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# §51. Library


The Regents shall make, from the interest of the [fund](/usc/20/4702.md?p=3), 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.


# §52. Evidence of title to site and buildings


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](/usc/20/4702.md?p=2) of Regents, shall be received as evidence in all courts of the extent and boundaries of the lands appropriated to the institution.


# §53. Protection of property


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.