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The original documents are located in Box 19, folder "10/9-10/75 - New York City (1)" of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald R. Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Some items in this folder were not digitized because it contains copyrighted materials. Please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library for access to these materials. mah Fill SHEILD THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 29, 1975 MEMORANDUM TO: PETER SORUM FROM: SUSAN PORTER SUBJECT: Action Memo Mrs. Ford has accepted the following out-of-town invitations in New York City on Thursday, October 9 and Friday, October 10, 1975: Thursday, October 9, 1975 EVENT: Reception GROUP: National Academy of Design DATE: Thursday, October 9, 1975 TIME: 6-8:00 p.m. (though this occasion will be dressy, the women will be wearing short dresses) PLACE: National Academy of Design 1083 5th Avenue New York, New York 10028 CONTACT: Mr. Alfred Poor, President (212) 826-8984 Mrs. Sheila Lyne (Mr. Poor's office) Ms. Alice Melrose, Director (212) 369-4880 COMMENTS: The National Academy of Design is opening its 150th anniversary exhibit entitled "A Century and a Half of American Art." Their gala opening will be Friday evening, October 10th but because Mrs. Ford cannot attend that evening, they will have a special champagne Reception night in her honor and present an to which her at that time their 150th Anniversary Medal and Diploma and a certificate for her election by their Board as a Fellow for Life of the Academy - Prior to Mrs. Ford's attendance at the Reception, she will meet with Mr. Christi and Mr. Albert Capraro for personal appointments. Her departure time will be determined by your decision on the logistics of these appointments. When Mrs. Ford's hotel is determined, would you please Digitized from Box 19 of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library -2- tell Sheila Lyne of Mr. Poor's office as Mr. Poor would like to have flowers in Mrs. Ford's room when she arrives. The file is attached. Thank you. Friday, October 10, 1975 EVENT: Dedication of the New Arts for Living Center of the Henry Street Settlement Urban Life Center GROUP: Henry Street Settlement Urban Life Center DATE: Friday, October 10, 1975 TIME: 10:30 a.m. Festivities begin 12:00 noon Dedication PLACE: Henry Street Settlement 265 Henry Street New York, New York 10002 CONTACT: Mr. David Kaufelt (212) 766-9220 Mr. Bertram Beck, Executive Director (212) 766-9200 COMMENTS: The new Arts for Living Center of the Henry Street Settlement Urban Life Center has been built to provide residents of this Lower East Side neighborhood and the city as a whole with opportunities in a variety of art forms: dance, drama, music, painting, sculpture, crafts, etc. Henry Street is one of the oldest and most extensive neighborhood centers and offers a compelling testimony, as Mr. Beck's letter states, to the ways in which neighborhood art center programs tap a vital source'of creativity in our culture. This Dedication is seen as a celebration of the growing role of the arts in community life throughout our country. The Governor, Mayor and Nancy Hanks and a variety of other distinguished persons will participate in the Dedication. Mrs. Ford's plans for the rest of the weekend are still under discussion. Therefore, I will be in touch when they are clarified. The file is attached. Thank you. C: BF Staff Red Cavaney Warren Rustand James Connor William Nicholson Kathleen Ryan Rex Scouten Staircase THE 0:612) WASHINGTON WHITE HOUSE (212) country: M&E Mr. Poors 369 4880/mark ne (2011-03/8 P.R. Wienew; Philas action nov.12th ford Clark licture will Turner on 6 Lurence at the a STATE FORD LIBRANT THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Dear Mrs. Ford, You have been elected a Fellow for Life of the National Academy of Design. This is a very high honor from a very fine organization. This fall they will be opening an exhibition entitled "A Century and a Half of American Art". At the opening they would like to present you with a 150th Anniversary Medal and Diploma. You are also invited to serve as Honorary Chairman of the exhibition. Lend name (THEK HAVE DROPPED THIS PART NOW) Regret Do you wish to attend? P&BF { Yes, attend Consider attending when their date is firm Regret Thank you, susan GERAL FORD LIBRARY NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN July 16, 1975 suphoal sp. 1083 Fifth Avenue Dear Mrs. Ford: New York, N.Y. 10028 212-369-4880 I have the honor to inform you that at a meeting of the council of the National Academy of Design held on May 5th OFFICERS Alfred Easton Poor you were unanimously elected a Fellow for Life of the President Academy. As you may know in this pre-bicentennial year, Michael Lantz the National Academy of Design, founded in 1825, is having 1st Vice President Aaron Shikler its 150th Anniversary which will be commemorated by our 2nd Vice President forthcoming exhibition entitled, "A Century and a Half of Colleen Browning American Art" which will have a gala opening and champagne Corresponding Secretary Edward Laning Reception on October 10th at which time it would be appro- Recording Secretary priate to present you with your 150th Anniversary Medal Umberto Romano Asst. Corr. Secretary and Diploma, and if you consented, to have you serve as Daniel E. Greene Honorary Chairman. The National Academy of Design has Treasurer been designated as an official Bi-Centennial Project by the Frank Mason State of New York. Assistant Treasurer COUNCIL This Exhibition of Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Arts and Mario Cooper Joseph Hirsch Architecture will be held in our own galleries at 1083 Fifth Robert S. Hutchins Avenue. As you know, all the famous American Painters, Hans Jelinek Sculptors, and Architects from the Academy's founding, Joseph Kiselewski down to the present day, have either been N.A. or A. N. A. Ethel Magajan Painter members of the Academy include one of the Academy's founders and its first President, Samuel F. B. Morse, the DIRECTOR Alice G. Melrose Inventor of the Telegraph and a great Portrait Painter; John James Audubon, Asher Durand, and others of the Hudson River School; Winslow Homer, Cecilia Beaux, Thomas Eakins, Robert Henri and John Singer Sargent. Amongst the roster of distinguished Sculptors who were 1825 members of the Academy and whose work will be shown in 1975 this Retrospective Exhibition are the names of Horatio Greenough, Albert Thorvaldsen, Daniel Chester French, Malvina Hoffman, F. W. MacMonnies, Paul Manship, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, and Ivan Mestrovic. The Architects FORD LIBRARY Olice Medroce, Director NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN -2- will be represented by Charles F. McKim, John M. Carrere, William A. Delano, Bertram Goodhue, Eliel Saarinen, and Mies Van Der Rohe. Others who have made their mark in the Art World, though perhaps not elected N.A. or A.N.A., have received their training at the School for Painting, Sculpture and the Graphic Arts, which the Academy has maintained since its founding. With your busy schedule I know that it is difficult to set aside a definite date this far in advance, but, if the tenth of October is not possible, perhaps we could set aside a special date at your convenience for