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The original documents are located in Box 66, folder "White House - Curator Paintings (2)" of the Philip Buchen 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 Gerald R. Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections.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. Digitized from Box 66 of the Philip Buchen Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library [sept SUGGESTED DRAFT Dear Dillon: Regarding the presentation of the Trumbull miniature of Thomas Jefferson to Mrs. Ford on behalf of the Italian people as their Bicentennial gift to the people of the United States, we are very sympathic to your suggestion that the National Portrait Gallery be designated as the permanent home of this portrait. We are well aware of the importance of the National Portrait Gallery's growing collection. Mr. Clement E. Conger, the Curator of the White House, and Dr. Marvin Sadik, the Director of the National Portrait Gallery, have a long history of helpful association in sharing by loan some of the national treasures in each institution. It so happens that the Curator of the White House was also aware of this important miniature of Thomas Jefferson by John Trumbull and he too for a long period of time had been in correspondence with the Apostolic Delegate in Washington, Instituto "Maria SS. Bambina," Lodi, Italy, and with the American Ambassador at Rome, to secure by purchase if necessary this miniature for the permanent collection of the White House. We are confident as a result of these interests as well as the interest of the National Gallery of Art for the "Eye of Jefferson" exhibition, the Italian government made the decision to acquire the portrait from the convent at Lodi to present to the American people. BERALD FORD In the past, many gifts presented by foreign Chiefs of State to the American people have been placed in the permanent collection of the White House. Many more have gone to the Smithsonian Institution and its component museums. This is one of the few Bicentennial gifts from a foreign country which has been desired for the permanent collection of the White House. It may interest you to know that at the present time, President Ford has the miniature in a place of honor on his desk in the Oval Office. The miniature will be accessioned as part of the permanent collection of the White House. However, inasmuch as it was a gift to the people of the United States, the White House has every intention in the future of lending the miniature to important national exhibitions and would be very pleased to give first preference in lending the portrait to the National Portrait Gallery whenever it is not shown in the White House or at special exhibitions. With kindest regards, Sincerely yours, HEALTH FORD VERIFY SUGGESTED DRAFT Dear Mr. Brown: Thank you very much for your letter of September 13 in which you suggest that the miniature portrait of Thomas Jefferson by John Trumbull which has recently been given to Mrs. Ford for the American people should find a final home at the National Portrait Gallery. The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution has written to the President on this same subject. The substance of your informative letter is closely related to his letter. Therefore, I take pleasure in sending you herewith a copy of the reply which the President has sent to Dr. S. Dillon Ripley, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, on this subject. With best wishes, Sincerely, FORD LIBRARY THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 16, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR: CLEM CONGER FROM: PHIL BUCHEN T. Attached is a copy of a letter from Dillon Ripley to the President concerning the Trumbull miniature of Thomas Jefferson. I would like your suggestions as to how the letter should be answered in behalf of the President. Attachment SERVICE AN STATEMENT 76 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20560 MAST NGTON.D.C. September 10. 