36 U.S.C. § 21301 Organization
American Historical Association (in this chapter, the “corporation”) is a body corporate and politic in the District of Columbia.
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in effect36 U.S.C. § 21302 Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to promote historical studies;
(2) to collect and preserve historical manuscripts; and
(3) other kindred purposes in the interest of American history and of history in America.
36 U.S.C. § 21303 Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution and bylaws; and
(2) hold property in the District of Columbia necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
36 U.S.C. § 21304 Annual meeting
The corporation may hold its annual meeting in a place the members of the corporation select.
36 U.S.C. § 21305 Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia.
36 U.S.C. § 21306 Historical collections
The Regents of the Smithsonian Institution may allow the corporation to deposit its collections, manuscripts, books, pamphlets, and other historical material in the Smithsonian Institution or the National Museum on conditions and under regulations the Regents prescribe.
36 U.S.C. § 21307 Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution on the activities of the corporation and the condition of historical study in America. The Secretary shall submit to Congress any part of the report the Secretary decides is appropriate.