the presentation to you of the Medal and Diploma, or, better still, November 12th, the date of the 6th Edwin Austin Abbey lecture to be given this year by Lord Clark which will be preceded by a small private dinner at the Knickerbocker Club for the members of the Council of the National Academy and a few well known patrons of the Arts. If you would be good enough to honor us with your presence at this dinner and lecture, it would add greatly to the occasion. With the hopes that you will do the Academy the honor of accepting this Medal and Diploma in person, I am Most sincerely yours, Alfred alfudiaston Poor President Mrs. Gerald R. Ford The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 LIBRARY AEP:er FILE ON "HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT BF EVENT, Oct. 10, 1975 FORD is SEALLY LIBRARY THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON w MR. BECK: - THEY'RE DEUGHTED BF COMING - MR. DAVID KAUFELT, is CONTACT (+ STAYS IN TOUCH WITH (212)766-9220 MR. BECK) - FESTIV. BEGIN AT 10,30 - ACTUAL DEDICA AT 12:00 to MAYOR,ATC. GOV GEORGIA R.TORD HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT URBAN LIFE CENTER 265 HENRY STREET NEW YORK, N.Y. 10002 766-9200 Bertram M. Beck Executive Director Atkins Preston Associate Executive Director Miss Helen Hall Director Emeritus OFFICERS Herbert L. Abrons Chairman John Morning President George B. Munroe Chairman, Executive Committee Mrs. Arnold S. Askin August 14, 1975 Mrs. David L. Guyer Mrs. William G. Hamilton Mrs. Edward R. Murrow Irwin Jay Robinson Samuel Schneeweiss Vice Presidents Ms. Susan Porter Richard S. Abrons Treasurer The White House Mrs. Leona Gold Assistant Treasurer Washington, D.C. Mrs. Mervin A. Rosenman Secretary DIRECTORS Dear Ms. Porter: Christopher C. Angell Mrs. Robert L. Burch William J. Calise We were very pleased to receive your letter inform- Mrs. Winslow Carlton Fong Chow ing us that Mrs. Ford hopes to attend the Dedication Wilfredo Cobeo of Henry Street Settlement's Arts for Living Center Mrs. Clara Creth Mrs. Edward R. Dudley on October 10th. Meanwhile, I thought that Mrs. Ford Mrs. Mario Gonzalez Ralph E. Hansmann might be interested in the enclosed article from the H. Miles Jaffe New York Times by architectual critic Ada Louise Anthony Winslow Jones Jay Kay Lazrus Huxtable describing the extraordinary quality of the Hon. Cecil B. Lyon Anthony A. Manheim building and its significance to the community. Mrs. Anthony A. Manheim Hon. Jacob Markowitz Mrs. Nettie McKeithan We are looking forward to hearing from you further Mrs. Cynthia Murray Frederic S. Papert when Mrs. Ford's plans are more firm. Mrs. Robert S. Potter Guy N. Robinson Eric R. Roper Mrs. Florence Rubin Sincerely, Benjamin P. Schoenfein Timothy Seldes Mrs. Claire Stevens Mrs. Frederick M. Warburg Bertram M. Bah EX-OFFICIO Bertram M. Beck H. Patrick O'Dea Henry Street Friends Committee Executive Director Sidney Jaffe Henry Oldtimers Mrs. Frances Primus Neighborhood Board BMB/lf enc. HONORARY DIRECTORS David G. Baird Winslow Carlton Mrs. Gabriel Hauge Mrs. Alfred Winslow Jones Mrs. Leon Keyserling Richard K. Korn Arthur B. Krim Mrs. Herbert H. Lehman Joseph I. Lubin Hyman Schroeder GERALD FORD VIBRARY THE NEW YORK TIMES, SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 1975 wrapped around the plaza, are visible a ARCHITECTURE VIEW This public area carved out of the building ADA LOUISE HUXTABLE STATE LIBRARY flowing in from the street, yet part of itself, demonstrates architecture as a S art in the very best sense. The aim is equally clear in the p is actually a basic shell for people and The shell holds many multi-purpose roo Henry Street's New Building to changing needs. Arranged in five le TOTAL entrance. arc, all of these performance, instructional areas are related constant threugh large areas of glass on the g An Urban Triumph or smaller, sometimes eccentrically positi above. This gives immediate orientation and To state a basic fact simply, nothing in a like this can be closed or hidden. Part he arts for Living Center-the new objective remains the same as it has for the last 80-odd is to turn energies commonly directed t building of the Henry Street Settlement on years-a kind of triumph of its own when it is to other interests and pursuits. Trash Grand Street on the lower East Side-sums fashionable to turn all values upside down-to improve the are today's societal norms, with complex un in its name everything that urban archi- quality of life in an area of urban poverty The roots. A too-high concealing wall outdoors, FRI. BF PENDING TO CONSIDER (Oct.10) Henry Street Settlement DedicaNY( CIT MORNING 1 pri ATTEND No July 24, 1975 Dear Ms. Beck, Your gracious letter to Mrs. Ford inviting her to participate in the dedication of the New Aris for Living Center on October 10th in New York is greatly appreciated. Although Mrs. Ford is hoping to have the opportunity to attend, because the schedule for that period has not been fully determined, may we be in comunication with you as soon as Hrs. Ford's plans are more firm? I am sure Mrs. Ford would also want me to convey her encouragement and greetings to all who are involved in preparations for this important occasion. with warmest best wishes, Sincerely, Susan Porter Appointments Secretary for Mrs. Ford us. Bertram M. Beck Executive Director Henry Street Settlement Urban life Center 265 Henry Street New York, New York 10002 C: LBF Pending (October 10, NYC) William Seidman/Rager Porter WHC: Nancy Hanks SP/bs SEAL FORD LIBRARY tion of the new Arts This is an invitation spring but because also should see it. I, received : saying that Mr. Seidman ect. Nancy Hanks also ttached letter is a very the dedication of a - growing role in the sowels good B.F. susan SEAL FORD LIBRARY HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT notile URBAN LIFE CENTER (212) 265 HENRY STREET NEW YORK, N.Y. 10002 766-9200 June 23, 1975 Bertram M. Beck Executive Director Mrs. Gerald Ford Atkins Preston sociate Executive Director The White House Miss Helen Hall Washington, D. C. Director Emeritus OFFICERS Herbert L. Abrons Dear Mrs. Ford: Chairman John Morning FRIDAY President George B. Munroe We are writing to ask that you honor us on October 10, Chairman, 1975, with your presence at the dedication of our new Executive Committee Mrs. Arnold S. Askin Arts for Living Center here on the Lower East Side in Mrs. David L. Guyer Mrs. William G. Hemilton New York City. Should this be possible, the dedication Mrs. Edward R. Murrow Irwin Jay Robinson will be scheduled in the morning at a time convenient Samuel Schneeweiss to you. The participation of Miss Nancy Hanks, Chair- Vice Presidents Richard S. Abrons woman of the National Endowment on the Arts has been Treasurer Mrs. Leona Gold assured and Miss Hanks joins us in the hope that you Assistant Treasurer can be with us. Mrs. Mervin A. Rosenman Secretary DIRECTORS The Center is a building of outstanding beauty, constructed Christopher C. Angell Mrs. Robert L. Burch at a cost of $3 million, to provide residents of this William J. Calise neighborhood, as well as of the city as a whole, with Mrs. Winslow Carlton Fong Chow opportunities as spectators and participants in a variety Wilfredo Cobeo Mrs. Clara Creth of art forms. Included are dance, drama, music, painting, Mrs. Edward R. Dudley Mrs. Mario Gonzalez motion picture, video, crafts, and