Johnson, J. Stewart

Labels. Letters to donors. Press release. Clipping. Notes.

The Chief Curator records consist of the files and records documenting the activities of the Chief Curators of the Brooklyn Museum between 1969 and 2002. Types of documents include: correspondence, inner office memos, exhibition planning, collection policies, and meeting minutes.

Principal respondent: Johnson, J. Stewart. Correspondence and memos regarding Gund Collection of Western Art; disposal of musical instruments; Payne ceramics collection; authenticity of stained glass, L. Nassau Ltd. purchase; National Society of Interior Designers installation; Charles Pollock chair; gallery renovations.

Memos, Correspondence regarding organization of exhibition. Notes.

Objects.

Principal respondent: Johnson, J. Stewart. Correspondence and memos regarding Morrison collection; security; Johnson dismissal; silver theft; loans; Jenrette loans; Barnes estate deaccessions, including list; contemporary room, National Society of Interior Designers; C.B. Adams painting; insurance claim, Marinot bottle.

Principal respondent: Johnson, J. Stewart. Additional respondent: Pilgrim, Dianne. Correspondence and memos regarding loans; staff; objects offered for sale; Gracie Mansion; missing objects; Morrison collection; Jenrette loans; Tiffany columns; Brigham window; purchase; Johnson resignation. Agreement, Wilton Brass reproductions.

Principal respondent: Johnson, J. Stewart. Correspondence and memos regarding objects offered; Costume Gallery slide presentation; gallery renovations; Schenck House gallery; fundraising.

Exhibition with Bonniers project description and background. Correspondence. Memos. Notes. Registrar's forms.