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Pennsylvania (1)" of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential
Library.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
December 16, 1975
MEMORANDUM TO:
PETER SORUM
FROM:
SUBAN PORTER
SUBJECT:
Action Memo
Mrs. Ford has accepted the following out-of-town invitation:
EVENT: Unveiling (lighting) of Sculpture Called "Bicentennial
Dawn"
GROUP: General Services Administration through its Fine Arts Program
DATE: Tuesday, January 13, 1976
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: U. S. Courthouse, Main Lobby
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
CONTACT: Mr. Jack Williams
343-7221
COMMENTS: Mrs. Ford will unveil a piece of sculpture at the new U. S.
Courthouse in Philadelphia Tuesday evening, January 13th.
The unveiling will take place by her flipping on the switch
to light the sculpture which is called "Bicentennial Dawn."
This will, in effect, "turn on" the Philadelphia Bicentennial.
The piece of sculpture is a major art work created by 76-year
old American sculptress Louise Nevelson. Mrs. Nevelson will
be in attendance along with GSA Administrator Jack Eckerd,
Mayor Frank Rizzo, a Congressional delegation and Federal
Judges and community leaders. The lighting will be accompanied
by music and fireworks on Independence Mall behind the
sculpture. Mrs. Ford will attend the reception following
the "unveiling" and then will return to Washington hopefully
at a reasonable hour. The file is attached. Thank you.
C: BF Staff
Red Cavaney
William Nicholson
Max Friedersdorf
Rex Scouten
Staircase
General
Services
Administration
of 67 acceptance
Washington, D.C. 20405
-do action memo.
December 11, 1975
MEMORANDUM TO SUSAN PORTER
SUBJECT:
Proposal for Mrs. Ford to unveil major
sculpture in Philadelphia
A major art work created by the prominent living American
sculptress, Louise Nevelson, is scheduled for unveiling
in mid-January in the main lobby of the new United States
Courthouse across the street from the Liberty Bell and
Independence Hall in Philadelphia. The work was
commissioned by the General Services Administration
through its Fine Arts Program as was the famous Calder
"Flamingo" at the Federal Center Plaza in Chicago. This
$175, 000 monumental piece is constructed entirely of wood
painted white and spans 90 feet; it is 16 feet high.
Mrs. Nevelson, who is 76 years old, considers the work to
be the climactic peak of her artistic career. It has been
appropriately called "Bicentennial Dawn."
Following brief remarks by Louise Nevelson, GSA Administrator
Jack Eckerd, Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo and Mrs. Ford,
it is proposed that Mrs. Ford throw the electrical switch
that will light "Bicentennial Dawn." The lighting will be
accompanied by appropriate music and, during the final
moments of lighting, fireworks on Independence Mall behind
the sculpture. She will, in a sense, be "turning on" the
Philadelphia Bicentennial.
The event could take place from 7 to 7:30 p.m. the evening
of January 13, 14, or 15. Invited guests would include
the leaders of the art and cultural community, as well as
lues
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other prominent persons in Philadelphia society. Other
invitees would include Senators Scott and Schweiker, the
Philadelphia Congressional delegation, Nancy Hanks,
Federal Judges and community leaders. A reception in the
lobby will immediately follow the "lighting."
Progress Through Excellence
Service Through People
2.
GSA currently has 55 fine arts projects in 44 Federal
buildings across the country. One half of one percent
of the construction cost of each new Federal building
is set aside for fine arts. Each art work is commissioned
specifically for the site and as such becomes an integral
part of the total building design and also contributes
to the cultural heritage of the American people.
i Jack R. Williams
Director of Special Projects
NOTE: Mrs. Ford met Louise Nevelson at a state dinner
for Austrian Chancellor Bruno Kreisky on
November 12, 1974.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 8, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MRS. FORD
VIA:
RED CAVANEY
FROM:
PETER SORUM
PAS
SUBJECT:
YOUR VISIT TO PHILADELPHIA,
PENNSYLVANIA, Tuesday,
January 13, 1976
Attached at TAB A is the Proposed Schedule for the subject event.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
BACKGROUND
Louise Nevelson has created a multi-unit sculptural environment
in wood titled "Bicentennial Dawn" for the James A. Byrne U.S.
Courthouse in Philadelphia. You have accepted an invitation to
participate in the unveiling program in which you will throw the
electrical switch that will light the work of art that Nevelson
considers the climactic peak of her artistic career. Following
the ceremony, Nevelson will escort you on an exploratory tour
of the sculpture which consists of three units in a special entry
room. A cocktail reception for the 500 invited guests will precede
the ceremony beginning at 5:30 pm.
PRIVATE DINNER
Following the ceremony, you have been invited to attend a private
dinner at the home of Mrs. John Wintersteen given in honor of
Louise Nevelson. The 40 guests at this informal buffet dinner
will include a majority of the leaders in the Philadelphia Art
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Community. A guest list is attached at TAB B. For your information,
Mrs. Wintersteen was the first woman Board Chairman of the
Philadelphia Museum of Art and has an impressive collection of
art in her home. If you accept this invitation, Mrs. Nevelson
would join you in traveling to the Wintersteen Residence immediately
following the tour. Departure would be flexible.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
LIBERTY BELL
On New Year's Day, the Liberty Bell was moved to a new pavilion
on Independence Mall. Since this pavilion is one block from the
event site and two blocks from the hotel where you will have a
small suite for changing, I would recommend that you stop at the
Liberty Bell on this, your first visit to Philadelphia in the
Bicentennial Year.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
1/8/76
3:00 pm
PROPOSED SCHEDULE
MRS. FORD'S VISIT TO
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Tuesday, January 13, 1976
2:35 pm
Mrs. Ford boards motorcade on South Grounds.
(EST)
MOTORCADE DEPARTS South Grounds en route
Andrews AFB.
[Driving time: 25 minutes]
3:00 pm
MOTORCADE ARRIVES Andrews AFB.
Mrs. Ford boards Jetstar.
3:10 pm
JETSTAR DEPARTS Andrews AFB en route Air
National Guard Terminal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
[Flying time: 35 minutes]
[No time change]
3:45 pm
JETSTAR ARRIVES Air National Guard Terminal,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Ford will be met by:
Mrs. Ford proceeds to motorcade for boa rding.
3:50 pm
MOTORCADE DEPARTS Air National Guard Terminal
en route Independence Mall.
[Driving time: 30 minutes]
4:20 pm
MOTORCADE ARRIVES Independence Mall.
userly Bell
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Mrs. Ford will be met by:
National Park Service Representative
4:25 pm
Mrs. Ford proceeds inside Liberty Bell Pavilion.
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE
4:35 pm
Mrs. Ford departs Liberty Bell Pavilion en route
motorcade for boarding.
4:37 pm
MOTORCADE DEPARTS Independence Mall en route
Holiday Inn.
[Driving time: 3 minutes]
4:40 pm
MOTORCADE ARRIVES Holiday Inn.