sculpture. Ralph E. Hansmann H. Miles Jaffe Anthony Winslow Jones The building is one of many structures owned or rented Jay Kay Lazrus Hon. Cecil B. Lyon by Henry Street Settlement and used to house diverse Anthony A. Manheim Henry Street programs. Henry Street is one of the oldest Mrs. Anthony A. Manheim Hon. Jacob Markowitz and most extensive neighborhood centers, and for the past Mrs. Nettie McKeithan Mrs. Cynthia Murray 85 years, different immigrant groups have come through Frederic S. Papert Mrs. Robert S. Potter its many doors to find opportunities for personal and Guy N. Robinson community development. There has always been a very Eric R. Roper Mrs. Florence Rubin heavy emphasis placed on the arts and many well known Benjamin P. Schoenfein Timothy Seldes musicians, actors, artists, and dancers got their start Mrs. Claire Stevens at Henry Street. Such well known dance companies as that Mrs. Frederick M. Warburg of Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis, for example, began EX-OFFICIO H. Patrick O'Dea their work and rose to international prominence here. Street Friends Committee Sidney Jaffe Henry Oldtimers The history of Henry Street offers compelling testimony Mrs. Frances Primus Neighborhood Board to the way in which neighborhood arts programs tap a HONORARY DIRECTORS vital source of creativity that contributes not only to David G. Baird Winslow Carlton the development of the neighborhood itself but to the Mrs. Gabriel Hauge cultural heritage of all America. We do not, therefore, Mrs. Alfred Winslow Jones Mrs. Leon Keyserling see this dedication as merely the dedication of a magnifi- Richard K. Korn Arthur B. Krim cent and unique neighborhood-based performing arts center. Mrs. Herbert H. Lehman Joseph I. Lubin We see it as a celebration of the growing role of the Hyman Schroeder arts in community life throughout our country. We plan FORD OFFICER 2. to make this theme manifest in the dedication ceremonies which we would, of course, want to plan with your associates. Your participation would be particularly fitting, not only because of your interest in the arts, but also because the new building is contiguous to Henry Street's historic Neighborhood Playhouse (the home of the first professional little theater company in America) which was designated recently by the Secretary of the Interior as one of two national historic landmarks in the city. The Economic Development Administration of the Department of Commerce in 1972 made a grant of $600,000 for the construction of the new building. All the rest of the money for the Arts for Living Center and for the renovation of the Playhouse as well was given by individuals and founda- tions committed to the central purpose of our arts programs. We very much hope that you will be with us and look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Beer Bertram M. Beck Executive Director card 1 Thank you very much, Carmen. I can't think of a more apprppriate flathering gift / and I will treasure it very, very much. card n I wanted to thank all of you 1/1 for inviting me to be a part to of such a significant ceremony % One of the very important chapters in the history of settlement in this country was written by its neighborhood /whicl is houses by institutions like the Henry Street Settlement, Certainly one of the most famous and respected in the country the Henry st. Settlement Card 3 But times have changed since you came to the lower East Side in 1893. You still doing "pioneer" work./t work, though you changed your are have direction with the times. in the use of arts for providing socially- oriented services, you're pioneers in a very important way one card which I hope other institutions will be able to follow. I come today, like the hundreds of others here, / with respect, great admiration, and thanks for all you are doing. Card a teaching dance to children in different a neighborhood apes much and this different / 6/6 sround, When I was/young girl, I worked as a volunteer in Grand Rapids I found that appreciation of any type of art form is very much a common card demominator. It bridges gaps created by differences in heritage or background or economics It develops talent which can be a versimportant to the direction of a persons entire life, And it very much provides a sense of accomplishment. Card But in addition to all thxxx these things, which have to do with individual development, appreciation of all that various art forms brings people together continued on pack - UTATE 1080 LIBRARY It t gets them talking and understanding and working toward common goalseand this, in itself, is a very significant part of what you are doing. Card So today, taking part in the dedication of this beautiful supporters new building, I want to say thank you to the staff/of the Henry Street Settlement for your foresight and fxxxx work to create the Arts for Living Center and its programs. / May these walls continue Card/O to expand, to hold people and ideas, to change direction when need be and to bring people together. Thank you. / you [Is to basot I TO [sobivibat (And I am very honored to accept / your Sesquintennial medal/ and to become a Fellow for Life / of such a significant organization. come lard The National Academy of Design/is noted for its very important "firsts" /you were the first national organization /of professional artists /and the first arts school in the MxS. United States goverened / exclusively by professional artists These are both very important ACard 3 in the world of art. But I think its also significant that the National Academy was the first art organization in the U.S open to women members and the first to accept women students these card 4 for this first," I personally thank you. To thoseofyou involved in the National Academy/ I want to say your professionalism that / your well-known standards of excellence, / and all you contribute to the world of art makes this honor especially card meaningful to me. I wish you a very happy one hundred fiftieth birthday. and for the sake of quality art in the United States many happy returns of the day! PATED 11. FORD LIDER DEDICATION OF ARTS FOR LIVING CENTER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1975 NEW YORK CITY - 1 - THANK YOU VERY MUCH, CARMEN. I CAN'T THINK OF A MORE FLATTERING GIFT AND I WILL TREASURE IT VERY, VERY MUCH. I WANT TO THANK ALL OF YOU FOR INVITING ME TO BE A PART OF SUCH A SIGNIFICANT CEREMONY. ONE OF THE VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTERS IN THE HISTORY OF SETTLEMENT IN THIS COUNTRY WAS WRITTEN BY ITS NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSES--- BY INSTITUTIONS LIKE THE HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT, WHICH IS CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS AND RESPECTED IN THE COUNTRY. - 3 - BUT TIMES HAVE CHANGED SINCE THE HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT CAME TO THE LOWER EAST SIDE IN 1893. YOU ARE STILL DOING "PIONEER" WORK, THOUGH YOU HAVE CHANGED YOUR DIRECTION WITH THE TIMES. AND IN THE USE OF ARTS FOR PROVIDING SOCIALLY-ORIENTED SERVICES, YOU'RE PIONEERS IN A VERY IMPORTANT WAY--- ONE WHICH I HOPE OTHER INSTITUTIONS WILL BE ABLE TO FOLLOW, - - 5 - I CAME TODAY, LIKE THE HUNDREDS OF OTHERS HERE, WITH RESPECT, GREAT ADMIRATION, AND THANKS FOR ALL YOU ARE DOING. WHEN I WAS A YOUNG GIRL I WORKED AS A VOLUNTEER IN GRAND