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San Francisco, California
January 30, 1939
REGULAR
MELTING:
CALENDAR:
The regular meeting of the Art Commission of
the City and County of San Francisco, was held on
Monday, January 30, in Room 236, City Hall, at
11 A.M.
There were present:
Mr. Paul Ryan
Mr. Kalter Weber
Mr*. J. Emmet n ayden
Mr. Emerson Knight
Mr. Ottorino Ronchi
Mrs. A. S. Musante
Mrs. Marie de Laveaga V.'est
Mrs. Ruth Cravath 7,'akefield
Mr. John Ryan.
ABSENT:
Mr. Edward L. F r ick
Mr. Herbert Fleishhacker
Mr. VTilliaia A. Gaskin
Mr. W. P. Jobber
Hon. Angelo J. Rossi, Mayor
In liew of the expiration of the tern of
Commissioner Ronchi of the Art Commission, Commissioner
Emerson Knight was appointed temporary chairman.
The Chairman announced that Mr. Paul Ryan,
Architect, and Mrs. Ruth Cravath Wakefield, Sculptor
had been re-appointed by his honor, the Mayor for a five
year term and that Mr. V.'obber, ^resident of the City
Planning Commission, and Mr. John Ryan, President of
the Library Board, had become ex-officio member? of
the Art Commission.
The following calendar was presented by the
Secretary.
1. ROLL CALL.
2. APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
3. NET,' MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION.
A. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 6, 1938 MEETING.
5. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN FOR 1939.
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6. ELECTION JF VICE-PRESIDENT FOR 1939.
7. BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR I939-I94.O and
RESOLUTION TO COVER SAME.
8. REPORT OF SECRETARY CONCERNING DECISION OF
BOARD OF PERMIT APPEAL RE- GATE-PACIFIC AVENUE.
9. REPORT OF CHAIRMAN- ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE.
a. S P rauel Gompers School,' Mas ten ' ro Hurd-
Architects.
b. Mission Jr. Nigh School- Day and Roller.
c. Horace Mann High School, John Bakewell.
d. Fireproof bridge over Stevenson St. -Hyman.
10. REPORT OF CHAIr MAN-MUSIC COMMITTEE.
a. Resolution covering order-Fxtrt. Work-Two
additional performances of the Ballet Russe.
b. Resolution authorizing tickets for Municipal
Chorus for first concert.
c. Letter from Federation of Aj>ts concerning the
participation of Musical Groups in Exposition
Programs.
d. Resolution covering requests of the Band for
February .
11. New Business.
a. Communication from Hon. Judge Michelson
concerning proposed monument to Aviation.
b. Requests from Mayor concerning lettering of
official flag of City of San Francisco.
c. Request from the S. F. Museum of Art for
Loan of "7/.2"-Lucien Labaudt's Painting for
Exhibition at Fair.
12. ADJOURNMENT.
ADOPTION The minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 6,
OF
MINUTES; 1938, were considered read and duly adopted as the minutes
of that meeting.
Temporary Chairman Knight announced that the fir?t
order of business was the election of a President for
the term of one year and he called for nominations.
Mr. Ottorino Ronchi was nominated for ^resident and
there was no other nominee. The Chairman then called for
the pleasure of the Board and on a motion of Commissioner
Hayden, seconded by Commissioner Ryan, the nomination v/as
closed.
ELECilON
OF
VICE-PRESIDENT:
BUDGET RE(
13:9-1940
DESCRIPTION
The President then announced that the next
order of business was the election of a Vice-
President for the term of one year. He then
called for nominations. Mrs. A. S. Musante
was nominated Cor Vice-President and there was
no other nominee. President Ronchi then called
for the pleasure of the Board and on motion of
Commissioner Rcnchl, seconded by Commissioner Ryan,
the nomination was declared closedand the
ballots of the Commissioners were then cast
for the elction of Mrs. Musante, as Vice-president.
The ballot being closed, it was announced
that Mrs. Musante was elected Vice-President
of the Art Commission of the City and County
of San Francisco for the term of one year.
The Executive Committee then submitted the
following budget requests for 1939-19^0 a °d
introduced the following- Re solution.
COMPARISON 7.TTH
Personal Service-Permanent
Contractual Service
Municipal Concerts
Municipal Band
Municipal Chorus
Advancement of Pointing and
Sculpture
Equipment
Materials and Supplies
Renovation to Office.
AMOUNT
U, 500. 00
500.00
50,000.00
20,000.00
5,000.00
1,000.00
500.00
200.00
250.00
TOTAL BUDGET
£ 31,950.00
RESOLUTI ON NO. 28 0-I939S.
1938-1939
600.00
380.00
5,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
500.00
100.00
250.
$ 7,830.00
WHEREAS The Executive Committee of the Art
Commission has made certain recommendations
concerning section 69 of the Charter, budget
estimates for the fiscal year 1939-194-0 and
have submitted the said budget estimates to
the Art Commission for approval or disapproval.
BE IT 1JLS0LVED: At a regular meeting of the Art
Commission held in the office of the Art
Commission of the City and County of San Fjv.ncisco
on January 30, the Art Commission does approve
the submitted requests and respectfully submits
the proposed budget estimates to the Controller.
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DECISION OF
BOAR!
... APPEALS:
REPORT OF
COMMITTEE OF
ARCHITECTURE:
SAMUEL GOU
TRADE SCHOOL:
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried
said Resolution was unanimously adopted.
The President then made the following announcement.
The appeal of P. Gavello from the order of the Art
Commission on December 6th, 1938, refusing appellant a
permit to erect gateways on Pacific Street at Columbus
Avenue & Montgomery Street, came on regularly for
hearing before the Board of Permit Appeals, January 3rd,
and after such hearing the said order was dismissed for
lack of jurisdiction.
Commissioner Musante made a motion, seconded by
Commission eer Ryan that the Secretary be instructed to
contact the City Attorney for he purpose of drawing up
a Charter Amendment whereb he decision of the Art
Commission would not be submitted to the Honorable Board of
p ermit Ap eals for hearing, and that the Art Commis'i --n
be the final authority in all matters pertaining to works
of Art as outlined in Section IJo of the City Charter.
Upon motion duly made seconded and carried, said
motion met with the unanimous approval of the Commission.
Commissioner Ryan of the Committee of Architecture
introduced the following Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 281-1938S .
Whereas, the Committee of Architecture of the Art
Commission has examined the blueprints of t.ie
Samuel Goompers Trade School, Mas ten and Hurd,
Architects, and respectfully recommends that the
Commission approve these plans.
BE IT RES0B7ED: At a regular meeting of the Art
Commission, the commission accepts the recommendation
of the Committee of the Committee of Architecture and
approves these plans.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, said
HOIiAEE MANN
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL:
Resolution was unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTIO N NO. 282-1939S.
RHERE&E the Committee of Architecture of the
Art Commission has examined the blueprints of
the Horace Mann Junior High School, Bakev/ell,
and Weihe, Architects and respectfully recommends
that the Commission approve these plans.
BE IT RESOLVED at a Regular Meeting of the Art
Commission, the Commir e ion rccepts the Recommendation
of the Committee of >--r G hitecture and approves these
plans .
.PROOF BRIDGE
ENSON ST.
RESOLUTION NO. 283-1939S .
WHEREAS the Committee of Archit ecture of the Art
Commission has examined the blueprints for a
fire-proof bridge on Stevenson Street- Hyman &
Appleton, Architects, and respectfully recommends
that the Commission approve these plans.
BE IT RESOLVED: At a regular meeting of the Art
MISSION JR.
HIGH SCHOOL;
REPORT OF
MUSIC CO:.S.'ITT£E;
Order for Extra
VTork- Ballet Russe;
TICKETS*
muni.:
CHORUS;
Commission, held on January 30, the Commission
accepts the recommendation of the Committee of
Architecture and approves these plans for a building
permit.
Upon motion duly made, seconded End carried, said
Resolutions were unanimously adopted.
The plans for the outer Mission Junior High School,
Day and Roller, Architects* were submitted to the
Commission and disapproved with the requests that the
Architects contact Mr. Frick, Chairman of the Committee
of Architecture and submit additional plans for further
consideration and study.
Commissioner Hayden, Chairman of the Music Committee,
then introduced the following Resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 28A-1939S.
RESOLVED Th&t at a regular meetLng of tie Art
Commission of the City and County of San Francisco
held on January 30, the Secretary was authorized
to issue an order for extra work to Mr. Peter D.
Conley, '.Tar '"emorial Opera House for services of
general management, sale of tickets, ticket takers,
director and ushers, publicity advertising and
promotion for two extra performances of the Ballet
Russe in the matinee of Sunday, February 12, ^m
evening, February 12, 1939> payable following
evening performance on February 12, in the sura of
&U50.00
RESOLUTION NO. 285-1939S.
RESOLVED that at a Regular Meeting of the Art
Commission held on January 30, the secretary was
■ uthorized to issue 660 punched tickets for the
first Municipal Boncert on the night of January 24th,
Said tickets to be delivered to the members of the
Municipal Chorus.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, said
Resolutions were unanimously adopted.
The Resolution passed by the Federation of Arts
concerning the participation of the various Musical
Groups of San Francisco in the ^x%- Building at the
Exposition during 1939 was read. Commissioner Hayded
stated that he was favorable considering the repre-
sentation of these musical groups in the musical programs
of the San Francisco Building.
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MUNICIPAL
BAND-
OFFICIAL FLAG
SAN FRANCISCO t
Commissioner Hayden then submitted the fol Lowing
Resolution concerning the Municipal Band for the month
of February.
RESOLUTION HO. 286-1939S .
Whereas the Art Commission of the ^ity and County
of San Francisco is legally authorized and duly
constituted to detail the Munici al Band to appear
at such planes and at such times as in the judge-
ment of the A rt Commission will provide the people
of the City and County of San Francisco with
musical entertainment free of any cost whatsoever,
save as such costs may be defrayed by tax levy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Art
Commission of the Ciyt ajid County of San Francisco
at it s Regular Meeting held January 30, 1939 »
hereby authorizes the San Francisco Municipal Band
to appear at the following functions.
