The De Mazia Trust contends that because of the contribution to Lincoln, the Barnes trustees dismissed bids made by other publishers.

The exhibition is yet another cause of dissension between the Barnes trustees and the De Mazia Trust, which is suing the foundation for violating its charter.

With her support, Glanton could just about keep running the show; there were five Barnes trustees, and one other vote could carry the day.

The exhibition is yet another cause of dissension between the Barnes trustees and the De Mazia Trust.

Judge Louis B. Stefan said he had based his decision on the Barnes trustees' appeal for desperately needed funds to restore the 1924 foundation building and improve climate control.

The De Mazia trust charges that the Barnes trustees were acting on behalf of Lincoln University when they awarded publishing rights to Alfred A. Knopf.

Pennsylvania law, however, prohibits any consideration of Lincoln University in decisions made by Barnes trustees.

Ms. Camp said the Barnes trustees were "not contemplated as a fund-raising board" and so contributed to the financial crunch.

She was dismissed, sources say, after opposing the international tour expected by Barnes trustees to bring the foundation at least $7 million.

Sources say that other documents and depositions of Barnes trustees reveal much more manoeuvring on Lincoln's behalf, all of which would be illegal.