1976 The President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: I was delighted to learn that Signora Leone earlier this week presented the John Trumbull miniature of Thomas Jefferson to Mrs. Ford on behalf of the Italian people as their Bicentennial gift to the people of the United States. I am writing to urge most respectfully that the National Portrait Gallery be designated as the permanent home of this important portrait. As you know, the National Portrait Gallery was established in the Smithsonian Institution by Act of Congress in 1962, to "function as a free public museum for the exhibition and study of portraiture and statuary depicting men and women who have made significant contributions to the history, development, and culture of the people of the United States 11 In the brief period since its establishment, the National Portrait Gallery has managed to acquire life portraits of an impressive number of distinguished Americans, has mounted a succession of brilliant historical exhibitions, has published a number of superb catalogues, and has become a major source of enlightenment and inspiration for millions of Americans visiting their nation's capital. Like all the museums of the Smithsonian, in a very real sense it belongs to the people of the United States and serves them. Unfortunately, in the fourteen years of its existence the National Portrait Gallery has been unable to acquire a suitable life portrait of our third President. Despite the most strenuous efforts of the kind that have succeeded brilliantly in other cases, this goal has eluded us. About two years ago the Director of the National Portrait Gallery, Marvin Sadik, began making inquiries about the possible FORD LOOK BACKWARD, LEST YOU FAIL TO MARK THE PATH AHEAD 1776 1976 2 availability of the Trumbull miniature, corresponding both with officials of the Roman Catholic Church and with Ambassador Gaja. Upon learning a few weeks ago that it was the intention of the Italian Government to present the portrait as a Bicentennial gift, he of course suspended his efforts to acquire it directly for the National Portrait Gallery. Quite simply, Mr. President, there is no figure in the history of our nation whose portrait is more sorely needed by the National Portrait Gallery than that of Thomas Jefferson. A decision to give the portrait to the National Portrait Gallery would be deeply appreciated not only by the Smithsonian Institution and the Gallery but, I am sure, by future generations of Americans who would see it there among the portraits of all our Presidents. With best wishes and warm regards, I am, Respectfully yours, Dien S. Dillon Ripley Secretary k. FORD S. Dillon Ripley SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20560 POSTAGE AND FEES PAID SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OFFICIAL BUSINESS U.S.MAIL PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE. $300 The President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 AMERICANN REVOLUTION SPENTENNIAL 79 1776-1976 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 22, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. BUCHEN FROM CLEM CONGER allew As you can see from the enclosed drafts, we strongly recommend that the miniature portrait of Thomas Jefferson by John Trumbull remain at the White House. I felt the letter to the President from John Nickolas Brown, member of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution and Father of J. Carter Brown, Director of the National Gallery of Art, should be answered by the same office, so I have attached a suggested draft for your use. As you know, the Preservation act of Congress in 1961 permits the White House to lend to the Smithsonian Institution. We would be happy to cooperate in this instance for exhibition purposes whenever possible. We trust that our willingness to share this important historical object will satisfy their suggestion for a permanent home for the portrait of Thomas Jefferson. 1. TORD SEALTH Tuesday 10/5/76 10:50 Wilma Sands in the Curator's Office 2550 called to ask whether the letter had been sent to Dillon Ripley re the Jefferson Miniature. They want to get someone in to work it -- but didn't want to do it until on you the letter had gone out. Mr. Buchen said to tell her it was being staffed to and we would let her know when it goes out. they STATE FORD. LIBRARY THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 11, 1976 MEMORANDUM TO: PHIL BUCHEN FROM: JACK MARSH Phil, I think it would be helpful if, in your reply to Dillon Ripley, you were to suggest the possible availability of one of the other three Jefferson portraits already at the White House (this would, of course, have to be cleared through Clem Conger). FORD LIBRAR THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 29, 1976 Dear Dillon: The President has asked me to reply to your letter concerning the John Trumbull miniature of Thomas Jefferson. I have been advised by Clem Conger that as Curator of the White House he has long been making efforts to obtain this miniature for the permanent collection of the White House, by purchase if necessary. He believes that his show of interest in acquiring the work for the White House led to the decision by the Italian govern- ment to acquire the portrait from the Convent at Lodi, Italy, as a present to the American people. Presently, the President is