Mrs. Ford will be met by:
Mr. Hugh McFarland, Innkeeper, Holiday Inn
Mrs. Ford proceeds to Suite.
4:45 pm
Mrs. Ford arrives Suite.
PERSONAL/STAFF TIME: 1 hour, 55 minutes
NOTE: Attire for evening is informal
long dress. The sculpture is white painted
wood.
6:40 pm
Mrs. Ford departs Suite en route motorcade for
boarding.
6:42 pm
MOTORCADE DEPARTS Holiday Inn en route James
A. Byrne, U.S. Courthouse.
[Driving time: 3 minutes]
6:45 pm
MOTORCADE ARRIVES Courthouse.
Mrs. Ford will be met by:
Mr. Jack Eckerd, Administrator of General
Services
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Mrs. Ford, escorted by Mr. Eckerd, proceeds to
dais assembly area.
6:50 pm
Mrs. Ford arrives dais assembly area and informally
greets guests.
6:57 pm
Mrs. Ford joins dais procession and moves to the
stage for program.
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE
ATTENDANCE: 500
7:00 pm
National Anthem by Doughboy Band.
7:03 pm
Remarks by Mayor Frank Rizzo.
7:05 pm
Introduction of distinguished guests and
remarks by Master of Ceremonies Jack Eckerd.
7:10 pm
Remarks by Collins J. Seitz, Chief Judge, 3rd
Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
7:12 pm
Remarks by Michael Straight, Deputy Chairman,
National Endowment for the Arts.
7:15 pm
Remarks by Louise Nevelson.
7:20 pm
Introduction of Mrs. Ford by Jack Eckerd.
7:21 pm
Mrs. Ford's remarks begin.
FULL PRESS COVERAGE
7:23 pm
Mrs. Ford's remarks conclude with the throwing of
the electrical switch.
NOTE: The switch activates music and
lighting. The light increases gradually
as the music intensifies over a 30 second
period.
7:25 pm
Mrs. Ford, escorted by Louise Nevelson, proceeds
to sculpture area for tour.
OPEN PRESS COVERAGE
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7:35 pm
Mrs. Ford and Ms. Nevelson conclude tour and
proceed to motorcade for boarding.
7:40 pm
MOTORCADE DEPARTS U.S. Courthouse en route
Wintersteen Residence (100 Grays Lane, Haverford, Pa.).
[Driving time: 30 minutes]
8:10 pm
MOTORCADE ARRIVES Wintersteen Residence.
Mrs. Ford proceeds to holding room.
8:15 pm
Mrs. Ford arrives holding room.
PERSONAL TIME: 15 minutes
8:30 pm
Mrs. Ford departs holding room and greets Mrs.
John (Bonnie) Wintersteen.
8:40 pm
Mrs. Ford, escorted by Mrs. Wintersteen, proceeds
to living room to informally greet guests.
ATTENDANCE: 35
9:00 pm
Mrs. Ford proceeds to buffet area for dinner.
9:55 pm
Mrs. Ford bids farewell to Mrs. Wintersteenad departs
en route motorcade for boarding.
10:00 pm
MOTORCADE DEPARTS Wintersteen Residence en
route Philadelphia International Airport.
[Driving time: 45 minutes]
10:45 pm
MOTORCADE ARRIVES Philadelphia International
Airport.
Mrs. Ford boards Jetstar.
10:50 pm
JETSTAR DEPARTS Philadelphia International Airport,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, en route Andrews AFB.
[Flying time: 35 minutes]
[No time change]
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11:25 pm
JETSTAR ARRIVES Andrews AFB.
Mrs. Ford boards motorcade.
11:30 pm
MOTORCADE DEPARTS Andrews AFB en route
South Grounds.
[Driving time: 25 minutes]
11:55 pm
MOTORCADE ARRIVES South Grounds.
you are cardially invited to a dinner
in honor of
Louise Nevelson
Tuesday evening, January thirteenth
Following the Dedication of Bicentennial Dawn
at Eight & 'clock
at the home of
Mrs. John Hintersteen
100 Grays Love # 402
Haverford, Peonsylvania
STATE ORD FIBRARY
RSVB
(215)597-3827
Mrs. Sheila Weidenfeld
Mrs.
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CRANES
KID FINISH
You are cordially invited
to attend a reception
preceding the
dedication
of
"Bicentennial Dawn"
five-thirty o'clock
in the evening
601 Market Street
NEVELSON
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
BICENTENNIAL DAWN
The Honorable Jack Eckerd, Administrator of General Services
requests the honor of your presence at the ceremonies to
dedicate the sculpture
"Bicentennial Dawn"
by
Louise Nevelson
for the
James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse
at seven o'clock in the evening
Tuesday, the thirteenth of January
nineteen hundred and seventy-six
601 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
RSVP (215) 597-9613
NEVELSON
BICENTENNIAL DAWN
you are cardially invited to a dinner
in honor of
Louise nevelson
Tuesday evening, January thirteenth
Following the Dedication of Dicentennial Dawn
at Eight o'clock
at the home of
mrs. John Wintersteen
100 Grays Lane # 401
Haverford, Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia Dedication
My personal wish for 1976 is x tax that all our celebrations
are touched by magic.
Tonight our imaginations are carried on the magic
carpet of Louise Nevelson's magnificent artistic vision. Her
Bicentennial Dawn reaches back to 1776 and into our third century.
How exciting to be standing in this city so rich in our
Nation's history to dedicate a work of the future. Here so close
physically and spiritually to the Liberty Bell is aH creative
expression unlimited by time.
Every generation reaches out to the hærts and minds of
future generations through words and deeds, but
the artists reaches out to the spirit of those to come.
Of all the freedoms we celebrate this year, the one
dearest to my heart is the freedome of imagination. Imagination
is the magic that dared those first Americans to create ambNation
and inspires us tonight to move forward with new dreams.
To the memory of those whose imagirations made our
first two century possible and to those whose visions will carry us
forward, I light this beautiful expression of the spirit.
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It is time for Americans to celebrate the greatness of
our ideals, and to take pride in the achivements of the past two hundred
years and to reflect with Promise on our future
Sometimes we are so close to our troubles we fail to
see our triumphs. I hope the Bicentennial will help
us reflect on how good and strong our country is.
Many nations have made plans to honor this special
anniversary, because they see how hard America works to put our
ideals into action.
Rejoice is an old-fashioned word, but it captures the
spirit I hope America feels this year. We should rejoice in our
individual freedoms, in our free enterprise system and
in our representative government.
Philadelphia is the right place to begin this celebration
of the heart, buk because its xtbat
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If our hearts are moved by our successes instead of
our failures, future Americans will look back to 1976 with pride
just as we now look back to 1776.
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I light this artistic creation tonight with this thought:
" Let us rejoice in liberty."
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DEPARTMENT REVORD LIBRARY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1976
REMARKS BY MRS. BETTY FORD
AT THE
UNVEILING OF LOUISE NEVELSON SCULPTURE
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1976
It is time for Americans to celebrate the greatness of our ideals, to take pride in
the achievements of the past two hundred years and to reflect with promise on our
future.
