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Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to John S. Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., January 3, 1941 Digital

File — Box D: 1, Folder: 9Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1941.01.03
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature confirms Beatrix Farrand's planned arrival to Washington, D.C. on January 16, working at Dumbarton Oaks on January 17. She offers suggestions for her and John Thacher to discuss, such as how Harvard University's acceptance of Dumbarton Oaks will affect the gardens and their future plantings. She also suggests the Catalog House continue to be developed as an educational asset to the institution and the public. Beatrix Farrand mentions sending a...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to John S. Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., August 10, 1942 Digital

File — Box D: 2, Folder: 68Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1942.08.10
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him she sent James Bryce and the bulb dealer an air mail letter about the National Gallery [of Art] not needing flower bulbs. Farrand wants to know from Bryce what plant needs the Blisses will have next winter and what will be the financial arrangement buying and growing them. Farrand is not mourning over the departed red oak tree as she never liked it.

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to John S. Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., August 14, 1942 Digital

File — Box D: 2, Folder: 70Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1942.08.14
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him she could have foreseen the complications of providing flower bulbs to the National Gallery [of Art]. James Bryce has told her what flowers Robert and Mildred Bliss will need. Once Farrand gets the prices a decision on which ones can be made. She discusses the flooding of the Dumbarton Oaks cellars and damage to cork and other floors due to heavy rain; replacing injured Francis Baker with a regular...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to John S. Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., June 29, 1942 Digital

File — Box D: 2, Folder: 63Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1942.06.29
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature by the secretary on behalf of Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher suggests abandoning the idea of supplying bulbs for the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. this year. She says that, if the number of bulbs needed could be determined soon, then bulbs could be ordered and also taken from the Dumbarton Oaks stock. Written in upper right corner in pencil: "Mr. Bryce." A copy of this letter was included with a correspondence from Beatrix Farrand to...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to John S. Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1942 Digital

File — Box D: 2, Folder: 45Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1942.05.19B
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him it seems essential to have Mildred Bliss and her together while she is at Dumbarton Oaks. She sent him a telegram with her altered dates. Farrand thinks it will be interesting to hear whether he and James Bryce decided to supply plants to the National Gallery [of Art].

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to John S. Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., June 12, 1942 Digital

File — Box D: 2, Folder: 55Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1942.06.12
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher thanks him for his hospitality during her visit to Dumbarton Oaks. She will be meeting with Ruth Havey and review what she discussed with him. She asks about the flower bulbs for the National Gallery [of Art], so they are not paying last minute prices and getting poor quality. Miss Snow reports the Blisses are on their way back to Dumbarton Oaks. Robert and Mildred Bliss will be attending another meeting of the...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to John S. Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1942 Digital

File — Box D: 2, Folder: 59Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1942.06.18
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature and postscript from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher discusses her feeling grateful for the help resolving the flower bulb issue with David Finley for the National Gallery [of Art]; need for changes to the trefoil gate, changes on the 32nd Street tablet; the historic tablet; and raising of the North Vista grade after speaking with James Bryce. Farrand and Ruth Havey have made progress on project work and agreed on a "trial marriage" for working...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand to James Bryce, 3203 S Street, Washington, D.C., June 22, 1942 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 2Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:BF 1942.06.22
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Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to James Bryce discusses big trumpet bulbs from Jan de Graaff (Oregon Bulb Farms) for the National Gallery of Art, Dumbarton Oaks Park negotiations, and Ruth Havey's visit which included a review of the design for the two tablet inscriptions

Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms, Sandy, Oregon, June 6, 1942 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 1Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:BF 1942.06.06
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Copy of typescript letter form Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms inquires about big trumpet daffodil bulbs for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. She tells him the Naiotnal Museum Picture Galley [Gallery] may want some forced bulbs for Dumbarton Oaks in Washington. Letter likely typed by Isabelle M. Stover, secretary on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms, Sandy, Oregon, July 16, 1942 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 4Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:BF 1942.07.16
Scope and Contents: Copy of letter from Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms discusses trumpet daffofil bulbs for the National Gallery of Art, flower bulbs for James Bryce at Dumbarton Oaks which may also be for Robert and Mildred Bliss, daffodil bulbs for the cottage at Santa Barbara where she and Max Farrand will be at for the winter, and daffodil and iris bulbs at Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine. While other universities are cutting back on bulb orders, the ones Beatrix Farrand is working with...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms, Sandy, Oregon, August 5, 1942 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 5Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:BF 1942.08.05
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Copy of letter from Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms discusses the uncertainty of the daffodil bulb order for the National Gallery of Art and daffodil bulbs for Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine and the cottage at Santa Barbara.

Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms, Sandy, Oregon, August 10, 1942 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 6Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:BF 1942.08.10
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Copy of letter from Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms tells him the National Gallery of Art has decided against Dumbarton Oaks growing its flowers for the coming winter.

Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Sandy, Oregon, July 10, 1942 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 3Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:BF 1942.07.10
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Copy of letter from Beatrix Farrand to Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms discusses Narcissus Maude Adams bulbs for Mrs. Gerrish H. Milliken and bulbs for the National Gallery of Art. Beatrix Farrand tells him she looks forward to telling him about the ways his bulbs are used in different universities and how much pleasure they give.