displaying the miniature on his desk in the Oval Office and plans to have it accessioned as part of the permanent collection of the White House. Of course, it will be available for loan to important national exhibitions just as other items in the White House collection have been made available, and a request of the National Portrait Gallery for a particular exhibition would, of course, be given preference. I trust that the foregoing explains why it does not appear appropriate for the John Trumbull miniature to be transferred to the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery. Sincerely, Philip W. Buchen Counsel to the President The Honorable S. Dillon Ripley Secretary Smithsonian Institution Washington, D. C. 20560 FORD GERALA THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 22, 1976 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. BUCHEN FROM CLEM CONGER Many As you can see from the enclosed drafts, we strongly recommend that the miniature portrait of Thomas Jefferson by John Trumbull remain at the White House. I felt the letter to the President from John Nickolas Brown, member of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution and Father of J. Carter Brown, Director of the National Gallery of Art, should be answered by the same office, so I have attached a suggested draft for your use. As you know, the Preservation act of Congress in 1961 permits the White House to lend to the Smithsonian Institution. We would be happy to cooperate in this instance for exhibition purposes whenever possible. We trust that our willingness to share this important historical object will satisfy their suggestion for a permanent home for the portrait of Thomas Jefferson. FIRSA is GREAT LIBRANT SHIPPING 76 INSTITUTION SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20560 WASHINGTON D.C. September 10. 1976 The President The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: RL I was delighted to learn that Signora Leone earlier this week presented the John Trumbull miniature of Thomas Jefferson to Mrs. Ford on behalf of the Italian people as their Bicentennial gift to the people of the United States. I am writing to urge most respectfully that the National Portrait Gallery be designated as the permanent home of this important portrait. As you know, the National Portrait Gallery was established in the Smithsonian Institution by Act of Congress in 1962, to "function as a free public museum for the exhibition and study of portraiture and statuary depicting men and women who have made significant contributions to the history, development, and culture of the people of the United States In the brief period since its establishment, the National Portrait Gallery has managed to acquire life portraits of an impressive number of distinguished Americans, has mounted a succession of brilliant historical exhibitions, has published a number of superb catalogues, and has become a major source of enlightenment and inspiration for millions of Americans visiting their nation's capital. Like all the museums of the Smithsonian, in a very real sense it belongs to the people of the United States and serves them. Unfortunately, in the fourteen years of its existence the National Portrait Gallery has been unable to acquire a suitable life portrait of our third President. Despite the most strenuous efforts of the kind that have succeeded brilliantly in other cases, this goal has eluded us. About two years ago the Director of the National Portrait Gallery, Marvin Sadik, began making inquiries about the possible FORD LOOK BACKWARD, LEST YOU FAIL TO MARK THE PATH AHEAD 2 availability of the Trumbull miniature, corresponding both with officials of the Roman Catholic Church and with Ambassador Gaja. Upon learning a few weeks ago that it was the intention of the Italian Government to present the portrait as a Bicentennial gift, he of course suspended his efforts to acquire it directly for the National Portrait Gallery. Quite simply, Mr. President, there is no figure in the history of our nation whose portrait is more sorely needed by the National Portrait Gallery than that of Thomas Jefferson. A decision to give the portrait to the National Portrait Gallery would be deeply appreciated not only by the Smithsonian Institution and the Gallery but, I am sure, by future generations of Americans who would see it there among the portraits of all our Presidents. With best wishes and warm regards, I am, Respectfully yours, Dien S. Dillon Ripley Secretary Fear of use STATE 20 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 12, 1976 Dear Dillon: The President has asked me to reply to your letter concerning the John Trumbull miniature of Thomas Jefferson. I have