Appendix 9 



Benefactors of the Smithsonian Institution in Fiscal Year 1985 



As a trust instrumentality of the United States, the Smithsonian Institution has received federal sup- 

 port since it was established in 1846 to carry out the terms of James Smithson's will. Appropriated 

 funds have long provided important additions to the trust funds, donated by Smithson and subse- 

 quent benefactors, to enable the Institution to carry out its responsibilities for research and exhibition 

 of the national collections and maintenance of the valuable objects and records of science, history, and 

 culture entrusted to the Institution. 



The Smithsonian's basic trust funds have provided the Institution with the elements of flexibility 

 and independence essential to its creative, innovative growth. Trust funds traditionally have made 

 possible many of the research, acquisition, and educational programs that are central to the Smithso- 

 nian's achievements. 



The Smithsonian is extremely grateful to all foundations, corporations, and individuals for their 

 gifts, bequests, and contributing memberships in the Smithsonian Associates. 



The Contributing Members of the Smithsonian National Associates support the Institution's work 

 through annual contributions of S50, Sioo, S250, S500, and Si, 000. 



The James Smithson Society was created in 1977 to encourage and recognize major gifts to the 

 Smithsonian Institution. The Society, which is the highest order of the Contributing Membership in 

 the Smithsonian Associates, is composed of Annual and Life Membership categories. Extraordinary 

 contributions to the Smithsonian Institution are recognized through the Society's Founder Medal 

 award and Life Membership. 



The Smithsonian Institution gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the James Smithson 

 Society and the Contributing Membership of the Smithsonian Associates. 



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