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GARI MELCHERS' BELMONT ESTATE

The Chancellor reported briefly on a tentative proposal from the Virginia
Museum of Fine Arts for transferring to the College the title to and responsibility
for Belmont, formerly the hone of Gari Melchers. This estate, located across the
river from the College, includes more than 100 paintings and other properties of
potential teaching value in the Art Department.

The Rector proposed that the Chancellor continue the conversations with the
Virginia Museum authorities unless any of the Visitors should have a contrary
opinion. No adverse opinions were voiced.