The document provides background information on the Barnes Foundation, an art collection established in 1922 through an indenture of trust by Dr. Albert C. Barnes who studied medicine, chemistry, and pharmacology. Over time, the foundation faced litigation and controversies over amending the terms of Barnes' indenture of trust to allow more public access and a move to a new building in order to address financial issues as the original operating funds were depleted.

1. The Barnes Foundation An Introduction artzineonline.com

2. Dr. Albert C. Barnes Born 1872 in Philadelphia Studied medicine, chemistry, and pharmacology Created Argyrol in 1902, bought out company in 1908 Started collecting art in 1910 new-york-art.com

3. Indenture of Trust First established in 1922 Edited several times before Barnes’ sudden death in 1951 This charitable trust was to be maintained in perpetuity after Barnes’ death

4. Early Litigation & The Barnes In 1960, a judge ruled that the Barnes Foundation could be open to the public: 200 hundred visitors per day for two days per week Revocation of tax status threatened Through 1960s and 1970s, the Foundation was run mostly according to the slightly amended Indenture of Trust

5. “ Current” Controversy Early 1990s - worldwide exhibition of paintings Early 2000s - Foundation has used up the $6 million operating fund and exhibit funds 2004 - Montgomery County Orphans’ Court rules that the Barnes move to the Parkway 2009 - Architectural plan published, construction started on new building