been advised by Clem Conger that as Curator of the White House he has long been making efforts to obtain this miniature for the permanent collection of the White House by purchase, if necessary. He believes that his show of interest in acquiring the work for the White House led to the decision by the Italian government to acquire the portrait from the Convent at Lodi, Italy, as a present to the American people. Presently, the President is displaying the miniature on his desk in the Oval Office and plans to have it accessioned as part of the permanent collection of the White House. Of course, it will be available for loan to important national exhibitions, just as other items in the White House collection have been made available, and a request of the National Portrait Gallery for a particular exhibition would, of course, be given preference. I trust that the foregoing explains why it does not appear appropriate for the John Trumbull miniature to be transferred to the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery. One possibility that I have discussed with Clem Conger is that of having the White House collection loan the FORD LIBRAS STATE Jovett portrait of Thomas Jefferson to the National Portrait Gallery. Although that particular portrait might not be one you would purchase as a solution to the gap in the portraits of Presidents at the Portrait Gallery, it might be of interest to you under these circumstances. If so, I would be glad to help initiate discussions in that regard. Sincerely, They Philip W. Buchen Counsel to the President The Honorable S. Dillon Ripley Secretary The Smithsonian Institution Washington, D. C. 20560 STATE R. FORD THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON October 19, 1976 Dear Mr. Brown: In behalf of the President, I am acknowledging your letter of September 13 in which you bring up the suggestion of the miniature portrait by John Trumbull of President Thomas Jefferson. Just before receiving your letter, Dillon Ripley made a request to the President for transfer of this portrait to the National Portrait Gallery. After consulting with Mr. Clem Conger, I pre- pared a response to Dillon, a copy of which is enclosed. Sincerely, Philip Counsel to the President Mr. John Nicholas Brown Regent 50 South Main Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Enclosure is TORD STATES JOHN NICHOLAS BROWN 50 SOUTH MAIN STREET PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02903 13 September 1976 MRS The President The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: Mr. S. Dillon Ripley, the distinguished Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, has just told me that Mrs. Ford has been presented with the famous miniature of President Thomas Jefferson by John Trumbull. This is, of course, good news that this delineation of our third President will finally be in this country. Nevertheless, it does seem to me that such an important document, as well as work of art, should find a final home at the National Portrait Gallery, together with the portraits of the other Presidents and many other distinguished Americans. I shall not lengthen this letter by outlining the many distinguished achievements of the National Portrait Gallery under the able directorship of Dr. Marvin Sadik. His exhibitions have been outstanding. We have been able, despite the lateness of time, to assemble a truly remarkable basic collection; yet we have never been able to acquire a life portrait of Thomas Jefferson. I respectfully submit that this Trumbull miniature should find a final permanent home in the nation's National Portrait Gallery. Very respectfully yours, John John Nicholas Brown Regent ISKD OREGON THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON We are sending you today, by your carrier , the object (s) listed below which have been on loan to th a White House: . Museum number Artist Title 66.168 Milton C. Avery Ploughed Landscape 66.505 Albert Bierstadt Fanalones Island, Pacific Ocean 66.680 William M. Chase Good Friends 66.1715 Louis Ellshemius Sunday in the Park 66.3064 Jack Levine Flowers 72.238 Edward Potthast Enchanted -Mr. Bucheu 66.4867 Reuben Tam The Shores of Ontarior 66. 