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Telegram from Milrob, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Max Farrand, 1650 Orlando Rd., San Marino, California, December 16, 1938 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box B: 2, Folder: 49Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1938.12.16
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Postal telegram from Mildred Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss to Max and Beatrix Farrand sends wishes to them on the eve of their wedding anniversary.

Telegram from Milrob, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Max Farrand, 1650 Orlando Road, San Marino, Calif., January 23, 1937 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box B: 1, Folder: 77Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1937.01.23
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Postal Telegraph telegram from Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss [Milrob] to Beatrix Farrand reporting that William Gray's coronary thrombosis is improving and he and Mrs Gray appreciate message sent. They mention they are touched by the offer of a California trip for William Gray late Spring. William Gray worked as Superintendent of Gardens from 1922-1937.

Telegram from Milrob, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Max Farrand, 1650 Orlando Road, San Marino, Calif., Feb. 10, 1937 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box B: 1, Folder: 81Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1937.02.10
Scope and Contents: Postal Telegraph, the International System telegram from Mildred and Robert Bliss (Milrob) informing Beatrix and Max Farrand (Maxtrix) that William Gray, the Dumbarton Oaks Garden and Grounds Superintendent is definitely better and the doctor feels his recovery is assured if he takes care. She thanks them for the material for Anne Sweeney and lets them know Anne Sweeney arrives Friday. There has been no further drawing for the Finalities (in the Dumbarton Oaks Rose Garden). She reports the...

Telegram from MilRob, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Max Farrand, 1650 Orlando Road, San Marino, California, June 9, 1938 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box B: 2, Folder: 27Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1938.06.09
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Postal Telegraph telegram from Mildred and Robert Bliss to Beatrix Farrand expresses her disappointment that she missed connecting with Farrand by telephone. She had hoped to persuade her to travel westward via Dumbarton Oaks. She is overjoyed Max and Beatrix Farrand will be joining them in care of Dewey Riddle, Sunlight Valley, Cody, Wyoming. The Blisses dates are August 10-30, 1938. Royall Tyler is with them and will sail on the twenty-third.

Telegram from MilRob, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Max Farrand, 1650 Orlando Road, San Marino, California, February 24, 1939 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box B: 2, Folder: 54Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1939.02.24
Scope and Contents: Postal telegram from Mildred Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss [MilRob] to Beatrix Farrand thanks her for the [Santa Barbara Botanic Garden] deal and says they knew she wouldn't forget. They offer congratulations to the Committee and appreciation for invaluable help. Mildred? is telegraphing General Lassiter and wants to be the first contributor to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden by sending him a check. It will indeed make April 7th, a Good Friday if they see Beatrix that afternoon. They send...

Telegram from Milrob, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Max Farrand, Bar Harbor, Mt. Desert, Maine, August 4, 1938 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box B: 2, Folder: 37Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1938.08.04
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Postal telegraph, The International System, from Mildred Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss (Milrob) to Beatrix Farrand reports they are delighted with letter to destroy the front oak at Casa Dorinda and order the knoll planting. Mildred beseeches Beatrix to join her in Pittsfield, [Massachusetts] for their first little musical bout. The Dumbarton Oaks ground plan was sent to Beatrix. They hope to photograph maquette so Beatrix may form an idea of elevation.

Telegram from Milrob, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Max Farrand, Princeton Inn, Princeton, N.J., Oct. 25, 1937 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box B: 1, Folder: 113Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1937.10.25
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Postal Telegraph, The International System, telegram from Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss telling Beatrix Farrand that the wedding guests just departed and eagerly await her tomorrow, Tuesday [October 26]. They ask to advise what hour Beatrix expects to arrive. They hope Beatrix can remain until Saturday afternoon [October 30] for work and Sunday [October 31] for rest.

Telegram from MilRob, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Max Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, May 3, 1938 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box B: 2, Folder: 18Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1938.05.03
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Postal Telegraph telegram from Mildred and Robert Bliss (MilRob) to Beatrix Farrand expresses her hope that Farrand can attend her party on Sunday from 5-7:30pm. She reports the Wistaria is "never so beautiful" and the "garden clamouring" for Farrand.

Telegram from Robert Woods Bliss, Santa Barbara, California to Dorothy Kingsford, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., April 16, 1935 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box E, Folder: 8, item: 16Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, E8:RB 1935.04.16
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Photocopy of telegram from Robert Woods Bliss to Dorothy Kingsford about Mrs. Fitch Kelley's, President, League of Republican Women, request for the members to use the grounds of Dumbarton Oaks for philanthropic efforts. Original telegram is with exchange of letters, E8:Kelley 1935.03.22.

Telegram from Ruth Havey, Washington, D.C. to MilRob, Coral Reef Club, St James, Barbados, April 5, 1955 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box L, Folder: 17Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, L:RH 1955.04.05
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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.

Telegram from unknown correspondent, Paris to Mildred Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss, 3101 R Street NW, Washington, D.C., September 30, 1938 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box H, Folder: 2, item: 3Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, H2:1938.09.30B
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Typescript copy of Postal Telegraph cable from unknown correspondent addressed to Robert Woods Bliss, but intended for Mildred Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss. Correspondent indicates that owner will give written guarantee of one way insurance reimbursement, but wishes to avoid insuring in Paris?. Correspondent asks for immediate reply on the matter.

Telegram from unknown correspondent to Barbara Sessions, Mildred Bliss, and Robert Woods Bliss, Paris, September 10, 1938 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box H, Folder: 2, item: 1Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, H2:1938.09.10
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Typescript Postal Telegraph night cable letter from unknown correspondent to Barbara Sessions, Mildred Bliss, and Robert Woods Bliss while in Paris. The correspondent acknowledges the success reported in their letters and suggests sailing as soon after September thirtieth as possible. Mentions also seeing Mrs. Elisina Tyler and that Census letter mailed October third. Offers greetings to them and Mademoiselle Malye, the Blisses secretary in Paris, France.

Telegram from unknown correspondent to Barbara Sessions, Mildred Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss, Paris, September 30, 1938 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box H, Folder: 2, item: 2Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, H2:1938.09.30
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Typescript Postal Telegraph cable from unknown correspondent to Barbara Sessions, Mildred Bliss, and Robert Woods Bliss informing them to accept owner's proposal and offers "Bon Voyage" indicating the correspondent was to sail soon.

Telephone message from Mrs. Johnson to Mrs.Robert Woods Bliss, April 26, 1939 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box E, Folder: 9, item: 9Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, E9:Johnson 1939.04.26
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Handwritten note from Mildred Bliss's secretary on a telephone message from Mrs. Johnson asking if Mr. Sam Woods from the Legation in Prague could visit the Dumbarton Oaks garden. According to Mrs. Johnson, Ambasssador Robert Woods Bliss knows him.

Text for night lettergram from MilRob to Mrs. Max Farrand, Bar Harbor, Mt. Desert, Maine, July 12, 1939 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box B: 2, Folder: 64Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1939.07.12
Scope and Contents: A text copy of a Postal Telegraph Cable Company, Night Lettergram from Mildred Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss to Beatrix Farrand sends greetings from reformed rejuvenated beautified Casa Dorinda. They thank Beatrix Farrand for all the improvements from oak trees to upholstery. They received a cheerful, kindly welcome from friends and household. The summer promises to be delightful. The Whitredges and Whitehouses [will see?] tomorrow and Moores Saturday. Nevertheless they expect to accomplish...

Text for telegram from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbour, Maine, June 16, 1942 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 2, Folder: 58Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:JT 1942.06.16
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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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