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Title 36, Chapter 213

Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations — 7 active sections

Table of Contents (7 sections)

§ 21302. Purposes

The purposes of the corporation are—

  • (1) to promote historical studies;
  • (2) to collect and preserve historical manuscripts; and
  • (3) other kindred purposes in the interest of American history and of history in America.

§ 21303. Powers

The corporation may—

  • (1) adopt a constitution and bylaws; and
  • (2) hold property in the District of Columbia necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation.

§ 21306. Historical collections

The Regents of the Smithsonian Institution may allow the corporation to deposit its collections, manuscripts, books, pamphlets, and other historical material in the Smithsonian Institution or the National Museum on conditions and under regulations the Regents prescribe.

§ 21307. Annual report

The corporation shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution on the activities of the corporation and the condition of historical study in America. The Secretary shall submit to Congress any part of the report the Secretary decides is appropriate.