January (Lmergency orders-already played)
1 Laguna Honda Home
2 S. F. Hospital '
3 Health Farm
7 Sundgy Concerts
14 Bay Bridge Terminal
22 Acnuatic Park
$ 290.00
290.00
150.00
296.50
148.00
296.50
$1,471.00
FEBRUARY
5 Dedication of Bernal Library
13 Lincold Day Exercises
22 Parade
Two concerts-opening of Expo-
sition, dates and locations to
be designated by the Music
Committee — $300.00 each
280.00
290.00
600.00
1 ,430.00
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, said
Resolution was unanimously adopted.
K resolution passed by the Honorable Board of
Supervisors changing the design of the official flag of
the City and County of San Francisco, :nd the communicatioi
from the San Francisco Women's °hamber of Commerce,
January 10th, and a letter from His Honor, the Mayor,
Jj a xary 9"th, were read.
The Secretary was requested to write His Honor, the
Mayor, and the San Francisco Women's Chamber of Commerce
as to the decision of the Board.
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MONUMENT
10 AVIATION:
ST TO
EXHIBIT "V;2":
The Commission was of the opinion that the name
"San Francisco" should not be attached to the official
flag of the City and County of Son Frnncisco, as it is
not customary for an official flag of a Government,
State or "ity to have a printed mme on its design.
The Art Commission sggests that to familiarize
the citizens and school children of ^an Francisco,
a campaign be launched wherein attention would be
brought to the official flag by displaying it in public
buildings and in schools.
The Communication from the Honorable Twain Michelsen
concerning the proposal of Mr. Frederick W. Schweigardt
to have erected in San Francisco a monument dedicated to
"The Spirit of Aviation"
The Board was of the unanimous opinion that before
the design could be submitted to the Art Commission
for approval or disapproval as outlined in Section 46
of the °ity Charter of the °ity and County of San
Francisco, would first have to ©fficially accept the
proposed monument.
The Commission suggests that the proceedure in the
instance of Mr. Schweigardt's monument would be to have
the proposed monument accepted by the City and County
of San Francisco and then the design be submitted to
the Art ^ommi sion.
The Secretary was instructed to inform the
Honorable Twain ilichelsen to that effect.
The following letter was then read.
January 25th, 1939
Mr. Joseph H . '^yer , Secretary
S. F. Art Comr:,ission
City Hall, San Francisco
Dear Mr. Dyer:
Tie painting by Lucien ^abaudt "W-2" owned by the
San Francisco Art Commission, and in our guardian-
ship at the present time, has been chosen by the
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jury of the American Contemporary Division of the
Fine Arts Committee of t e Golden Gate Internation-
al Exposition for showing in the great exhibition
at the Exposition. Could you formally grant
permission to have this painting lent for that
purpose? The ownership will, of course, be recorded
in the catalogue and on the label. It is a fine
painting, and it would be well to have i»r. Labaudt
so well represented.
Many thanks,
Sincerely yours,
Grace I.IcCann I/iorley,
Director.
The request of Dr. Morley met with the unanimous
approval of the Board.
Commissioner West announced that due to her change
of Residence, she was compelled to resign as a litterateur
member of the Commission. The Board expresses their
appreciation for Mrs. West's splendid services during
the time she was a member of the Commission.
ADJOJIi...i^T: There being no further business before the Board,
the meeting adjourned sine die at 12:30 P.M.
FOSEPfAH. DYER, JR. »
SECTARY.
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San Francisco, California
March 21, 1939
REGULAR
MEETING:
NDAR:
The Regular Meeting of the Art Commit ion of
the City and County of San Francisco, was held on
Tuesday, Mtrch 21, in Room 236, City Hall, at 11 A.M.
There were present:
Mr. Paul Ryan
Mr. Edward L. Frick
Mr. William Gaskin
Mr. Walter Webep
Mr. Emerson Knight
Mr. Ottorino Ronchi
Mrs. A. S. Musante
Mrs. Futh Cravath Wakefield.
ABSENT:
Mr. Herbert Fleishhacker
Mr. J. ^mmet Hayden
Mr. W. P. V'obber
Mr. John J. Ryan
Hon. Angelo J. Possi, Mayor
President Ronchi presided in the Chair.
The following calendar wes then presented by
the Secretary.
1. ROLL CALL.
2. ADOPTION OF MIMU'
3. REPORT OF CHAIRMAN OF ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE.
a. Outer Misrion Junior High School-
revised plcns.
b. Abraham Lincoln Junior High School.
£. REPORT OF CHAIRMAN OF THE MUSIC COMMITTEE.
a. Resolution authorizing Pres. c Tickets.
b. Resolution authorizing President
Secretory to enter into eontr?c+ with
specified srtists for the Munici
Concert on M&rch 29th, 1939*
c. Pesolution authorizing Secreta^/'? trip
to Los Angeles for the purpose of
contacting Basil Rathbone for the Mun"
Concert- March 29th, 1939.
d. Resolution covering Municipal Pand for the
months of March, April and May.
5. net; business.
6. adjournment
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ADOPTION
OF
MINUTES;
OUTER MISSION
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL:
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL:
REPORT OF
CHAIRMAN OF
MUSIC COMMIT TEE t
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Art Commission held on January 30, 193 9> were
considered ready and duly adopted as the minutes
of that meeting.
Commissioner Frick, Chairmen of the Committee
of Architecture, submitted the following Resolutions.
WHEREAS the Committee of Architecture of the
Art Commission has examined the blueprints
of the Outer Mission Junior High School, Day
and Roller, Architects, and respectfully
recommends that the Commission approve ^ ,
plars.
RESOLUT I ON NO. 288-1939S.
WHEREAS, The Committee of Architecture of the
Art Commission has examined the blueprints of
the Abraham Lincoln Junior High School, Meyer,
Peugh, Rist and Pfleuger, Architects, and
respectfully recommends that the Commission
approve said plans.
BE IT RESOLVED: At a regular meeting of the
Art Commission held on March 21, 1939> that the
Art Commission does hereby sccept the recommen-
dation of the Committee of Architecture and does
hereby approve the design submitted.
Upon motior. duly made seconded and carried, said
Resolution was duly adopted.
In the absence of Commissioner Hayden, the
Secretary submitted the following Resolutions.
RESOLUTIO N NO. 239-1 939S,
RESOLVED that at a regular meeting of the Art
Commission held on March 21, the Secretary was
authorized to issue 1576 punched tickets for
the eight performances of the Ballet Russe held
on February 7th to 12th inclusive under the
auspices of the Art Commission, said tickets
used by the Art Commission, the press, publicity
and promotion purposes.
RESOL U TION NO 290-1939S.
RESOLVED that at a regular meeting of the Art
Commission held on March 21, 1939> "the Secretary
was authorized to issue 260 punched tickets for
Leopold Stokowski, Guest Conductor of the San
Francisco Symphony on February 17th, under the
auspices of the Art Commission, said tickets used
by the Art Commission, the press, publicity and
promotion purposes.
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RESOLU TION NO. 291-1939S.
RESOLVED tt a Regular Meeting of the Art
Commission, held on March 21, 1939* the Secretary
was authorized to issue 1130 punched tickets for
the 11th Municipal Concert held on March 29th,
under the auspices of the Art Commission, said
tickets to be used by the Art Commission, the
press, promotion and publicity purposes.
RESOL UTION NO. 292-1Q39S.
RESOLVED at a Regular Meeting of the Art
Commission held on March 21, 1939, the Art
Commission does hereby authorize the Secretary
to proceed to Los Angeles for the purpose of
contacting Easil Rathbone who has been engaged
as narrator for the Municipal Concert to be held
on March 29, 1939.
RESOLUTION NO. 293-1 939S.
RESOLVED at a regular meeting of the Art Commissia
held on March 21, the Secretary was authorized to
issue Service Orders to cover professional
services of the following artists for the 11th
Municipal Concert held at the Civic Auditorium
on March 29, 1939.
Speaking Parts
Hedwiga Reicher
$ 75.00
Phoebe Clark
50.00
Monte Margetta
25.00
C- meron Prud'homme
50.00
Charles McAllister
50.00
Edward McDonald
25.00
Madfrey Odhner
200.00
Myrtle Leonard
200.00
Lina Kroph
35.00
Ctrl Schiffler
50.00
Douglass Thompson
25.00
Singing Pi rts
Pianist
RESOLUTION NO. 29A-1939S.
WHEREAS the Art Commission of the City and County
of San Francisco is legally authorized and duly
constituted to detail the Municipal Band of the
oity and County to appear at such places and at
such times as in the judgement of the Art Comm-
ission will provide the people of the City and
County of San Francisco with Musical entertainment
free of any cost whatsoever, save as such costs
may be defrayed by tax levy.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Art
Commission of the City and County of San
Francisco at its regular Meeting held on March 21,
1939> does hereby authorize the Municipal Band
to appear at the following functions.
February
20 Reception to Peruvian i'ievy . 6 9S.OO
771
March
$ 288.00
204.00
184.60
204.60
26. S. F. Building 204.60
5
Dedication
12
S. F. Building
17
P- rade
19
k. F. Building
£1,086.60
APRIL
2 Father York M era orial 265. .0
9 Easter Sunrise Cervices 290.00
9 Fleishhacker Playfield 290.00
9 City Hall Reception 70.00
23 P&rade-18th & Clememt 175.00
$ 1,030.00
MAY
6 Potrero district- 235.00
7 McLaren Park, May Bay 290.00
£ 525.00
Upon motions duly made, seconded and carried
said Resolutions were unanimously adopted.
NEW BUSINESS: Mrs. W. J. 0'Donnell, President of the S. F.
Women's Chamber of Commerce was granted the priviledge
of the floor regarding "he '"esign of the Official Flag
of the City and County of San Francisco, The Commission
was of the opinion that this matter should be referred
to the Committee of Painting and Sculpture and extended
to them the authority to approve or disapprove the
proposed lettering for the Official Flag of the City
and County of San Francisco.
r.BJOURMi/i^IJT; There being no further vusiness before the Board,
the meeting adjourned sine die at 12:30 P.M.
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CAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
May 16, .1939.
MATING;
CALENDAR:
The Regular Meeting of the Art Commission of the
City and County of San Francisco, was held on Tuesday,
May 16th, 1939, in Room 236 City Hall, at 11 A.M.
