New York (N.Y.). Department of Parks

Principal respondent: Davidson, Sidney W. Correspondence regarding Museum activities and operations; fund for Post-War Construction, Parks Department; with A.W. Clement regarding installations; regarding I.S. Roberts leave of absence.

Principal respondent: McDonald, James G. Correspondence regarding Museum and Institute operations. Signed copy of contract with Department of Parks, Daughters of the American Revolution for use of Lefferts Building, Prospect Park, 1/29/1920, extension, 1/29/1930. Membership brochure and publicity.

Correspondence regarding Stage II alterations, including Schedule of Operations; security and safety; Parks Department meetings; air conditioning; Kevorkian Gallery.

Press release. Minutes, Stage III meeting (1/1962). Correspondence and memos regarding Manhattan Bridge sculptures; capital budget. Progress reports, Stage III and Stage IV. Respondents: Brown, Lawford and Forbes; Ian White; Vollmer Associates; Parks Department.

Principal respondent: Graham, John M. Correspondence regarding acquisitions; donation of Griswold House; gifts from Mrs. L.V. Lockwood; objects wanted from Schenck House. Agreement with Department of Parks, D.A.R. regarding use of Lefferts House (1920-1927). List of accessions to be sold.

Correspondence regarding proposed Junior Council; Association of Art Museum Directors Professional Practices policy; Study Tour; proposed Chairman's Advisory Committee; relations with Parks Department; Museum Ball; proposed restructuring of Governing Committee; relations with Institute; nominations; proposed Board Room.

Correspondence, including inquiries regarding labor practices at other museums; organizing at Metropolitan Museum (CIO); Museum staff requests; Parks Department policy. Copy of 1897 contract, BIAS and City of Brooklyn. Reports: Interstate and Intrastate Activities; Brooklyn Museum, National Labor Relations Act; Museum (Central and Children's)'s attendance statistics 1942-1946.

Correspondence with Parks Department regarding project and approval (denied); with Brown, Lawford and Forbes and Trustees regarding plans. Analysis of revised space requirements. Memos regarding Educational Division program; relocation. Resolutions.

Estimates submitted to City Planning Commission. Draft of plans submitted to Parks Commissioner Robert Moses. Report on recommmendation of Department heads, including memos, floor plans. 1/1942 Parks Department request for study of needs.

Correspondence regarding damage to objects; public reaction; request to Parks Department for additional attendants; with Trustees. Memo describing damage to rugs. Statement to public.