Sometimes we are so close to our troubles we fail to see our triumphs. I hope the
Bicentennial will help us reflect on how good and strong our country is.
Many nations have made plans to honor this special anniversary, because they see
how hard America works to put ideals into action.
Rejoice is an old-fashioned word, but it captures the spirit I hope America feels
this year. We should rejoice in our individual freedoms, in our free enterprise
system and in our representative government.
Philadelphia is the right place to begin this celebration of the heart, because here
ideals were translated into action.
We are still striving to achieve those ideals, and our ability to change and grow is
also a cause for celebration. The past two hundred years prove a government of
free people can prevail over conflicts.
This magnificent creation by Louise Nevelson symbolizes both the past and the
future. "Bicentennial Dawn¹ celebrates what we have done and what we have yet to do.
If our hearts are moved by our successes and challenged by our failures, future
Americans will look back to 1976 with pride just as we now look back to 1776.
We can know no more of the future than those Philadelphia dreamers, but our
history gives us even greater faith in our ideals, our institutions and our people.
It is 1976. Our Nation is two hundred years young, and the ideal of freedom and
equality for every American remains a fresh challenge.
I light this artistic creation tonight with this thought: "Let us rejoice in liberty."
FORD
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September 12, 1975
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
News Release
Nevelson Sculpture
Model Is Unveiled
A model of Louise Nevelson's "Bicentennial Dawn, " a sculpture
she is creating for the new James A. Byrne Courthouse, was unveiled
in Philadelphia today.
Administrator Arthur F. Sampson of the U. S. General Services
Administration joined Chief Judge Joseph S. Lord III of the U.S. Dis-
trict Court, Mayor Frank L. Rizzo and the artist for the 12:30 p.m.
unveiling in the lobby of the new courthouse.
Sampson calling Mrs. Nevelson a "giant among contemporary sculp-
tors, noted her impact on American art since the 1930s when she
participated in the fine arts program sponsored by the Works Pro-
gress Administration.
The "multi-unit environment" for the new courthouse will be sculp-
ted in wood and painted white. Of the work, for which she will re-
eeive $175, 000, the artist has said, "Bicentennial Dawn is a contem
plative experience in search of awareness that already exists in the
human mind. It is a place, an environment, that exists between day
and night, and can be experienced as a monument to the past as well
as the spores of our future. 11
This sculpture, Sampson said, is one of 52 works which will be
installed in 38 new federal buildings around the country. Among these
works of art are sculptures by Alexander Calder, Claes Oldenburg,
Mark DiSuervo and Isamu Noguchi, and murals by llya Bolotowsky,
Jack Youngerman, Frank Stella and Al Held.
Under the GSA program, one half of one percent of a building's
estimated construction cost is set aside for fine arts projects.
GSA's goal, Sampson said, is to serve as a catalyst, giving both
developing and established artists the opportunity to contribute to our
culture.
"Our fine arts projects are not embellishments, 11 he said. Each
of our commissions enhances the architect's basic design while com-
patibly blending with its surrounding environment."
Artists are selected for GSA commissions in cooperation with the
National Endowment for the Arts. NEA-appointed panels consisting
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of museum directors and curators, heads of university art departments
and artists, together with the project architect make nominations as
part of the selection process. Final selections are made by the GSA
Administrator.
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GSA #6585
FOR RELEASE
7 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 1976
News Release
First Lady Dedicates
Courthouse Sculpture
PHILADELPHIA--First Lady Betty Ford and Administrator Jack Eckerd
of the U. S. General Services Administration tonight dedicated a multi-
unit sculpture at the James A. Byrne Federal Courthouse here.
Participants in the unveiling of Louise Nevelson's "Bicentennial
Dawn" included the artist; Michael Straight, deputy chairman of the
National Endowment for the Arts; Chief Judge Collins J. Seitz of the
3rd Circuit Court of Appeals; William L. Rafsky, Executive Director
of Philadelphia '76 Inc.; and the Doughboy Band from Fort Dix, N.J.
The contemporary sculpture is made of intricate multi-column units,
painted white, which rise from three floor-mounted platforms with some
elements hanging from the ceiling.
The Nevelson work is one of 48 sculptures, murals and tapestries
planned for installation by GSA at 36 Federal buildings across the
country.
Artists are selected for commissions by nominating panels appointed
by the National Endowment for the Arts. Panels consist of museum
directors, curators, art professionals and artists. Their nominations,
plus recommendations from the project architects, provide the basis
for the GSA selection process.
GSA's fine arts program sets aside one-half of one percent of a
building's estimated construction cost for fine arts projects.
The artist has described "Bicentennial Dawn" as "...a place,
an environment that exists between night and day... that can be
experienced as a monument to the past as well as the spores of
the future."
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ADVISIT
U.S. General Services Administration, Washington DC, 20405 202-343-4511
Mrs. Nevelson studied at the Art Students League in New York
and assisted Mexican muralist Diego Rivera during the 1930s.
Since 1941 and her first solo exhibition, Mrs. Nevelson's works
have been acquired by many of the country's most respected art
galleries and museums, including the Museum of Modern Art, the
Whitney Museum and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. She has
received many awards and fellowships.
The 22-story steel frame courthouse provides space for the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit and the U.S. District
Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The 665,000
gross square foot building also houses Justice and Treasury
Department offices.
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For immediate release
Thursday, Jan. 8, 1975
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Mrs. Ford will unveil a Louise Nevelson sculpture in Philadelphia
Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. in the lobby of the US Courthouse.
This is Mrs. Ford's first Bicentennial appearance of the year.
The occasion is the presentation of the Nevelson sculpture
entitled "Bicentennial Dawn" in the new US Courthouse in
Philadelphia.
The sculpture was commissioned in February, 1975 by the
General Services Administration under its Fine Arts Program.
It is the largest scupture Nevelson has done. Occupying a space
which measures 90 feet by 30 feet by 15 feet, the piece is
multi-columnar in three floor-to-ceiling sections. It is fashioned
of white-painted pine.
Participating in the ceremonies with Mrs. Ford will be Louise
Nevelson; Jack Eckerd, Administrator of General Services; and
Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo. Mrs. Ford will unveil the
sculpture by flipping a switch to gradually light the work.
The Fine Arts Program allows the GSA to set aside about one-half
of one per cent of a building's estimated construction cost for
funding works by contemporary American artists. The sculpture
is one of 52 works to be installed in 38 new federal buildings
around the country.
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Contacts: for Louise Nevelson --
Judith Harney, Pace Gallery, NY: (212) 421-3292
for GSA --
Dennis Blaeuer, (215) 597-3827
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PRESS CONTACT:
Dennis C. Blaeuer
Assistant Regional Administrator
General Services Administration
Region III - (215) 597-3827
MRS. FORD TO VISIT PHILADELPHIA
Mrs. Ford will dedicate "Bicentennial Dawn", a major sculptural environment
by Louise Nevelson, commissioned by the General Services Administration. The
dedication will be at 7 p.m. in the lobby of the U.S. Courthouse. Louise
Nevelson will also be present.