There Were present:
Mr. Edward L. Frick
Mrs. Gertrude Atherton
Mr. Emerson Knight
Mr. Paul Ryan
Mr. ^ttorino Ronchi
Mrs. A. C. Musante
Mrs. Ruth Cravath Wakefield
Mr. Willi gjn Gaskin
ABSENT:
Mr. Herbert Fleishhacker
Mr. J. Emmet Hayden
Mr. John J. I
Mr. W. P. Wobber
Hon. Angelo J. Rossi
Commis sioner Ronchi presided in the Chair.
Chairmen Ronchi announced that Mrs. Gertrude
Atherton had been appointed by His Honor, the Mayor, to
serve the unexpired term of Mrs. Marie de Laveaga Welch
West, and in behelf of the members of the Board, voiced
the Commissions pleasure in having Commissioner Atherton
once again a member of the Art Commission.
The following calendar was reed. by the Secretary,
1. ROLL CALL.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES.
3. APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMITTEES BY THE CHAIRMAN.
4. COMMITTEE OF PAINTING AND SCULPTURE.
a. Statue of the Spirit of Aviation,
Schweigardt, Sculptor.
b. Proposed lettering for official flag of S.e.
c. Communication from California School of Fine
Arts — Decoration of the Lounge Rooms of the
San Francisco Building.
5. COMMITTEE OF ARCHITECTURE.
a. Garaje for Passenger Busses.
b. Arboretum Building in Golden G a te Park.
c. Gymnasium, S. F. Junior College.
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6. MUSIC COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED.
a. Contract Anna Conley
b. Expenditures of Promotion and Publicity.
c. Resolution authorizing Press tickets for
11th, 12th, and 13th, concerts.
d. Resolution for contracts for Artists for
the 1940 season.
e. Resolution for the Band. June.
7. NEW BUSINESS.
8. ADJOURNMENT.
ADOPTION The minutes of the regular meeting of March 21,
OF
MINUTES; were considered read and duly adopted as the minutes
of that meeting.
The Chairman then announced that he had appointed
the following members to the various committees of the
Art Commission for the year of 1939*
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Commissioner P.onchi,
Chairman
" Fleishhacker
" Frick
» Hayden
ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE Commissioner Frick, Chairman
(pass on architect, » Gaskin
buildings, bridge viaducts " Paul k. Ryan
and other structures, ates
fences, ways and ap roaches)
PAINTING AND SCULPTURE
COMMITTEE. Commissioner Gaskin, Chairman
(Statues and Bas Relief « -efield
monuments, fountains " Frick
stained glass, removal and " Atherton
relocation of same)
MUSIC COMMITTEE Commissioner Hayden, Chairman
(Advancement of Music, " Weber
Municipal Band, Municipal " Atierton
Chorus, and city aid of
Musical Enterprises.)
CITY PLANNING COMMITTEE Commissioner V.'obber, Chairman
" Musante
" Knight
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE Commissioner Atherton, Chairm?
» kefield
" John Ryan
MMITTEE OF LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURE Commissioner Knight, Chairman
" Frick
" Fleishhacker
ITTEE OF
PAINTING
.T.ilTiPT^RF,?
"SPIRIT
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STREET STRUCTURE COMMITTEE Commissioner Paul A. Rj
Chairman
" Gaskin
" d en
PRIVATE STRUCTUB1
COMMITTEE Commissioner Frick, Chairman
" Paul Ryan
" Musante.
The following communication from the Honorable
Judge Twain Michelsen was read by the Secrete ry.
January 18, 1939
ART COMMISSION
City and County of San Francisco
City Han
San Francisco, Calif.
Attention: Mr. Joseph H. Dyer, Jr. Secretary
Gentlemen:
I wish to take this means of placing before you, for
your approval as to design , the proposal of Mr.
Frederick W. Schweigardt to have erected in San
Francisco, a monument dedicated to "The Spirit of
Aviation" the general dimensions and designs of
which are as follows:
Approximate height, 149 feet; step, or lower base,
of granite, 68 feet square; secondary base, 21 feet
square, on which four symbolic figures 7.111 stand,
representing the proverbial four corners of the earch,
each figure to stand approximately 14§ feet high. The
tops of the heads of the four figures will stand
approximately 39 feet from the lower base. On the
shoulders of the figures rest a globe, representing
the earth, approximately 9 feet in diameter. Super-
imposed on the globe is a shaft consisting of four
columns, vhich is approximately 77 feet high, upon
which in turn is superimposed a composite airplane bird,
standing or riding upon which is a male figure
symbolically representing "Fleight" .
Mr. Schweigardt, as you probably know, is internation-
ally known for his splendid conceptions and accomplish-
ments in the world -f art. He has in his studio a
model of the monument in question.
A formative committee has been named to assist in
sponsoring this work of Mr. Schweigardt, which
committee includes the following personnel:
Miss Helen Gordon Barker, Art Chairman, City nd
County Federation of Women's Clubs, art lecturer
at the M. H. De Youn;j Memorial Museum, and lecturer
and commentator on art over KFRC.
Mr. Fred D. Parr, President of Parr Terminals:
Mrs. Alice May Baker, President, City and County
Federation of Women's Clubs, San Fr; ncisco
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Mr. John V. Lewis, former Collector of Internal
Revenue .
Mel Hertz, an official of the American Legion.
Dr. Maurice u . Sollman, representing the Medical
Arts end Crafts Association of California.
Mr. William tYilson, State Comnander of the Veterans
of Foreign TTars.
Mr. Cris Lykke, of the San Francisco i« ; ews,
Mrs. Zoe N. Aaronson, President, California Club.
Hr. C. Hedsted Pedersen, editor and publisher of
the Danish Norwegian newspaper "Bien"
Mr. Merle Cooley, members of the San Francisco Press
club, and the writer.
The miniature model is in the studio of Mr. Schweigf : rdt
is available to your Commission at any time.
I not ask that your consideration be given the
foregoing to the end that appropriate, progressive
steps be taken.
Sincerely,
TVfAIN MICHELSEN, Judj-e
Superior Court.
Mr. Schweigardt, the sculptor, < as given the courtesy
of the floor and displayed his model to the Commir.sion,
It was the opinion of the Chair that the natter be
referred to the Committee's of Painting and Sculpture,
Architecture ar.d Landscape Architecture and that
made their recommendations to the Commission.
Mrs. George M. Takis, representing the Daughters of
of in,..:
the Utah Pioneers was granted the priviledte of the floor
and submitted a sketch for a proposed plaque to be erected
at Broadway and Battery Streets.
Commissioner Gaskin submitted the following Resolutions,
RESOLUTION NO. 295-1939S
7JHEREAS the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers have
submitted a sidewalk plaque, which metal, bronze,
cast — recessed in cement at Broadway and Batter Street.
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Size 20x24. inches. Insignia as in the form of an
ox yoke, surmounted by • beehive and bearing the words
"Daughters of the Utah Pioneer' . "
Ship Brooklyn
Commemorating the landing at this point of the
"Ship Brooklyn" July 31, 184.6, a 370 ton vessel,
carrying Mormon colonists and crew of nearly 300.
WHEREAS the Committee of Painting and Sculpture
have recommended the acceptance of this plaque*
BE IT RESOLVED: At a regular meeting of the Art
Commission held on May 16th, this submission is
hereby approved.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, said
Resolution was unanimously adopted.
LETTERING Commissioner Gaskin, Chairman of the Committee of
FOR OFFICIAL
f ...G : Painting and Sculpture then submixted the following
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 296-1939S .
On recommendation of the Committee of Painting i nd
Sculpture .
WHEREAS the design for the sketch prepared by the
Emerson Manufacturing Company for the proposed
lettering for the Official Flag of the City and County
of San Francisco was submitted to the Committee of
Painting and Sculpture of the Art Commission.
WHEREAS this Committee disapproved the sketch as
submitted.
BE IT RESOLVED at a Regular meeting of the Art
Commission held on May 16, 1939 » the Commission does
hereby accept the recommendation of the Committee of
Painting end Sculpture and disapproves this submission.
Upon motion duly made seconded and carried, said,
Resolution was unani mously adopted.
The Secretary was then instructed to communicate with
the Emerson Manufacturing Co. and Mrs. William J. O'Donnel
President of the S. F. Women's Chamber of Commerce and
request that they get in touch with Mr. Gaskin regarding
a submission.
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ORATION The following communication from Lee Randolph
LOUNGE ROOM
5. F. BUILIIMG; Director of the California School of Fine Arts was
read by the Secretary.
May 2nd, 1939
Mr. Ottorino Ronehi, President
Art Commission of San Francisco
City Hall, San Francisco
Dear Mr. Ronehi:
There is a matter of which I have spoken to
you person ally and on which I wish to obtain the
approval of the Art Commission.
Come weeks ago, at the suggestion of Mr. Clarence
Tantau, I prepared an exhibit of work by advanced
students of this school for the decoration of
three walls of the upstairs Lounge Room of the
San Francisco Building at the exposition. It
consists of two blocks of designs and one block
of water color painting, very carefully selected
as to appropriate color and form to fit the three
spaces i ; on and to harmonize with the
color ana furnishing of the room. They are
handsomely mounted and all ready to be placed
on the walls.
I do not believe this exhibit would be
superfluous decoration, but, on the contrary as
the walls are at present bare of ornament would
complete the beautiful decorative effect of the
whole room, and that the space needs just such
material as this exhibit provides.
I would be pleased to have you and other members
of the Commission see this exhibit at the School
Building, or any place you may designate at your
convenience, and would be happy to have the
authorization to install it in the San Francisco
Building.
Very truly yours,
Lee Randolph, Director
The Commission 7,-as of the opinion th«t this
decoration whould be installed <nd respectfully recommends
the project and approves this treatment.
Commissioner Frick, Chairman of the Committee of
Architecture then submitted the following Resolutions.
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£ FOR
PASSENGER
RESOLUTION :iO. 297-1939S.
Recommendation of the Co.mittee of Architecture.
