FINE ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA 15 OCTOBER 1984 - 1100 HOURS ROOM 7D32 HQS

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• Publication Date: October 15, 1984
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FINE ARTS COMMISSION
AGENDA
15 October.1984 - 1100 hours
Room 7D32 Hqs.
1. Call to Order by Chairman
2. Review of September Minutes.
3. Committee Reports
a. Exhibits
b. Exterior
4. Old Business
a. Wall Map in B corridor elevator area
b. Gold Leaf for Lettering in Main Entrance Area
5. New Business
a. Welcome to New Members
b. Colors for Restroomsr
6. Next Meeting - 19 November 1984.
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MINUTES
OF THE 10 SEPTEMBER 1984
MEETING OF THE FINE ARTS COMMISSION
1. The meeting was called to order at 1100 hours in Room
7D32 Headquarters. Present were:
2. The Minutes of the 6 August 1984 meeting were approved
with the following change: on page 4, under paragraph c.
Elevator area wallpapering, line 11, the name
expressed his thanks to
for chairing the August meeting in his absence.
3. Committee Reports
a. Exhibits
gave the following Exhibits Committee report:
October - The Intelligence Fair.
made a notebook available to attendees that was
.supplied to her by showing various posters
and photographs of those items that will be
displavina.in this exhibit. has been in touch
wi}th a collector of OSS items, who is bringing
about 30 items from Wichita, Kansas. A number of these items
were featured in the 1981 Time-Life book The Secret War and
will include weapons and equipment used by OSS agents. It will
also include agent communication, explosive (inert), and escape
items. The Historical Intelligence Collection (HIC) is .
exhibiting some of its unclassified items, including a number
of medals received by Allen W. Dulles for his efforts in the
OSS during the Second World War.
inquired as to whether
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a list of items to be insured. It was noted that
who works in
the project while
office, is covering
There was a suggestion that (check into the.
possibility of someone lending her some of the photographs
(showing the growth of the Agency) that were taken when we were
located.-in the area to show some of the history of
reported that had the notices
ordered but didn't say anything about o rint-ing cards.
offered.to check with concerning a list
November - Employee Art Exhibit
would like to run this exhibit into
December - (presently on TDY) would like to
dis la his col ec ion of White House Christmas cards. Ms.
commented that the cards are big, very nicely done, and
would appear along with additional information concerning the
collection.
The members present were in favor of pursuin the
possibility of having this Exhibit, and said that she
would talk to when he returned from his TDY.
January - American Originals Exhibit.
reported that very shortly he will be
getting the information he needs to print the explanation of
the different photos and the history of how they came into
being. There was some discussion concerning our cost of
bringing this display to Headquarters. indicated
that the collection would be coming from two locations--Houston
and San Francisco--and it was being supplied to us without fee
to the owners. The owners are delighted to provide the
collection and have asked only for some sort of certificate
showing that they have contributed their art for our use. The
only expenditure for us will be the cost of shipping the items
to and from and insuring them while they are here. At the
present time, we have no estimate of the cost of shipping. Ms.
said that in order to come up?with an estimate, we will
need to have the size and weight of each piece of artwork. We
will also need to know how many are behind glass and how many
are framed panels. said that at some point we are
going to have to have an estimate before we contract someone to
move it. The person who does the shipping would also do the
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indicated that we should ask them for the numbers, sizes,
whether or not they contain glass-and the weight of each piece
of artwork. suggested that we put the titles and 25X1
values on the list and then we will be all set for the
.insurance, too. said that after we have the 25X1
information,.we will arrange for packing and shipping
organizations to come in and look at the job so that they can 25X1
estimate the amount of packing material that will be needed.
next meeting.
will give a preliminary report before 25X1
February -I (reported that February is black
history month, but we don't have anything lined up yet for
February. He suggested that we have begun to scratch pretty
deeply for all the national heritages (the set of photographs
on Spanish architecture is not very exciting) and that maybe
the FAC would like to consider some other form of display other
than just a few photographs. He said that he would talk with
the EEO director to explore some other possibilities or other
forms of recognition for the various ethnic groups.
indicated that her office (P&PD) has been in touch with the EEO
office many times to make them aware of their services, but
they need to be contacted in advance to allow them enough time
to put together the requested items. asked that
the FAC to go on record as being unwilling to be associated
with such meager displays as the one that was put together for
Hispanic Month..
