Cheston, George M.

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Biography

George M. Cheston was President of the Corporation from 1968 to 1977, a very active period for the Museum. During his presidency were installed the Student Center, a new restaurant, and new air-conditioning facilities. In addition, preparations for the Museum's Centennial took place. Financial problems were crucial during this time.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Correspondence from Blanchette Rockefeller to George Cheston, 1973 September 21

Object — Box: 2, Folder: 56

Identifier: MDE_B002_F056_003

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Blanchette Rockefeller to George Cheston, President of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Dates: 1973 September 21

Found in: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives / MDE, Marcel Duchamp Exhibition Records / Philadelphia Museum of Art, "Marcel Duchamp," 1973 / Correspondence / Visitors' letters and replies

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