Fine Arts file, 1951-1976 (inclusive), 1957-1962 (bulk).

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Fine Arts file, 1951-1976 (inclusive), 1957-1962 (bulk).

These files from his office relate to his campaign to make fine arts a part of urban redevelopment. The papers include correspondence, clippings, articles, memoranda. There are some additional papers "Arts in Architecture," an unsuccessful project which was to have served as intermediary between artists and developers.

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Von Moschzisker, Michael

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Michael von Moschzisker was Chairman of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority from 1956 to 1962. His efforts resulted in a Redevelopment Authority contract clause requiring that 1% of construction cost be used for fine arts. From the description of Fine Arts file, 1951-1976 (inclusive), 1957-1962 (bulk). (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122474346 ...