Sweeney, Anne, 1887-1954

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand thanks her for her March 10 letter confirming her April 12-17 visit to Dumbarton Oaks, and expresses pleasure at the news of Ruth Havey's coinciding visit given the importance of furthering designs for future plans in the gardens. He notes that he had observed Dumbarton Oaks Park personnel spraying the trees and conveys disappointment at learning from James Bryce that they lack funds or manpower to dredge the Branch. He conveys...

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand apologizes for upsetting Mildred Bliss by suggesting moving the orchids to the Orangery. He asks Beatrix Farrand to clarify to Mildred Bliss that the [Administrative] Board is not connected with this problem. John Thacher reports that although garden tours have dwindled Anne Sweeney expects schools will continue with tours in the next month and he is confident that visitors will increase in the spring. He states that as much as...

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand expresses relief that the Orangery question has been clarified and affirms that James Bryce has been given instructions not to make changes at present. He reassures her that unless an emergency should occur, there is no need for making any changes in plans regarding the gardens until they can meet and talk about the coming year. John Thacher reports that Paul Sachs is coming to Dumbarton Oaks which will give them an opportunity...

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand thanks her for her January 29 letter and encloses her letter to Paul Sachs of the same date. He returns the letter with the suggestion that they wait until the three of them can meet. He expresses confidence that he, Beatrix Farrand, and the [Administrative] Board are in agreement regarding the gardens and therefore there is no need for anxiety. He hopes to be in Washington, D.C. in mid-April during Farrand's visit. John Thacher...

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand confirms receipt of her February 13 letter in which she had enclosed statements for the Beatrix Farrand and Beatrix Farrand, Agent accounts. John Thacher explains that he will be delayed in sending her a check for the Beatrix Farrand account, and asks if she needs another deposit to the Beatrix Farrand, Agent account to let him know. He thanks Beatrix Farrand for sending a check to cover one month of Anne Sweeney's salary, and...

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand thanks her for her telegram and expresses delight that her health is improving but disappointment that her trip to Dumbarton Oaks is postponed. He reports that the Dumbarton Oaks Park Administration has "practically an army corp" dredging the stream and pond; he states that he has said nothing about this to Irving Root. John Thacher encloses a proposed garden budget for the 1942-1943 fiscal year and asks for her approval,...

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand thanks her letter and receipted bill and her confidential letter of Easter Day. He is delighted that she approved the budget and reports that Paul J. Sachs has also done so. He discusses his contribution to the garden fund; Farrand's plans to visit Dumbarton Oaks; not wanting to put pressure on Mildred Bliss; Francis Baker, a tree man falling from a tree and needing surgery, a tree service taking over his work while he is in the...

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Handwritten letter from Madge Lee Guard to Mildred Bliss tells Mildred how very much she and her sister enjoyed Mildred's hospitality last Wednesday, and how much they appreciated the opprotunity to see that lovely spot. She is sure Miss [Anne] Sweeney didn't miss showing them every choice view in the gardens. Letter dated Monday, June 21 with no year. Most likely created in 1937 or 1943 when June 21 fell on a Monday.

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Mrs. Marguerite B. Allen to Mildred Bliss tells her it was a pleasure to visit her lovely estate, and her heart is full of loving appreciation and adoration for her generosity in opening her doors that the public might get a glimpse of "Very Close to Heaven". The Chrysanthemum garden was so radiant in splendor that she wondered if paradise could be more beautiful. She thought, "How beautiful must be the souls who dwell here" and then was told...

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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Mary Fulkerson, secretary to Beatrix Farrand, to Anne Sweeney. Letter written on Beatrix Farrand embossed letterhead. Mary Fulkerson tells Anne the stencil lettering arrangement came from Eugene Dietzgen Co. and contacted them to send descriptions and prices to Anne. She sends a sample of the stencil and gives a description of the process. She also encloses a sheet with a list of three foreign booksellers.

Scope and Contents: Handsigned typescript letter from Mary Fulkerson, typist for Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney, employee for Mildred Bliss at Dumbarton Oaks. Mary Fulkerson reports just returning to Bar Harbor, Maine and being shocked seeing a blanket of snow, trees looking like Christmas cards and telephone wires like white velvet ropes. She is sending to Anne Sweeney the Oregon Bulb Farm and old Barr catalogues that she can use to locate plant pictures. She reports Beatrix Farrand still has not arrived at...

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter dated July 27, 1938 and July 29, 1938 with handwritten signature from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand (Trix) tells her it is distressing news to hear about the illness and surgery of Robert Millikan. Mildred comments on Farrand's letter of July 12 and 14, 1938 on Helen Reid and prices for Nerines, and she lists questions and comments on Casa Dorinda. Mildred Bliss addresses Dumbarton Oaks building new wing and the landscape, seeking out consultation about trees from Van...

