[ALL CORRESPONDENCE FOLDERS SHOULD BE GONE THROUGH AND REPROCESSED TO SUBJECT-SPECIFIC FOLDERS] [CONSERVATION OF PAINTINGS ITEMS SHOULD BE CONDENSED] [ITEMS PERTAINING TO OVE ARUP, HAYNES AND WHALEY, ULRICH ENGINEERS, MCREYNOLDS ETC. NEED MAJOR ORGANIZATION]

Includes: 01. Original Floor Plans, 1969

02. First Signs of Problems with Paintings, 1973-11.

Correspondence with Helen Winkler regarding "mildew" on the paintings and her recommended use of a sable brush to dust the paintings. 03. Scans of items from Menil Collection Archives regarding Chapel paintings, 1974-1991. Includes International Institute of Conservation Preprint of the Contributions of Bussels Congress, 3-7 September 1990, "Cleaning, Retouching and Coatings" article "The Rothko Chapel: Treatment of the Black-Form Triptychs" by Carol Mancusi-Ungaro; Interview with Ray Edwards, Rothko's Assistant, Houston, April 1977. 04. Conservation Work on Paintings, 1980-1981. Includes: Memo regarding study of paintings by Carol Mancusi-Ungaro and Mary Jane Victor (July 16, 1980). Memo to Rothko Chapel and Menil Foundation Board from Dominique de Menil regarding Carol Mancusi-Ungaro's assessment of the "whiting" of the paintings, Rothko's painting process, and needed conservation (June 25, 1981). "Preliminary Studies for the Conservation of the Rothko Chapel Paintings: An Investigative Approach" by Carol Mancusi-Ungaro. Conversation with Ray Kelly in New York (May 30, 1980) with Carol Mancusi-Ungaro and Mary Jane Victor. Conversation with Arnold Glimcher, New York (May 28, 1980) with Carol Mancusi-Ungaro and Mary Jane Victor. Conversation with William Scharf, New York (June 1, 1980) with Carol Mancusi-Ungaro and Mary Jane Victor. 05. Memo about closing Chapel for conservation work, 1981-06-25.

06. Conservation work on Chapel Paintings by Carol Mancusi Ungaro: Photographed by Janet Woodward, 1981/06-1981/08.

07. Media coverage about conservation work, 1981-07-31

08. Treatment of whitening of the paintings: Carol Mancusi-Ungaro, 1981-08-20.

09. Preliminary studies for the conservation of Rothko Chapel paintings: an investigative approach by Carol-Mancusi Ungaro, 1981-10-05.

10. Announcing re-opening of the Rothko Chapel after conservation work, 1981-10.

11. Certificate of Occupancy, 1983-05-04.

12. Memo from Tom Shannon to staff regarding conservation work on paintings, 1987-01-27.

13. Agreement with Menil Foundation on conservation of art works, 1987-11-1.

14. Renovation: Conservation of Paintings, 1987-1999. [WHEN REORGANIZED, USE THIS FOR ALL PAINTING RENO RELATED DOCS] a. 1987 – Carol Mancusi-Ungaro’s Numbering System b. 1998 – Entry Vestibule Plan (McReynolds) c. 1998- Building Sections (McReynolds) d. 1999 - Correspondence e. Undated - Rothko Painting Dimensions and Lumber Cut List 15. Articles pertaining to damage and conservation of Rothko artwork, 1988-1990,1995. a. "The Skeletons in the Closet: Harvard Unveils its Damaged Rothko Murals" (1988) by Cathleen McGuigan. b. "Laboratory 'Detectives' Save Precious Paintings" (1989). c. "The Rothko Chapel: Treatment of the Black-Form Triptychs" (1990) by Carol Mancusi-Ungaro. d."The Lab Detectives: Westhollo sleuths solve mysteries of ancient and modern art for Houston's Menil Collection" (1995) by Teresa Hurst. 16. Correspondence RE chapel renovations, 1993-1998.

17. Identified smudges, marks and damages on chapel paintings, 1996-4-11.

18. Renovation: CBM Engineers Correspondence, 1996.

19. Renovation: Chapel Lighting and AC Notes, ca. 1996.

20. Renovation: Roof Pictures, ca. 1996.

21. Renovation: Ulrich Engineers Foundation Investigation – Proposals and Results, 1996-1997.

22. Renovation: Ove Arup and Partners International – Proposals and preliminary communications,1996-1998.

23. Renovation: Haynes Whaley Associates, Inc /Ulrich Engineering Inc. and associated proposals/survey findings, 1996-1999.

24. ARUP Renovation Report/ Plans and Schematics: Painting removal, lobby door, aid A/C, and light studies, 1997-05-07.

25. Renovation: W.S. Bellows Construction Renovation Estimate, 1997-07-25.

26. Renovation: Strategy for Implementation of Remedial Works, 1997/06 – 1997/07.

27. Renovation: Singleton + Cooksey RE Renovation Funding and Billing, 1997.

28. Renovation: Wall Color Nodelman Pages, ca. 1997.

29. Conservation and Restoration of the Rothko Chapel Drawings: Issues I-III, 1997-1998.

30. National Register of Historic Places: Martha McBride Galicki Correspondence, 1997-2000.

31. Renovation: Ove ARUP and Partners: Correspondence, Strategy, and Addendums, 1997-2000.

32. Renovation: Internal Correspondence, 1997-2001.

33. Renovation: Miner-Dederick, 1997-2001.

34. Renovation: McReynolds Architects, 1997-2005.

35. Renovation: Memorandum from LIDELL, SAPP, ZIVLEY, HILL + LABOON LLC, 1998-05-13.

36. Conservation and Restoration of the Rothko Chapel: General Documents and Specifications, 1998-09-28.

37. Renovation: Contractors’ Bids for Renovation Work Memorandum, 1998-10-26.

38. National Register of Historic Places: Texas Historical Commission Guidelines, Application, and Correspondence Regarding Nomination, 1998.

39. Renovation: Building Committee, 1998-2000.

40. Renovation: Chase Bank, 1998-2000.

41. Renovation: Haynes/Waley Invoices, 1998-2000.

42. Renovation: Sample of Chapel Wall Pre-1999 Restoration, pre-1999.