All media wishing to cover Mrs. Ford's visit should submit credentials requests
to Joanne Freedman, William J. Green, Jr. Federal Building, 600 Arch Street,
Room 1232, Telephone (215) 597-9613.
Deadline for credentials request is Monday, January 12, 1976 at noon.
The following information is required:
Name
Affiliation and position
Social security number or passport number if not U.S. citizen
Date of birth
Place of birth
Business phone number
Home phone number
The above information may be delivered in person or called in to the office
listed above. This office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday,
January 8, Friday, January 9 and Monday, January 12.
Credentials must be picked up in person by each individual member of the
media at 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the lobby
of the U.S. Courthouse on Tuesday, January 13.
Press questions concerning the ceremony should be directed to Dennis C.
Blaeuer (215) 597-3827. Press questions concerning Mrs. Ford should be
directed to Mrs. Ford's press office, (202) 456-2164.
PLATFORM GUEST LIST
Mrs. Betty Ford
Louise Nevelson
Honorable Jack Eckerd
Administrator of General Services
Honorable Frank L. Rizzo
Mayor of the City of Philadelphia
Michael Straight
Deputy Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts
Congressional Participants
Honorable Joseph S. Lord, III
Chief Judge, United States District Court
Honorable Collins J. Seitz
Chief Judge of the U. S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
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restments
(work ( iN Progress)
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Temple Jail, Baston MASS.
commission The archillacts Callabrative, Bosta
Corten speel
Sky Conerant
7
Temple Beth EL, guat neck, New York.
white Wood Wall Relief
received
other, monumental Sulptures
Princeton University
you University
Wichita state Univisity
RARY
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THIS SCULPTURE IS JUST ONE OF MANY FINE ARTS PROJECTS NOW BEING
SPONSORED BY GSA. CURRENTLY WE HAVE EITHER IN THE PLANNING STAGES
OR UNDERWAY 51 SEPARATE WORKS OF ART WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED IN 38
NEW FEDERAL BUILDINGS ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY, INCLUDED IN THESE
PROJECTS ARE SCULPTURES BY ALEXANDER CALDER, CLAES OLDENBURG, MARK
DI SUVERO AND ISAMU NOGUCHI, MURALS BY ILYA BOLOTOWSKY, JACK YOUNGERMAN,
FRANK STELLA AND AL HELD ARE ALSO PART OF THE PROGRAM.
UNDER OUR CURRENT PROGRAM, WHICH WAS REVITALIZED JUST THREE YEARS AGO,
GSA SETS ASIDE ABOUT ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT OF A BUILDING'S ESTIMATED
CONSTRUCTION COST AND EARMARKS THESE FUNDS FOR FINE ARTS PROJECTS,
OUR GOAL IS TO SERVE AS A CATALYST--TO GIVE DEVELOPING AND ESTABLISHED
ARTISTS; REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS ARTISTS--THE CHANCE TO
CONTRIBUTE TO OUR CULTURE, OUR FINE ARTS PROJECTS ARE NOT EMBELLISH-
MENTS. EACH OF OUR COMMISSIONS ENHANCES THE ARCHITECT'S BASIC DESIGN
WHILE COMPATIBLY BLENDING WITH THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD,
ARTISTS ARE SELECTED FOR GSA COMMISSIONS IN CO-OPERATION WITH THE
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, NEA-APPOINTED PANELS CONSISTING OF
MUSEUM DIRECTORS AND CURATORS, HEADS OF UNIVERSITY ART DEPARTMENTS
AND ARTISTS, TOGETHER WITH THE PROJECT ARCHITECT MAKE NOMINATIONS AS
PART OF THE SELECTION PROCESS, FINAL SELECTION DECISIONS ARE MADE BY
THE ADMINISTRATOR.
I AM NOT AN ART CRITIC, BUT I DO KNOW THAT ARTISTS OFTEN HAVE THE UNCANNY
3
ABILITY TO REFLECT IN THEIR WORK THE TEMPER OF THEIR TIMES WHILE ALSO
GIVING US A GLIMPSE OF THINGS TO COME. OFTEN ARTISTS THAT ARE AHEAD
OF THEIR TIMES ARE CRITICIZED UNTIL YEARS AFTER THEY HAVE COMPLETED
THEIR WORK. I DON'T BELIEVE THIS WILL BE THE CASE WITH MRS. NEVELSON'S
SCULPTURE, UNDOUBTEDLY HER WORK WILL BE APPRECIATED BY THE MILLIONS
OF TOURISTS WHO WILL VISIT PHILADELPHIA DURING THE BICENTENNIAL AND IN
THE YEARS TO COME.
THANK You
fr. David Crownover
Mrs. Joyce Schwartz
1918 Rittenhouse Square
7 West S1st Street 16A
"hiladelphia, PA. 19103
New York, New York 10024
EV-6-7400
Mr. and Mrs. Emlen Ettings
Ms. Suzanne Delehanty
1927 Panama Street
Institute of Contemporary Art
Philadelphia, PA. 19103
University of Pennsylvania
PE-5-8956
34th and Walnut Street
732-4146
Philadelphia, PA. 19174
243-7108
Mrs. Louise Nevelson
29 Spring Street
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Richel
New York, New York 10012
Ms. Ann D'Harnancourt
1714 Spruce Street
Mr. and Mrs. H. Gates Lloyd
Philadelphia, PA. 19103
Darby Road
PO-3-8100
Haverford, PA. 19041
MI-2-0103
Mr. Walter Stait
1802 Delancey Street
Mrs. John Wintersteen
Philadelphia, PA. 19103
100 Grays Lane #402
GA-3-3000
Haverford, PA.
985-1882
Honorable and Mrs. Jack Eckerd
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boyle
(Administrator of GSA)
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
General Services Administration
1811 Chestnut Street
18th and F Streets, NW
Philadelphia, PA. 19103
Washington, DC 20405
Hon. and Mrs. Herbert Fogel
Mr. John F. Galuardi
6540 Wissahickon Avenue
(Regional Administrator of
Philadelphia, PA. 19119
GSA for Pennsylvania)
597-9141
11505 Bedfordshire Avenue
VI-3-2976
Potomac, Maryland 20854
Mr. 2201 and Parkway Mrs Jerry Shestack
Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Thalacker
(GSA Fine Arts Program)
Philadelphia, PA. 19130
11 Magnolia Parkway
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20015
Dr. and Mrs. Paul Makler
1716 Locust Street
Miss Diane Brostoff
Philadelphia, PA. 19103
(GSA Fine Arts Program)
PE-5-2540
5315 N. 26th Street
Arlington, Virginia 22207
Mrs. Eva Glimcher
137 South Gould Road
Mr. Karel Yasko
Columbus, Ohio
Counselor for Fine Arts
General Services Administration
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Glimcher
18th and F Streets, NW
830 Park Avenue
Washington, DC 20405
New York, New York 10021
Mr. Jack R. Williams
(Director of Special Projects, CSA)
2500 Q Street, NW #444
Washington, DC 20007
Mr. and Mrs. David Pincus
1319 Remington Road
Wynnewood, PA. 19096
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coodyear
Mr. John T. Dorrance, Jr.