WHEREAS the Committee of Architecture has
reviewed a tentative sketch submitted by the
Department of Electricity and,
WHEREAS it was the concensus of opinion that t-«
design lacked r-n adequate architectural treat-
ment,
WHEREAS this committee respectfully recommends
that the Commission disapprove these plans,
BE IT RESOLVED at a Regular Meeting of the Art
Commission held on May 16th, the Commission does
hereby accept the recommendation of the Committee
of Architecture and disapproves this submission.
Upon notion duly made, seconded and carried,
said Resolution was unanimously adopted.
ARBORETUM
BUILDING
GOLDEN GATE
PARK:
GYMNASIUM
S. F. JR.
HIGH .
REPORT OF
MUSIC
RESOLUTION NO. 298-1939S.
WHEREAS the Committee of Architect-ore has
recommended that the Art Commission _pprove the
plans for the Arboretum Building in Golden Gate
Park,
BE IT RESOLVED at a Regular Meeting of the Art
Commission held on May 16th, the Commission does
hereby accept the recommendation of the Committee
of Architecture, and approves this submission.
RESOLUTION NO. 299- 19 29C
WHEREAS the Committee of Architecture
recommended that the A r t Commission approve the
plans for the San Francisco Junior College,
Miller and Pflueger, Architects.
BE IT RESOLVED At a regular meeting of the Art
Commission held on May 16th, the Commission does
hereby i ccept the recommendation of the Committee
of Architecture and approves this submission.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, s£ic
Resolution was unanimously adopted.
In the absence of Commissioner Hayden, the
Chairman of the Music Committee of the Art Commission,
the Secretary then submitted the following Rs solutions
in connection with the Municipal Symphony Se s son-1939»
RESOLUTION NO. 300-1939S.
Recommendation of the Music Committee
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RESOLVED At a regular meeting of the Art
Commission the Secretary was hereby authorized
to enter into contract between Anna Marie
Conley to assume the obligations of the 12th
and 13th Municipal Concerts as specified in the
contract of the late Peter D. Conley ard receive
as compensation the sum as stated in said
contrrct.
RESOLUTION NO. 301-l Q 3°r.
RESOLVED at a regular meeting of the Art
Commission held on May 16th, the Secretary was
authorized to spend the sum of £60.00 for
promotion and publicity in connection with the
11th Municipal Concert March 29th, 1939.
RESOLUTION NO. 302-1939S.
Resolved at a Regular Meeting of the Art
Commission held on May 16th, the Secretary was
authorized to spend the sum of £75.00 for
promotion and publicity in connection with the
12th Municipal Concert, April 25, 1939.
RESOLUTION NO. 3Q3-1939S .
RESOLVED at a regular meeting of the Art
Commission held on May 16th, the Secretary m s
authorized to spend the sum of $75. 00 for
promotion and publicity in Connection with the
13th Municipal Concert 1 , May 2, I939.
RESOLUTION NO. 30A-1939S .
RESOLVED that at a regular meeting of the Art
Commission held on May 16th, the Secretary was
authorized to issue -440 punched tickets for the
Grace Moore Concert, on May 2nd, under the
auspices of the Art Commission, said tickets used
by the Art Commission, the press, publcity nd
promotion purposes.
RESOLUTION l.'O. 305-1939S.
RESOLVED That at a Regular Meeting of the Art
Commission held on May 16th, the Secretary
was authorized to issue 559 punched tickets for
the Martini Concert on April 25th, the said
tickets used by the Art Commission, the press,
oublicity and promotion purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. 306-1939S.
RESOLVED: At a Regular meeting of the A r t
Commission held on May 16th, 1939 > the Secretary
is hereby authorized to negotiate and to ,nter
into contract with the following artists for the
1940 Symphony Season.
Jeannette McDonrld, Joseph Hoffman, John Charles
Thomas, Leopold Stokowski, and the Monte C r rlo
B-.llet Russe.
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RESOLUTION YiO. 307-l??9S.
WHEREAS The Art Commission of the c ity and
County of San Francisco is legally authori?'
duly constituted to detail the Municipal Band
of the City and County of Can Francisco to appear
at such places r.nd at sich times as in the
judgement of the Art Commission vd.ll provide the
people of the City and County of San Francisco
WITH Musical entertainment free of any cost
whatsoever, save as such costs may be defrayed
by tax levy*
HOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the Art
Commission of the City andCounty of San Fr-nci^co
at its regular meeting held on May 16th, 1939>
hereby authorized the Municipal Band, to appear
at the follcrtiiw' functions.
June
u
u
Native Sons Grove
Statuto Day
$150.00
290.00
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, these
Resolutions were unanimously adopted.
There being no other business, the meeting
adjourned sine die at 12:30 P.M.
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San Francis co, California
June 13, 1939
REGULAR
:iNG:
CALENDAR:
/.EOPTION OF
MINUTES
The Regular Meeting of the Art Commission of the City
and County of San Francisco, was held on Tuesday, June 13,
in Room 236, City Hall, at 11 A.M.
There were present:
Mr. ^ttorino Ronchi
Mr. Edward L. Frick
Mrs. Gertrude Atherton
Mr. William A. Gaskin
Mrs. A. S. Musante
-. Paul Ryan
Mr. John J. Ryan
Mr. Walter Weber
Mr. Emerson Knirht
ABSENT:
Mr. Herbert Fleishhacker
Mrs. Ruth Cravath akefield
Mr. T, r . P. T/obber
Mr. J. Emmet Hayden
Hon. Angelo J. Rossi, Mayor.
PRESIDENT Ronchi presided in the Chair.
The Secretary then presented the following calendar.
1. ROLL CALL
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES.
3. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF PAI TI D SCULPT
Monument to Aviation, Sweigardt, Scu 1
b. Disposal of Murals— P.P. I.E.
c. Communication from Hope Hamilton
concerning portrait of Alfred Hertz.
d. Report concerning exhibit of students of
the Calironia School of Fine Arts in
the San Francirco Building.
4. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF ARCHIl
a. Final plans — Abraham Lincoln High School.
5. MUSIC CO
Improvements and 1 renovations to Civic
Auditorium.
b. Municipal Band engagments for July.
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 16th, were
considered read and duly adopted as the minutes of that
meeting.
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IITTEE OF The Chairman requested that the report of
PAINTING AMD the Committee of Painting rnd Sculpture concerning
SCULPTURE; the proposed monument "Spirit of Aviation," Frederick
W. Schweigardt, Sculptor, be presented to the Board.
Spirit of
aviation" 8 Mr. William A. Gaskin, Chairman of the Commit tee
of Painting and Sculpture, then submitted the following
recommendation .
The Committee on Architecture, Sculpture, and
Landscape Architecture, are unanimous in their
opinion that the proposed monument "Spirit of
Aviation 11 , is lackin. in Architectural design
and that the sculpture is inadequate. The joint
committee also feels that this specific design
will be detrimental to the beauty of the city.
PRESENT: Commissioners Gaskin, Frick, Knight
and Wakefield.
ABSENT: Commissioner Atherton and Fleishhacker.
Commissioner Frick then introduced the following
resolution.
BwmT.nTTnw un. ^-iQ?o.g.
WHEREAS the joint committees of Architecture,
Sculpture, and landscape Architecture are
unanimous in their opinion that the proposed
monument "Spirit of Aviation" is totally lacking
in architectural design and that the sculpture is
inadequate, and,
WHEREAS this joint copnittee is of the opinio 1
the specific design will be detrimental tc
beauty of the City.
BE IT RESOLVED: At a regular meeting of the Art
Commission held on June 13th, the Art Commission
accepts the recommendation of the joint committees
and does hereby disapprove the design of the
"Spirit of Aviation".
AYES: Commissioners Ronchi, Atherton, Frick
Musante, John Ryan, Paul A. Ryan, Weber
G & skin and Knight.
ABSENT: Absent: Hon. Angelo Rossi, Fleishhacker
Hayden, Wakefield, and Wobber.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and. carried, said
Resolution was unanimously adopted.
Pftf,p The following communication from "the Honorable
.-.. .I.E.
William °. Douglass, Secretary of the Board of Trustees
of the War Memorial, was rer.d.
r.'o
May 22, 1939
Mr. Joseph H. %er, Secretary
Art Commission
City and County of San Francisco
City Hall, San Franc^'rco
Deer Mr. Dyer J
This department still imber of murals which
were turned over to it ir 'anama-
Pacific Interna" ' tion. There does not
appear to be suitable places for their exhibit in
either of the War "'emonlal Buildings, and the trustees
are interested in seeing them properly placed in
public buildings in the City nd County of Sar.
or in semi-public buildings if sufficiently identified
with the public interest.
If you are interested in this matter and can offer
any suggestions, the Trustees will appreciate it
very much. I will I tion as
to the natures of the avialable murals.
I am also writing to the City Architect for suggestions.
Sinner'
W. C. Douglas,
Secretar
The 6hair referred the matter to the Committee of
Painting and Sculpture with t ~t that they
their recommendations to the Commission at its next regular
meeting.
PORTRAIT The following cor.nunic e ti on from Mrs. Hope Hamilton
L'^:..JL .^RTZ:
was read by the Secretary .
June 10, 1939
Mr. Joseph H. Dyer,
San Franei?co Art Commission
City Hall
Francisco, Calif.
Dear Sir:
Confirming our conversation of yesterday, I am enclos-
ing a photograph of the portrait of Mr. Alfred Hertz,
tec by Matteo Sandona. This portrait
28f inches by 35-§ inches. It is needless for me to
recount to you the recognition which Matteo Sandona* s
irk has received, and the esteem in which it is held,
It has occured to me that the people of San Francisco
will recognize the wisdom and justice of paying fitting
tribute to one who has contributed as much to the
cultural development of our city as has Mr. Hertz,
and that it may not be said that ours is a city that
must wait for the death of our citizens to recognize
their worth.
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I suggest that it would be both fitting and
to hand this portrait of Mr. Hertz in one of
San Francisco's beautiful galleries at this time.
Your worthy Commission may view this portrait
in my apartment at Standford Court by appointment
and I might also suggest that it would be more
convenient to discuss price at that time.
Yours very truly
K. Hope Hamilton.
EXHIEIT
CALIF. SCHOOL
OFFIhE ARTS ;
.ITTEE OF
Abraham Lincoln
Hieh School:
MUSIC
The Ch2ir referred his matter to the Committee of
Painting and Sculpture with the request that they make
their recommendation to the Commission at its next regular
meeting.
