The word this morning from Jim Fitch's wife is that the memorial
service is now scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, instead of the 4th, at
5:00 PM in St. Paul's Chapel in order not to conflict with another
event.

The James Marston Fitch Foundation annually gives grants to
mid-career professionals in historic preservation and related fields.
Those interested in contributing should contact Margaret Evans at the
offices of Beyer Blinder Belle, 212-777-7800.  Fax is 212-475-7424.

Thanks,
Jim Rhodes



>Subj:    PA Special Update - 4/13/00
>Date:   4/13/2000 9:07:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time
>From:   [log in to unmask] (Preservation Alumni)
>
>A  memorial service for James Marston Fitch is being planned for Thursday,
>May 4th at 5 PM in St. Paul's Chapel on Columbia's campus.
>
>There will be a reception following, either indoors or out, weather
>permitting. A number of alumni, and friends of Professor Fitch's are
>beginning to plan the ceremony.  Details will follow as they are available.
>
>In lieu of flowers, alumni and friends may make a donation to a number of
>funds in Jim's honor.
>
>The HP Program has the "James Marston Fitch Fund at Columbia's Historic
>Preservation Program" (donations should be specified for this fund to ensure
>that the money goes directly to the Preseravtion program); in addition, PA
>has the "Cleo and James Marston Fitch Prize", awarded annually for
>outstanding work by a student in Columbia's Historic Preservation program.
>These is also the Fitch Foundation, although I do not have any information
>on contributing to this at this time. All of these are completely separate
>entities, and alumni, and friends are encouraged to contribute as they see
>fit.
>
>------
>The memorial service for Aldolf Placzek will be held this Monday, April 17th
>at 5:00 PM in Avery Library.