Note- Archival copy of original handwritten file folder title. P it I i I r !=0 Vf fi> If tidy a^j -h-uc£*f ^ A ~£<4Si^ *J £<**-*- f)f l-s*££ t^rrc*. 9/^teCy /£<rzr>U4 {ti^t OJ tTi, EXHIBITION GALLERY DEPARTMENT: TYPE OF MATERIAL: METHOD OF DISPLAY: LIGHTING OF GALLERY Type: Source: IDEAL DIMENSIONS OF GALLERY Length: Width: Height: Square Footage: ' Usable running wall footage: FROM WHAT DISTANCE SHOULD OBJECTS BE VIEWED? WHAT PERCENTAGE RELATION DOES THE SPACE ASKED FOR ABOVE BEAR TO THE EXHIBITION SPACE OCCUPIED BY THIS MATERIAL ON DEC. 1, 1941? ADDITIONAL COMMENTS TO GUIDE ARCHITECTS (continue overleaf if necessary): Sheet No. For related Reserve Collection see sheet no. RESERVE COLLECTION DEPARTMENT: TYPE OF MATERIAL: METHOD OF STORAGE Glass enclosed or open shelving: (indicate which) Running footage: Depth of shelves: Average vertical distance between shelves: Cupboard or drawer space: (indicate which) Cubic footage: Screen space: Square footage: Other methods of storage: (explain) LIGHTING Type: Source: WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THIS MATERIAL WAS ON EXHIBITION ON DEC. 1, 1941? WHAT PERCENTAGE OF SPACE ASKED FOR HERE REPRESENTS (a) STORAGE SPACE OCCUPIED BY THIS MATERIAL DEC. 1, 1941: (b) ALLOWANCE FOR EXPANSION: ADDITIONAL COMMENTS TO GUIDE ARCHITECTS (continue overleaf if necessary): Sheet No. For related Exhibition Gallery see sheet no. Robert B. O'Connor yticnitect 101 Park Avenue New York Re: The Metropolitan Museum of -nrt February 10, 194-3 .advance Planning , Francis H. Taylor, Director The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York City Dear Francis: I have learned, from Mr. James Dawson of the Perk Department this morning that he is in receipt of a letter from Mr. Osborn confirming the modifications in the program of the Metropolitan Museum as a result of the Whitney arrangements. Mr. Dawson advises me that the Park Department is now in a position to com­ plete the contract form for architectural services on vance planning of the Museum changes on the reduced basis of a $3*000,000 anticipated expenditure. I understand from Mr. Dawson thst my engagement, with Aymar Embury II Associated, on the advance planning connected with the Whitney Wing will presumably emanate directly from the Metropolitan Museum. This will be en­ tirely satisfactory to me if it is likewise agreeable to the Museum. While Mr. Embury is away, I think it is safe to assume that it will also be agreeable to him. Inasmuch as the planning is in reality one coor­ dinated problem from the point of view of the Museum II as from the architectural study, there will pre­ sumably be some adjustment between the Museum and the City so that the reduction in the cost of the work in­ cluded in the City contract for architectural services will be reflected in a smaller contribution by you to the cost of these studies than previously arranged, kt the same time there will be the need for proper appropri­ ation of Museum funds to cover the portion of the work to be undertaken in connection with the so-called Whitney I shall be very glad to work with you to straighten out the necessary adjustments so as to clarify the sit­ uation, and I understand froi. Dawson that he is ready likewise to assist from the Park Department's e: . Meanwhile I would be glad to have your advice as to my next procedure in regard to the actual planning work. Sincerely your; jC/q 0 * Con. Hew Dear ii , ^ - o r< . THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY EXTRACT from the minutes of the special meeting of tbe EXECUTIVE COMCmSZ HELD September 30, 19*2 RESOLVED that the President be authorized to ask tbe Coanlsslaaer of the Department of Parks to transmit the Museum* s application to the City Planning Ccaaaisslon for approval of the program, at an estimated cost of approximately four million dollars, for the architectural rearrangement of the Museum buildings as set forth In the tentative studies prepared by the staff of the Museum vith the advice of Mr. Robert B. O'Connor as con­ sulting architect; and further RESOLVED that if such program should be approved by the City and adopted in the Capital Budget of the City for the years 19*3 and l^hh the Museum deposit with the Comptroller of the City of Rev Tork $1*0,000. In each of said years, provided the City shall appropriate a like amount, said suns to be used to defray the cost of preparing preliminary plans, working drawings and specifications which when approved by the Museum and the City shall form the basis of said program for the architectural rearrangement