[MD] A robber baron benefits America again

[MarshaV]

Platt,

This is fabulous news.  I will definitely be planning a trip.  Thanks 
for forwarding this info.  I've heard it's a great museum, and it's 
not too far.  This is wonderful!   I can hardly wait.

Marsha


At 04:13 PM 6/21/2007, you wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>Just received notice from the Director of the Sterling and Francine Clark
>Art Institute in Williamstown, Mass. that the former president and
>chairman of the American International Group (AIG), Edwin A. G. Manton
>(Jim) has bequeathed over 200 paintings by J.M.W. Turner, John Constable
>and Thomas Gainsborough plus a $50 million endowment to support the
>Clark's Research and Academic Program.
>
>How many similar institutions have benefited from donations by oft
>pilloried barons of business? Too many to count I venture.
>
>Incidentally, if you are ever in the Williamstown, MA vicinity and have
>even a slight interest in art, I urge you to visit the Clark Museum. It's
>collection rivals the best in the world. You will be amazed. The display
>of sketches, paintings and sculpture will weaken for a moment your
>existing static patterns in such a way that the Dynamic Quality all around
>you will shine through. Guaranteed.
>
>Best regards,
>Platt
>