Commissioner Gaskin, Chairman of the Committee of
Painting r.nd Sculpture, reported that the decorative
treatment for the San Francisco Building, submitted by
Mr. Lee F. Randolph, Director of the California School
of Fine Arts, had met with the approval of his Committee.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it wps
the unanimous opinion of the Commis sion that t
recommendation of the Committee of Painting snd Sculpture
be carried out, and the submission of Mr. Randolph's
be installed in the San Francisco Building.
Commissioner Frick, Chairman of the Committee
of Architecture submitted the following Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 309-1939S.
Resolved at a Regular i-ieeting of the Art
Commission, held on June 13th, the Commission
does hereby approve t e final plsns for the
Abraham Lincoln Junior High School, Meyer, Peugh
Rist and Pflueger, Architect.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried,
solution tos unanimously adopted.
The Secretary requested that the Commission
authorize the expenditure of $6l0;00 from the surplus
funds of the 1939 Municipal Symphony Series, to cover
cost of renovations to the Civic Auditorium, as prepared
by Eldridge T« Spencer, Architect.
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Upon motion duly mrde, seconded end carried,
said Resolution was unanimously adopted.
The following Resolutions were then presented
to the Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. ?m-19?9S.
WHEREAS the Art Commission of the City and
County of San Francisco is legally authorized
duly constitued to detail the Municipal Band
for the City and County of San Franci
at such places an r "' at such times as in the judge-
ment of the Art COtimission v dll rovide the
people of the City i nd County of San Francisco
with Musical Entertainment free of any cost
whatsoever, save as such costs may be defrayed by
tax rate.
NOW, therefore be it Resolved: That the Art
Commission of the City ; r.d County of St-n Francisco
at its regular meetin g, held on June 13, 1?39,
does hereby authorize the Municipal Band to
appear at the following functions.
JULY £th, Concert, S. F. Health Farm. . . 6 150.00
4th ■ & Exercises 300.00
14 French Celebration 456.00
3 Sunday Concerts 906.00
fl795.00~
RESOLUTION HO. 311- 1 939S.
RESOLVED: The Art Commission hereby authorizes
the Secretary to proceed to Los Angeles for the
purpose of contacting certain artists as guest
soloists for the 1940 Municipal Symphony Season.
BE IT FJRTHER RESOLVED: That in conformity with
Section 219 of the Charter of the City and County
of San Francisco, the Art Commssion hereby declarei
that this trip is, and will be in the discharge of
routine duties.
Upon ^esoluti n duly made, seconded and carried,
said Resolutions were unanimously adopted.
ADJOURNMENT There bein " no further business before the Board,
the meeting adjourned sine die at 12:30 P.M.
San Francisco, California
August 15, 1939
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REGULAR
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CALENDAR :
MINOT . :
The Regular Meeting of the Art Commission of the City
and County of San ? rancisco, v/as held in Room 236, City
Hall on Tuesday, August 15, 1939,
There were present:
Mr. Ottorino Rone hi
Mr. Paul "yan
Mr. Herbert Fleishhacker
Mr, William G. Gaskin
o'er
. Emerson Knight
Mrs. A. S. I'usante
Mrs* Ruth Cravat h 'Wakefield
Mr. John Ryan
ABSENT:
Mr. Edward L. Frick
Mr. J. Emmet Hayden
Mr. Gertrude Atherton
Mr. W. P. "Jobber
Hon, Angelo J. Rossi
President Ronchi presided in the Chair.
The Secretary then presented the folloyring Calendar.
1. ROLL CALL.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES.
3. REPORT OF THE MUSIC COMMITTEE. Resolutions submitted
by the Music Committee for the 1940 Season.
a. Revenue and Expenditures-1B39 Season.
b. Estimate and Revenue and Expenditures for the
1940 Season.
c. Prices for the 1940 Season.
d. Contracts-- Rental of Opera House and auditorium.
e.
f.
l.
j«
k.
1.
m.
Musical Association
Curran D. Swint.
Ballet Russe- Eight Performances
Stokcwski
Lotte Lehmann.
John Charles Thomas
Joseph Hoffman
Dr. Hans Leschke, Director, Chorus.
Band. Resolution for the Band for August
and September
Golden Gate Park Band
S. F. Building Band Concerts.
4. NEW BUSINESS.
5. PAINTING AND SCULPTURE.
A. Portrait of Alfred Hertz.
b. Murals. Panama Pacific Exposition
c. Location of Marconi Statue.
6. ADJOURNMENT.
The minu+ of June 13, were
considered re- 'nutes of
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REPORT OF
MUSIC COMMITTEE:
REVENUE AND
EXPENDITURES
1939-Season:
ESTIMATE OF
REVENUE AND
EXPENSE FOR SEASON:
In the absence of Commissioner Hayden, Chairman of
the Music Committee the follovdng reports and resolutions
were read by the Secretary.
EXPENDITURES:
Musical Association | 35,000.00
Soloists 10,750.00
Management 5,850.00
Rent 3,450.00
Orchestra, Extra Ballet Russe 976.00
Extra Soloists "Manfred" 750.00
Stage Hands, Ballet Russe 1,905.00
Miscellaneous Expenses 11, 570.80
| 70.431.80
REVENUE:
Box Office | 29,545.39
Tax Rate 41,119.42
$ 70.664.81
Balance — Tax Reserve $ 233.01
RESOLUTION NO. 512-1939S.
Expenditures and Revenue-1939 Municipal Symphony Seriei
Y«HEREAS the Sedretary has submitted a report giving
the expenditures and the revenue for the 1939
Municipal Symphony Series, compiled July 25, 1939.
BE IT RESOLVED: At a Regular Meeting of the Art
Commission held on August 15, the Art Commission does
hereby accept and approve said resolution and orders
it spread upon the minutes.
EXPENDITURES:
Musical Association of S. F $ 31,000.00
Additional personnel of orchestra
compensation for each performance
Ballet Russe and all overtime and
extra men 4,000.00
Publicity, presentation and house personnel. 4, 400.00
Soloists for all performances 10,000.00
Stage hands, Ballet Russe 2,000.00
Rent Auditorium and Opera House 3,450,00
Miscellaneous expense for season 8,500.00
Total $ 65,350.00
ESTIMATED BOX OFFICE REVENUE:
Ballet Russe § 12,000.00
Stokowski 4,000.00
Lehmann 1, 500.00
Chorus 1,000.00
Thomas 3,000.00
Hoffmann 2,000.00
Total | 23,500.00
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PRICES OF
CONCERTS:
App. Revenue;
Tax Rate v 41,000.00
Box Office 23, 500.00
$ 64,500.00
RESOLUTION NO. 313-1939S.
estimate for Revenue and Expenditures of the 1940
Symphony Season.
_AS the Secretary has submitted the estimates for
revenue and expenditures for the 1940 Symphony Season.
BE IT RESOLVED: At a Regular Meeting of the Art
Commission held on August 15th, 1939, the Art Commission
does hereby approve said Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 314-1939S.
The proposed schedule of prices of season tickets for
the 1940 Municipal Concerts submitted by t he Secretary
said prices for seven events from $2.10 to $9.70 are
hereby approved, at a Regular Meeting of the Art
Comission held on August 15, 1939.
4 Concerts in Auditorium at 80/ | 3.50
2 Ballet Russe (Orchestra, Box or Grand
Tier-52.50) 5.00
1 Stokowski Concert (Orchestra, Box or
Grand Tier) 1.50
7 Events- Season Ticket | 9.70
* * *
4 Concerts in Auditorium at .60/ 2.40
2 Ballet Russe (Dress Circle <£ 1.65) 3.30
1. Stokowski Concert (Dress Circle) 1.00
7 Events — Season Ticket | 6.70
* * *
4 Concerts in .auditorium at 40/ • 1.60
2 Ballet Russe (Balcony, 7 Bows £ 1.10)...... 2.20
1 Stokowski Concert (Balcony and Balcony Circ le. 75
7 Events- — Season Ticket $ 4.55
* * *
4 Concerts in Auditorium at 20/ 80
2 Ballet Russe (Balcony-4 Rows) 80
1 Stokowski .50
5 Events — Season Ticket 5 2.10
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, said
Resolution was unanimously adopted.
CONTRACT
RENTAL AUDITOR UK!
^SOLUTION NO 515-1939 S.
Resolved at a Regular Meeting of the Art Commission held
on August 15, 1939, the Secretary is authorized to enter
into a contract with the Director of property for rental
of the Civic Auditorium for five performances of the
Municipal Concerts during the season of 1940, at
,r concert.
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CONTR1CT
RENTAL
OPERA HOUSE:
COKTRACT
MUSICAL
ASSOCIATION:
RESOLUTION HO. 316-1959S.
Resolved at a Regular Meeting of theArt Commission held
on August 15, 1939, the Secretary is hereby authorized
to enter into contract with the Honorable Board of
Governors of the war 1 enorial for rental of eight
performances of the Ballet Russe at .$250.00 P® 1 " poncert.
RESOLUTION NO, 317-1939 S.
RESOLVED ON RECOMMENDATION OF THE MUSIC COMMITTEE.
COKTRACT
CURRAN SV.i::T:
Authorizing the President or Vice-President and
Secretary of the Art Commission of the City and County
of San Francisco to enter into a contract with the
Musical Association of San Francisco to give a series
of eleven (11) Symphony Concerts at the Civic Auditorium
or Opera House, fromJanuary 1st to May 1st, 1940, under
the auspices of the Art Commission, definite dates to be
selected by the Music Committee.
Be it ordained: By the Art Commission of the City and
County of San Francisco at its regular meeting held
August 15, 1939, as follows:
SECTION 1.- The President or Vice President and
Secretary are hereby authorized to enter into a contract
with the Musical Association of San Francisco to give
a series of eleven (11) Symphony Concerts, at the Civic
Auditorium or Opera House, definite dates to be selected
by the Music Committee of the Art Commission.