Scope and Contents: Typescript handsigned letter from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand (Trix) offering an activities report on the Catalogue House, Orangerie, dummies for the color of iron work, drawings for the north bay of herb garden, drawings for the Forsythia Dell gate, Star Garden constellations and lettering, and Terrior seat. Rough sketches of the Forsythia Dell gate drafted by Ruth Havey were enclosed with the letter (no longer with letter). She reports that James Bryce will take over as Garden...

Scope and Contents: Dictated typescript letter with handwritten signature and postscript from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand. Mildred Bliss was hoping that Beatrix Farrand would stop in Washington, D.C. on her way to Calfornia as she had much to talk over with her. She thanks her for the recent letter and photographs. She reports the Garden Club met at Dumbarton Oaks and Anne Sweeney gave a talk about the Catalogue House. Royall Tyler leaves for New York and Robert Bliss is going to hear him speak at the...

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with signature by Anne Sweeney on behalf of Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand reponds to Farrand letters. Pages 2 and 3 appear to be lacking. Mildred tells Beatrix to acknowledge the Alliums from Harry Du Pont (Henry Francis Du Pont). She remarks on the tragedy of losing Mr. Yew, but hoping a fragment of his can be grown in the nursery. Mildred thanks Beatrix for her assistance with Santa Barbara Botanic Garden matters. She congratulates Max on the launching of the Friends...

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand admires Mildred Bliss' pace. She will have to miss the Whittmore Santa Sofia and galaxy of concerts [at Dumbarton Oaks], but is will be impossible for Beatrix Farrand to leave California before April 8 [1937] and having to stop in Chicago for three full days will not arrive in Washington, D.C. until April 15.While in Washington, D.C. Beatrix Farrand will be spending practically the entire time with Miss [Anne] Sweeney on the...

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Paul J. Sachs to Beatrix Farrand acknowledges receipt of her report to Harvard University regarding the maintenance of Dumbarton Oaks' grounds (B:BF 1941.11.24). He encourages Beatrix Farrand to begin work on her Plant Record Book for Dumbarton Oaks and reminds her of Harvard's intention to maintain the quality and designs of the gardens despite the need to review carefully the plans for new plantings given the constraints and uncertainty...

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Correspondence between Dumbarton Oaks Staff, Anne Sweeney and C.I. Denison to booksellers and individuals about the acquisition of books, articles, or pamplets for the Dumbarton Oaks Garden Library.

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Correspondence between Dumbarton Oaks Staff, Anne Sweeney and C.I. Denison to booksellers and individuals about the acquisition of books, articles, or pamplets for the Dumbarton Oaks Garden Library.

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Copy of typescript list of books in the Garden Information Library at Dumbarton Oaks. Written at top in pencil: "Office copy of book list, 2 copies to Reef Point, 1 to Mrs. Farrand, and 1 to Mrs Stover, her secretary, 2/16/[19]49. List probably created by Anne Sweeney.

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Copy of typescript list of books in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden Guide office. Office managed by Anne Sweeney who probably created this list. At top in pencil 10/7/1943.

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Typescript list of books on garden, horticulture, and botany, etc. Books marked as X Fair, XX Good, and XXX Valuable. Written at top of first page "Miss Sweeney" in Beatrix Farrand's handwriting. Note additional pencil markings throughout list. List probably created by Beatrix Farrand and typed by her secretary and sent to Anne Sweeney and possibly Mildred Bliss as books to consider acquiring for the Dumbarton Oaks Garden Library.

Scope and Contents: Book lists of garden or horticultural books in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden Library or in other libraries or collections. Included are "List of Dumbarton Oaks Garden Books (those marked AS in Miss [Anne] Sweeney's office; those marked EC in Mrs. [Ethel] Clark's custody)"; "Gardens, garden design, villas, herbals, etc., etc. in Rare Book Room, Dumbarton Oaks Library 1941" (with added note 'Founder's Room 1948-1949 same as Garden Book Downstairs'); "List made at Harvard Landscape Library";...

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Copy of typescript letter of a list of garden books at Dumbarton Oaks created June 1949. Written at top "See later list" indicating that this is not a final list. Additional books and notes added in ink or pencil to the list. Probably created by Anne Sweeney.

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Typescript list of garden books in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden Library with colored plates of flowers and gardens. List possibly created by Anne Sweeney or Ethel Burnet Clark. Written at the top, "Unfinished [underlined], too many new purchased" indicating the list was incomplete.