375 Memorial Avenue
Camden, N.J. 08101
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kardon
56 Crosby Brown Road
Gladwyne, PA. 19035
GSA #6545
September 12, 1975
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sculpture, Mural Commissioned
News Release
For Philadelphia Federal Building
A stainless steel sculpture worth $175,000 and a $30,000 mural
have been commissioned by the U.S. General Services Administration
for the new federal complex in Philadelphia.
Commissions of art for the William J. Green Federal Building
and James A. Byrne Courthouse were announced today by GSA
Administrator Arthur F. Sampson at the model unveiling of sculp-
tress Louise Nevelson's "Bicentennial Dawn" in the new courthouse
lobby.
The stainless steel water-oriented sculpture for the pool in the
federal complex plaza will be created by David Von Schlegell, 45,
director of studies in sculpture at Yale University since 1971.
Native Philadelphian Charles Searles will create an interior mural
for the lobby area outside the cafeteria in the federal building. A
painter and educator, Searles, 38, serves on the board of the
Philadelphia Northern Arts Council and on the exhibition committee
of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
Both men have considerable art backgrounds. Von Schlegell
studied painting at the Art Students League in New York City and
became interested in sculpture in 1963. Since then he has received
several commendations including the Blanche E. Coleman and Carnegie
International Awards and a Guggenheim Fellowship. Searles studied
at the Fleicher Art Memorial and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine
Arts. His works have been shown as part of several Black American
art shows at the Brooklyn Museum, Philadelphia Civic Center, Whitney
Museum, and Columbia University.
Under the GSA fine arts program, to which these commissions are
the latest additions, GSA sets aside about one-half of one percent
of a building's estimated construction cost for funding works by
contemporary American artists.
All artists selected for GSA commissions are chosen in cooperation
with the National Endowment for the Arts. NEA-appointed panels
consisting of museum directors and curators, heads of university art
departments and artists, together with the project architect, make
nominations as part of the selection process. Final selections are
made by the GSA Administrator.
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U.S. General Services Administration, Washington DC, 20405 202-343-4511
MRS. FORD SCHEDULE PROPOSAL
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Reception - 400 people including leaders of the
Philadelphia Art Community, Federal Judges, Federal
Agency Heads in Philadelphia, Philadelphia art media,
community leaders, art media from New York, artists,
City Officials, Philadelphia educators, patrons of the
Arts.
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served from 5:30 -
6:55 and 7:30 - 8:00 PM.
cop Market
6:15 6:30 PM
Mrs. Ford arrives and attends reception escorted by
7:00 PM
Ceremony begins.
1) Jack Eckerd - Master of Ceremonies
2) The National Anthem
3) Welcoming remarks by Mayor Rizzo
4) Introduction of distinguished guests and brief
remarks on GSA Fine Arts Program by Jack Eckerd
5) Remarks by Chief Judge Seitz
6) Remarks by Michael Straight
7) Remarks by Louise Nevelson
8) Remarks by Senator Schweiker
9) Remarks by Mrs. Ford
10) The "Lighting"
7:25 PM
Ceremony concludes and food and beverage begins
7:30 PM
Mrs. Ford departs enroute home of Mrs. Bonnie Wintersteen,
100 Grays Lane #402, Haverford, Pennsylvania
8:00 PM
Arrive Mrs. Wintersteen's residence for buffet dinner;
35 people - No media
8:45 PM
Mrs. Ford departs enroute airport
9:15 PM
Arrive Philadelphia Airport for departure
10:30 AM
1/7/76
You are cordially invited
to attend a reception
preceding the
dedication
of
"Bicentennial Dawn"
five-thirty o'clock
in the evening
601 Market Street
NEVELSON
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
BICENTENNIAL DAWN
The Honorable Jack Eckerd, Administrator of General Services
requests the honor of your presence at the ceremonies to
dedicate the sculpture
"Bicentennial Dawn"
by
Louise Nevelson
for the
James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse
at seven o'clock in the evening
Tuesday, the thirteenth of January
nineteen hundred and seventy-six
601 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NEVELSON
RSVP (215) 597-9613
BICENTENNIAL DAWN
The General Services Administration's Fine Arts
Program provides newly constructed Federal
Buildings and the American public with
representative examples of contemporary
American art. Through this program
Louise Nevelson was commissioned to create
a sculpture for the James A. Byrne U.S.
Courthouse in Philadelphia.
One of the foremost American sculptors of
the 20th Century, Nevelson has received
national and international acclaim for her
relief-like, painted wood assemblages
which possess a mysterious, even magical
quality that is uniquely her own. Her
works can be found in major museums and
contemporary art collections throughout
the world.
The title and magnificance of "Bicentennial
Dawn", a multi-unit sculptural environment
in wood, captures the spirit of this important
moment in our Nation's history and demon-
strates the persistent artistic vitality and
inventiveness of its creator. We hope this
will serve as an artistic reminder of
America's 200th year for future generations.
NEVELSON
BICENTENNIAL DAWN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1976
REMARKS BY MRS. BETTY FORD
AT THE
UNVEILING OF LOUISE NEVELSON SCULPTURE
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1976
It is time for Americans to celebrate the greatness of our ideals, to take pride in
the achievements of the past two hundred years and to reflect with promise on our
future.
Sometimes we are so close to our troubles we fail to see our triumphs. I hope the
Bicentennial will help us reflect on how good and strong our country is.
Many nations have made plans to honor this special anniversary, because they see
how hard America works to put ideals into action.
Rejoice is an old-fashioned word, but it captures the spirit I hope America feels
this year. We should rejoice in our individual freedoms, in our free enterprise
system and in our representative government.
Philadelphia is the right place to begin this celebration of the heart, because here
ideals were translated into action.
We are still striving to achieve those ideals, and our ability to change and grow is
also a cause for celebration. The past two hundred years prove a government of
free people can prevail over conflicts.
This magnificent creation by Louise Nevelson symbolizes both the past and the
future. "Bicentennial Dawn" celebrates what we have done and what we have yet to do.
If our hearts are moved by our successes and challenged by our failures, future
Americans will look back to 1976 with pride just as we now look back to 1776.
We can know no more of the future than those Philadelphia dreamers, but our
history gives us even greater faith in our ideals, our institutions and our people.
It is 1976. Our Nation is two hundred years young, and the ideal of freedom and
equality for every American remains a fresh challenge.
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UNVEILING OF LOUISE NEVELSON SCULPTURE
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1976
It is time for Americans to celebrate the greatness of our ideals, to take pride in
the achievements of the past two hundred years and to reflect with promise on our
future.
