An oral history of Robert McCormick Adams, former Smithsonian Secretary and Oriental Institute Director.
In short: This video features the second part of an interview with Robert McCormick Adams, a pivotal figure in archaeology and institutional leadership. It provides a rare, firsthand look at his career and the intellectual legacy of his work at the Oriental Institute and the Smithsonian Institution.
Robert McCormick Adams (1926–2018) served as both the Director of the Oriental Institute and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. This interview, conducted by Pamela H. Henson, captures his reflections on his professional life and leadership roles within these major cultural and research organizations.
The conversation took place in Adams' office at the Smithsonian Institution building. It serves as part of the Oriental Institute Oral History Project, offering insights into the administrative and scholarly history of the institutions he guided.
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