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Cheston, George M.

 Person

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 6 Collections and/or Records:

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

Correspondence from Evan H. Turner to George B. Clothier, 1969 June 24

 Object — Box: 10, Folder: 50
Identifier: TUR_B010_F050_048
Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Evan H. Turner, Director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, to George B. Clothier. Includes draft memorandum of agreement between the Cassandra Foundation and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Dates: 1969 June 24

Correspondence from Evan H. Turner to George Cheston, 1968 December 30

 Object — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: EDR_B001_F015_001
Scope and Contents

Turner, Evan H. Correspondence to George Cheston.

Dates: 1968 December 30

Correspondence from Evan H. Turner to George Cheston, 1969 January 28

 Object — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: EDR_B001_F015_002
Scope and Contents

Turner, Evan H. Correspondence to George Cheston.

Dates: 1969 January 28

Correspondence from Evan H. Turner to George Cheston, 1969 January 28

 Object — Box: 10, Folder: 50
Identifier: TUR_B010_F050_118
Scope and Contents

Correspondence from Evan H. Turner, Director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, to George Cheston.

Dates: 1969 January 28

Memorandum from Evan H. Turner to Duchamp Committee, 1969 July 3-7

 Object — Box: 1, Folder: 27
Identifier: EDR_B001_F027_001
Scope and Contents

Memorandum from Evan H. Turner to Duchamp Committee with letter from George Culler about his reaction to seeing Étant donnés.

Dates: 1969 July 3-7

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