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Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to John S. Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., November 3, 1941 Digital
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to John S. Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C., June 17, 1941 Digital
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to John S. Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C., July 12, 1941 Digital
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.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Wood Bliss, 3101 R Street, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C., July 22, 1940 Digital
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, 3105 R Street, Washington, D.C., July 5, 1940 Digital
Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss tells her James Bryce is grateful to them and Dumbarton Oaks for the recent raise. She reports Max Farrand had an infection that was operated on in Boston, and he is feeling more comfortable. She asks if the Blisses are going West [to Santa Barbara] or whether Dumbarton Oaks work will keep them in Washington, D.C.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Newton B. Drury, National Park Service, Washington, D.C., November 3, 1941 Digital
Copy of typescript letter, unsigned, from Beatrix Farrand to Newton B. Drury discusses a possible November meeting between Beatrix Farrand and Newton B. Drury about the Dumbarton Oaks Park, specifically she wants to discuss constructing a path. She encloses a letter to Irving C. Root in which she asks Root to speak with John Thacher or James Bryce. She send her and Max Farrand's regards.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss, August 27, 1938 Digital
Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to "Mildred dearest" [Bliss] offers and approximate date for Max Farrand to return to work in California and when Beatrix can visit Dumbarton Oaks and the music festival in Pittsfield [Massachusetts]. She asks Mildred to let her know what days she could meet her at Dumbarton Oaks.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mr and Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C., July 18, 1938 Digital
Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to "Milrob [Mildred and Robert Bliss] and prized friend". Farrand thanks Mildred for the gift of the old cruet stand and four flower glasses. She found out from the shop representative who sent it. She reports on that the illness of Robert Millikan is keeping her and Max Farrand in California. She will be happy when she gets back to Bar Harbor.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 3101 "R" Street, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., February 13, 1940 Digital
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 3203 S. Street, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1938 Digital
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C., November 8, 1938 Digital
Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to "Garden Twin" [Mildred Bliss] shares how nice it was to be with Mildred and Robert Bliss at Dumbarton Oaks. She offers her suggestion on wording of the Gardeners' memorial for William Gray. She has sent what the rose standards should be at Dumbarton Oaks and will meet with workers at Casa Dorinda and the Blaksley [Santa Barbara Botanic Garden] in a few days. While at Dumbarton Oaks, she and James Bryce accomplished some good work.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California to John S. Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., January 29, 1942 Digital
Letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, August 19, 1942 Digital
Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand tells her to order what plants she thinks Robert and Mildred Bliss need. He is worried about the rain and damage to the basement floors of the new wings. His plans are uncertain about getting a regular tree man. He sends his regards to Max and Beatrix Farrand.
Letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California, April 7, 1942 Digital
Letter from Max Farrand, 1650 Orlando, Road, San Marino, California to Robert Woods Bliss, November 15, 1939 Digital
Handwritten letter from Max Farrand to Robert Woods Bliss describing his relationship with his brother "Tony" over the years and how his death has hit him hard.
Letter from Max Farrand, Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery, San Marino, California to Honorable Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., December 23, 1938 Digital
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Max Farrand to Robert Woods Bliss tells him there is no occasion for apology. Max Farrand apologizes if he troubled Robert. The movement for the Friends of the Huntington Library is starting out promisingly, and he is confident Robert and Mildred will be pleased with the way in which it starts and develops. The responses to the idea have thus far been extraordinary.
Letter from Max Farrand, Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery, San Marino, California to Honorable Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., May 16, 1940 Digital
Letter from Max Farrand, Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery, San Marino, California to Honorable Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., May 24, 1940 Digital
Letter from Mildred Bliss, 104 E. 68th Street, New York to Trix, March 16, 1938 Digital
Letter from Mildred Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washingotn, D.C. to Trix, February 26, 1940 Digital
Handwritten letter from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand (Trix) tells her Beattrix is a solid anchor for Mildred on this anniversary. She reports snowdrops showed their heads and the Bride [tree] is waving several smaller branches. She says Robert will return tomorrow and inquires about Max and Beatrix Farrand and the wild flowers and planets from Mount Wilson [Observatory].