Section 2.- For such services, the Musical Association
is to receive as compensation the sum of Twenty Eight
Hundred Dollars and 18/100. ($2,818.18) for each of
said concerts and performances, payments to be made as
follows. The sum of Twenty Eight Hundred and Eighteen
($2,818.18) Dollars following the performance of each
concert. The total sum being Thirty One Thousand Dollars.
Section 3. On the said series of eleven concerts it
it is agreed that the Art Commission enter into a contrac
with the Ballet Russe, said Ballet to give six perform.anc
of the Standard repertoire of the Monte Carlo Ballet
and using the entire personnel of the San Francisco
Symphony Orchestra, which will be conducted by Pierre
Monteux on the evening of January 30, to February 4,
1940 inclusive.
Section 4.- The remaining five concerts will be of a
symphonic nature using the services of the San Francisco
Symphony Orchestra and soloists, including the Municipal
Chorus and said soloists and choral performances will
be selected by the Music Committee of the ArtCommission.
RESOLUTION NO. 318-19393.
On Recommendation of the Music Committee
Authorizing the President or Vice-President and Secretary
of the Art Commission of the City and County of San
Francisco to enter into a contract with Curraji Swint
to furnish services for eleven concerts of the 1940
Municipal Season as outlined in the contract approved by
the City Attorney.
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CONTRACT
BALLET RUSSE:
CONTRACT
LEOPOLD STCKO',/S3CI:
Be it Ordained by the Art Commission at its regular meeting
held August 15, 1939, in Room 236, City Hall.
Section 1.- The President or Vice-President and Secretary
of the Art Commission are hereby authorized to enter into
contract with Curran Swint to furnish services for eleven
concerts of the 1940 Municipal Season as outlined in the
contract approved by the u ity Attorney and to receive the
sum of $400.00 per concert.
Section 2.- It is hereby declared that the services to be
rendered by the said Curran Swint ere of a temporary
nature and require high technical skill and that the
position occupied by him shall not be subject to the
provisions of Section 42 of the Charter cf the City and
County of San Francisco.
RESOLUTION KO. 318-1939S.
On Recommendation of the Music Committee.
Authorizing the President or Vice-President and Secretary
of the Art Commission to enter into contract with the
National Broadcasting Company for the services of the
Ballet Russe as outlined in said contract.
BE IT ORDAINED: By the Art Commission at its Regular
Meeting held August 15, 1939, in Room 236, City Hall.
Section 1.- The President and Secretary are hereby
authorized to enter into a contract with the National
Broadcasting Company for the services of the Monte Carlo
Ballet Russe to present eight performances at the V/'ar
Memorial Opera House as outlined in the contract
approved by the City Attorney, said performances to be on
the following dates: January 30 to February 4th. For the
services rendered by the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, the
National Broadcasting Company is to receive sixty-five
percent of all gross receipts as specified and outlined in
said contract.
RESOLUTION NO. 320-1939S.
On Recommendation of the Music Committee.
Authorizing the President and Secretary of the Art Commissic
to enter into a contract with Leopold Stokowski for
services as outlined in said contract, approved by the
City Attorney.
Be it ordained: By the Art Commissi en at its regular meet-
ing held on August 15, 1939, in Room 236, City Hall.
Section 1. The President and Secretary are hereby authorize
to enter r'nto a contract T ,vith Leopold Stokowski to appear
as guest conductor with bhe SanFrancisco Symphony Orchestra
for a concert to be held January 12, 1940 and to receive
as compensation the sum of Three Thousand Dollars (;300C.OO)
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CONTRACT
LOTTE LEHMANN:
CONTRACT
JOHN CHARLES T
RESOLUTION NO. 321-1939 S.
On Recommendation of tho Music Committee,
Authorizing the President and Secretary of the Art
Commission to enter into a contract with the Columbia
Concerts Corporation for the services of Lotte Lehmann.
IT ORDAINED: By the Art Corxiission at its regular
meeting held August 15, 1S39, in Room 236, City Hall.
Section 1. The President and Secretary are hereby
authorized to enter into a contract with the Columbia
Concerts Corporation for the services of Lotte Lehmann
to appear as a soloist in a program with the San Francis-
co Symphony Orchestra to be given on March 12, 1940 and
to receive the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty Dollars,
51,250.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 322-1939S.
On Recommendation of the Music Committee.
Authorizing the President and Secretary of the Art
Commission to enter into a contract with he National
broadcasting Company for the services of John Charles
Thomas •
CONTRACT
JOSEF HOFFMAN;
BE IT ORDAINED: By the Art Commission at its Regular
Meeting held August 15, 1939, in Room 236, City Hall.
Section 1.- The President and Secretary are hereby
authorized to enter into a contract 7.1 th the National
Broadcasting Company for the services of John Charles
Thomas as soloist in a program with the San Francisco
Symphony Orchestra to be given on April 2, and to receive
the sum of Twenty Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars. ( ;2, 250.)
RESOLUTION NO. 323-1939S.
On Recommendation of the Music Committee.
CONTRACT
DR. HAHS LESCHEE:
Authorizing the President and Secretary of the Art
Commission to enter into a contract with the ■ u -etropolitan
Music Bureau for the services of Josef Hoffman.
BE IT OHDAIBED: By the Art Commission at its Regular
Meeting held on August 15, 1939.
Section 1.- The President and Secretary are hereby
authorized to enter into a contract with the Metropolitan
Musical Bureau for the services of Josef Hoffman as
soloist in a program with the SAn Francisco Symphony
Orchestra to be given on April 9, and to receive the sum
of One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars. (31, 750.)
RESOLUTION NO. 324-1939S.
On Recommendation of the Music Committee.
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Authorizing the President and Secretary of the Art
Commission to enter into a contract with Dr. Hans Leschke
for the period of one year to perform services as
Municipal Chorus Director of the City of San Francisco
as follows:
Section 1.- The President and Secretary are hereby
authorized to enter into a contract with Dr. Hans Leschke
to conduct the Municipal Chorus and to receive as compen-
sation for one year from July 1, 1939 to July 1, 1940
the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000. CO) for said
period of one year, payable in quarterly installments of
One Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($1,250.00)
payable on October 1, 1939, January 1, 1940 and June 30,
1940.
Section 2.- Dr. Hans Leschke agrees out of this sum
(y5,000) to pay for all expenses necessary to maintain
the Municipal Choras during the year of 1939-1940.
Section 3.- It is hefeby declared that the services to
be rendered by said Dr. Leschke, are of a temporary
character and require high technical skill, and that
the position occupied by him shall not be subject to
the provision of Section 42 of the Charter.
Section 4.- Cor.tract covering the above services to
be prepared by the City Attorney and approved and
certified by the Controller.
Be it ordained by the Art Commission at its regular
meeting held on August 15, 1939.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the
foregoing Resolutions were unanimously adopted.
RESOLUTION MO. 329-1939S.
On Recommendation of the Music Committee.
RESOLVED at a Regular Meeting of the Art Commission of
the City and County of SanFrancisco held on Augustl5,
1939, that the Art Comrrdssion hereby authorizes it
Secretary to proceed to Kew York City for the purpose of
contracting the BalletRusse de Monte Carlo for eight
consecutive performances to be given under the auspices
of the Art Commission's Municipal Symphony Concert
Series and to arrange with the directors of the company
the San Francisco repertoire and other details of
presentation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Secretary is instructed
that while in Uew York he contact the representatives and
directors of the National Broadcasting Company, the
C lumbia Broadcasting Company and other agencies of a
similar nature, for the purpose of making contact and
arrangements with the various artists they represent
for their appearance as guest attractions in conjunction
with the Municipal Symphony series presented by the Art
Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this trip is in accordance v-dth
Section 219 of the City Charter , said trip is in dischargi
of routine duties.
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MUNIC D?AL
BAUD:
RESOLUTION NO. 325-1 9 59S .
the Art Commission of the City and County of
San F rancisco is legally authorized and duly constituted
to detail the Limicipal Band for he City and County of
Can Francisco to appear at such places and at such times
as in the judgement of the Art Commission vri.ll provide the
people of the City and County of San Francisco v.ith
llusical Entertainment free of any cost whatsoever, save
as such costs may be defrayed by tax levy.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Art Commission of
the City and County of San Francisco at its regular
meeting held on August 15, 1939, does hereby authorize
the liinici al 3and to appear at the following functions.
JULY
9 Concert-Seals Stadium
23 " iliraloma Park
30 ■
27 ■
30 " V.'ashington Square
August
6 Concert-Ocean vie?; Park
6 Portola District
13 "
15 '
27 '
29 '
30 '
Health Farm
Eureka Valley District
Little Sisters of the Poor
:
3 Concert-Laguna Honda Home
--ayors Reception-Sons of Italy
9 Dedication of Karconi Imminent
10 Parade-Sons of Italy
5 Concert-Health Farm
17 Sunday Concert
20 International Convention of Fire Chiefs
24 Sunday Concert
,.11- .
164.00
211.20
155.80
179.40
§6740
, 200.00
200.00
296.50
175. CO
296.50
175.00
296.50
il,639.5C
296.50
100.00
225.00
237,60
175.00
296.50
300.00
296.50
11,927.10
PARK BAND
CONCERTS:
RESOLUTION NO. 326-1939S.
In Accordance and as provided for in Section 46 of the
City ^harter( Supervising and controlling all appropriation!
by the Board of Supervisors for music) the Art Commission
at its regular meeting held on August 15, 1939, does
hereby approve the policy and program submitted by the
Honorable Board of Park Commissioners to give and present
by the Golden Gate Park Band, Sunday afternoon concerts in
the Golden Gate Park,
SAN FRANCISCO
BUILDING CONCERTS:
RESOLUTION NO. 327-1939S.
In Accordance and as provided for in Section 46 of the
City Charter (Supervising and controlling all a;jpropriatior
for music by the Board of Supervisors) the Art Commission
at its regular meeting held on August 15, 1939, does herebj
approve the policy and program of the Commissioner of
th9 San Francisco Building to give and present a series of
musicals in the San Francisco Building on Treasure Island,
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ITTSE OF
PAIHTIHG AND
SCUIPTUREt
Portrait of
Alfred Hertz;
P.P. I.E.
MURALS:
Upon Hotion duly made, seconded and carried, said Resolutions
were unanimously adopted.
