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ANNUAL REPORT
For the Period from April 1, 1927, to April 1, 1928
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
HEYE FOUNDATION
TO
GEORGE G. HEYE, GRANTOR
In Compliance with the Provisions of Subdivision 10 of Article III of the Foundation Deed, dated May 10, 1916.

An irreparable loss to the Museum took place in the last week of this fiscal year through the death of two of the original Board of Trustees, Mr. James B. Ford, on the March 29, 1928 and Mr. Harmon W. Hendricks, Vice-President, on March 31, 1928.
Words fail to express the personal and generous interest always displayed in the creation, building-up and progress of the Museum by the two Trustees who have just passed away.
Upon the occasion of their death, the following notices were given to the press of New York:
"The Board of Trustees of the Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, record with deep regret the death of March 29, 1928, of Mr. James B. Ford, a trustee and generous supporter of the museum since its foundation.  His keen interest and sound judgment as a trustee and his generosity have contributed largely to the success of this institution.  The director, trustees and staff have lost a true and understanding friend, whose memory will always be held in grateful affection."
"The Board of Trustees of the Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation, announce with profound sorrow the death on March 31, 1928 of Mr. Harmon W. Hendricks, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees and a generous supporter of and participant in all of the museum's activities.  A close friend of the founder, his personal aid and encouragement contributed largely to making the institution possible, and since its organization he has devoted an increased amount of his time and most generously of his resources to its service.  He was well known and loved by every individual connected with the museum.  His loss is irreparable."
A perusal of the former reports of the Museum will give an idea of the great interest always displayed by Mr. Ford and Mr. Hendricks.