RAPIDS TEACHING DANCE TO CHILDREN OF DIFFERENT AGES AND DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS. I FOUND THAT APPRECIATION OF ANY TYPE OF ART FORM IS VERY MUCH A COMMON DENOMINATOR. - 7 - IT BRIDGES GAPS CREATED BY DIFFERENCES IN HERITAGE OR BACKGROUND OR ECONOMICS. IT DEVELOPS TALENT WHICH CAN BE VERY IMPORTANT TO THE DIRECTION OF A PERSONS ENTIRE LIFE. AND IT VERY MUCH PROVIDES A SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT - 8 - - BUT IN ADDITION TO ALL THESE THINGS, WHICH HAVE TO DO WITH INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT, - APPRECIATION OF ALL VARIOUS ART FORMS BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER. IT GETS THEM TALKING AND UNDERSTANDING AND WORKING TOWARD COMMON GOALS. AND THIS IN ITSELF IS A VERY SIGNIFICANT PART OF WHAT YOU ARE DOING. - 9 - SO TODAY, TAKING PART IN THE DEDICATION OF THIS BEAUTIFUL NEW BUILDING, I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU TO THE STAFF AND SUPPORTERS OF THE HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT FOR YOUR FORESIGHT AND WORK TO CREATE THE ARTS FOR LIVING CENTER AND ITS PROGRAMS. - 10 - MAY THESE WALLS CONTINUE TO EXPAND TO HOLD PEOPLE AND IDEAS, TO CHANGE DIRECTION WHEN NEED BE--- AND TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER. THANK YOU. # # # The Board of Directors of Henry Street Lettlement cordially invites you to join The Honorable Abraham D. Beame Mayor of the City of New York at the Dedication of The Arts for Living Center at 466 Grand Street New York, N. Y. Sponsored in conjunction with Program of Events The Commission for Cultural Affairs THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1975 of the City of New York 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Community Festival of the Arts FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1975 11:00 a.m. Presiding: Martin E. Segal Chairman, The Commission for Cultural Affairs of the City of New York Honored Guests Introduction of Speaker: (list incomplete) Joan K. Davidson Chairman, Hon. Jacob K. Javits Hon. Percy E. Sutton New York State Council on the Arts United States Senator President, Borough of Manhattan Hon. Miriam Friedlander Presentation: Hon. John M. Murphy Member of Congress Member of The Council, Nancy Hanks City of New York Chairman, Hon. Carol Bellamy Miss Helen Hall National Endowment for the Arts Member of The Senate, Director Emeritus, State of New York Topic: Arts and the Community Henry Street Settlement Hon. Anthony G. Di Falco Miss Helen M. Harris Member of The Assembly, Director Emeritus, 12:00 noon Dedication Ceremony State of New York United Neighborhood Houses Hon. Robert F. Wagner 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Open House President, United Neighborhood Houses Henry Street Lettlement Board of Directors Bertram M. Beck H. Miles Jaffe Executive Director Ivory Johnson* Atkins Preston Anthony Winslow Jones* Associate Jay Kay Lazrus Executive Director Hon. Cecil B. Lyon Miss Helen Hall Anthony A. Manheim Director Emeritus Mrs. Anthony A. Manheim* OFFICERS Hon. Jacob Markowitz Herbert L. Abrons Mrs. Nettie McKeithan Chairman Mrs. Cynthia Murray John Morning* Frederick S. Papert President Mrs. Robert S. Potter* George B. Munroe Chairman, Guy N. Robinson Executive Committee Eric R. Roper Mrs. Arnold S. Askin Mrs. Florence Rubin Mrs. David L. Guyer Benjamin P. Schoenfein Mrs. William G. Hamilton* Timothy Seldes Mrs. Edward R. Murrow* Mrs. Claire Stevens Irwin Jay Robinson Mrs. Frederick M. Warburg* Samuel Schneeweiss* Vice Presidents EX-OFFICIO Richard S. Abrons* H. Patrick O'Dea Treasurer Henry Street Friends Committee Mrs. Leona Gold Assistant Treasurer Sidney Jaffe Mrs. Mervin A. Rosenman Henry Oldtimers Secretary Mrs. Frances Primus* Neighborhood Board DIRECTORS Christopher C. Angell HONORARY DIRECTORS Mrs. Robert L. Burch David G. Baird William J. Calise Winslow Carlton Mrs. Sylvia Campbell* Mrs. Gabriel Hauge Mrs. Winslow Carlton* Mrs. Alfred Winslow Jones Fong Chow Mrs. Leon Keyserling Wilfredo Cobeo Richard K. Korn Mrs. Clara Creth Arthur B. Krim Mrs. Edward R. Dudley Mrs. Herbert H. Lehman Mrs. Mario Gonzalez Joseph I. Lubin Ralph E. Hansmann Hyman Schroeder *Dedication Committee **Chairman, Dedication Committee BACKGROUND ON HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT (supplement to press release) for Sheila and Mrs. Ford The Henry Street Settlement is very famous nationally in terms of settlement houses. It was established in New York in 1893 to assist the adjustment of immigrant families. Over the years its purpose has changed and it now serves a disadvantaged multi-cultural community with socially- oriented services. Its programs range from day-care to housing to remedial education to aid to the mentally ill. It also runs a private junior high for kids public schools have given up on. The neighborhood around the Henry Street Settlement was once predominantly Jewish and is now largely black and Peurto Rican with a mix of Jewish, Italian and Chinese. The Henry Street Settlement has a staff of 500 and an annual budget of 4.5 million (1/3 is privately raised, the rest are public funds). It is probably the largest and most famous settlement house in the country. Their arts program now housed in the Arts for Living Center actually opened last fall but was not totally finished until this summer. Their arts program is the most parti- cipatory of all their programs. Some 5000 people a week use their facilities. It serves all elements of the community from children to the elderly. # # # BACKGROUND ON HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT (supplement to press release) for Sheila and Mrs. Ford The Henry Street Settlement is very famous nationally in terms of settlement houses. It was established in New York in 1893 to assist the adjustment of immigrant families. Over the years its purpose has changed and it now serves a disadvantaged multi-cultural community with socially- oriented services. Its programs range from day-care to housing to remedial education to aid to the mentally ill. It also runs a private junior high for kids public schools have given up on. The neighborhood around the Henry Street Settlement was once predominantly Jewish and is now largely black and Peurto Rican with a mix of Jewish, Italian and Chinese. The Henry Street Settlement has a staff of 500 and an annual budget of 4.5 million (1/3 is privately raised, the rest are public funds). It is probably the largest and most famous settlement house in the country. Their arts program now housed in the Arts for Living Center actually opened last fall but was not totally finished until this summer. Their arts program is the most parti- cipatory of all their programs. Some 5000 people a week use their facilities. It serves all elements of the community from children to the elderly. # # # BACKGROUND ON HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT (supplement to press release) for Sheila and Mrs. Ford The Henry Street Settlement is very famous nationally in terms of settlement houses. It was established in New York in 1893 to assist the adjustment of immigrant families. Over the years its purpose has changed and it now serves a disadvantaged multi-cultural community with socially- oriented services. Its programs range from day-care to housing to remedial education to aid to the mentally ill. It also runs a