5022 John Twachtman Hemlock Pool (A Waterfall) 66.5590 Andrew Wyeth Seated Woman, Right Hand on Hip Mr Bucluk Approaching the Island 66.198 Eugenie Balzerman 66.200 Eugenie Balzerman Undressed Girl Resting mr. Buchen 66.467 Thomas Hart Benton The Cliffs me Bucher 66.1386 William Dole More Flags mr. Buchdee 66,2177 Morris Graves Spirit Bird mr. Buchdu 66,2405 Childe Hassam Nymphy and Sea me Buchen Would you please sign and return one copy of this receipt, retaining the second copy for your files. APPROVED BY: Bitty Curator's Office-The (C. Monkman White House Date: Jan. 17, 1977 RECEIVED BY: find Brudine Date: 1/17/77 For The Registrar The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden SEAL N. FORD LIBRARY THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON We are sending you today, by your carrier , the object (s) listed below which has been on loan to the White House: . page two museum number artist Title 74.229 Grandma Moses The old Oaken Bucket (or) Faam Landscape mr. Buchan Would you please sign and return one copy of this receipt, retaining the second copy for your files. APPROVED BY: Berry Curator's Office-The C. Monkmus White House Date: Jan. 17, 1977 RECEIVED BY: For Linda Breeding Date: 1/17/77 The Registrar The Hirsbhora Museum and Sculpture Garden V. FORD LIBRARY Wednesday 1/5/77 4:00 Clem Conger called to say that the Hirshhorn Gallery is recalling the paintings that are on loan to the White House. Wanted you to know it is no reflection; they just make it a practice to do so. They will be picking them up on January 17th or 18th. ( E FORD LIBRAR May 2, 1975 Hirshka MEMORANDUM FOR: BETTY MONKMAN FROM: PHILIP BUCHEN For the Counsel's suite of offices in the West Wing of the White House, we would like to have borrowed from the Hirshhorn Museum the following paintings which are on their approved list for delivery to the White House. 74.229 (36A) Grandma Moses (American 1860-1961) The Old Oak Bucket, n.d., oil, 14 X 21 JH64.69 (55B) Benton, Thomas Hart (American 1889- 1975) The Cliffs, 1921, oil, 29 x 3411/2 JH58.144 Graves, Morris (American b. 1910) (82A) Spirit Bird, 1956, tempera, 24 x32 JH288 (97A) Pribble, Easton (American b. 1917) May Ripley County, Indiana, n.d., oil, 20 X 24 Also, we would very much like to have the following which were not on the approved list but which Miss Rosenswag said she believed were available for loan. Potthast. Children Wading. TH 64.136 2 small paintings by Eugenie Baizerman 2 paintings by William Dole Herewith are the photographs which you had kindly furnished to me. Attachment I R. FORD LIBRARY May 6, 1975 To: Betty Monkman From: Eva Daughtrey In the phone conversation with Mr. Conger, Mr. Buchen agreed to send over a listing of order of preference for the paintings which he would like to get from the Hirshhorn Museum. Attached is a copy of his May 2 memo, numbered as to preference. SERVICE 1. FORD LIBRARY Curator Monday 5/5/75 5:10 Called Betty Monkman and asked her to include in your request the following: 5. F61. 74 (39B) Hassam, Childe (American 1859-1953) Nymph and Sea, 1900, oil, 37 X 29 (nude) She thinks the pictures may come in some time this week. SERVICE R. FORD TIBRARY WHCURSTON THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 2, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: BETTY MONKMAN FROM: PHILIP BUCHEN P.W.B. For the Counsel's suite of offices in the West Wing of the White House, we would like to have borrowed from the Hirshhorn Museum the following paintings which are on their approved list for delivery to the White House. 3. 74.229 (36A) Grandma Moses (American 1860-1961) The Old Oak Bucket, n.d., oil, 14 X 21 /. JH64.69 (55B) Benton, Thomas Hart (American 1889- 1975) The Cliffs, 1921, oil, 29 X 34 1/2 2. JH58.144 Graves, Morris (American b. 1910) (82A) Spirit Bird, 1956, tempera, 24 x32 4. JH288 (97A) Pribble, Easton (American b. 1917) May Ripley County, Indiana, n.d., oil, 20 X 24 Also, we would very much like to have the following which were not on the approved list but which Miss Rosenswag said she believed were available for loan. C. Potthast. Children Wading. TH 64.136 7 2 small paintings by Eugenie Baizerman 8. 2 paintings by William Dole Herewith are the photographs which you had kindly furnished to me. Attachment SERVICE 11. FORD LIBRARY administrative Monday 5/5/75 5:10 Called Betty Monkman and asked her to include in your request the following: F61. 74 (39B) Hassam, Childe (American 1859-1953) Nymph and Sea, 1900, oil, 37 K 29 (nude) She thinks the pictures may come in some time this week. / a. FORD TIBRARY administrative THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON May 2, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: BETTY MONKMAN FROM: PHILIP BUCHEN T.W.B. For the Counsel's suite of offices in the West Wing of the White House, we would like to have borrowed from the Hirshhorn Museum the following paintings which are on their approved list for delivery to the White House. 