Commissioner Gaskin, uhairman of the Committee of Painting
and Sculpture requested that the f ollovring communication be
forwarded to Mrs. E. Hope Hamilton.
At the regular meeting of the Art Commission held on
August 15, 1939 the matter of the Alfred Hertz portrait,
by Tattoo Sandona was discussed. IVhile the Commission
is in sympathy with the idea you have suggested, they are
of the opinion that it is not within their power as
outlined in the City Charter to make arrangements whereby
this portrait could be secured for one of our public
buildings.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, Mr. Gaskin' s request
was approved and the secretary was instructed to inform. Mrs.
Hamilton of the Commission's decision in this matter.
Mr. Gaskin submitted the following list of Panama Pacific
Exposition Murals on hand in the Veterans Building with the
request of the Board of Governors of the Y.'ar Memorial.
22, 1939
Mr. Joseph Dyer, Secretary
Art Commission
City Hall, SanErancisco
Dear Mr. Dyer:
This department still has a number of murals which were
turned over to it in the dissolution of the Panama-
Pacific International Exposition. There does not appear
to be suitable places for their exhibit in either of the
'Tar Memorial Buildings, and the Trustees are interested
in seeing them properly placed in public buildings in the
City and County or in semi -public Buildings if sufficientlj
identified with the public interest.
If you are interested in this matter and can offer any
suggestions, the Trustees will appreciate it very much.
I will be glad to supply information as to the nature of
the available murals.
I am also writing the ^ity Architect for suggestions.
Sincerely,
. C. Douglass, Secretary.
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LIST OF
P. P. I.E.
MURALS;
ARTIST SIZE PAINTING • CONDITION
Yfal. De L Dodge 46 • 8" x 12 » "Atlantic & Pacific" Excellent
" 23' 5" x 12' 3" "Discovery" Good, but two si:
discolorations* .
23 • 4" x 12' "The Purchase" Perfect.
46 '7" x 12 • 2" "Gateway of All Nations" Good but spotted in
several places.
23'4" x 12' 2" "Labor Crowned" Good but 1 hole.
" 23 '8" x 12' "Achievement" Good
" Eorders for Murals Good.
Milton H. Bancroft
14 '6" x 17 '5" "Man Receiving Bad, Paint dried and
Instructions in Natures peeled.
Laws . "
14 '6" x 17' 6" "Art Crowned by Time" Bad, all over, scaling.
14' x 9' "Untax* Bad, scaling.
" 14' x 9' "Sumner" Excellent.
14'9« "Festivity" Excellent.
" 14' x 9' "Fruition" Bad
" 14' x 9' "Autumn" Bad
Chas. W. Holloway
21 '10" x 11' "The Pursuit of Pleasure" Vary fine.
Florence Lundborg
51« x ll'9"(lrregular) "The Season of Fruita" Fair, part cut
away at top, about 17 ft.
needs renovating.
"Spring", "oeedtime" and "Harvest", by Milton H. Bancroft, each 14'9' have been
placed in the Lux School, and the "Lure of the Atlantic" by Edward Simnons,
45*11" x 12*1" has been placed in the Press Club of San F.-ancisco.
Three of the murals are missing. The eight panels by Frank Brangwyn are in
the Veterans' Building Aaditorium. There are two Du Monds in the City Library
and eight Robert Reid panels are still in the rotunda of the old Palace of
Fine Arts ( Very bad condition).
Upon motion duly made by Commissioner Fleishhacker, and seceded by
Commissioner Yfakefield, the matter was referred ;o the Committee of Painting
and Sculpture with the request that they make their recommendations at the
next regular meeting.
LOCATION Commissioner Gaskin then submitted the following Resolution.
MABCOHI
MONUMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 528-1939S.
RESOLVED at a Regular Meeting of the Art Commission, held on August 15,
1939, the location of the Marconi Memorial, erected at the head of
Lombard Street on Telegraph Hill is hereby approved.
Upon motion dulymade, seconded and carried, said Resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Board, the meeting
adjourned at 12:30 P.M.
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REGUBAR
MEETING:
CALENDAR:
San Francisco, California
November 14, 1939.
The Regular Meeting of the Art Corrmission of the City
and County of San Francisco, was held on Tuesday, November 14,
1939, in Room 236, City Hall, at 3 P.M.
There were present:
Mr. Paul Ryan
Mr. J. Emmet nayden
Mr. Emerson Knight
Mrs. A. S. Musante
Mrs. Ruth Cravath Wakefield
Mr. John J. Wyan
Mr. Ottorino Ronchi
Mr. William A. Gaskin.
ABSENT:
Mr. Edward L. Frick
Mr. Herbert Flelshhacker
Mr. Walter Webber
Mr. W. P. Wobber
Mrs. Gertrude Atherton
an President Ronchi presided in the Chair.
The Secretary then presented the following Calendar.
1. ROLL CALL.
2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING.
3. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Resolution, Board of Supervisors, regarding the
moving of the Federal Prison on Alcatraz.
b« Mayor's Art Committee regarding disposal of
Exposition pieces.
c. Communication from T. L. Pflueger, regarding
fountain in San Francisco Building.
d. Communication from Virginia Fusco, regarding work6
of Art from the Exposition.
e. French Indo-China Building.
4. STREET STRUCTURE COMMITTEE.
a. Bridge across Stevenson Street.
5» COMMITTEE OF PAINTING AID SCULPTURE.
a. Bust of the late Edmund Godchaux.
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6. MUSIC COMMITTEE.
a. Contracts: Perry Askam
Vera Osborne
William Horne
Musical Association
b. Municipal Band requests for November and December.
7. Adjournment.
NEW BUSINESS: The Secretary read the following Resolution passed by the
Honorable Board of Supervisors, and his reply of September 26th*
Whereas, The Golden Gate and San Franoisco Bay are famed
throughout the world as forming one of the greatest and
most beautiful natural harbors in the world and a haven
to travelers, a port to world commerce and the Tfestorn
Gateway to this land of abundance, democracy, freedom and
peace, and
Y/HEREAS, at the Eastern u ateway to our nation, in New
York,Harbor, the Statue of Liberty stands as a fitting
tribute to our ideal of freedom and an example of the
oppressed of other lands, and
WHEREAS, Peace is another great ideal to which we aspire
for ourselves and all the world and it is most fitting that
this be symbolized at this Western Gateway, therefore be
it
RESOLVED: That this Board of Supervisors of the City and
County of San Francisco, memorialize the President of the
United States and the Congress to replace the Federal
prison on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay with a great
statue of Pacifica, as a symbol of Peace and that in
anticipation of this magnificent objective, the United
States Government immediately take steps to remove the
Federal Prison from this great western gateway, and
further be it
RESOLVED: That copies of this resolution be sent to the
President of the United States, to our representatives
in the United States Senate and House of Congrees, and to
the Press.
September 28, 1939
THE Honorable Board of Supervisors
City Hall, San Francisco
Honorable Sirs:
This is to acknowledge your letter ofSeptember 26, with
the attached proposed resolution of the Board of Supervisors
memorializing the President, Senate and House to remove
the Federal prison on Alcatraz Island and to replace seme
with the statue of "Pacifica 1 ' now on Treasure Island.
In accordance with Section 45 of the City Charter, outlining
the powers and duties of the ArtCommission of the City and
County of San Francisco, this Commission^ jurisdiction is
limited to "Works of Art" in the possession ofthe City
and County of San Francisco or workdx of art placed on
property belonging to the City and County of San Francisco.
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EXPOSITION
ART
CGMKITTEE:
FOUNTAIN
S. F. BUILDING:
In this specific instance Alcatraz Island is the property
of the United States Government and therefore the erection
of the proposed statue of "Pacifies" would not come within
the Jurisdiction of the Art Commission.
Respectfully,
Joseph H.Dyer, Jr.
Secretary, Art Commission
The action of the Secretary in this matter met with the full
approval of the Commission.
A committee of 18 persons representing the principal
interested city departments and institutions has been appointed
by Mayor Rossi to prepare a program for beneficial disposition
of the Exposition's art pieces and properties.
The mayor, authorized to name the committee in a resolution
passed by the Board of Supervisors, appointed all members of
the ArtCommission and representatives from the museums, libraries,
schools, playgrounds and parks.
The group will work out a program of disposition of art
pieces and such properties as are left over after salvaging tfc
prevent loss in closing of the Exposition.
Ottorino Hone hi, Chairman of the Art Commission, barren
Shannon, president of the Board of Supervisors, and The News
began the movement to prevent recurrence of losses in salvaging
the 1915 fair. It was pointed out that many of the murals of
the 1915 fair are still stored away in basements and that many
of the properties were damaged or lost.
The Committee will develop a program to assure placement of
art pieces in schools, charitable institutions, par'.ai, libraries,
and other public buildings.
The following communication from Timothy L. Pflueger,
concerning the disposition of the "Whale Fountain in the San
Francisco Building was then read by the Secretary.
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November 2, If 39
Mr. ITilliam Gaskin
California Art Project
San Francisco, Calif.
Dear Mr. Gaskin: Re: San Francisco Junior College.
I understand you are the Chairman of the Committee which
is seeking permanent pieces for the art work at the Exposition.
I want to take the liberty of suggesting that the San
Francisco Junior College be considered as a location for the
whale fountain in theSan Francisco Building. There is an ex-
cellent spot for it on the top of the hill to the east of the
Science Building in the center of a flat area which would form
a future, partially enclosed, court when the class room buildings
are built*
If there is a possibility of getting this for the Junior
College I would like to explain the whole situation in further
detail so that if you agree to the fitness of the location,
the matter could then he followed up with the Board of Education
and the City Architect.
I would appreciate it if you will let me hear from you re-
garding this.
Your* very truly,
T. L. Pflueger.
The following Communication for Virginia Fusco was than
read:
November 13, 1939
To the Honorable Art Commission,
City and County of San Francisco
City Hall, San Francisco, Calif.
Honorable Sirs:
At an informal evening given recently by Mrs. Albert
Schraft, 352G Baker Boulevard, to a group of Baker Boulevard and
other Marina residents, a guest referred to an article which
appeared in one of our local papers wherin the Forest Lawn
Cemetery o" Hollywood made application for statuary to be obtained
from the Golden Gate I n ternational Exposition at its close.
