24 ANNUAL REPORT SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, 1949 
CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION 
One important change in the organization of the United States 
National Museum was effected during the year. On August 16, 1948, 
the division of history was raised to the status of a department. 
Charles Carey, who received his first appointment to the Museum 
staff on November 2, 1920, was named acting head curator of the 
department of history. The functions of this department were allo- 
cated to five divisions—military history, naval history, civil history, 
numismatics, and philately. 
Respectfully submitted. 
REMINGTON Ketioaa, Director. 
Dr. A. WETMORE, 
Secretary, Smithsonian Institution. 
