SUPERINTENDENT'S DEPARTMENT The Superintendent's Department during 1939 concerned itself largely with the construction work necessary for the installation of exhibits and with the organization of an efficient staff for the maintenance and guarding of the museum. Practically all installations had to be ready by the opening date on April 1st, which gave little time to do a great amount of work. Pylons were built for the proper division of the various galleries; the entire equipment of the Port of New York Gallery, consisting of a cabin, mast and rigging, railing, and museum cases was constructed to serve as a background for the material on display. The design for this room was created by Mr. Ernest N. Townsend. The John Rogers Room was completely installed with cases and pedestals, and the paneling for the Beekman Rooms erected. Numerous individual cases, stands, platforms, and pedestals were also built and painted. After the opening of the building, storerooms were equipped with adequate drawer and shelf space, additional frames were made for the exhibition of paintings and prints, and a great variety of tables, shelving, and other conveniences was made and installed in the offices and workrooms throughout the building. During the year 70 pedestals, 21 tables, 66 cases, 36 pylons, 14 platforms, and 275 picture frames were made. These supplemented equipment purchased from commercial firms, such as metal museum cases, plan file cases, letter files, painting and frame racks, and other miscellaneous items, the construction and design of which had to be studied and approved by the Superintendent's Department. During the year a garden was developed in the plot adjoining the Society's building on 76th Street. A set of brick steps leading from the building, as well as the foundation for a marble pool, were constructed, and the landscape work and the building of the pool were supervised by this department. Although the staff for the building and maintenance has been held to a minimum, the following additions to the personnel were ~ 52 ~-