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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:

Memorandum from Evan H. Turner to Duchamp Committee, 1969 July 29

 Object — Box: 2, Folder: 11
Identifier: EDR_B002_F011_001
Scope and Contents

Memorandum from Evan H. Turner to Duchamp Committee about public reception of Étant donnés. Includes article "Art Notes: Duchamp Explodes a Myth" by Barbara Gold of the Baltimore Sun.

Dates: 1969 July 29

Memorandum from Evan H. Turner to Duchamp Committee, 1969 July 29

 Object — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Identifier: EDR_B001_F019_001
Scope and Contents

Memorandum from Evan H. Turner to Duchamp Committee about public reception of Étant donnés.

Dates: 1969 July 29

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

Memorandum from Evan H. Turner to George Cheston, 1973 January 29

 Object — Box: 10, Folder: 1
Identifier: MDE_B010_F001_005
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1973 January 29

Memorandum from Evan H. Turner to Ralph Collier, Henry Gardiner, Anne d'Harnoncourt, George Cheston, Ted Siegl, and Gertrude Toomey, 1969 March 7

 Object — Box: 2, Folder: 11
Identifier: EDR_B002_F011_002
Scope and Contents

Memorandum from Evan H. Turner to Ralph Collier, Henry Gardiner, Anne d'Harnoncourt, George Cheston, Ted Siegl, and Gertrude Toomey.

Dates: 1969 March 7

Memorandum from Evan H. Turner to Ralph Collier, Henry Gardiner, Anne d'Harnoncourt, George Cheston, Ted Siegl, and Gertrude Toomey, 1969 March 7

 Object — Box: 2, Folder: 11
Identifier: EDR_B002_F011_003
Scope and Contents

Memorandum from Evan H. Turner to Ralph Collier, Henry Gardiner, Anne d'Harnoncourt, George Cheston, Ted Siegl, and Gertrude Toomey.

Dates: 1969 March 7

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