Correspondence Between David Finley and President Harry S. Truman

Mig June 16, 1950 mr Dear Mr. Finley: Pick I appreciated yours of the twelfth in regard to the opening of the exhibition "Makers of History in Washington, 1800-1950' on the evening of June twenty-ninth. I am very doubtful as to whether 1 can come on that evening - I have so many things to do that I don't really have time to turn around, but if you will get in touch with me while the exhibition is still on display maybe I can come in some day at an off hour and take a look at it. I'd like very much to see it. Mr. Crim was in to see me this morning and discussed the chandeliers for the rehabilitated White House. As you know, I am exceedingly anxious that the chandeliers be in keeping with the period for which the White House stands and those monstrosities which were in the East Room cer- tainly were not in conformity with that period. We succeeded in getting beautiful chandeliers for the main hallway and for the Green and Red Rooms. If we can get the right sort for the East Room and for the second floor hallway, after the restoration is completed, we really will have accomplished something. Sincerely yours, ARCHIVES AND S. "NATIONAL SERVICE" RECORDS HAMRY S. TRUMAN es Honorable David E. Finley The Commission of Fine Arts Interior Department Building Washington, D. C.