byZ
further reported that we have one display proposed
but it has not yet been scheduled.
proposed that in the month of October each year
we have an in-house exhibit. Our insurance policy becomes due
on October 5th, and it confuses the issue to bring in other
items that need to be insured. She suggested that if we have a
photography show or something in-house in October, it would
help. Someone has expressed an interest in crafts, and we
could probably have a craft show in the Spring. said
4. Old Business
a. Gold Leaf Filling of Letters and Stars in Main
Entrance Area
Mr. Fitzwater shared with) This concern about
putting gold leaf in the letters and stars in the main entrance
area. He is reluctant to change the clean, pristine appearance
of the front lobby. suggested that we might talk
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to the individual who did the original work and find out if it
is irreversible in the event that we try it and do not like
it. It was suggested that we might apply gold leaf to one word
and a couple stars and see if it is as attractive as we think
it might be.
said that we might want to have a piece of
marble engraved and have the gold leaf-applied so that we could
see a sample. It is his opinion that to apply the gold leaf to
the wall would be irreversible. The gold leaf process is a
three or four level application. There was a considerable
amount of discussion on the pros and cons of doing the 9old
leaf. There was some concern expressed by that
the wall is both difficult to photograph and difficult to read.
suggested that we talk to several firms to see
if they would provide an example of gold leaf for us to see.
provided the name of a company which might be
b.. Wall Map in B Corridor elevator area
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the very discernible line in the map located in the area of the
B-corridor (blue) elevators on the first floor. and 25X1
will attempt several solutions to determine 2bAl
whether or not the maps can be cleaned. If they, in fact, can
be cleaned, Jwill supervise the 25X1
cleaning by CDG. will be in touch Friday with
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c. "Design for Living" brochure
reported on the "Design for Living" brochure.
The DCI had learned about it and a copy was requested by his
special assistant. The Director had no comment. However,
Mr. McMahon, who had also asked for a copy, sent a note to
Mr. Fitzwater requesting that the project be cancelled.
has asked the DDA to reopen the matter with the
Floor Tile in Ground Floor Corridors
reported that someone asked if we found a
bargain basement sale. commented that when he had
had occasion to come in through the Northeast entrance, and was
introduced to the beige floor, he had the feeling that it was
very restful. Discussion among the members present disclosed
that there have been a lot of negative comments particularly
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about the color of the tile, butt (thought it had an
.advantageous effect of giving a lighter look.
offered that she had received both negative and positive
comments.- It appears that some of the concerns are that the
color clashes with the walls and doors, that it seems to be
deteriorating already in some areas and looking worn, and that
the color is just not very good-looking. Although it seems.
that there is much objection, the FAC is not in favor of
suggesting a change in the tile at this time.
5. New Business
a. Helms Portrait
asked to look at the wrinkles
developing in the photographic copy of the Helms portrait.
b. Use of common colors for doors, color panels, etc., in
Headquarters Building and the new Annex
said that it may be premature, but with the new
building coming up, he feels that it might be wise to reexamine.
some of the colors that we have been using.
spoke with regard to the proposed new annex.
He said he had learned that they have begun to put together
preliminary color boards for the new building. They have begun
to look at color because they had to decide on the terrazo for
the entrance corridor.
There was a lengthy discussion concerning the colors as
they have been used in the present Headquarters building and
the colors that will be used in the new building. After
discussion it was decided that the issue should be tabled until
we get color proposals for the new building.
reported that they're going to be experimenting
with painting lavatory stalls. They will paint a few
lavatories and,then give people time to comment. An outside
contractor--is-compiling a book of standards for the building in
accordance with what is now in existence. We will have to see
exactly what the 12 colors are for the building, and if we are
going to be doing some changes; but right now would be an
awkward time to make changes. suggested that
perhaps the men's room colors should be different from the
ladies' room colors.
C. Note of appreciation t
announced that he will send a note of
recogni ion o and he would like the minutes to
reflect our appreciation of her long service on the FAC.
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6. The-next meeting of the FAC will be held on Monday,
15 October 1984 at 1100 hours in Room 7D32.
7. The meeting was adjourned at 1220 hours.
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