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PUBLIC LAW 7 8 - J U N E 16, 1955 SMITHSONIAN

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INSTITUTION

Salaries and expenses, Smithsonian Institution: For all necessary expenses for the preservation, exhibition, and increase of collections from the surveying and exploring expeditions of the Government and from other sources; for the system of international exchanges between the United States and foreign countries; for anthropological researches among the American Indians and the natives of lands under the jurisdiction or protection of the United States, independently or in cooperation with State, educational, and scientific organizations in the United States, and the excavation and preservation of archeological remains; for maintenance of the Astrophysical Observatory and making necessary observations in hi^h altitudes; for the administration of the National Collection of Fine A r t s; for the administration, construction, and maintenance of laboratory and other facilities on Barro Colorado Island, Canal Zone, under the provisions of the Act 54 Stat. 724. of July 2, 1940, as amended by the provisions of Reorganization Plan 20 USC 79-79e. 60 Stat. Numbered 3 of 1946; for the maintenance and administration of a 5 USC 1101. 133y-16 national air museum as authorized by the Act of August 12, 1946 (20 note' 60 Stat. U.S.C. 77); including not to exceed $35,000 for services as authorized 60 Stat. 997. 810. by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a); not to exceed $17,225 for expenses of travel; purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms for guards and elevator conductors; repairs and alterations of buildings and approaches; and preparation of manuscripts, drawings, and illustrations for publications; $4,000,000: Provided, That the Smithsonian Institution is authorized without regard to sec- Post, p. 182. 959. tion 505 of the Classification Act of 1949, to place two positions in 63uStat. 1105. 5 se GS-18, two positions in GS-17, and one additional position in GS-16 of the General Schedule established by said Act. Salaries and expenses. National Gallery of A r t: For the upkeep and operation of the National Gallery of Art, the protection and care of the works of art therein, and administrative expenses incident thereto, as authorized by the Act of March 24, 1937 (50 Stat. 51), as amended 20 USC 71-74. by the public resolution of April 13, 1939 (Public Resolution 9, 53 Stat. 577. Seventy-sixth Congress), including services as authorized by section 20 USC 74. 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a); payment in advance 60 Stat. 810. when authorized by the treasurer of the Gallery for membership in library, museum, and art associations or societies whose publications or services are available to members only, or to members at a price lower than to the general public; purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms for guards and elevator operators; purchase or rental of devices and services for protecting buildings and contents thereof, and maintenance and repair of buildings, approaches, and grounds; not to exceed $2,400 for expenses of travel; and not to exceed $15,000 for restoration and repair of works of art for the National Gallery of Art by contracts made, without advertising, with individuals, firms, or organizations at such rates or prices and under such terms and conditions as the Gallery may deem proper; $1,355,000. WooDROw WILSON CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMISSION

For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act of August 30, 1954 (68 Stat. 964, 965), $10,000, to remain available until June 30, 1957.

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