Sometimes we are so close to our troubles we fail to see our triumphs. I hope the
Bicentennial will help us reflect on how good and strong our country, is.
Many nations have made plans to honor this special anniversary, because they see
how hard America works to put ideals into action.
Rejoice ejlice is an old-fashioned word, but it captures the spirit I hope America feels
this year. We should rejoice in our individual freedoms, in our free enterprise
system and in our representative government.
Philadelphia is the right place to begin this the celebration of the heart, because here
ideals were translated into action.
We are still striving to achieve those ideals, and our ability to change and grow is
also a cause for celebration The past two hundred years prove a government of
free people can prevail over conflicts.
This magnificent creation by Louise Nevelson symbolizes both the past and the
future. "Bicentennial Dawn" celebrates what we have done and what we have yet to do.
If our hearts are moved by our successes and Glie challenged by our failures, future
Americans will look back to 1976 with pride just as we now look back to 1776.
We can know no more of the future than those Philadelphia, dreamers, but our
history gives us even greater faith in our ideals, our institutions and our people.
It is 1976. Our Nation is two hundred years young, and the ideal of freedom and
equality for every American remains a fresh challenge.
I light this artistic creation tonight with this thought: "Let us rejoice in liberty. "
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DISTRICT JUDGES WHO WILL BE IN THE CEREMONIAL
COURTROOM AT 6:30 P.M. JANUARY 13, 1976 TO GREET BETTY FORD
DISTRICT JUDGES
NUMBER ATTENDING
Chief Judge Lord
1
Judge Fullam
1
Judge Weiner and Mrs.
2
Judge Hannum
1
Judge Becker and Mrs.
2
Judge Huyett
1
Judge Ditter
1
Judge Gorbey and Mrs.
2
Judge Broderick
1 probable
Judge Green and Mrs.
2
Judge Fogel and Mrs.
2
Judge McGlynn and Mrs.
2
Judge Cahn and Mrs.
2
Judge Clary
1
Circuit Judges
Chief Judge Seitz and Mrs.
2
Judge Maris and Mrs.
2
Judge Hastie
1
Judge Adams and Mrs.
2
Judge Rosenn
1
TOTAL
29
DEPARTMENT in. FORD LIBRARY
Contacts Kathy Dilonards nate PK Service
597-7130 ofc
928-0705 home
Bonnie wintersteen 896 5292
hobart cawood (215) 597 7132
dennis blaver asst regional admsts, 6sa
(215) 597 3827
joanne friedman
FORD STREET CIBRARY
HOLDING ROOM LIST
Mrs. Gerald R. Ford
Honorable and Mrs. Jack Eckerd
Honorable Herbert A. Fogel
Mr. Arnold Glimcher
Honorable Joseph S. Lord III
Mrs. Louise Nevelson
Mr. William L. Rafsky, Director, Philadelphia '76
Congressman Richard T. Schulze, 5th District
Honorable Collins J. Seitz, Chief Judge of the Third Circuit
Mr. Michael Straight, Deputy Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts
Mrs. John Wintersteen
PLATFORM LIST
Mrs. Gerald R. Ford
Honorable Jack Eckerd
Honorable Herbert A. Fogel
Honorable Joseph S. Lord III
Mrs. Louise Nevelson
Mr. William L. Rafsky
Congressman Richard T. Schulze
Honorable Collins J. Seitz
Mr. Michael Straight
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 16, 1976
Dear JoAnn:
I can't thank you enough! You were calm,
efficient, thorough -- and enjoyable to
work with as well!
I appreciated all your help more than I
can say, and hope you'll pass my 'thanks'
on to Mary Jane and Michelle as well.
Mrs. Ford enjoyed the visit very much,
and that's as much due to your help in
making the behind-the-scenes things go
smoothly as anything else.
Again, thanks.
Patti Matson
Assistant Press Secretary
to Mrs. Ford
Jo Ann Freedman
General Services Administration
600 Arch Street
Room 1232
Philadelphia, Pa. 19106
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 16, 1975
Dear Ron:
I wanted to drop you a note and let you
know how sorry I was not to be able to get
together with you the day you were
in town.
I hope your tour worked out nicely and
that you enjoyed your visit to the White House.
I'm enclosing a guidebook to give you more
detail on each of the rooms -- and hopefully
bring back some nice memories of your visit.
I enjoyed New York very much and hope
we have the chance to get together again.
Warmly,
Patti Matson
Assistant Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dr. Ron Begonia
PHS/771 Southland Drive
Hayward, California 94545
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 16, 1976
Dear Mrs. Wintersteen:
Just a brief note to thank you for your time
and your graciousness last week to those
of us on the White House staff.
Mrs. Ford greatly regretted that the schedule
did not work out to allow her some time
at your home -- particularly after our vivid
descriptions of both your magnificent apartments
and your hospitality. But I understand you and
she did have an opportunity to visit briefly
prior to the unveiling, and I know she enjoyed
that.
Again, thank you for your courtesy to those of
us on the staff. I hope we will have the
opportunity to meet again.
Sincerely,
Patti Matson
Assistant Press Secretary to
Mrs. Ford
Mrs. John Wintersteen
100 Grays Lane #402
Haverford, Pennsylvania
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 16, 1976
Dear Joyce:
I wanted to drop you a note and let you know
how much I enjoyed meeting you last week --
and how grateful I am to you for your help.
We had lots of press questions on Mrs. Nevelson,
and the coordination through you on that was
very helpful. I hope that all of you were as pleased
as all of us with how things went. Mrs. Ford,
I know, enjoyed the visit tremendously.
On a more personal note, I enjoyed you very
much. When you're going to be in Washington,
please let me know so I can arrange a tour for
you here and hopefully see you again.
Again, Joyce, thanks.
Sincerely,
Patti Matson
Assistant Press Secretary to
Mrs. Ford
Joyce Schwartz
Pace Gallery
32 East 57th Street
New York, NY 10022
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 16, 1976
Dear Dee Dee:
I hope you know without this letter, but just
to make it official "Thanks." 11 I really
was grateful for all your help last week
in helping make things go so smoothly.
You are bright and efficient, but you also
look ahead to see what's coming -- which,
as you know, is one of the most important
parts of all of this. I'm glad you were there.
And on a personal note, I enjoyed you very
much and hope we'll be able to get together
soon.
Again, thanks.
Patti Matson
Assistant Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Dee Dee Brostoff
General Services Administration
18th and F Streets NW
Washington, D.C.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 16, 1976
Dear Jack:
Just a note to thank you formally for the
help in Philadelphia. It went well, and
Mrs. Ford was pleased.
Here's hoping for more of the same
Sincerely,
Patti Matson
Assistant Press Secretary to
Mrs. Ford
Mr. Jack Williams
Director of Special Projects
General Services Administration
18th and F Streets
Washington, D.C. 20405
Come over and pick out your photos!!