The residents w-re most enthusiastic about having suitable
statuary placed on the premises of the Palace of Fine Arts,
believing in the proverb, "Charity begins at home" and have
asked me to present this subject to your honorable Comrdssion.
What more suitable background could there be for statuary from
the G. G. I. is. than the landmark of the Panama Pacific International
Exposition?
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It is respectfully requested therefore, that the Baker Boule-
vard property owners be on record with your Commission for the
acquisition of certain pieces of statuary now at the G. G. I.E.
to be selected by a Committee who will determine those pieces
of art most appropriate for the Palace of Fine Arts premises, and
fuittnr, it is requested that Mrs. Albert Schraft, who has been a
prominent civic worker for the Baker Boulevard property owners
for many years, be made a member of that Committee, if an when
such a decision is reached by your Honorable Commission,
Vfith sincere appreciation for your many courtesies, and
awaiting your pleasure.
Respectfully yours,
Virginia Fusco.
The Committee was of the unanimous opinion that no action
should be taken regarding the disposal of any works of art of
the Golden Gate International Exposition until it was definitely
determined whether or not the Fair would be opened in 1940.
FRENCH
INDO-CHINA
BUILDING:
The following Communication from ilis Honor, the Mayor,
concerning the offer of the Governor of the French Indo-China,
together with a copy of the Secretary^ reply were then read.
October 6, 1939.
To the Honorable
The Art Commission
City Hall, San Francisco
Gentlemen:
On October fourth, I forwarded to you a copy of an offer
of the Government General of French Indo China to present at the
closing of the Exposition, to the City and County of San Francisco,
the Indo China Pavilian now on Treasure Island, I also sent a copy
of my answer to this generous offer declaring it to be deeply
appreciated, to the Board of Park Commissioners and your Board
for consideration.
In my answer I stated that when ways and means have been
devised for acceptance of the offer I would communicate with the
French Consul General.
I am anxious that the deepest consideration be given to the
possibility of accepting the Indo-China Pavilian,, For that reason
I ask what study you are making of the offer, and would suggest
that a Joint meeting of the two Commissions be held and a report
forwarded to me reflecting the sense of the meeting, at the
earliest possible moment.
Yours sincerely,
(s) Angelo J. Rossi, Mayor.
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BRIDGE
OVER
STEVENSON ST.
BUST:
EDMOND
GODCHAUX:
November 2, 1939
Honorable Angelo J. Rossi
Mayor, Cicy and County of San Franci3C0
City Hall, San Francisco
Dear Mr. Mayor:
Upon my return from the East, I have your communication
of October 6, 1939, concerning the offer of the Governor
General of French Indo-China to present at the closing of
the Exposition, to the City and County of San Francisco,
the Indo-China Pavilion now on Treasure island.
This generous offer of the Government of Frenoh
Indo-China is now in the hands of the Park Commission and
as soon as their Honorable Board accepts this building, it
will have the immediate attention of the Art Commission.
Sincerely,
(S) Joseph h. Dyer, Jr.
The action of the Secretary met with the full approval
of the Commission.
In the absence of Edward L. Friok, Chairman of the
Committee of Architecture, the Secretary read the following
report.
Your committee of Architecture has examined the plans
for a bridge across Stevenson Street, between 6th &
7th, connecting two present buildings for the Yfeinstein
Investment Company. This bridge is similar to one which
was passed by the Art Commission last year, and it is
respectfully requested that the Art Comrdssion approve
these plans for a building permit.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the recom-
mendation of the Committee of Architecture, was accepted and
the design of the Bridge over Stevenson Street approved.
The following communication from Thomas A. T omey, Recorder
was read by the Secretary.
November 10, 1939
San Francisco Art Commission
236 City Hall
San Francisco, Calif.
Gentlemen:
T he Misses Goichaux, sisters of the late Edmond
Codchaux, former recorder, have donated a bust of their brother
executed by Ralph Staokpole, to this office.
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CONTRACTS:
William
Homo:
VERS.
OSBORNE:
The bust is now in my department awaiting permission
of your Commission for its final acceptance.
Awaiting your pleasure, in the matter, I am
Very truly yours,
(s) Tomas A. Toomey, Recorder.
The Commission as a body went to the Recorder's office
and examined the bust of the late Edmund Godchaux, designed
by Ralph Stackpold. The Commission was of the opinion that
the bust should be placed on a pedestal executed by the
sculptor and located in the left hand entrance of tbe
Recorder's office. T he Commission was also of the opinion
that final approval would not be granted until the Architects
of the City Hall, *"essrs. Bakewell and Brown has seen the
bust and had given their approval as to the work together
with the proposed location.
The Secretary was instructed to contact Messrs. Bakewell
and Brown and report their recommendations to the Commission
at its next regular meeting.
The following contracts were then submitted by the
Secretary:
RESOLUTION NO. 329-1939S.
On recommendation of the Music Coi.rlttee.
Authorizing the President and Secretary of the Art
Commission to enter into a contract with William Home
as outlined in said contract approved by the City
Attorney.
BE IT ORDAINED: By the Art Commission at its regular
meeting, held on Novemeber 14, 1939, in Room 236, City
Hall.
Section 1. The President and Sedretary are hereby
authorized to enter into a contraot with William Home
to appear with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra on
March 1, 1940, for the performance of Christopher
Colujabus and for which he is to receive the sum of $500.00
RESOLUTION NO. 330-1939S.
On Recommendation of the Music Committee.
Authorizing the President and Secretary of the Art
Commission to enter into a contract with the National
Broadcasting Company, for the services of Verna Osborne,
as outlined in said contract, approved by the City Attorney
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PERRY
ASKAM:
MUSICAL
ASSOCIATION:
Be it Ordained: By the Art Commission at its regular
meeting held on November 14, 1939, in Koom 236, City Hall.
Section 1. The President and Secretary are hereby authorized
to enter into a contract with the National Broadcasting Company
for the services of Veraa Osborne to appear on March 1, 1940
for the performance of Christopher Columbus in the Civic
Auditorium, for which she is to receive the sum of $150.00
RESOLUTION NO. 351-1939S.
On Recommendation of the Music Committee.
Authorizing the President and Secretary of the Art Commission
to eter into a contract with Perry Askam, as outlined in
said contract, approved by the City Attorney.
BE IT ORDAINED: By the Art Commission at its regular meeting
held on November 14, 1939, in "own 236, City Hall.
Section 1.- The President and Secretary are hereby authorized
to enter into a contract with Perry Askam to appear with the
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra on March 1, 1940 for the
performance of Christopher Columbus and for which he is to
receive the sum of $700. CO
RESOLUTION No. 332-1939S.
Be it Resolved: At a Regular Meeting of the Art Commission
held on November 14, 1939, the Commission authorizes the
Secretary be advanced the sum of $50.00 to cover expenses
incurred for promotion and publicity in connection with the
1940 Symphony Season.
RESOLUTION NO. 334-1959S.
Contract with Musical Association.
On Recommendation of the Music Committee.
Authorising the President or Vice-President and Secretary of
the Art Commission of the City and County ofSan Francisco
to enter into a contract with the Musical Association of
San Francisco to give a series of eleven (11) Symphony Concerts
at the Civic Auditorium or Op era House, from January 1st, to
May 1st, 1940, under the auspices of the Art Commission,
definite dates to be selected by the Music Committee.
Be It Ordained: By the Art Commission of the City and County
of San Francisco at its regular meeting held August 14, 1939,
as follows:
SECTION L.- The President or Yice-President and Secretary are
hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the
Musical Association of San Francisco to give a series of eleven
(11) Symphony Concerts, at the Civic Auditorium or Opera House,
definite dates to be selected by the Music Committee of the
Art Commission*
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Section 2.* For such services, the Musical Association is
to receive as compensation, the sum of Thirty-one hundred
and Bighty-one Dollars and eighty cents— ($3,181,80) for
each of said concerts and performances, payments to be
made as follows. The Sum of Thirty-one hundred and Eighty-
One Dollars and 8O/LOO. ($3,181.80) following the performance
of each concert.
MUNICIPAL BAND
NOVEMBER & DEC.
ADJOURNMENT
Section 3.- On the said series of eleven concerts it is agreed
that the Art Commission enter into a contract with the Monte
Carlo Ballet Russe said Ballet to give six performances of
the standard repertoire of the Monte Carlo Ballet and using
the entire personnel of theSan Francisco Symphony Ordhestra
which will he conducted by Pierre Monteux on the evening
of January 30, to February 4, 1940, inclusive.
Section 4. '^'he remaining five concerts will be of a
symphonic nature using the services of the San Francisco
Symphony Qrchestra and soloists including the Municipal
Chorus and said soloists and choral performances will be
selected by the Music Committee of the Art Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 333-1939S.
WHEREAS the Art Commission of the City and County of San
Francisco is legally authorized and duly constituted to
detail the Municipal Band for the City and County of San
Francisco to appear at such times as in the judgement of the
Art Commission will provide the people of the City and
County of San Francisco with Musical Entertainment free of any
cost whatsoever, save as such costs may be defrayed by
tax levy.
NO 1 /)', THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: x hat the Art Commission of
the City and County of San Francisco at its regular meeting
held on November 14, 1939, does hereby authorize the
Municipal Band to appear at the following functions.
EMERGENCY ORDERS:
October 14, 1939-Concert $226.20
H 30, " 202.50
NOVEMBER:
Concert-Marina District $356.50
Janes Rolph Playground 202.50
B. G. Park Stadium 312,00
Washington Swuare 296.00
Civic Center 333.00
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4
5
5
9
11
11
21
22
23
DECEMBER
19
24
22
25
20
Armistice Day Celebration 280.00
Mother's Grove-Concert 155.00
Concert- Health Farm 175. CO
" Old People's Home 175. CO
n Laguna Honda Home 296.00
Christmas Concert-H. B^-m 175.00
" " S. F. Hosp. 200. CO
" "U. C. Hosp. 150.00
n Laguna H Q nda 296.00
Mayor's Children Party 150.00
$2,581.00
$1,121.00
There being no further business before the Board,
the meeting adjourned sine die at 4:00P.M.
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