private junior high for kids public schools have given up on. The neighborhood around the Henry Street Settlement was once predominantly Jewish and is now largely black and Peurto Rican with a mix of Jewish, Italian and Chinese. The Henry Street Settlement has a staff of 500 and an annual budget of 4.5 million (1/3 is privately raised, the rest are public funds). It is probably the largest and most famous settlement house in the country. Their arts program now housed in the Arts for Living Center actually opened last fall but was not totally finished until this summer. Their arts program is the most parti- cipatory of all their programs. Some 5000 people a week use their facilities. It serves all elements of the community from children to the elderly. # # # FROM: HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT ARTS FOR LIVING CENTER 466 Grand Street New York, New York 10002 1345 ave 8th lon Howard J. Rubenstein Associates, Inc. Public Relations - Tel: 212/489-6900 17 10019 Contact: Harry Zlokower FOR APPROVAL Note to Editors: Press credentials will be required for coverage of Mrs. Ford. For further information please contact A schedule of events for the dedication of the Henry Street Arts for Living Center is attached. Mrs. Gerald Ford will join Mayor Beame in the dedi- cation of the Henry Street Settlement Arts for Living Center, 466 Grand Street, Manhattan, on Friday, October 10, at 12-noon, it was announced by Bertram Beck, executive director of Henry Street Settlement. The festive event will be open to the public on the balcony overlooking the outdoor amphitheatre and street at the front of the building. Senator Javits, Nancy Hanks, Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts, and a host of dignitaries in the government and the arts will attend. (more ) Henry Street Settlement Arts for Living Center - 2 - "We are honored that the First Lady has chosen to be with us on this momentous occasion," said Mr. Beck. "Her support of this exciting, new community center for the arts will hopefully inspire similar projects in other cities throughout the country." Mrs. Ford's appearance will climax two days of festivities beginning Thursday evening, October 9, with a Community Festival of the Arts on Grand Street in front of the Center. The first event, Friday morning, October 10, at 11:00, will be a presentation by Nancy Hanks, chairman, National Endowment for the Arts, on "Arts and the Community" in the Henry Street Playhouse. Special tours for invited guests and press will begin at 10:30 a.m. The Center will be fully active from that time through 4 p.m. The public will be invited to visit the activities from 1-4 p.m. (A schedule of events is attached to this release). The ceremony will begin at 12-noon with a rendition of the national anthem by the Liberators, the Henry Street Steel Band. After brief messages by various honored guests, Mayor Beame will speak and introduce Mrs. Ford. (more ) Henry Street Settlement Arts for Living Center - 3 - The dedication of the Henry Street Settlement Arts for Living Center marks the formal opening of what is believed to be the nation's first arts center designed specifically for a predominantly disadvantaged, multi- cultural population. Designed by the architect Lo-Yi Chan, at a cost of $2.5-million, the Center provides space, equipment, and programs for community participation in and enjoyment of the performing and fine arts. Mark Tilley, former Executive Director of the Cultural Council Foundation, has been director of the Center since it first opened its doors to the public in the fall of 1974. In a review in the August 10 issue of the New York Times, architecture critic Ada Louise Huxtable wrote that the Arts for Living Center "sums up in its name everything that urban architecture should be. It is a building meant to serve and expand the life of a community and no better definition of architecture exists than that. " Among the participatory programs at the Center are adult drama workshops, music classes for all ages, modern and ethnic dance for pre-schoolers through teens, young people's drama, art and pottery for all ages, silkscreen and video for teens and adults, and in-service training for elementary school teachers. (more ) Henry Street Settlement Arts for Living Center - 4 - The Center produces its own plays, films, music and dance, and art exhibits and recruits top-name per- formers for free and low-cost programs in its award- winning Henry Street Playhouse, recital hall, and experi- mental theatre. # # # # 75/10/3/mc DEDICATION OF HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT ARTS FOR LIVING CENTER Schedule of Events Thursday, October 9 6-11 P.M. Free outdoor Community Festival of the Arts on street and in Center at 466 Grand Street. Festival features food, dancing, and entertainment. Also music, dance, film and theatre programs and art and poetry exhibits. Friday, October 10. 10:30 A.M. Guided tours for invited guests and press to 11:30 A.M. (reservations if possible) 11 A.M. Presentation in Henry Street Playhouse on "Arts and the Community" by Nancy Hanks, chairman, National Endowment for the Arts. Martin E. Segal, chairman, The Commission for Cultural Affairs of the City of New York and Joan K. Davidson, chairman, New York State Council on the Arts also on program. 12-noon Mrs. Gerald Ford and Mayor Beame dedicate Arts for Living Center 1-4 P.M. Open House THE NEW YORK TIMES, SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 1975 wrapped around the plaza, are visit ARCHITECTURE VIEW This public area carved out of the buil flowing in from the street, yet part ADA LOUISE HUXTABLE itself, demonstrates architecture as art in the very best sense. The aim is equally clear in tl is actually a basic shell for people The shell holds many multi-purpose Henry Street's New Building- to changing needs. Arranged in fiv entrance arc, all of these performa instructional areas are related cons through large areas of glass on tl An Urban Triumph or smaller, sometimes eccentrically p above. This gives immediate orientation To state a basic fact simply, nothing like this can be closed or hidden. is to turn energies commonly direct he arts for Living Center-the new objective remains the same as it has for the last 80-odd to other interests and pursuits T GUIDE TO PROGRAMS HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT URBAN LIFE CENTER GENERAL TELEPHONE NUMBER: 766-9200 ARTS FOR LIVING PROGRAM: 466 Grand Street Director - Mark Tilley, 766-9336 Adult Drama, New Federal Theatre: There are workshops and productions in Black, Puerto Rican, Jewish theatre; also play writing workshop, theatre management workshop and technical theatre workshop. Contact Woodie King - 766-9296. Art and Pottery: Workshops in pottery, painting, drawing, batik and crafts are open for all ages from September through May. Contact Bess Schuyler - 766-9216. Film, Photography and Videotape: There are workshops in film making, photography and videotape for all ages, at every level of proficiency; also a 16 mm. b&w film develop- ing service for individual film makers and non-profit organizations. Contact Ted Glass - 766-9339. Music: Individual and group instruction in most instruments and voice is offered to people of all ages and at all levels of proficiency; workshops in jazz, chamber music, chorus and opera also available. Contact Paul West - 766-9340. Theatre for Children: Saturday and Sunday 3:00 p.m. perfor- mances of plays for children are presented throughout school year and Friday 10 a.m. performances for school groups; opportunities for community residents to perform in many of these productions Contact Adna Karns - 766-9338. Steel Band Young Peoplè's Dance and Drama: Workshop instruction is offered to young people age 3 - high school. in dance, drama, writing and speech; adult dance also available. Contact Steve Tennen - 766-9337. