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[[underline]]National Collection of Fine Arts Commission Meeting[[/underline]]

The winter meeting of the National Collection of Fine Arts Commission was held in the David E. Finley Conference Room on December 5, 1972, with eleven members attending. 

Minutes of the Commission meeting held May 9, 1972 were approved unanimously.

[[underline]]Report of the Secretary[[/underline]]

Mr. Ripley stated that the Smithsonian was very pleased with activities of the National Collection, especially with its exhibitions and its work with young people, which have solicited much favorable comment.

In order to make NCFA/PG building more independent and simplify administration, the Building Manager is now directly under the Directors.

Mr. Ripley reported that during the summer there was a concession to have food served in the courtyard, which was very successful. The 7th Street corridor of the first floor is to be renovated for a restaurant.

[[underline]]Commission Membership[[/underline]]

The Commission voted to reelect the following members whose terms expire in 1972 and to submit their names to the Board of Regents for approval:

Page Cross          
David Finley       
Martin Friedman     
August Heckscher
Thomas C. Howe
Charles H. Sawyer
Mrs. Otto L. Spaeth

Mr. Burden and Mr. Baskin, whose terms expire, were to be asked if they wish to continue since they have rarely attended.

Reelected by the Commission for office were:

Thomas Howe - Chairman
Page Cross - Vice Chairman
S. Dillon Ripley - Secretary