Smithsonian will treat military discharge as a donation if no response by June 2, 2026.
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What You Should Do Next
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Contact Smithsonian
Reach out to Kenneth Cohen at cohenk@si.edu or call 202-633-3434.
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Respond by deadline
Ensure your response is submitted by June 2, 2026, to assert your claim.
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Gather documentation
Prepare any necessary documents to support your claim of interest in the discharge.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the notice about?
- The Smithsonian intends to treat a military discharge as a donation.
- How can I claim the military discharge?
- Contact Kenneth Cohen at the Smithsonian if you believe you have a claim.
- What is the deadline to respond?
- You must respond by June 2, 2026, to claim the discharge.
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Full Notice Text
On January 22, 1917, Ella Wittich Mearns deposited with the Smithsonian Institution the Military Discharge of David Niles. The Smithsonian has received no further communications from Ms. Mearns (d. 1943, Circleville, OH). The Smithsonian intends to terminate and treat the deposit as a donation. If you believe you have a right, title, or interest to the Discharge, please contact Kenneth Cohen at National Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560, cohenk@si.edu or 202-633-3434. If no response to this notice is received by June 2, 2026, 45 days from initial publication of this notice, the Smithsonian will consider the Discharge donated.
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