Fiscal Years 2010-2015.
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Greater Reach, Greater Relevance, Profound Impact. Strategic Plan. Smithsonian 2022.
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Delivering on the Promise of the Digital Smithsonian.
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Plan for Increased Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research.
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Essays in historical anthropology of North America /
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Advisory Committee on the Langley Aerodynamical Laboratory.
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Weather dominated by solar changes / by Abbot, C. G. (Charles Greeley), 1872-1973
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Circular relative to collections of birds from Middle and South America.
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A Roadmap to Our Future. Smithsonian 2017 Annual Report.
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One Smithsonian : Greater Reach, Greater Relevance, Profound Impact. Annual Performance Plan, Fiscal Year 2019.
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Seagrasses / by Phillips, Ronald C.
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Seagrasses from the Philippines / by Meñez, Ernani G.
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