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Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc.

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Andrew R. Kennedy Inc., a nursery once located at 22-24 West 27th Street, New York . The company sold seed, bulbs, nursery stock, insecticides, fertilizers, tools and implements.

Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:

Expense report from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Dumbarton Oaks Library and Research Collection (Harvard University), July 1, 1941 to December 31, 1941 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 1, item: 7Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C1:1941.07.01
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Handsigned typescript expense report and receipt of payment for professional services, traveling expenses, and office expenses incurred by Beatrix Farrand for work performed for Harvard University (Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection) related to the Dumbarton Oaks Garden.

Expense report from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Harvard University (Dumbarton Oaks Research Library), January 1, 1941-June 30, 1941 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 1, item: 1Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C1:1941.01.01
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Typescript expense report for professional services and expenses from Beatrix Farrand to Harvard University (Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection) related to the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens in Washington, D.C. from January 1, 1941 to June 30, 1941. Includes information on the Dumbarton Oaks Garden areas: Catalogue House; North Vista; Green Garden; Rose Garden.

Expense report from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Harvard University (Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Research Collection) and returned receipt, July 1, 1946 to December 31, 1946 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 6, item: 3Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C6:1946.07.01
Scope and Contents: Expense report from Beatrix Farrand to Harvard University (Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection), July 1, 1946 to December 31, 1946. The report lists charges for professional and office expenses. It includes a paid receipt for tulip, hyacinth, iris, and narcissus bulbs from various nurseries and the associated the shipping costs for Dumbarton Oaks. Receipt signed by Isabelle M. Stover on behalf of Beatrix Farrand. The report also includes a charge for the purchase of a book for the...

Expense report from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Harvard University Research Library (Dumbarton Oaks), January 1, 1942 to June 30, 1942 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 2, item: 1Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C2:1942.01.01
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Expense report from Beatrix Farrand to Harvard University (Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection), January 1, 1942 to June 30, 1942 outlining itemized expenses for professional services, assistant time, traveling, office expenditures, and garden plants, seeds, and books. Also includes a receipt for Beatrix Farrand for entrance into Dartington Hall, Totnes, England.

Expense report from Beatrix Farrand to Harvard University (Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection), July 1, 1944 - December 31, 1944 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 4, item: 8Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C4:1944.07.01
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Expense report from Beatrix Farrand to Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, July 1, 1944 to December 31, 1944 listing charges for professional services, office related activities, and office expenses. Includes alist of charges for negatives and prints, flower seeds, hyacinths, narcissus, iris, and lily bulbs for Dumbarton Oaks.

Itemized receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, 22-24 West 27th Street, New York to James Bryce, 3203 S. Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., March 26, 1941 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 1, item: 6Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C1:Kennedy 1941.03.26
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Typescript Itemized order and receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. to James Bryce for garden seeds for the Dumbarton Oaks Garden. Beatrix Farrand likely received this receipt or a copy of it.

Itemized receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, 22-24 West 27th Street, New York to James Bryce, 3203 S. Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., August 28, 1941 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 1, item: 10Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C1:Kennedy 1941.08.28
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Typescript itemized receipt and duplicate receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. to James Bryce for garden seeds for the Dumbarton Oaks Garden. Beatrix Farrand likely received receipt or copy of it.

Itemized receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc., 22-24 West 27th Street, New York, N.Y. to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, August 30, 1946 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 6, item: 6Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C6:Kennedy 1946.08.30
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Original and duplicate itemized receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. to Beatrix Farrand for 50 Lilium, harrisi bulbs sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C.

Itemized receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc., 22-24 West 27th Street, New York, N.Y. to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, November 21, 1946 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 6, item: 12Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C6:Kennedy 1946.11.21
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Original and duplicate itemized receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. to Beatrix Farrand for 1000 tulip bulbs ordered for and sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C.

Itemized receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc., 22-24 West 27th Street, New York, N.Y. to James Bryce, 3203 S Street, N.W., Washington, 7, D.C., September 29, 1945 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 5, item: 4Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C5:Kennedy 1945.09.29
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Itemized receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. to James Bryce, September 29, 1945 for 9 seed packets, 3 dozen 4" Cyclamen, 25 Primula Obconica, White, 25 Pimula Obconica, Apple Blossom, and 1 case of 50 Lilium, Harrisi for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Beatrix Farrand likely received receipt and paid for charges from her account.

