Thacher, John, 1904-1982

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Original and duplicate receipt for a $150.00 check sent by John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand for deposit in the Dumbarton Oaks Beatrix Farrand Agent account. Check was drawn on the Riggs National Bank account.

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Original and duplicate receipt of check received by Beatrix Farrand for $100 from John Thacher. The check was due to her for the Dumbarton Oaks, Beatrix Farrand, Agent account.

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Typescript receipt generated by Isabelle M. Stover on behalf of Beatrix Farrand for funds received from Harvard University, Dumbarton Oaks which were deposited into the Beatrix Farrand, Agent account. Receipt likely submitted to John Thacher or his secretary.

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Original and duplicate typescript receipt for funds from John Thacher, Trustee for Harvard University for deposit in Beatrix Farrand Agent account for Dumbarton Oaks.

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Original and duplicate receipt from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher of a check to be deposited in Dumbarton Oaks - Harvard University Beatrix Farrand, Agent expense account. The check was drawn on the Riggs Naitonal Bank of Washington account.

Scope and Contents: Handsigned revised expense report from Beatrix Farrand to Harvard University, Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, January 1, 1947 to June 30, 1947 for professional services such as office correspondence with John Thacher, James Patterson, Mildred Bliss, Anne Sweeney, and James Bryce; work on garden control notes (planting record book); and bulb orders, and office expenses for a secretary's time, telegrams, telephone and bookkeeping. Report includes an itemized list of expenses...

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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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.

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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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him the tapestry arrived. She will consider it. Farrand is sending a letter to him and to Mildred Bliss. The telegram is a duplicate of a telephoned telegram.

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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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him of her changed travel dates to afternoon of June 1st to 5th or 6th. She asks about lodging at Dumbarton Oaks or the Mayflower during her visit.

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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher thanks him for arranging visit to Dumbarton Oaks and she asked "California" (Mildred Bliss) if dates are convenient. If dates are favorable to Mildred Bliss, she asks if she should stay at the Mayflower or Dumbarton Oaks.

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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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him of her travel dates to Washington, D.C. She also mentions that she received a telegram of Mildred Bliss' definite plans to travel eastward from California and long letter to Professor [Sachs].

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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher asks if lodging is available at Dumbarton Oaks from September 21-24.

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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him she hopes all is good with the federal train reservation secured by him.

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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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher agrees with him that the Administrative Committee is essential, but she is unable to come to Dumbarton Oaks the previous Sunday. She asks if she can see him briefly during her already scheduled visit.

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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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him she is excited to hear about the North Vista in his letter. She plans to travel to Dumbarton Oaks in June to meet with the contractor, James Bryce, and Anne Sweeney and hopes to meet with him if he is available.

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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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher asks his advice on whether she should consult Mildred Bliss on winter bulb supply. She feels is wiser to proceed with ordering a moderate amount as the cost will not exceed fifty dollars. Consulting Mildred Bliss may delay order. She reports Max Farrand is improving after surgery.

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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher reports Max Farrand is continuing to improve. The financial statements he requested will be sent by June 20. She thanks him for his sympathy and friendliness.