Thacher, John, 1904-1982

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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher thanks him for his letter that brought pleasure to her and Max Farrand. Max Farrand is in the convalescent phase after his surgery, so the doctors approved of her traveling to Reef Point.

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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher discusses dates for Beatrix Farrand's upcoming trip to Dumbarton Oaks, which will also include a trip to Princeton and to Chicago. Beatrix will plan to spend part of Friday, January 17, 1941 meeting with John Thacher unless it is impossible due to his prior engagements.

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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him the title of her lecture is "A Gardeners Garden", but may be altered if other wording preferred.

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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher discusses the cutting and painting of the letters for the museum tablet. Mildred Bliss's preference is for shallow painted letters, but if Thacher and Farrand prefer deeper unpainted letters then Bliss give them the all clear on that decision. Farrand asks Thacher to notify G. Frederick Coles if he disagrees with deeper, unpainted letters.

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 looking forward to her visit to Dumbarton Oaks and will be meeting with Mildred Bliss on Sunday. She asks if she can meet with him on Saturday afternoon.

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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him she could visit Dumbarton Oak from May 13-17 and give garden talk on Saturday.

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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher responds to his earlier request for Beatrix Farrand's opinion on whether he should visit Mr. and Mrs. Bliss in California (D:JT 1941.03.21). Beatrix Farrand encourages him to visit the Blisses, preferably when she is in Santa Barbara as well.

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 S. Thacher tells him there is grand new of victory and what a relief for the whole enterprise.

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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher thanks him for the good news on the [Dumbarton Oaks Park] brook cleaning, and heartily approves the budget. Beatrix Farrand expresses delight about the provision for the [Garden] Guide and trusts that the heads will be in agreement. She offers her congratulations to 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 informs him and the rest of the Dumbarton Oaks staff of Robert and Mildred Bliss' well-being. She asks for him to relay news about Ellis Russell, James Bryce, Anne Sweeney, and Barbara Sessions. "Mr. Russell" penciled at top.

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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher thanks him for the nice messages and reports that she is recovering. She asks him to telephone Irving Root urgently to press for immediate action regarding the branch conditionsin the Dumbarton Oaks Park which Beatrix Farrand regards essential to park upkeep. She asks him to make no promises, but will relay news to neighbors [Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss].

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Telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher (not John Sanchez as written on 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,...

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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Text for possibly a telegram from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand acknowledges Beatrix Farrand's expected arrival in Washington, D.C. on January 16, 1941. John Thacher also requests Beatrix Farrand's next address. Includes penciled note, "Straight Win" and "Mich 3101 Nat' 6600."

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Copy of text for telegram from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand informs her that he will consider her questions and concerns regarding Anne Sweeney's work arrangements at Dumbarton Oaks; and shares the news that Robert Bliss has developed phlebitis.

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Copy of Western Union telegram from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand tells her heis looking forward to seeing her on [June] 23rd

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Western Union telegram from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand authorizing the spending of fifty dollars for bulbs for Mildred Bliss.

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Text for day letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand tells her [no flower bulbs] for the National Gallery due to complications. He will write further details.

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,...