Crawford, M. D. C. (Morris De Camp), 1882-1949

Correspondence with Trustees regarding Annual Report; appointments to Governing Committee; resolution on death of M.D.C. Crawford; gifts.

Correspondence regarding unionization; appointment of M.D.C. Crawford as Trustee; search for Oriental Dept. curator; notes on the present situation and future outlook of the museum; C. Nagel appointment as Director; acquisition, Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington; Roberts resignation.

Principal respondent: Riley, Robert. Correspondence and memos regarding insurance; plans; 'Pageant of Elegance;' lace exhibition; Wesley Simpson collection; with Mrs. M.D.C. Crawford regarding donation. Statistics on users. Copy of letter of intent, F.A. Blum, regarding E.C. Blum Memorial Fund contribution.

Principal respondent: Riley, Robert. Correspondence and memos regarding donations for Charles James collection; fundraising, including proposal for endowed curatorship; plans for activities; 'Fashions of the 30's,' including press releases; with Mrs. M.D.C. Crawford regarding donation.

Lists of images, including Brooklyn views; slides of permanent collection; M.D.C. Crawford donation, including accession sheet; E.S. Thomson collection; H.S. Lewis collection; Wemlinger collection; G.B. Brainerd collection. Press release, Brainerd and Way exhibition, 1950. Loan form, Walkowitz portraits. Biographical information: Breading Way, by A.C. Way; G.B. Brainard. Note: compilation of historical materials.