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 16, 1976
Dear Dennis:
A quick note to thank you for your help
during Mrs. Ford's visit last week,
and for the help we received from your
staff as well.
I was particularly impressed by the
pleasantness under pressure in your
office and by the willingness of the girls
to pitch in. Karen is a real gem, and Donna
was equally helpful. I hope you will pass
my sincere thanks along to them.
Again, thanks. I hope we'll have to chance
to work together again.
Sincerely,
Patti Matson
Assistant Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Mr. Dennis Blaeuer
600 Arch Street
Room 9454
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 16, 1976
Dear Walter:
A quick note to thank you for loaning
Jo Ann and other members of your staff
to help out in the press area.
I know it caused general havoc for a
couple of days, and I wanted you to know
how appreciated it was.
I enjoyed meeting you and hope we'll
have a chance to work together again.
Sincerely,
Patti Matson
Assistant Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Mr. Walter Szpanka
600 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Sheila -- - -
I think Mrs. Ford needs to be prepared
with some sort of thought when she sees
the Liberty Bell. Something brief,
perhaps to do with the significance to
her, which is probably what they'd ask
Here are articles with lots of background
on the history of the Liberty Bell.
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for
Park
Associated Press
Two visitors look over
Bell in in Philadel his. In the right background is Independence Hall
Liberty Bell Moved for Bicentennial
40,000 Brave Cold Philadelphia Rain to Watch Transfer
By Margot Hornblower
"I'm patriotic,' he said.
colonial-garbed fife and drum
evening. Churches and
Washington Post Staff Writer
"And it's historic, ain't it?"
corps, the bell was moved on a
synagogues around the city
PHILADELPHIA, Jan.
The parents and children
wheeled cart to its new home,
held services before the
1-At 12:01 a.m. today, the
and a sprinkling of rowdy New
an ultra-modern glass, and
ceremony. Inside the pavilion,
Moving of Liberty Bell Opens Bicentennial
By JAMES T. WOOTEN
Special to The New York Times
PHILADELPHIA, Dec: 31 -
For weeks officials here and in
Waskington have billed to-
night's transfer of the Liberty
A Moving, Patriotic Ceremony w.s. w.d.1/176
Liberty Bell Ushers in Bicentennial
Died
By David Braaten
There were: various explanations
Four blocks from the scene of the
Washington Star Staff Writer
as to why at least 5,000 bystanders
historic move, a neighborhood bar
had gathered to stand in the rain.
PHILADELPHIA - In a scene
was a haven of ignorance in the
eminiscent of Valley Forge, or:
grim, icy sea of Bicentennial cele-
A RETIRED history teacher and
ossibly the crossing of the Dela-
bration.
her sister, waiting to light the bell's
are, several thousand Philadel-
triumphant progress with candles -
VISITORS STREAMING in, numb
-UPI Telephoto
Visitors inspect Liberty Bell at bell's new Philadelphia home Thursday
Liberty Bell starts 1976 in new home
PHILADELPHIA (AP)-The Liberty
bell whle t ws 1 taloling thei detah of
the bell is to remain permanently, was
Bell, symbol of American freedom, was
bed of wet cement to prevent the spread
built with federal funds at a cost of
colled out of Independence Hall and into
of the celebrated crack, that marred the
$800,000. It opened to visitors today after
new viewing center early today as
bell while it was tolling the death of
the bell was hung on a stainless steel
pirited revelers braved a driving rain
Chief Justice John Marshall in 1835.
beam rising from the floor.
a ring in 1976 the nation's Bicentennial:
Fireworks crackled and a fife and
It was at Independence Hall on July
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June 14, 1975
Ms. Sheila Weidenfeld
The White House
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sheila:
It seems at least one lifetime ago since you were producing PANORAMA
and I was talent coordinator for MIDDAY in New York, and I certainly
hope you are as happy in your new role (for which sincere albeit
belated congratulations) as 1 am here in Pittsburgh producing the Torre
Show.
Although ours is a I ive, five day a week program (remember those?)
it looks like I've done something right, because management has
volunteered to unchain the pursestrings for a trip to Washington sometime
this summer if Mrs. Ford were willing to give Marie a brief interview.
Mrs. Ford has become a very special lady to Pittsburghers for many
reasons: of course, the most obviously rewarding was the awakening
that she --- and we as broadcasters through her inspiration -- could
inspire in women to be more caring about their health. Because of
her openness and some followup programming we did on the Torre Show,
doctors here have told me their offices were filled with women, many of
whom had never before dared to take their fears to their physicians.
Moreover, in this very active Equal Rights for Women community,
Mrs. Ford's outspoken support has provided adrenelin and new perspectives
in all areas of our town.
We would, of course, arrange our schedules to fit with Mrs. Ford's,
and I can promise that the results, should she and you be willing to allow
such an interview, would be sensitive, positive and open to any areas
she would like to discuss.
I do look forward to hearing your reactions and, in any case, all good
luck and happiness in the 'big house.'
Sincerely,
Coudrey Audrey Eisman
Producer
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PHONE (814) 247-6534
AUGUST 7,1975
DEAR MR. FORD,
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WRITER AND PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THE BARNESBORO STAR NEWSPAPER. MY REASON FOR WRITING TO Y
IS BECAUSE I PLAN TO BE IN WASHINGTON,D.C. IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS AND WOULD VERY MUCH I
TO MEET YOU IF IT COULD BE ARRANGED. I WOULD LIKE TO DO A COMPLIMENTARY ARTICLE ON Y
FOR OUR PAPER . I WOULDN'T TAKE UP MUCH OF YOU TIME . I WOULD JUST LIKE TO TAKE A CC
OF PICTURES AND GATHER SOME INFORAMTION ABOUT YOU FOR THE ARTICLE.
I WOULD APPRECIATE ANYTHING YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO WORKOUT.
I WILL BE INWASHINGTON, D.C. AUGUST 18,19,20,21,AND22.
THANK YOU!
SINCERELY,
MR. DON SIBERT, J
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Dear Nancy:
We're planning to film in Washington for a week in September, at which time
we could film interviews with local Congressman for MORNINGS IDE, our daily
hour-long program. Naturally, I thought of Mrs. Ford. We would very much
like to have you ask her to set aside an hour from her busy schedule to talk
to our hostess at the White House.
Our hostess, is Edie Huggins and we have been on the air since January 1974.
The shows airs Monday thru Friday from 9 to 10 am.
If Mrs. Ford agrees to give us an hour of her time, we would pick the best
day and time according to her schedule in mid-September or early October.
Do hope she'll say yes and if you need more info let me know. It would also
be nice to see you again, so I hope we can work out a date.
Sincerely,
Llolores
Dolores Hardie
Associate Producer
MORNINGS IDE
Mrs. Nancy Lammerding Ruwe
Social Secretary to Mrs. Ford
The White House
Washington, D. C.
June 2, 1975
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which explains who and what Hardman Associates Inc. is,
and the reason for this letter.
