![]() ![]() In March 2006, the Smithsonian announced that it had entered into a 30-year, semi-exclusive contract with Showtime to create a digital on-demand television channel. Small was sentenced to two years' probation and 100 hours of community service. In January 2004, Small pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor violation (of the Endangered Species Act, the Convention on Intentional Trade in Endangered Species, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act) when it was revealed that he had purchased artifacts containing feathers of birds protected under the laws. ![]() Lawrence Small had survived a number of scandals and questionable business practices throughout his rocky tenure as secretary. The new secretary, whoever it is, will, of course, have to work hard to dispel the fogs of controversy that had enveloped Small's stint at the Smithsonian. Spoon, is being organized and the search process has begun. The regents' search committee, chaired by Alan G. But now the question is, who will succeed Small as the secretary of the Smithsonian? Will it be a scientist? An anthropologist? Why not a historian?Ĭristián Samper, a biologist, and the director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, has been appointed acting secretary while the regents conduct a nationwide search for a permanent replacement. ![]() Thus ended the controversy filled, seven-year reign of the 11th secretary of the institution. Sant, chair of the executive committee of the Smithsonian Institution's board of regents announced that Secretary Lawrence M. ![]()
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