Letter from Mildred Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Max Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Mt. Desert, Maine, July 27-29, 1938 Digital
Letter from Mildred Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to Trix, June 13, 1938 Digital
Letter from Mildred Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to Trix, February 6, 1940 Digital
Letter from Mildred Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to Trix, July 24, 1940 Digital
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand (Trix).
Letter from Mildred Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to Trix, August 18, 1938 Digital
Handwritten personal letter from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand (Trix) offers her thoughts and feelings on different matters.
REFINE MY RESULTS:
- Subject
- Dumbarton Oaks Park (Washington, D.C.) 2
- Names
- Bliss, Mildred Barnes, 1879-1969 34
- Farrand, Beatrix, 1872-1959 33
- Bryce, James, 1887-1964 12
- Sweeney, Anne, 1887-1954 8
- Thacher, John, 1904-1982 7
- Gray, William, 1881-1937 5
- Lucking, Philip J., 1871-1949 5
- Russell, Ellis 5
- Coles, G. Frederick (George Frederick), 1875- 4
- Millikan, Robert Andrews, 1868-1953 4
- Tyler, Royall, 1884-1953 4
- Baker, C.H. Collins (Charles Henry Collins), 1880-1959 3
- Baker, Phyllis, -1956 3
- Delafield, Lewis L. 3
- Fulkerson, Mary F. 3
- Reid, Helen Rogers, 1882-1970 3
- Santa Barbara Botanic Garden 3
- Schelling, Ernest, 1876-1939. 3
- Tyler, Elisina, 1878-1959 3
- Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937 3
- California. State Relief Administration 2
- Davis, John W. (John William), 1873-1955. 2
- Drury, Newton Bishop, 1889-1978 2
- Hale, George Ellery, 1868-1938 2
- Havey, Ruth M., 1899-1980 2
- Kennerly, Claude S., 1869-1963 2
- Kingsford, Dorothy, approximately 1897- 2
- Lapsley, Gaillard Thomas 2
- Root, Irving C., 1891-1973 2
- Sachs, Paul J. (Paul Joseph), 1878-1965 2
- Schelling, Lucie Howe Draper, 1873-1938 2
- Sessions, Barbara F., 1899-1980 2
- Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971 2
- Tyler, William Royall 2
- Walter, Clementine Maria, 1881-1967 2
- Baker, Francis A. (Francis Alexander), 1907-1966 1
- Balsan, Consuelo Vanderbilt 1
- Balsan, Jacques 1
- Beale, Marie Oge, 1880-1956 1
- Boulanger, Nadia, 1887-1979. 1
- Clark, Ethel Burnet, 1878-1964 1
- Der Nersessian, Sirarpie, 1896-1989 1
- Du Pont, Henry Francis, 1880-1969 1
- Elmhirst, Dorothy Payne Whitney Straight 1
- Elmhirst, L. K. (Leonard Knight), 1893-1974 1
- Farnam, Thomas Wells, 1877-1943 1
- Farrand, Livingston, 1867-1939 1
- Forbes, Edward W. (Edward Waldo), 1873-1969 1
- Gay, Matilda, 1855-1943 1
- Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery 1
- Hughes, Charles Evans, 1862-1948 1
- Lassiter, William, 1867-1959 1
- Laurent, Louis Philippe Eugene, 1906-1992 1
- Lubbock, Percy, 1879-1965 1
- Milliken, Agnes, 1887-1970 1
- Paderewski, Ignace Jan, 1860-1941 1
- Redon, Odilon, 1840-1916 1
- Riddle, Dewey S., 1884-1975 1
- Rothschild, Germaine de 1
- Salter, Arthur, 1881-1975 1
- Stover, Isabelle M., 1905-1987 1
- Tyler, Bettine Mary, 1910-1987 1 ∧ less