Box 1

Contains correspondence with educational institutions, city officials, local courts, non-profit organizations, U.S. Department of Labor, AFL-CIO, and Robert F. Kennedy regarding educational, local and national programs and initiatives to alleviate poverty. Collection also contains dinner invitation, proposals, form letter, and memorandum regarding anti-poverty programs.

Contains correspondence with Anton Refregier concerning the design and construction of a mural for the new 1199 building (310 West 43rd Street, New York, NY).

Contains financial reports, resolutions, statements of financial condition, appraisal report, and agreements regarding 1199's ownership and dealings with Ardeon.

Contains correspondence with lawyers and real estate agent, financial reports, a resolution and a memorandum regarding loans and sales of Ardeon property, and the financial situation of Ardeon.

Contains correspondence and a loan guaranty agreement between 1199 and First National City Bank for a loan made to Ardeon.

Contains correspondence with lawyers and the Association of Voluntary Long-Term Care Agencies regarding expiration of contracts and new contract provisions.

Contains correspondence with First National City Bank regarding a loan, architect, electrician, and painter regarding building construction. Also contains memorandum on building color scheme, meeting minutes on layout of new building meeting, union expenses other than building construction. Lastly contains correspondence from an accountant regarding undocumented payments.

Contains correspondence between Leon Davis and Anton Refregier regarding completion of the mural and payment for mural design. Also contains brochure and price listing for wallcoverings.