Succinctly stated, my reason for writing is to
ask you to appear in what we and the films' professional
faculty, consider to be a critically important documen-
tary film concerning breast cancer.
This film is non-profit, and will be totally
unique in its approach.
It will be the first film to address itself to
the total story on an international basis for the
benefit of all women.
Thanks to you and Mrs. Rockefeller, this entire
subject has come out from under wraps, and what has
emerged comes to light as the quiet fear and hysteria
which women have carried for years.
There is an unbelievable amount of misunder-
standing and misconception among women about breast
cancer.
We will attempt to alleviate that condition.
Your position as First Lady; and having undergone
mastectomy, will go far in helping to alleviate panic
among women.
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Mrs. Ford
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I have no way of knowing the depth of mastectomys'
psychological impact on you;
you do however seem calm
and controlled, and you present a positive outlook. These
are the things we need in the film.
We had thought in addition to you, to ask Mrs.
Rockefeller to appear, but understand from the members
of our faculty (as outlined in the enclosed material),
that she is quite shy and is truly in need of her privacy
at this time. We respect and understand her need, and
therefore will not contact her.
There are other women of note whom we will approach:
Shirley Temple Black and Hildegard Neff in Germany.
Their appearance will have a slightly different
psychological thrust than your own-but will provide an
important area of identification for the viewer.
Quite frankly, the "stars" of the documentary will
be average women from all walks of life.
Our target date for completion of the film is late
this fall.
There is much to be done.
I ask you therefore to consider this request care-
fully, and to give it some priority despite your schedule
which I'm sure is quite busy.
If you are inclined to appear in the film, it will
be necessary to spend an hour with you in the near, future
to discuss in detail what your participation will be, and
how we can best integrate that participation with the rest
of the film.
Should we meet, there would be in attendance from
Hardman Associates; Mrs. Marilyn M. Eastman, VP/Creative
Director, in addition to myself;
the meeting to be at
your option.
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President
Hardman Associates, Inc.
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June 20, 1975
Dear Mr. Hardman:
Mrs. Ford has asked me to respond to
your letter regarding her participation in the
making of a documentary film concerning breast
cancer.
Unfortunately, it won't be possible for
Mrs. Ford to accept your invitation to participate
in this documentary. As you may know, Mrs. Ford
receives an enormous amount of requests for inter-
views, and she regrets that her schedule will only
permit her to accept a limited number.
Mrs. Ford would like to convey her sup-
port and best wishes for the work you are doing to
alert and educate the public about cancer.
Sincerely,
Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld
Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Mr. Karl Hardman
President
Hardman Associates, Inc.
213 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222
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April 30, 1975
Dear Mrs. Ford,
I have watched you in your fairly recent position
of First Lady of Our Country and have found that even
though I don't share your political persuasion, I
take a great deal of pride in knowing that the First
Lady of this country has quite a share of "chutzpah".
A Yiddish word for which there is no sufficient
English translation, but which comes down to having
the courage to speak and live by your convictions.
It really means a lot more than that. It's a very
special quality that I have seen you display numerous
times.
It has been a source of satisfaction to me personally
to see you deal with strength, with those problems
and issues you have had to face in your position.
I feel that you stand out among First Ladies in
your ability to speak out against injustice; to step
forward as a whole woman, as the complete and
capable person you have shown yourself to be. Being
in the public eye is a stressful situation and you
have handled it admirably. I feel a special bond to
you for some of the stands you took, particularly
your position on the Equal Rights Amendment.
I understand the President will be addressing the
graduates at the Universtiy of Pennsylvania in the
near future. I do not know if you plan to accompany
him on his visit, but this letter is in hopes that you
will.
I am the assistant news director of the above-
mentioned radio station which is all talk. I host a
telephone talk show that reaches Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Southern New Jersey as well as the
Delaware County Area and I would like to have you join
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me as a guest in the studio while you're in the area.
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My idea was to talk with you and to let you talk
with our listeners about your own concerns-nothing
so personal as your private life or so controversial
as your political stand, but a discussion centering
around your basic philosophy as a strong, independent
woman in a public position.
Questions such as "Where do you think women fit
in the struggle for power and responsibility in this
and other countries?" might possibly arise. I assure
you you would not be asked to respond to any questions
to which you would object.
I await your response to this idea and hope you
will consider my request seriously.
With best wishes for your happiness,
Riner Black
Renee Blake
Assistant News Director
WEEZ Radio
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Mrs. Betty Ford
White House
Washington D.C.
20400
Dear Mrs. Ford;
The Lexington (Ky.) Chapter of Planned Parenthood is
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going to sponser a free breast examination clinic the first
week in June. We wish to alert all women in our community
Mrs.
make audio or
to this free service. Would it be at all possible for you to
make a short (30 second) audio tape for use on our local
radio stations? Something like: "Hello, I am Betty Ford.
want to urge the women of the Lexington Community to
have a free breast examination. The exams are simple
and will be given by physicians early in June. Watch the
newspaper for details - thank you - "
Having you do this public service would be most mean-
ingful to our community. As a member of the publicity
committee, I would be most appreciative.
Respectfully,
Robert Emling
Robert C. Emling, Ed. D.
Director
Office of Media Planning
H 41 Medical Center
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Community College of Allegheny County
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610 SMITHFIELD STREET PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15222 AREA COOE 412-288-2038
May 21, 1975
Mrs. Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld
Press Secretary to Mrs. Gerald Ford
White House
1700 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sheila:
First I'll introduce myself as'a member of the Washington Press Club
and, at present, public relations consultant for the Community College
of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh). I often come to Washington to club
events and last fall took the tour of the Virgin Islands with the club.
It was great!
I'm writing you requesting a visit to the College of Mrs. Ford, sometime
in the fall, but before the snow falls here, as it would be for a talk to
more than 1,000 senior citizens who may not be able to travel in the snow.
We would have this event at a downtown hotel, possibly at the William
Penn or Hilton but would leave the actual date up to Mrs. Ford and you.
October would be a lovely month for travel and a visit. A date preferred
should be in the early part of the week - say Tuesday or Wednesday - to
avoid weekend sports events and the World Series. (We keep hoping it
may be here).
We had been making arrangements with Mrs. Nixon through Helen Smith, but
everything blew up, we are sorry to say. I shall send copies of this
request to Senator Hugh Scott and Congressman H. John Heinz, both of
whom I have known for some time.
Thank you for an early response.
Sincerely,
adele
Adele M. Allison (Mrs.)
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Congressman H. John Heinz
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June 20, 1975
Dear Adele:
Please forgive my delay in re-
sponding to your letter requesting Mrs. Ford
to visit the Community College of Allegheny
County. As you may know, Mrs. Ford's schedule
has been extremely busy recently, and conse-
quently, mine has been also.
I am sending your request on to
Ms. Susan Porter, who handles Mrs. Ford's
appointments, and trust she will be in touch
with you in the near future.
Sincerely,
Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld
Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
or
Mrs. Adele M. Allison
Public Relations Consultant
Community College of Allegheny County
610 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
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