July 1 



Milestone: The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory marked the 30th anniversary 

 of the move of its headquarters to Cambridge, Mass., and the beginning of its 

 research association with Harvard College Observatory. 



July 1 



New Project: The Directorate of International Activities was assigned overall 

 institutional responsibility to coordinate research and planning for the 

 Smithsonian commemoration of the Columbus Quincentenary in 1992. 



July 2 



Redesign: The design concept and prototypes for uniform exterior identification 

 and direction signs were completed by the Office of Exhibits Central and the 

 Visitor Information and Associates' Reception Center in Phase I of the 

 Institution-wide exterior graphic information program. 



July 9 



Research: The National Zoo sent a second shipment of golden lion tamarin monkeys 

 to Brazil's Poco das Anta Preserve. Twelve animals in two groups were released 

 in late July as part of the Zoo's ongoing project to save this species from 

 extinction. 



July 11 



Concert Series: The 1985 summer concert series, "Sunset Serenades," began at the 

 Zoo. Evening performances were held each week until August 29. 



July 12 



Telecast: "In Open Air: A Portrait of the American Impressionists," a half -hour 

 film produced by the Office of Telecommunications, was telecast nationally over 

 PBS. 



July 17 



International Protocol: The Government of Panama extended to the Smithsonian 

 Tropical- Research Institute the prerogatives and benefits that correspond to 

 International Missions operating in the Republic of Panama. 



July 17 



Symposium: "Ten Years After Apollo-Soyuz , " held at the Air and Space Museum to 

 mark the anniversary of the joint U. S . -U. S . S .R. space program, brought together 

 leading scientists, historians and policymakers from the United States and abroad 

 to discuss cooperation and competition in space. The three astronauts and two 

 cosmonauts who participated in the joint mission were present. 



