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September 17, 1979

Dr. Joseph Ernst
Director

The Rockefeller Archive Center
Hillcrest, Pocantico Hills

North Tarrytown, New York 10591

Dear Joe:

I just had a very interesting conversation with

Marion Javits which is connected with her interest in
a
various applications of holography. To jump to a con-
clusion I wondered if it would be an interesting idea
to sponsor a conference on the uses of holography for
the preservation of representations: of historically
important artifacts. I am not at all abreast of what's
actually going on in this field although I know a number
of people have been trying to get representations of
important statues: from antiquity before they become
totally corroded.

One idea I had discussed with her is that the Smith-
sonian might eventually be interested in establishing a
holographic portrait gallery and she will be making some
independent approaches along that line.

Apparently she has had some discussion about holo-
graphic portraiture with Laurence Rockefeller and that
might be a platform from which to discuss possible funding
of the conference in question. Anyhow, I just wanted to
float the idea in general terms. Mrs. Javits is quite

enthusiastic about it and I am Sure would be glad to hear

directly from you if you have any further particular thoughts
on the question.
Ys,

JL
cc: Mrs. Marion Javits