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS: 40 Montgomery Street Director - Ora Dorsey, 766-9255 Any adult group in the community may join the department and use its resources; the program is especially concerned with issues that affect families in the community. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION CENTER: 40 Montgomery Street At Director - Bernard Danzig, 766-9237 Counseling and psychiatric services are available to individuals and groups, and consultative services are available to groups and organizations within the community. CREDIT UNION: 265 Henry Street Director - Roy Wenitt, 766-9209 This savings and loan association extends credit at low interest rates to its members. Open Mondays 10 a.m. the 5 p.m. and Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. LIDRARY -2- DAY CARE CENTER: 301 Henry Street Director - Ethel Singleton, 766-9291 The Day Care Center for 3-5 year olds whose parents are working operates year round from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, at 301 Henry Street. After School Day Care services are also available for 6-8 year olds at 40 Montgomery Street. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: 40 Montgomery Street Director - William Spiller, 766-9252 The Henry Street School: This co-educational junior high school is for students who have had difficulties learning in school. Counseling: Counseling around any phase of school work or college entrance and help with school subjects are available. Contact Richard Jambs - 766-9284. Ant. Nonan - GOOD COMPANIONS: 334 Madison Street Director - Arthur Geller, 766-9263 This is a program for persons 60 years of age and over. Hot lunches are served free of charge Monday - Friday in the Center. Additionally, the program includes counseling services, recreational activities and opportunities to its members to participate in community and civic activities. GROUP HOME: 301 Henry Street Director - Atkins Preston, 766-9280 Teenage boys who live away from their families may be referred to this residence program. In addition to living facilities, counseling and a full range of services are provided. 357 HOME PLANNING WORKSHOPS: 33 Madison Street 45 Director - Ruth Taube, 766-9266 This workshop provides instruction, equipment and supplies to neighborhood residents who wish to make and repair their own clothing, build furniture, repair television sets, appliances and shoes. Open afternoons and evenings, this program also offers information and self-help services with regard to many aspects of family life. MANPOWER: 301 Henry Street Director - Miguel Rios, 766-9288 A Housekeeper Program employs neighborhood residents to work on à flexible schedule in the homes of people in the neighborhood who need help with home making. Additionally, employment guidance and placement services are offered to persons 16 years old and over. of STATE FORD -3- RESIDENCE: 265 Henry Street Director - John Lubey, 766-9218 Rooms and meals are available at reasonable rates to individuals wishing to live at Henry Street. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: 301 Henry Street Director - Jim Robinson, 766-9276 There are a variety of activities and programs open to young people from 6 - 21 years of age. Besides activities like fencing, cooking, basketball, heritage groups, there are many opportunities for educational development and participa- tion in community projects. URBAN FAMILY CENTER: 128 Baruch Place Director - Daniel Kronenfeld, 766-9311 This is a group of apartments at Lavanburg Houses where families in need of emergency housing may be referred. A full range of services is provided to families who live here. The Center is open every day year round, twenty four hours a day. URBAN TRAINING: 301 Henry Street 907-4514 Director - Donald Parker, 766-9282 This program provides technical assistance in organizational and awareness skills to staff and community groups. Additionally, there are training programs for students and industrial management personnel from all over the country in the areas of human relations. SUMMER PROGRAMS: In addition to the regular programs, most of which run year round, some special summer opportunities are available: Camp Henry: Mahopac Falls, New York. This is an in-residence camp for boys from 8 - 13 years of age. There are three camping periods during the summer, each one lasting three weeks. Besides this camp experience for younger boys, there is a Counselor-in-Training program for boys from 14 - 18 years of age who supervise the activities of the younger children. Under the guidance of the Youth Development Pro- gram, the counselors participate in leadership training. Contact James Robinson - 766-9276. Day Camp: 40 Montgomery Street. This is a program for boys and girls aged 7 - 12; it is staffed by junior and senior counselors from the neighborhood. Sports, swimming, music, arts and crafts, dramatics, dance, and day trips to places of interest are offered to the campers who learn something while they have a good time. Contact Emma Philip - 766-9270 Echo Hill Farm: Yorktown Heights, New York. Every day, except Monday and Tuesday, during the summer, families may take an hour's bus trip from the city to spend the day in the country. The program offers families swimming, cook-out facilities, arts and crafts, and woods to explore. Contact Ruth Taube - 766-9266 -4- Festival: Henry Street, near P.S. 134. This is a two- day festival at the end of August in which all neighborhood groups and agencies are welcome to sell hand-crafted items or food, inform the community about what they are doing, per- form or participate in any way. Contact Jacqueline Nowak - 766-9290 SPACE AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY GROUPS: Space is available on a tirst come, first serve basis to community groups interested in holding meetings. Contact - Emma Philip - 766-9270 Space is also available to community residents for special events such as wedding receptions, dances and other occasions. Persons interested are asked to pay only for maintenance costs. Contact Emma Philip - 766-9270 - - - - THIS "GUIDE TO PROGRAMS" AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CONTACT EMMA PHILIP, 301 HENRY STREET, 766-9270 FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MEMBERSHIP IN THE URBAN LIFE CENTER, WHICH IS FREE TO ALL THOSE REGISTERED IN ANY HENRY STREET PROGRAM, CONTACT EMMA PHILIP, 301 HENRY STREET, 766-9270. May 1974 DEPALA TOKO Livers For immediate release Monday, October 6, 1975 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford Mrs. Ford will join Mayor Beame and Senator Javits in the dedica- tion of the Henry Street Settlement Arts for Living Center in New York Friday, October 10 at 12:00 Noon. The Center is located at 466 Grand Street in Manhattan. The ceremony will be open to the public. Nancy