An Act to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to acquire the Museum of African Art, and for other purposes.

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Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to acquire the Museum of African Art. Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution a bureau to be known as the Museum of African Art. Sets forth the functions of such bureau. Establishes a Commission for the Museum of African Art to assist the Board in the operation and development of the Museum. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 6 October 1978

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 18 September 1978

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 February 1978

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