{"value"=>"<p>This series consists of general correspondence, arranged partially in chronological and partially in topical order, of Mrs. Astor and Linda Gillies with officers of various organizations relating to civic, cultural, community and urban affairs in New York City, including the development of the South Bronx, the proposal to create a Museum of the Holocaust in the Customs House Building in Lower Manhattan, the establishment of an environmental simulation center at the New School for Social Research and other matters of public interest. There is also correspondence with grantee organizations on matters not directly related to grants including the Astor Home for Children, Boys Brotherhood Republic, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and The New York Public Library. There is also correspondence received after the Foundation's closing from organizations requesting financial support. Some of the correspondence is routine and ceremonial in nature, relating to invitations to conferences and social events, requests for information, thank-yours, and acknowledgements. There is also correspondence from cranks and disturbed persons (in \"Crazy Files\" folder).</p>"}