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20 U.S.C. §§ 51–53

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§51. Library

20 U.S.C. § 51

The Regents shall make, from the interest of the fund, an appropriation, not exceeding an average of $25,000 annually, for the gradual formation of a library composed of valuable works pertaining to all departments of human knowledge.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(R.S. § 5587.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

R.S. § 5587 derived from act Aug. 10, 1846, ch. 178, § 8, 9 Stat. 105.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Public Use of Research and Study Facilities of Certain Institutions

Under provisions of R.S. § 94 and act Mar. 3, 1875, ch. 179, 18 Stat. 512, the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress was authorized to extend the use of the Library to the Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. These provisions were not classified to the Code, being rendered superfluous by a general declaration of public policy by Congress, by a joint resolution adopted Apr. 12, 1892, 27 Stat. 395, to the effect that facilities for study and research in the Library of Congress, the National Museum, and similar institutions shall be afforded investigators, students, etc., in the several states and territories as well as in the District of Columbia.

§52. Evidence of title to site and buildings

20 U.S.C. § 52

The site and lands selected for buildings for the Smithsonian Institution shall be deemed appropriated to the institution, and the record of the description of such site and lands, or a copy thereof, certified by the chancellor and Secretary of the Board of Regents, shall be received as evidence in all courts of the extent and boundaries of the lands appropriated to the institution.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(R.S. § 5588.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

R.S. § 5588 derived from act Aug. 10, 1846, ch. 178, § 4, 9 Stat. 104.

§53. Protection of property

20 U.S.C. § 53

All laws for the protection of public property in the city of Washington shall apply to, and be in force for, the protection of the lands, buildings, and other property of the Smithsonian Institution. All moneys recovered by or accruing to, the institution shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States, to the credit of the Smithsonian bequest, and separately accounted for.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

(R.S. § 5589.)

Editorial Notes

Codification

R.S. § 5589 derived from act Aug. 10, 1846, ch. 178, § 5, 9 Stat. 104.