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Exchange of letters between Arline B. Newcomb, 800 Academy Street, Kelso, Washington and Anne Sweeney, December 9- 29, 1944 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box E, Folder: 4, item: 95Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, E4:AS 1944.12.29
Scope and Contents: Handsigned letter from Arline B. Newcomb to Anne Sweeney remarking on the Dumbarton Oaks garden and if any material on it could be sent to her to share with a friend. A copy of typescript letter from Anne Sweeney, Dumbarton Oaks Garden Guide to Arline B. Newcomb offers a response to an unanswered letter received December 9th. Sweeney thinks it is very kind for Newcomb to speak so well of Dumbarton Oaks to friends in the far west. "Naturally, the Peace Conferences held here this summer have...

Letter from Anne Sweeney to Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California, Feburary 21, 1946 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box G, Folder: 2a, item: 21Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, G2a:AS 1946.02.21B
Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from Anne Sweeney to Beatrix Farrand tells her she has been substituting for Miss Snow as secretary to Robert Woods Bliss. Anne found the complete set of Sargent's Silva of North America in a bookstore and Mildred Bliss agreed with Ethel Burnet Clark's intervention to buy it for Dumbarton Oaks. There have not been many visitors to Dumbarton Oaks in January and February. She reports the "Underworld" is under construction and she will move into her new quarters in the...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, 1650 Orlando Road, San Marino, California to Paul J. Sachs, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., February 18, 1941 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 1, Folder: 20Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1941.02.18B
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Paul Sachs discusses Farrand's continued employment at Dumbarton Oaks after the gift to Harvard, including a numbered list of unfinished garden projects requested by Mildred Bliss. Handwritten notation in pencil on first page, "Jack. So as not to cross lines with you, please draft an answer for me. p." Implies Paul J. Sach's copy of Beatrix Farrand's letter was forwarded to John Thacher and he asks Thacher to draft a...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to John S. Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1942 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 2, Folder: 51Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1942.05.28
Scope and Contents:

Typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him she is sending the agenda for the upcoming meeting with Robert and Mildred Bliss. Copies of the letter are also being sent to G. Frederick Coles, James Bryce, and Anne Sweeney. She is looking forward to the visit.

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

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 1, Folder: 76Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1941.11.03
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher discusses her upcoming November 21-25, 1941 trip to Dumbarton Oaks. She reviews her planned schedule, such as who she will meet with, what they will discuss, and when these meetings will take place. She may go to Alexandria, Virginia to see some land belonging to Dorothy Straight Elmhirst's son, Michael Whitney Straight. Beatrix Farrand encloses copies of two letters she wrote to Newton B. Drury and to Irving...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to John S. Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C., May 20, 1941 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 1, Folder: 41Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1941.05.20B
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher discusses the Park Advisory Committeee; the White Haven Street entrance to the Park; widening and construction of paths in the Dumbarton Oaks Park; Beatrix Farrand's next planned trip to Dumbarton Oaks; request for the budget that applies to work Beatrix Farrand will do outdoors; and how to cover Anne Sweeney's salary. There is a penciled question mark besides a paragraph discussing Anne Sweeney's salary....

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to John S. Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C., June 17, 1941 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 1, Folder: 47Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1941.06.17
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher suggests signs of "private garden" rather than "no admittance" be used for areas of the Dumbarton Oaks that the public is prohibted to go. She asks if there is any news on the health of Barbara Session and discusses her compensation from Dumbarton Oaks. She reports a letter from Lawrence Morris arrived, and asks if there is any further developments for Robert and Mildred Bliss. She is writing the Blisses about...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to John S. Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C., May 14, 1941 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 1, Folder: 38Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1941.05.14
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher discusses her letter of the previous day, sent before she had "properly digested" a letter from Ellis Russell that had enclosed a letter from John Thacher. Beatrix Farrand expresses support of the continued employment of previously-held gardeners, of Anne Sweeney, and all of the help. She mentions Mildred Bliss's desire of an Advisory Committee being formed so that she may maintain some control over the garden...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to John S. Thacher, Eastward Cottage, Camden, Maine, August 7, 1941 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 1, Folder: 64Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1941.08.07
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher in response to his letter of August 4 (D:JT 1941.08.04) confirms financial details regarding Beatrix Farrand's Agent account and the contributions from Mildred Bliss, Beatrix Farrand, savings form James Bryce's garden budget, and Dumbarton Oaks as coverage for Anne Sweeney's salary. Beatrix Farrand suggests that the ill health of her husband, Max Farrand, could delay a planned visit from Anne Sweeney to Bar...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, The Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California to John Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks Research Library, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., December 15, 1941 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 1, Folder: 84Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1941.12.15
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher accompanies a gift copy of Beatrix Farrand's mother's book, "Lantern Slides." Beatrix Farrand reiterates topics mentioned in her earlier letter (D:BF 1941.12.13), such as the well-being of Robert and Mildred Bliss and her uncertainty about closing the greenhouses. She inquires whether the Bliss' contribution towards Anne Sweeney's salary had arrived and ends the letter by including a final copy of the "D.O."...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C., March 14, 1938 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box B: 2, Folder: 5Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1938.03.14
Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss (Mildred Bliss) expresses her thoughts on the death of William Gray and the loss to Dumbarton Oaks and his family. Beatrix reports that Ellis Russell has written that James Bryce has been given William Gray's head [gardener] position at Dumbarton. She discusses Mrs. Mudski (Mary Cadwalader Jones) her mother and lantern slides that Robert and Mildred enjoyed, and Elisina Tyler inheriting Sainte Claire [du Chateau] as...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California to John S. Thacher, 3101 "R" Street, Washington, D.C., February 7, 1942 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 2, Folder: 8Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1941.02.07B
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher discusses it would be best to meet with Paul Sachs rather than write him. She is destroying the letter she was going to send him based on Thacher's recommendation. She also mentions the gardeners' salaries; the busyness of Mildred Bliss; lodging for Farrand's next trip to Dumbarton Oak;s and communication between Farrand and Anne Sweeney. A copy of a typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to Paul J. Sachs is...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California to John S. Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., January 13, 1942 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 2, Folder: 3Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1942.01.13
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher recommends a prudent approach to new flower plantings given the uncertainty of the times. She quotes a portion of a letter from Paul J. Sachs from which she and Mildred Bliss got the impression that the Harvard University Board wishes Dumbarton Oaks to reduce outdoor work and plantings in the gardens. Beatrix Farrand hopes few changes will have to be made to the grounds and reinforces her opinion that the care...

