Havey, Ruth M., 1899-1980

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Typescript paid receipt from Alexander's Sculptural Service to Mildred Bliss for one snail with gnomon, sundial model made with hydrocal. Approved for payment by Ruth Havey, 2/23/[19]60, and signed paid by A.J. Tatti, 3/11/[19]60.

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Typescript invoice and paid receipt from Alexander's Sculptural Service to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss for Dumbarton Oaks for 4 bronze wheats. Approved for payment by Ruth M. Havey, 3/2/[19]60 and marked paid by A.J. Tatti 5/1/[19]60.

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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Letters and telegrams sent by Ruth M. Havey, landscape architect to Mildred Bliss about the status of projects and sketches for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Also included is one letter to a contractor and the contract for work to be done in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden.

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Letters and sketches sent by Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss about the status of the projects in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden.

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Correspondence sent between Ruth Havey and Mildred Bliss on projects Ruth Havey was working on for the Dumbarton Oaks Garden. Includes responses from contractors consulted by Ruth Havey to complete the work.

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Correspondence between Mildred Bliss and Ruth Havey about a project Ruth Havey was working on in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden. Includes a contract agreement from G. Morris Steinbraker and Son for finials, consoles, and wall capping for the North Vista wall.

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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him Ruth Havey is at Reef Point and excellent progress is being made. The historic tablet progress is good. She asks him to wire her when Mildred Bliss arrives in Washington, D.C. to discuss historic tablet.

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Handwritten message for Western Union telegram (night letter) from Mildred Bliss informing Ruth Havey she is needed at Dumbarton Oaks and to please communicate so the next phase of work can be planned. The Arbour [arbor] Terrace has priority.

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Western Union telegraph from Ruth Havey to Beatrix Farrand tells her the time she is arriving in Washington, D.C.

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Postal Telegraph, The International System, telegram from Ruth Havey informing Mildred Bliss that she needs two days for further work and requests to confer once Mildred Bliss has arrived in New York.

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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.

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Western Union telegram from Ruth M. Havey to Mildred Bliss letting her know that circumstances Havey can not control make it impossible for her to finish the North Vista drawings before the meeting on Monday and Tuesday or to be in Washington at that time. As soon as she can see a way clear through the intense strain of personal matters she will let Mildred know what can be expected.

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Western Union telegram from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss tells her plans are being sent for the Arbor Terrace special delivery. The Box Terrace paving plans will follow. [G. Frederick] Coles has full size shop drawings for the center circle of the Box Terrace and a model for the North Court [North Vista] console changes.

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Western Union telegram from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss informs her she is unable to get the gate ready for the conference.

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...

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Text for Western Union telegram from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand tells her he is delighted to hear things are progressing well [with Ruth Havey on historic tablet]. Robert and Mildred Bliss return on June 26 for ten days.

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Text for telegram from Mildred Bliss to Ruth Havey tells her the chains have not be received.

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Handwritten text for telegram from Mildred Bliss to Ruth Havey asks her to order the five foot high Euonymous for Dumbarton Oaks as it is Spring planting time.

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Handwritten text for a telegram from Mildred Bliss to Ruth Havey tells her Robert W. Patterson arrives at Dumbarton Oaks for two days. John Thacher would like to see Havey's drawings of the walls before meeting.

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Handwritten text for a telegram from Mildred Bliss to Ruth Havey tells her to use Doria for the scrolls, but not the steps. Havey is to keep unused Doria for future use.