Itemized receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc., 22-24 West 27th Street, New York, N.Y. to James Bryce, 3203 S Street, N.W., Washington 7, D.C., October 25, 1945 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 5, item: 5Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C5:Kennedy 1945.10.25
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Itemized receipt from Kennedy to James Bryce, October 25, 1945 for more than 21 packets of flower seeds and 1450 Hyacinths, Narcissi, Iris, and Tulip bulbs for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Beatrix Farrand likely received receipt after making payment from her account.

Itemized receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc., 22-24 West 27th Street, New York, N.Y. to James Bryce, 3203 S Street, N.W., Washington 7, D.C., November 28, 1945 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 5, item: 6Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C5:Kennedy 1945.11.28
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Itemized receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. to James Bryce, November 28, 1945 for 150 Narcissus and 100 Lilium bulbs for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Beatrix Farrand likely received receipt following payment from her account.

Itemized receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. to James Bryce, 3203 S. St. N.W., Washington, D.C., February 26, 1942 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 2, item: 4Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C2:Kennedy 1942.02.26
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Original and duplicate itemized receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. for flower seeds sold to James Bryce for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Beatrix Farrand likely paid for flower seeds and received receipt for payment.

Letter and copy of bulb order from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc., 22-24 West 27th Street, New York, N.Y. to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, June 27, 1947 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 69Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:Kennedy 1947.06.27
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Letter from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. to Beatrix Farrand tells her he is unable to offer her a discount on the bulbs for 1947. He encloses her order for 1710 tulip and 72 hyacinth bulbs with prices lists. Bulbs to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C.

Letter and order from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc., 22-24 West 27th Street, New York 1, N.Y. to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, June 20, 1947 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 7, item: 3Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C7:Kennedy 1947.06.20
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Handsigned letter and copy of order sent from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. to Beatrix Farrand for 1710 tulip bulbs (some identified for the Dumbarton Oaks Fountain Terrace) and 72 hyacinth bulbs and 36 packets of flower seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. The letter thanks Beatrix Farrand for placing the order.

Memo to Robert Patterson, June 23, 1947 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 68Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:Memo to Mr. Patterson 1947.06.27
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Copy of typescript memo to Robert Patterson probably from Beatrix Farrand concerning James Bryce's letter of June 23, 1947. She explains all the changes to bulb orders for the Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. She offers a suggestion for the bulbs for Mildred Bliss. Also included is a tape from an acccounting machine.

Order correction from Beatrix Farrand to Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc., 22-24 West 27th Street, New York 1, N.Y., September 18, 1946 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 38Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:BF 1946.09.18
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Copy of order correction from Beatrix Farrand to Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. for 300 tulips on order #794 out of the 1300 ordered to be sent to Mrs. [Mr.] James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent order correction on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

Order from Beatrix Farrand to Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc., 22-24 West 27th Street, New York, 1, N.Y., June 18, 1947 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 44Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:BF 1947.06.18
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Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. for 36 packets of flower seeds to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C.

Order from Beatrix Farrand to Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc., 22-24 West 27th Street, New York 1, N.Y., June 18, 1947 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 45Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:BF 1947.06.18B
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Copy of order from Beatrix Farrand to Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. for 1710 tulip bulbs for the Fountain Terrace and Herbaceous Border and 72 Hyacinth bulbs to be sent to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C.

Order modification request from Beatrix Farrand to Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc., 22-24 West 27th Street, New York, 1, N.Y., June 27, 1947 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 49Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:BF 1947.06.27
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Order modification from Beatrix Farrand to Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. from 910 tulip bulbs to 500 bulbs for the Fountain Terrace, Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. She requests 40 of The Bishop tulip and 30 of the Dom Pedro and Golden Harvest tulips. The remainder of the 430 should be split between the remaining 10 varieties desired. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent the order modification on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

Price request from Beatrix Farrand to Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc., 22-24 West 27th Street, New York, 1, N.Y., June 25, 1947 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 48Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:BF 1947.06.25
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Copy of a price request from Beatrix Farrand to Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. for the accepted bulb and seed orders for James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C.

Receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc., 22-24 West 27th Street, New York to James Bryce, 3203 "S" Street, N.W, Washington, D.C., September 26, 1944 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 4, item: 18Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C4:Kennedy 1944.09.26
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Original and duplicate paid receipt from Andrew R. Kennedy, Inc. for 50 French Roman white Hyacinths sold to James Bryce for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Beatrix Farrand likely received receipt for payment from her account.