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gift arrangement that the question of size should be left to the discretion of the Director. This proposal was adopted unanimously.

7. Barry Bingham of Louisville, Kentucky and Mrs. Walter C. Louchheim of Washington, D. C. were proposed and approved for membership on the National Portrait Gallery Commission.

[These names were submitted by the Chairman to the Board of Regents on May 14, 1974 and approved.]

The Secretary asked the Director if he wished the matter of photographs to be brought to the attention of the Board of Regents. The Director responded that in view of the fact that there was to be a new Librarian of Congress in early 1975, the matter might wait until that time. The Chairman concurred. The Assistant Secretary added that he felt it would be very useful to talk with the next Librarian of Congress before proceeding. Mr. Lewis added that he quite agreed that it was sensible to wait until the new Librarian took office.

Mr. J. C. Brown suggested that a resolution of appreciation be sent Mr. Prown in recognition of his services to the NPG. The Chairman moved that such a resolution be prepared. This motion was adopted unanimously. 

Dr. Richardson suggested that the Director send a letter of thanks to Mr. Paul Mellon for his gift of his collection of Saint-Memins to the NPG. This motion was adopted unanimously.