74.229 (36A) Grandma Moses (American 1860-1961) The Old Oak Bucket, n.d., oil, 14 X 21 JH64.69 (55B) Benton, Thomas Hart (American 1889- 1975) The Cliffs, 1921, oil, 29 X 34 1/2 JH58.144 Graves, Morris (American b. 1910) (82A) Spirit Bird, 1956, tempera, 24 x32 JH288 (97A) Pribble, Easton (American b. 1917) May Ripley County, Indiana, n.d., oil, 20 X 24 Also, we would very much like to have the following which were not on the approved list but which Miss Rosenswag said she believed were available for loan. Potthast. Children Wading. TH 64.136 2 small paintings by Eugenie Baizerman 2 paintings by William Dole Herewith are the photographs which you had kindly furnished to me. Attachment BEING R. FORD LIBRARY SELECTED PAINTINGS FOR WHITE HOUSE Acquisition No. Screen Location Artist, Painting loup Grandma Moses (American 1860-1961) 74.229 (36A) The Old Oak Bucket, n.d., oil, 14 x 21 19 2 Bierstadt, Albert (American 1830-1902) JE.54.24 (36B) Fanalones Island, Pacific, n.d., oil, 16½ X 19½ JH64.54 (36B) No Johnson, Eastman (American 1824-1906) Child and Gardener, n.d., oil, 17 X 21 JH64.53 (38B) OK Robinson, Theodore (American 1852-1896) Landscape with Horses, n.d., oil, 30 X 42 OK Twachtman, John Henry (American 1853-1902) JH59.183 (38B) Hemlock Pool, n.d., oil, 30 X 25 2 * Chase, William Merritt (American 1849-1916) JH59.195 (38B) Good Friends, c. 1909, oil on panel, 22½ X 31 OK Potthast, Edward H. (American 1857-1927) JH66.70 (39A) Enchanted, n.d., watercolor, 16 X 20 maybe Hassam, Childe (American F61.74 (39B) CK Nymph and Sea, 1900, oil, Eilshemius, Louis (American 1864-1941) JH58-111(43A) OK JH1115 (43A) OR Sunday In the Park, n.d., oil, 29½ X 26 Scouts, n.d., oil, 29 X 39 JH62.350 (46A) OK Webster, E. Ambrose (American 1869-1935) New England Vista, 1918, oil, 30 X 40 maybe JH58.184 (51A) OK Hofmann, Hans (American 1880-1966) (born Germany) Radiance, 1956, oil, 25 X 30 JH65.220 (52A) OK Branchard, Emile (American 1880-1930) Seascape, C. 1935, oil, 21 X 36 No Coleman, Glenn 0. (American 1897-1932) JH64.296 (54B) Queensboro Bridge, East River, C. 1910, oil, 30 JH64.69 (55B) ON Benton, Thomas Hart (American 1889-1975) The Cliffs, 1921, oil, 29 X 34½ DEPARTMENT FORD OK Man Ray (American b. 1890) LIBRARY JH64.148 (56A) As You Like It, 1948, oil, 20 X 16 103 3 104 Acquisition No. Screen Location Artist, Painting OK Avery, Milton (American 1893-1964) JH3756 (61A) Ploughed Landscape, n.d., oil on board, 18 X 24 JH62.10 (67A) OK Baizerman, Eugenie (American 1899-1949) (b. Polan Flowers on Short and Long Stems, 1934, watercolor 22 X 30 JH61.346 (67A) Girl with Mirror, 1940-41, oil, 29 X 35 OK de Kooning, Willem (American b. 1904) (b. The Netherlands) JE64.241 (72B) Woman, 1964, oil on paper, 27 X 33 JH965 (80A) 15/ ** Rose, Herman (American b. 1909) Tompkins Square Park, n.d., watercolor, 25½ X 31½ JH58.144 (82A) JOK Graves, Morris (American b. 1910) Spirit Bird, 1956, tempera, 24 X 32 OK Levine, Jack (American b. 1915) JH62.76 (88B) Flowers, 1962, oil, 24 X 21 many Tam, Reuben (American b. 1916) JH907 (95B) Shores of Ontario, 1956, oil, 34 X 46 JH288 (97A) mailke Pribble, Easton (American b. 1917) May Ripley County, Indiana, n.d., oil, 20 X 24 ? Wyeth, Andrew (American b. 1917) JH41 (97B) Approaching the Island, n.d., watercolor, 22 X 3C F61.153 (97B) ? Rail Fence, n.d., watercolor, 21 X 29 OK Blaine, Nell (American b. 1922) JH63.305 (102B) Still Life, 1962, oil, 28 X 25 JH63.335 (38B) * ? Chase. Harbour Scene, n.d., oil, 32 3/4 X 40 1/2 JH62.71 (80B) ** Rose. OK Crpheus & Homage to the Poet Edward Field, 1962 oil, 50 X 60 SEALE measurements given in inches LIBRARY not on list Potthast Children Wading JH 64.136 2 small paintings by Eugenie Baizcrman 2 paintings by William Dole Tuesday 4/29/75 Meeting 4/29/75 1:30 or after 11:00 An appointment has been scheduled for you and Mrs. Buchen 381-6708 to meet with Miss Phyllis Rosenswag (Assistant to the Curator -- Charles Millard). She will expect you around 1:30 this afternoon (Tuesday 4/29) -- or any time after that. You should go to the front entrance (on Independence Avenue) and go to the information desk. When you tell them you have an appointment, they will issue a pass and you can go to the fourth floor, where Miss Rosenswag will meet you. STATE R. FORD LIBRARY Hirshhorn Monday 4/28/75 Gallery 2:40 The Curator's Office said Mr. Millard of the Hirshhorn Gallery will be in and out of the office this week -- but the Assistant to the Curator is Phyllis Rosenswag and we can arrange an appointment with her at a time that would be convenient. 381-6708 DEPARTMENT R. FORD LIBRARY Monday 4/28/75 10:00 Betty Monkman in the White House Curator's office called to ask if you had had a chance to look at the pictures she brought over of the Hirshhorn Gallery collection -- would be glad to get any of the pictures for you. FORD in STATE LIBRARY Tuesday 4/15/75 4:00 Mr. Conger sent over these black and whites of pictures at the Hirshhorn gallery. DEPARTMENT R. FORD LIBRANT