Hanks, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, Representative John M. Murphy, and other dignitaries in government and the arts will attend. The dedication of the Henry Street Settlement Center marks the formal opening of what is believed to be the Nation's first arts center designed specifically for a predominantly disadvantaged, multi-cultural, population. Designed by the architect Lo-Wi Chan, the Center provides space, equipment, and programs for community participation in and enjoyment of the performing and fine arts. Among the participatory programs at the Center are adult drama workshops, music classes for all ages, modern and ethnic dance for preschoolers through teens, young people's drama, art and pottery for all ages, silk screen and video for teens and adults, and in-service training for elementary school teachers. The center produces its own plays, films, music and dance, and art exhibits, and recruits top name performers for free and low- cost programs in its award-winning Henry Street Playhouse, recital hall, and experimental theatre. # # # (See Page 20) News From THE CARIBBEAN N.Y.'s Fastest Growing Interracial Newspaper M The New York Voice 15¢ Vol. XVII No. 29 October 17, 1975 Entered as Second Class Matter At Post Office, Jamaica, N.Y. Subscription Rate: $6.00 Per Year Businessmen Condemn Reporter 'HATCHET JOB' ON HARLEM See Story On Page 17 THE ARTS FOR ANIMA COMMUNITY FESTIVAL, THURSDAY October 9 the 6 to 11p.m DEDICATION CEREMONY, FRIDAY October 10 th, 12 noon PEN HOUSE, FRIDAY October 10th, 1to 4pm The nation's First Lady, Betty Ford, last Friday (Oct. 10) dedicated the new Henry Street Settlement Arts for Living Center, located at 466 Grand Street on the Lower East Side in Manhattan. Ceremonies were held in front of the $2.5 million building, designed by architect Lo-Yi Chan. Mayor Abe Beame (seated directly over "Media" banner) was on hand along with a host of other dignitaries, including Nancy Hanks, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. Hundreds of local residents came to witness the dedication of the center, which is the first multi-ethnic, neighborhood-based arts center in the country. Bertram Beck, executive director of the Henry Street Settlement, is seated to the right of Mrs. Ford in the front row. (For complete story on dedication, see page 22.) of 60s. Chance York LATEST 50s. row: FOUNDED 1801. THE OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY PUBLISHED DAILY IN THE UNITED STATES. 60s. S unday. PRICES Vol. 174 5:24 NEW YORK, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1975 No. 276 25 Cents DRROW: 7:03 c 1975 The New York Post Corporation III Brooklyn and spokes- its validity. Continued on Page 2 Continued on Page 34 potentially collision school dis- head- decentrali- city's 32 refused to directive to schedules new teach- warned that they with pians orders by Failure said, "may ssuance of ending, re- superseding office." has in the individual pecific in- ever before with whole- by many single issue. of the with the ration of ended the Post Photos by Nury Hernandez cher walk- and POLITICAL Post Photo by LADIES: Nury Hernandez Betty Ford dropped in at the Henry Street Settlement today and watched these children' in pottery class schools are with Bertram Beck (left), settlement director, and Rep. Peter Peyser. Last night Béss Myerson, who just may be a Democratic t' dismiss Senatorial hopeful, got together at the Liberal Party's annual dinner with Attorney General Lefkowitz and Edward Morrison, lutes early party's vice chairman. Stories on Pages 3 and 11. THE NEW YORK TIMES, SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 1975 The shell hol ARCHITECTURE VIEW to changing entrance arc, ADA LOUISE HUXTABLE instructional through large or smaller, so above. This gives Henry Street's New Building- To state a bas like this can is to turn end to other inte An Urban Triumph are today's so roots. A too-hi the adjoining merely as a b hide and jump will be lower he arts for Living Center-the new resolution of the dilemma has led to significant changes or architectur building of the Henry Street Settlement on in approach and style. Under the leadership of the 1 "1" isH TITIT STATE FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1975 The New York Times The Neighborhood Change HENRY STREET en Is Virtually Unnoticed SETTLEMENT At Settlement House The Rev. Scofield Clanton, left, 82, and Sylvia Hyman learning Yiddish from N at the settlement. "I joined the club," Mr. Clanton said, "and I By LEE DEMBART third of it privately raised, the bala In the beginning, 82 years ago, the from public funds, Henry Street is Terms Street largest of the 32 settlament house Fill THE NEW YORK VOICE MARCH 28, 1975 Offer Offenders Work Over Confinement The old Henry Street Settlement Vera Institute of Justice. House, founded in 1893 to provide nur- According to Bertram Beck, executive sing and other community services to the director of the Henry Street Settlement lar, ely immigrant population of the Low- Urban Life Center: "We want to show er East Side, is now pioneering in pro- that community rehabilitation programs grams designed to solve urban problems. are superior to expensive, crime- With a grant of $180,000 from the producing institutions.' Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Ad- The youths will be paid for their work ministration, thirty younsters, all in- on such projects as the design and con- volved in the juvenile justice system, will struction of a small park or playground work part-time in public service jobs on for the Lower East Side community, a the Lower East Side. The adolescent greenhouse for the roof of Henry Street's offenders, ranging in age from 14 through new Arts for Living Center, and the 16 years, will come from the Manhattan cleanup and maintenance of parks in the Family Court and the New York State community. Division for Youth. An independent organization will be They are being offered the choice of retained to assess the program': impact institutionalization or employment on reducing delinquent behavior and in through this unique program. The pro- helping youngsters to develop positive gram will be under the direction of Anne home, school, and community relation- D. Rudenstine a former planner at the ships. Fill oct 10 Henry SA November 28, 1975 Dear Florence, Thanks for the clippings. I saw Leslie the other night and she looks great. Talk to you when I get back from China. Love, Ms. Florence Lowe National Endowment for the Arts Washington, D.C. FLORENCE LOWE 11/19 Dear Sheila: From your friendly neigh- borhood clipping service namely Florence Huere L & K to you and Ed Dear Flaence: Thenks Fn the clipping. I saw while the other want at Cleve Crawfratisand She Cooles greet. Talle to um when I pet bach from Chine. Love - M Downtown NEWS 9 Betty Ford Dedicates Cultural Center The nation's First Lady, Betty pre-schoolers through teens, young Ford, recently toured and dedicated people's drama, art and pottery for the $2.5-million Henry Street all ages, silkscreen and video for Settlement Arts for Living Center. teens and adults, and in-service This is the Country's first arts center training for elementary school designed specifically for a neighbor- teachers. hood-based, multiethnic population. The Center produces its own The event took place in front of the plays, films, music and dance, and new center