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Mr. Lerner stated that another model is in the process of being made of the sculpture garden. He also mentioned that the sculpture garden may be completed before the museum, and that planning for placement of some 100 pieces of sculpture is proceeding.

The catalogue for the opening exhibition is being published by Harry Abrams. The catalog will include 1,000 illustrations, 300 in color, and will not be limited to the opening exhibition. It will contain six scholarly essays and considerable scholarly apparatus.

The Museum staff is continuing to work toward establishing an art library for use by the curatorial staff, scholars and students.

In 1972 the curatorial staff answered 170 requests for information from scholars, students and museum officials there were 125 requests for photographs and permission to reproduce works from the collection, 82 paintings and sculptures were lent to other museums; 115 scholars visited the warehouse and museum office; and at least 2,300 people visited the Hirshhorn estate in Greenwich. Mr. Hirshhorn mentioned that the previous Saturday 1,000 people went through the estate.

Dr. Moynihan and the Board thanked Mr. Lerner for his report.

[[underlined]]STATUS OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION[[/underlined]]

Mr. Bradley reported that the present General Services  Administration estimate calls for completion of construction on April 30, 1973. At our request, the White House directed the Office of Management and Budget to confer with General Services Administration Acting Administrator Trimmer and Deputy Commissioner of Public Buildings Sanders to press for timely completion of the museum and garden.

Dr. Moynihan asked, if we have a building delivered to us by April 30, 1973, when will the museum open to the public

Mr. Lerner responded by saying that he is hoping to open sometime in October or November 1973, because he plans to use the garden as part of the opening and the weather therefore has to be fairly good.

Transcription Notes:
2nd paragraph -- two different spellings are used, "catalogue" and "catalog"