Cheston, George M.
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 15 Collections and/or Records:
Memorandum from Evan H. Turner to George Cheston, 1973 January 29
Memorandum from Evan H. Turner, Director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, to George Cheston, President of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Memorandum from Evan H. Turner to Ralph Collier, Henry Gardiner, Anne d'Harnoncourt, George Cheston, Ted Siegl, and Gertrude Toomey, 1969 March 7
Memorandum from Evan H. Turner to Ralph Collier, Henry Gardiner, Anne d'Harnoncourt, George Cheston, Ted Siegl, and Gertrude Toomey.
Memorandum from Evan H. Turner to Ralph Collier, Henry Gardiner, Anne d'Harnoncourt, George Cheston, Ted Siegl, and Gertrude Toomey, 1969 March 7
Memorandum from Evan H. Turner to Ralph Collier, Henry Gardiner, Anne d'Harnoncourt, George Cheston, Ted Siegl, and Gertrude Toomey.
Note from Carol to Miss de Miege, 1969 June 24
Note from Carol to Miss de Miege.
Presidents' Office Records
From the terms of Bernice McIlhenny Wintersteen to that of Robert Montgomery Scott, some of the Presidents' special files were set aside and carried forward with additions made to them.
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