at 466 Grand Street, and art exhibits. It also recruits was witnessed by hundreds of Lower top-name performers for free and Week Ending October 11, East Side residents. Mayor Beame; low-cost programs in the Henry Nancy Hanks, chairman of the Street Playhouse, recital hall,-and National Endowment for the Arts, experimental theatre. Better Times NEW YORK'S HUMAN SERVICES WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Founded 1920 Published by The Community Council of Greater New York VOL. 56, NO. 29 OCTOBER 20, 1975 30¢ Henry Street's Arts Center Is Dedicated HEW Fining State $2M For Failure on EPSDT Betty Ford and Mayor Abraham Beame were among the dignitaries present at the official dedication ceremonies last week for the Henry Street Settlement's Arts for HEW Secretary F. David Mathews has Living Center Constructed at a cost of informed Gov. Carey of his Dept.'s inten- hjr HOWARD J. RUBENSTEIN ASSOCIATES, INC. T345 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK, N. Y. 10019 NEW YORK U.S.POSTAGE OCT21'75 €,10 N.Y ODMETER 1.0.935593 Ms. Patty Mattson White House Press Office Washington, D.C. FLORENCE LOWE Ki 10/28 Sheila dear, Just in case you missed this.... Henry Street was a good trip, thanks to the First Lady. Great seeing you and Ed. Love, Theme DAILY NEWS CITY YORK'S PICTURE NEW PAPERO D, 2,129,001 SUN. 2,948,786 OCT 1 1 1975 News photos by Linda Kopczyk Betty Ford chats with preschooler Pedro Vasquez in pottery class at Henry Street Settlement. Give Regards to Henry St. 1st Lady Hails Settlement House By KIKI LEVATHES Betty Ford, winding up a two-day visit to the city. shared a podium with Mavor 10/11/75 38 C THE NEW YORK TIMES, SATURDAY, 01 The Mayor said that the arts center, which offers every- thing from adult drama work- shops and music classes to film-making and dance produc- tions, was a testimonial to the fact that "in spite of its money problems, our city still has a heart. "No matter what the detrac- tors say this city will not fail as a city!" His declaration was received with a standing ovation and Mrs. Ford clapped enthusiastically. In her dedication speech, Mrs. Ford called the settlement house the most famous and re- spected in the country and reminisced about her days as a "young girl growing up in Grand Rapids," when she did volunteer work teaching the The New York Times/Neal Boenzi Betty Ford and Representative Peter A. Peyser, Westchester Republican, with Jason retarded and handicapped. She said that art appreciation Claudio and Jamal Green, right, at dedication of Henry Street Settlement's arts center: bridges the gap created by differences in heritage, back- ground and economics" and Mrs. Ford, Here to Open Arts Center, serves to bring people together, to "get them talking and under- standing" one another. Says City 'Can't Go On Way It Is Now By LUCINDA FRANKS cakes for "coilpots." She told the city and state of New Betty Ford, moving among a boy named Pedro to "keep York." of children working at it" and was pre- But the Mayor had softer News photos by Linda Ko: A Ford-and Some Futures Betty Ford has a question for little Jamil Green as he molds cla: for a ceramic at Henry Street Settlement Arts for Living Cente yesterday. The first lady joined Mayor Beame and other dignitarie for the dedication of the new $2.5 million structure, the nation': first center designed specifically for a neighborhood-based multi ethnic population. The ceremony was followed by a luncheon an UPI Telephotos battle blaze as upper floor goes up in flames open house spotlighting center's programs. -Story p. 4. 10/11/75 Mrs. Ford meets instructor Naomi Greenspan With first lady are center,s executive director, Bertram Beck, and Rep. Peter Peyser 10/11/75 38 C THE NEW YORK TIMES, SATURDAY, o The Mayor said that the arts center, which offers every- thing from adult drama work- shops and music classes to film-making and dance produc- tions, was a testimonial to the fact that "in spite of its money problems, our city still has a heart. "No matter what the detrac- tors say this city will not fail as a city!" His declaration was received with a standing ovation and Mrs. Ford clapped enthusiastically. In her dedication speech, Mrs. Ford called the settlement house the most famous and re- spected in the country and reminisced about her days as a "young girl growing up in Grand Rapids," when she did volunteer work teaching the The New York Times/Neet Boenzi Betty Ford and Representative Peter A. Peyser, Westchester Republican, with Jason retarded and handicapped. She said that art appreciation Claudio and Jamal Green, right, at dedication of Henry Street Settlement's arts center. bridges the gap created by differences in heritage, back- ground and economics" and Mrs. Ford, Here to Open Arts Center, serves to bring people together, to "get them talking and under- standing" one another. Says City 'Can't Go On Way It Is Now By LUCINDA FRANKS cakes for "coilpots." She told the city and state of New Betty Ford, moving among a boy named Pedro to "keep York." groups of squealing children working at it," and was pre- But the Mayor had softer sented with a felt mural of the words for Mrs. Ford. Asked UP-158 ny Visit (BETTY) NEW YORK (UPI) -- FIRST LADY BETTY FORD, WINDING UP A TWO-DAY VISIT TO NEW YORK CITY, SAID TODAY THAT "SOMETHING HAS GOT TO BE WORKED OUT" TO HELP THE CITY OUT OF ITS FISCAL CRISIS, BUT RECOMMENDED THAT THE STATE RATHER THAN WASHINGTON PROVIDE THE AID. "WELL, I THINK THE STATE GOVERNMENT SHOULD GET INTO IT FIRST," MRS. FORD SAID WHEN ASKED IF SHE AGREED WITH HER HUSBAND'S VIEWS ON FEDERAL AID TO NEW YORK. WHEN TOLD OF THE FIRST LADY'S COMMENTS, MA YOR ABRAHAM BEAME, WHO SHARED THE DAIS WITH MRS. FORD AS SHE DEDICATED A $2.5 MILLION LOWER EAST SIDE COMMUNITY CENTER, COMMENTED: "THE STATE HAS AND IS." ASKED IF HE WOULD ASK THE FIRST LADY TO PUT A GOOD WORD IN WITH THE PRESIDENT, BEAME SAID, "I THINK SHE UNDERSTANDS." MRS. FORD SAID THE FISCAL CRISIS IS "VERY PRESSING AND SOMETHING HAS TO BE WORKED OUT. OBVIOUSLY, WE CAN'T GO ON THE WAY IT IS NOW." THE CEREMONY WAS TO DEDICATE THE ARTS FOR LIVING CENTER OF THE HISTORIC HENRY STREET SETTLEMENT, A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION MRS. FORD DESCRIBED AS "CERTAINLY THE MOST FAMOUS AND RESPECTED IN THE COUNTRY." BEFORE THE FORMAL CEREMONY, MRS. FORD TOURED THE WINDING RED BRICK BUILDING'S PAINTING AND POTTERY STUDIOS, EXPERIMENTAL THEATER, AND FACILITIES FOR TEACHING DANCE, MUSIC, AND OTHER ARTS AND CRAFTS. SURROUNDED BY SECRET SERVICE AGENTS DURING THE TOUR, MRS. FORD APPEARED DELIGHTED TO SPEAK WITH THE PRE-SCHOOL YOUNGSTERS WHO IGNORED BRIGHT TELEVISION LIGHTS AND DOZENS OF PHOTOGRAPHERS TO CONCENTRATE ON THEIR POTTERY CLASS PROJECTS. UPI 10-10 06:21 PED UP- November 3, 1975 Dear Harry: Just a note to thank you for all your help on the Heary Street visit. The event went very well, and Mrs. Ford was pleased. I've been getting your clippings and it looks as if we did well press-wise. Your expertise and hard work to that end are much appreciated. I've enclosed a small taken of thanks on behalf of Mrs. Ford. Pm hoping we'll have the chance to work together again. Sincerely,' Patti Matson Assistant Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford Mr. Harry Zlokower Howard J. Rubenstein Associates, Inc. 1345 Avenue of the Americas New York, N.Y. 10019 Enclosure SAP GERALD INSURANCE YORD