Letter from Isabelle Stover to James Bryce, 3203 S Street, Washington, D.C., June 29, 1942 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 62Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:IMS 1942.06.29
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Copy of typescript letter from Isabelle M. Stover to James Bryce tells him 5 different varieties of tulip bulbs are available from George Lawler and encloses a copy of a letter from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher. The enclosed letter is no longer with this letter.

Letter from Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms, Sandy, Oregon to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, July 15, 1942 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 56Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:de Graaff 1942.07.15
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Handsigned letter from Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms, to Beatrix Farrand says he is very glad to send Agnes Milliken the Narcissus, Maude Adams. It would be an honor for his bulbs to be at the National Gallery of Art, and will hold orders for others in order to fill the National Gallery of Art request.

Letter from Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms, Sandy, Oregon to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, August 10, 1942 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 58Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:de Graaff 1942.08.10
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Handsigned typescript letter from Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms to Beatrix Farrand acknowledges the problem with daffodil order for the National Gallery of Art. He is going to ship 300 bulbs to New York and if the request does not come through he tells Farrand to sell them or donate them to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Letter from Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms, Sandy, Oregon to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, August 13, 1942 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 59Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:de Graaff 1942.08.13
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Jan de Graaff, Oregon Bulb Farms to Beatrix Farrand tells her the order for the National Gallery of Art is being cancelled. He is disappointed the project did not go through as it would have been nice to see some of the Oregon Bulb Farms bulbs there.

Letter from John S. Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, 1650 Orlando Road, San Marino, California, March 21, 1941 Digital

File — Box D: 1, Folder: 32Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:JT 1941.03.21
Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand answers her garden-related questions of March 8th (D:BF 1941.03.08) and responds to her letter of March 18th (D:BF 1941.03.18) regarding her impending trip to Dumbarton Oaks. John Thacher emphasizes his need to discuss matters in person with the Blisses and suggests he goes West to visit with them if their plans to travel East are not soon realized. He comments on Professor Focillon's health. He reports that Robert Woods Bliss...

Letter from John S. Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, New Haven Lawn Club, 193 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut, January 2, 1941 Digital

File — Box D: 1, Folder: 8Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:JT 1941.01.02
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Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand acknowledges receipt of her telegram (D:BF 1941.01.01) extending New Year's greetings, and acknowledges Beatrix Farrand's plans to visit Dumbarton Oaks on Friday January 17, 1941. John Thacher also mentions Beatrix Farrand meeting with David Finley of the National Gallery [of Art] to discuss their planting while she is in town.

Letter from John S. Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, July 31, 1942 Digital

File — Box D: 2, Folder: 65Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:JT 1942.07.31
Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand sends her a check for her services from January 1 to June 30, 1942. He asks that she let him know when her account needs to be replenished. Thacher reports on his health screening for entering the Navy Reserves and taking a few enjoyable days away to the Hot Springs where he had good conversations with Lewis Delafield. There is still no final word about the bulbs for the National Gallery [of Art]. He reports on happenings at...

Letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, June 27, 1942 Digital

File — Box D: 2, Folder: 62Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:JT 1942.06.27
Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand tells her Robert and Mildred Bliss were shocked by the condition of the Dumbarton Oaks Park and made their concern clear to Irving Root and Donald Kline from the National Park Service. He reports the Blisses have probably decided to hold off on establishing a trust fund for the park until the Park Commission has taken some action. James Bryce is working with David Finley about bulbs for the National Gallery [of Art]. He is...

Letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine , August 12, 1942 Digital

File — Box D: 2, Folder: 69Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:JT 1942.08.12
Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand tells her that due to governement red tape providing bulbs to the National Gallery [of Art] is impossible. He reports Robert and Mildred Bliss will be returning to Washington, D.C. in the autumn. He outlines the needs for flowers in the house and surrounding buildings. Mr. Baker is not likely to resume his former work after his accident. He asks if another tree man should be hired or if an outside person/company should be hired....

Letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, June 15, 1942 Digital

File — Box D: 2, Folder: 56Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:JT 1942.06.15
Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand tells her Ruth Havey's visit was successful and she later sent dummies for the 32nd Street tablet and historic tablet on R Street. They were returned to her with suggestions. He reports the trefoil gate drawing is improved, but still needs work. An answer about flowers for the National Gallery [of Art] is still pending. David Finley will go over the question with Bryce this coming week. Finley needs to get three competitive bids...

Papers of Agnes Mongan, 1914-1993

Collection Identifier: SC 1
Overview:

Correspondence, photographs, writings, and other papers of Agnes Mongan, Curator of Drawings at Harvard's Fogg Museum and the first woman director of a major art museum in the United States.

Suggested list of narcissus to order for the National Gallery and Dumbarton Oaks project, 1942 Digital

File — Box C, Folder: 10, item: 73Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, C10:suggested narcissus 1942.xx.xx
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Unknown creator, but Beatrix Farrand may have created the suggested list of narcissus bulbs to order for the National Gallery of Art and grown by Dumbarton Oak. Other correspondence show her involvement in ordering bulbs for the project.