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meting of the Board was therefore a menarable one, and
1 am sending you a copy of the news release.62
Until Flexner had left for Europe, no monetary limit had been
set on the building. It: was virtually certain that the Cornittee would
choose Flr, - Jens
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Frederick Lasson of Zanover, New Hampshire,-as architect.
Shortly after Flcmer 's departure Dr. Aydelorre reported sorrserhing
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definite to Flaass.
Fir. Barnbergex stated that all the plans and estimates he had
heard went far beyond the figure L-hich originally he had ,in
mind. I asked him what this figure was, and he said $300,000,
including the $50,000 which he had already given .... He would
really like us t o build for $250,C00, retaining $40,000 for
furnishings which, with the $10,000 spent on these four
architects already would make a total of $300,000, I think
Mrs. Fuld is less conccrnad about economy, but she is ex-
tremely anxious that no decision should be reached which
would trouble FIr . Bamberger ,
My own thought is that we should...cut down our plans to fit
this estimate.-.The only thing I can think of is to lessen
the size of the central building . . . leaving off the wings., . 63
On hearing this news Professor Veblen established the priorities
as he saw them; to satisfy the needs of the humanists first, of the School
of Economics and Politics and adrninstration next, then accomdations for
the temporary members, and finally, space for the School of Mathematics.
Aydelotte suggested that 69 Alexander and the Olden Manor be used. For
it was o5vious that the sum blr. Bamberger mentioned was far below costs of
current plans.64 But W. Elaass encountered such stern opposition from
Professor Veblen when a reduction in the size of studies was mentioned
that he found himself unable to proceed with the economies he knew must
come, and counseled awaiting the return of Flexner. Mr. Bamberger said
that if his figures were observed, he would give something for maintenance