of the Museum buildings, all said preliminary plans, work­ ing drawings and specifications to be prepared In collaboration with the Museum authorities by Robert B. O'Connor, architect, in association with Ayoar Embury II, or such other persons as may from time to time be mutually agreed upon by the Museum and the City. True oopy of record Attest: (signed) Horace H. 7. Jayne Acting Secretary. A.U1-S-3S 1 \ March 16, 1942, To the Board of Trustees: The Director wishes to inform the Board that they will receive before the first of April two written reports which will be of great importance in determining current policies of the Museum. The first report will deal with changes of title and promotions in the Curatorial, Educational and Extension staffs for which financial provision has already been approved in the 1942 Budget. The second report will be on the necessity for an archi­ tectural survey to be made by a Committee of Architects in collaboration with tbe Museum staff on a master plan for the Museum. This proposal will be made in conjunction with requests made by the Commissioner of Parks under instructions from Mayor LaGuardia for plans for post-war construction in the museums and public institutions of the City. The Director urgently requests the Board of Trustees to give careful thought to the content of these reports which they will receive in ample time for reflection before the next meeting of the Board in April. Francis 3TKHenry) Taylor, Director. k tlCrc. XL ROOM '-5600 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA COPY. NEW YORK 17, 1942. Osborn, Esq•, 20 Ixohango Place, lew York, N. 'i. Dear Mr* Osborni In order that your flias amy he complete, Z aa enclosing a copy of the letter froa Mr. Moses of March 14th, which X showed you yesterday, aad to which X aa making ao further reply. X aa also uniting for your iaformatioa, sad X hope your approval, a copy of a latter which I have written Mr. soses to-day oa tho subject of tha Blumenthal house aad a oopy of a letter which X have written Mr. Elder. Sincerely yours, WESS Copiea to Mr. Josephs, Mr. Harrisea. ROOM 56O0 30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA COPY. NEW YORK 17, 19*2. Central Park, »• X, X received last note of ths 10th with ths attached copies of your with Je* Lilly. I with *ueh inters* mt the latt«r*s recent whieb X em returning th, in oa»* you hew* *mj use for it* X had ea opportunity to a*** a talk with Ji* Be**** i«s decision to held th* il—steal ***** at Least fsr another year, until it ea* he better dotsnHs** what should be d«*e with it,Is satlsfaetory to the City, *md that a* a natter ef fast a* lawodlaW sal* of tbe pn»p*rtj at aay uric* which could new bs obtained for it ai^ht be coaewhet enbarressing to the City. Th* only question «hi«h therefore aeeas to reus is i* th* aatter of the tax** to h* paid In th* aeaatin*. Xt s*cni to m* clear that the Museum would net be Justified im asking far if the prtpsrV i» *»t to hs fully used for Iftifswi ia th* interia. 0* the ether hand, I believe it 1* *r*b»*1/ entitled to some relief from th* present a****8**at, with respeet to which a formal protest *a* filed last weak* X 'S'Slr^Peej *PWrA*P*e^*>*, 4S*W *J**Ji*l*W •*/ ••> **^*> W***"** *•***]*** *^*W*erS**rAA **•** ^r/**Jr*^** >rris»e***t een he worked out for hewing com* art objects plseed im th* house and having it open to the public for • few Curia* the is n when a* beating will he required. Xt seem that under such am arrangement any reduction in *•*»» meat could he regardec" a* s special situation whicl City's steadp*i*t, weald met necessarily affeet ether assesaaents in the aeichborbood. Mr. Elder and Mr* Harrison are accordingly going to get ia touch with Mr, Daws** aad see if they - 2 - with hia for a with ths Tax Department at aatisfaetaay As Mr* uaaMM l^waw Jm wa Vrwae\ ILmmmmf ynn ^•fwnaV^paV au^s^PF <eVaw mehhe: ' the white elephant la to be fag during year or so, aad aaa lt is to bo supplied. Copies to Mr. Osborn, Mr. Elder, Mr. Dawson, Mr. Harrison. 1010 FIFTH AVENU E 10 10 FIFTH AVENUE Northeast corner of 82nd Street These splendid apart­ ments with spacious, sunny rooms are especi­ ally adapted for enter­ taining and comfortable family life. 7-9-1 1-12 Rooms Large galleries, wood burning fireplaces,cedar closets, individual laun­ dries, and storerooms. Fred F. French 62nd STREET Management Co., Inc. TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN 551 FIFTH AVENUE VAnderbilt 3-6320 OTHER FRED F. FRENCH APARTMENTS 15 PARK AVENUE 3. 4 R ooms 16 PARK AVENUE 3, 4 R ooms 17 PARK AVENUE 1.