Stover, Isabelle M., 1905-1987

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript book order from Beatrix Farrand to Thomas Thorp, bookseller. Typescript note at top by Isabelle Stover and intended for Anne Sweeney. Anne Sweeney acknowledges receipt of book order in letter to Isabelle Stover, B:AS 1948.06.15. Books ordered are: "Lilies for English gardens" by Gertrude Jekyll; "The praise of gardens" by Albert Forbes Sieveking; "Flower grouping in English, Scotch & Irish gardens" by Margaret H. Waterfield; "The lilac" by Susan Delano McKelvey; and...

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Copy of typescript change order from Isabelle Stover on behalf of Beatrix Farrand to George Ward Lawler (George Lawler, firm) requests an additional 50 Mrs. Moon tulip bulbs for Mildred Bliss.

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...

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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Isabelle M. Stover to John Thacher informs him of Beatrix Farrand's itinerary for her next trip to Dumbarton Oaks and when she would be able to begin work. Includes typescript copy of Beatrix Farrand's June 1941 itinerary. "Mr. Thacher" typed at the top.

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Copy of typescript letter from Alberta Carpenter, secretary to John Thacher to Isabelle Stover, secretary to Beatrix Farrand. Carpenter sends a check for Farrand's account and asks that no bulbs be purchased until Thacher can speak with Farrand.

Scope and Contents: The Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives is a collection of over 6278 individual items of textual materials, drawings, and photographs that document the creation and development of the Dumbarton Oaks Garden, Washington, D.C. between 1920-1979. Robert Bliss and Mildred Barnes Bliss purchased the 53 acre property in 1920 known as "The Oaks" and later as Dumbarton Oaks, and within a year they hired Beatrix Farrand, a landscape gardener, to design a garden for the property that combined French,...

Scope and Contents: The Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives is a collection of over 6278 individual items of textual materials, drawings, and photographs that document the creation and development of the Dumbarton Oaks Garden, Washington, D.C. between 1920-1979. Robert Bliss and Mildred Barnes Bliss purchased the 53 acre property in 1920 known as "The Oaks" and later as Dumbarton Oaks, and within a year they hired Beatrix Farrand, a landscape gardener, to design a garden for the property that combined French,...

Scope and Contents: The Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives is a collection of over 6278 individual items of textual materials, drawings, and photographs that document the creation and development of the Dumbarton Oaks Garden, Washington, D.C. between 1920-1979. Robert Bliss and Mildred Barnes Bliss purchased the 53 acre property in 1920 known as "The Oaks" and later as Dumbarton Oaks, and within a year they hired Beatrix Farrand, a landscape gardener, to design a garden for the property that combined French,...

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Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Isabelle Stover asks her to get prices and delivery dates from Conard & Pyle Co. and Bobbink & Atkins (Nursery) on a list of roses for Dumbarton Oaks. Beatrix Farrand wants the roses sent to James Bryce with a carbon copy of the order.

Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to Irving Root thanks him for sending the blueprint showing the proposed storm water drain to be placed through Dumbarton Oaks Park. Before giving her approval she wants to see it staked out. She plans to visit Dumbarton Oaks the end of September and asks if it is possible to review this with him, Donald Kline, or the engineer. She is asking James Bryce to review the blue prints with him. She feels the more serious damage to the Park property is...

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Typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to James Bryce tells him she plans to arrive in Washington, D.C. on a train from Boston or New York. If she is coming from New York, she will arrive late and asks if Elizabeth can leave food for her upon arrival to Dumbarton Oaks. She offers details on the food she would like to have. Letter signed by Isabelle Stover, secretary on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Typescript letter with handwritten signature by secretary for Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher send him a carbon copy of a letter being sent to Irving Root, National Park Service telling him to call a meeting of the Dumbarton Oaks Park Advisory Committee and have Donald Kline and Newton Drury attend if possible. This will be the first time one of the Blisses can be in attendence. Secretary likely Isabelle M. Stover.

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher. Letter signed by Isabelle Stover, secretary on behalf of Farrand. Farrand tells Thacher that she will stay at Dumbarton Oaks during her visit and have Ruth Havey join them to discuss the historic and museum tablets, the North Vista and Herbaceous Border walls. She will thank James Bryce and his wife for providing a room for Havey. She agrees with the storm sewer pipe placement but has questions about how it...

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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher. Signature likely that of Isabelle Stover on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher explains her half-yearly statements for the Beatrix Farrand, Agent accounts for the period of January 1, 1941 to June 30, 1941. That account is for seeds and flowers for the Dumbarton Oaks garden. She also reviews what is covered under her professional services. She and Max Farrand will be in Boston for a week or more, but Isabelle Stover will know where she is.

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher reviews subjects Beatrix Farrand and Anne Sweeney discussed on her visit to Bar Harbor, Maine, including the route for Anne Sweeney's Garden Guide tours at Dumbarton Oaks, as well as educational materials needed for her lectures and exhibits. She mentions areas of the garden that should be for the use of those studying or living at Dumbarton Oaks, but suggests in the autumn the Green Garden and Swimming Pool be...

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher. Signature likely that of Isabelle Stover, secretary on behalf of Beatrix Farrand. Farrand discusses the cutting of the museum tablet inscription approved by Robert Woods Bliss; estimates for Mildred Bliss for the monogram at the Forsythia gate; propping of lead roof at the seat near the Terrior Column; stucco wall at the end of Melissande Allee; and a few others. She tells him she will return to Washington,...

Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher asks permission to place pots of Chrysanthemums in the Orangery for tour visitors to enjoy. She discusses omitting vegetable gardens next year and replacing the big oaks with small Magnolia trees in the Green Garden. Postscript added by Isabelle Stover, secretary to Beatrix Farrand. Handwritten notations in pencil in the left margin may have been added by John Thacher to indicate his decisions in the...

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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher. Probably signed by Isabelle Stover, secretary on behalf of Beatrix Farrand. Farrand thanks him for offering lodging during her visit to Dumbarton Oaks. She tells him her travel dates and hopes to see him briefly before he leaves for Cambridge.

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Typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him of travel difficulties to Washington, D.C. until after September 21. She has been busy with James Bryce has been at Reef Point and local work. She will write more regarding the [North Vista] wall. Letter signed by Isabelle Stover, secretary on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Copy of letter from Beatrix Farrand to S. James Todd, Conard-Pyle Co. enclosing an order for the roses that the company can supply. When the season is favorable for shipping, the roses are to be shipped to James Bryce for Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. Isabelle M. Stover, secretary sent letter and order on behalf of Beatrix Farrand. Order is no longer with letter but is accession number C10:BF 1943.10.02C.

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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher acknowledges receipt of his letter (D:JT 1941.12.09) regarding closing the greenhouses to conserve during World War II. She asks for more time to think over the matter. She sends along news of Robert Bliss and Mildred Bliss, and her husband, Max Farrand's health. Letter signed by Beatrix Farrand's secretary (probably Isabelle M. Stover) on her behalf.

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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.

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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher discusses the remainder of her account funds to be applied to buying drawers for the Dumbarton Oaks plans and photographs, her interest in the designs for North Vista, and her inability to make it to Washington, D.C. this Spring. Signature is likely that of Isabelle Stover, secretary on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.

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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher comments on the ups and downs at Casa Dorinda; dates she will visit Dumbarton Oaks; Francis Baker's fall from a tree and if there is anything she can do; Mildred Bliss wanting a fund for the use of Dumbarton Oaks Park; and Thacher's potential contribution to the "planting fund."