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BARTHE' STATUS REPORT
November 13, 1978
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MINUTES MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 197?
Max Bems reports that Mr. Barthe? is out of the country and could not be reached at this times.
MINUTES MEETING September 26, 1977
Max Berns caports that Leo Seals suggest that the society get the city officials involved in raising money for the King Louis the IX statue.
MINUTES MEETING October 10, 1977
B The following	people have agreed to help	Leo Seals	on	the	Earthe1 commit tee o'1
1.	Mrs.	Carter	(Odile Eauxet)
2.	Mrs.	Griffith	(Mrs. Lll^yd)
3.	Mrs.	Stechman (Juanita Ward mother	Professor	Ward)
LETTER November 18, 1977 Harry C. Ward to Captain Max Berns
"Following is the most recent address that I have for Richmond Barthe1 Apt. 9, 301 Beechwood Drive, Pasadena California 9H03<> If there is anything I can do to help in this project, please do not hesitate to call.**
December 12, 1977 MEMBERSHIP MEETING
No report on BartheJ .
AISIL	I? 7 8	iBissippi Arts Commission to Mrs. Qdilgnartrgr
M The National Sndowment for the Arts? Art in Public Places Program offers matching funds for significant works of art. I am enclosing copy of the guidelines for this program. '* Par. 2. "You should determine the approximate cost of the following (l) Mr. Barthe's usual fee for comparable work. ^2) travel and expenses (if any). (3) cost of materials and services required, of instatllation.	jusa.kartM.	Application for one-half the estimated totals
must be included in the proposali letter. If the proposal is approved THE GRANT MILL REQUIRE MORE SPECIFIC PTJSASDOWN."
OCTOBER 9, 1978 Regular Meeting
Eeport of Odile Carter
"As you already know, the historic society cannot erect a monunent.------------------
the rules and regulation of erecting a public monument are:	(2)	To receive
public grants and matching funds the Art Commission and vorious foundations who fund these projects WILL not grant money to organizations such as historical socities.".
See letter attached, See Newspaper clipping attached.