G. Morris Steinbraker & Sons, Inc.

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Copy of typescript letter with handwritten signature from G. Morris Steinbraker on behalf of his company to Alden Hopkins provides him an estimate for construction work on plan #96-03 for the reconstruction of the Camellia Garden (or Lilac Circle) for $3,620.00. He has not included the cost of plant removal or planting of any kind.

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Alden Hopkins to Mildred Bliss tells her he has received an estimate on the cost of the stonework and construction of the Lilac or Camellia Circle from Mr. [G. Morris] Steinbraker. He has gone over the requirements for this reconstruction on the ground with Mr. Steinbraker and pointed out that the wall cap must be the same as that toppingon the wall above the cutting garden. The work will be done in accordance to his drawing, #93-03 which was...

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Copy of typescript letter with handwritten notations from Mildred Bliss to Ruth Havey tells her she has studied the envelope of sketches. Mildred Bliss offers comments on various garden projects: the terror seat, finalities, the cool house conversion to a garden center, the finalities, and Melisande steps. With letter are two estimates from G. Morris Steinbraker and Sons sent to Mildred Bliss for those projects. Additional copies of Mildred Bliss's letter and an estimate are included.

Scope and Contents: Handwritten letter from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss sends her contract agreement from G. Morris Steinbraker for construction of the North Vista finials and consoles. The model is stored at the Dumbarton Oaks Fellows' Quarters pending delivery of the limestone. When cutting begins the Aquarius finial will also be cut and intermediate capping under the rail will also be done. Contract agreement signed by G. Morris Steinbraker and Ruth Havey on behalf of Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss. Letter dated...

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature by Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss discusses having plan A and B probably for the North Vista garden area. She reports Mr. Patterson did not notify her that the foundation had been poured knowing that she was going ahead with drawings that would alter its location. She thinks Patterson attached no importance to it being underground. She is enclosing both schemes. Plan B was pretty well along and if Mildred wants to follow Plan A, she will draw up some...

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss informs her sketches for the plaque were shown to Mrs. Schelling and Miss Hoffman hoping it would be helpful to communicate their reactions to Mildred. The sketches are large, so she is sending a reducing glass for Mildred. Havey reports that Mrs. Schelling and Miss Hoffman lean toward sketch #2 changing the "Malvina Hoffman" line to a double line letter, without crosshatching (as in #1). She asks if one of the...

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss reports the moulded capping below the rail at the North Vista was sent to Mr. Steinbraker. She sent Mr. Kearney a copy of the enclosed letter to Steinbraker so that he can be ready to grade up to it inside the wall. Havey acknowledges Mildred's message that the chains had not arrived and sent on to Mr. Patterson. He wished to place the order for the chains and she does not know what arrangements he has made. She...

Scope and Contents: Typescript handsigned letter from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss offering the Dumbarton Oaks Agenda on the status of work at Dumbarton Oaks on the Finalities, Terrior [Column and Enclosure] wood seat and landscaping; North Vista finials wall chains; and north end; Arbor Garden wall panels, paving and sundial; Melisande Steps; and Perspective.Havey discusses the numbering and filing of drawings indicating that she is using the continuation of the system used in the Bar Harbor files...

Scope and Contents: Typescript letters with handwritten signatures from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss discusses an enclosed Dumbarton Oaks Agenda of April 15th giving an active and inactive list of various projects under consideration. This list has been separated from letter and has accesion number of K:RH 1952.04.15. Havey outlines a schedule for the contractors for erecting the North Vista finials, consoles, and rail and hopes it meets with Mildred Bliss's approval. Mr. Steinbraker and Mr. Phelps are to erect...

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss thanking Mildred for the warm Christmas greetings. She tells her she is excited about the R Street gates. Ruth discusses in detail the construction process and progress of the R Street gates; the gate finials for the North Vista that Frederick Coles is constructing; and the steps at the north entrance to the house to be constructed by either Mr. Phelps or Mr. Steinbraker.Ruth Havey mentions it was thoughtful of Mildred Bliss to...

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss sending Mildred three copies of letters sent to Matthew Kearney and G. Frederick Coles on June 6, 1950 discussing the continuation of work on the Finalities in the Rose Garden and the niche panels in Arbor Terrace. One letter Havey sent to Matthew Kearney, 3201 S. Street, Georgetown, Washington 7, D.C. she encloses a copy of her letter to Coles and asks to please decide with him where he will work and have on hand...

Scope and Contents: Typescript handsigned letter from Ruth M. Havey to Mildred Bliss in care of Ellis Russell, secretary. Havey discusses sending a black folder that contains the August Agenda (accession number K:RH 1949.08.02) with notes on projects in various garden areas to be worked on. The projects include: Arbor Garden (Arbor Terrace) paving and wall panels, woven fabric design for the Founders’ Room, and Mr. Steinbraker’s plan for the Garden Center (Cool House) and his estimates for various pieces of...

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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss shares the plan that she will be in Washington, D.C. for several days towards the end of August. She is meeting with G. Morris Steinbraker to start the model of the Dumbarton Oaks, North Vista finial and console. They should be ready along with the rail for the August meeting at Dumbarton Oaks.

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Handwritten letter from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss tells her the North Vista final and console is almost finished. She feels Mr Gianetti who made the model is the person they have been looking for. She met with G. Morris Steinbraker and the ironman today and Steinbraker is going to submit an estimate. Havey includes a small rough sketch of the scrollwork for Arbor Terrace. Havey is returning to New York in the afternoon.

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Typescript notes prepared by Ruth Havey listing potential paving materials, methods, suppliers, and contractors for projects in the Arbor Terrace, Byzantine Church Garden, and Mélisande Steps. Havey also lists examples of paving in the Washington, D.C. area.

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss enclosing a copy of the contract documents dated December 7, 1951 for the North Vista railing. These documents which include the working drawings, specifications and agreement with Philip Finelli of District Ornamental Iron Works have been separated from the letter. The letter refers to drawings G-3-42A, G-3-42B, G-3-42C and G-3-42D. The contract and specifications refer to correspondence K:RH 1951.12.07. Havey...

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Western Union International Communications telegram from Ruth Havey to MilRob (Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss). Havey advises them to accept paving estimate from William Hughes for Box Terrace and arbor estimate from G. Morris Steinbraker & Sons Company to rebuild the arbor.

Scope and Contents: Western Union telegram from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss notifying her that Steinbraker can not have the North Vista model base ready for clay and modelling on Tuesday as planned. She reports the earliest day for starting clay modelling is Saturday, July 14. Miss Draper thinks you will leave Washington on July 15th since it can not be done in time for you to see it. Havey told Steinbraker not to proceed until she gets in touch with Mildred Bliss as it would be better to have the stone cutting...