New York Times, Monday, April 11, 1994, Arts C11
 
IS THERE HOPE FOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY? by Paul Goldberger
"The New-York Historical Society, which was on the verge of
signing away control of its library and much of its
collection to New York University last month, now seems
intent on trying to survive on its own."
 
"Last week Herbert S. Winokur Jr., a co-chairman of the
society, the acting chief executive officer and prime
mover behind the New York University deal, abruptly resigned;
the institution is now being run by staff committees under
the eye of Wilbur L. Ross Jr., who remains as chairman."
 
"At a time when the worlds of education, culture and
technology are intersecting in myriad ways, this institution
could be a leader in forging new connections between the
different communities of New York."
 
That's it.
 
Robbin Murphy
NYU/Museum Studies
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