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

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 2, Folder: 5Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:BF 1942.01.29
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with typescript postscript and handwritten signature and postscript from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher expresses her appreciation of their mutual dismay regarding the Harvard Administrative Board's failure to recognize the non-static nature of a garden and its need for constant maintenance. Beatrix Farrand shares her plans for spring and her next trip to Dumbarton Oaks. She addresses the need to spur Anne Sweeney forward on her botanic classes; discusses James Bryce and...

Letter from John S. Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, June 19, 1941 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 1, Folder: 48Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:JT 1941.06.19
Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand responds to her letters of June 12 (D:BF 1941.06.12) and June 17 (D:BF 1941.06.17) regarding various garden-related matters, such as Dumbarton Oaks' expense report, signage in the garden as the current ones are horrible, Beatrix Farrand's salary, Barbara Sessions recovering in Rockville, and John Thacher's travel plans to Cambridge and the Fogg Museum, Camden, and Bar Harbor. He reports having dinner on the train with Lawrence...

Letter from John S. Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, September 4, 1941 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 1, Folder: 66Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:JT 1941.09.04
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Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand responds to Beatrix Farrand's letter of August 27 (D:BF 1941.08.27) acknowledges receipt of a check for Anne Sweeney's September salary and informs Beatrix Farrand on the progress of Robert Bliss' health as conveyed through a telegram from Mildred Bliss.

Letter from John S. Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, Post Office Box 1140, Santa Barbara, California, March 16, 1942 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 2, Folder: 20Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:JT 1942.03.16
Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand thanks her for her March 10 letter confirming her April 12-17 visit to Dumbarton Oaks, and expresses pleasure at the news of Ruth Havey's coinciding visit given the importance of furthering designs for future plans in the gardens. He notes that he had observed Dumbarton Oaks Park personnel spraying the trees and conveys disappointment at learning from James Bryce that they lack funds or manpower to dredge the Branch. He conveys...

Letter from John S. Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California, January 19, 1942 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 2, Folder: 4Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:JT 1942.01.19
Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand expresses relief that the Orangery question has been clarified and affirms that James Bryce has been given instructions not to make changes at present. He reassures her that unless an emergency should occur, there is no need for making any changes in plans regarding the gardens until they can meet and talk about the coming year. John Thacher reports that Paul Sachs is coming to Dumbarton Oaks which will give them an opportunity...

Letter from John S. Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California, February 3, 1942 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 2, Folder: 6Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:JT 1942.02.03
Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand thanks her for her January 29 letter and encloses her letter to Paul Sachs of the same date. He returns the letter with the suggestion that they wait until the three of them can meet. He expresses confidence that he, Beatrix Farrand, and the [Administrative] Board are in agreement regarding the gardens and therefore there is no need for anxiety. He hopes to be in Washington, D.C. in mid-April during Farrand's visit. John Thacher...

Letter from John S. Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California, February 17, 1942 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 2, Folder: 13Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:JT 1942.02.17
Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand confirms receipt of her February 13 letter in which she had enclosed statements for the Beatrix Farrand and Beatrix Farrand, Agent accounts. John Thacher explains that he will be delayed in sending her a check for the Beatrix Farrand account, and asks if she needs another deposit to the Beatrix Farrand, Agent account to let him know. He thanks Beatrix Farrand for sending a check to cover one month of Anne Sweeney's salary, and...

Letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California, April 7, 1942 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box D: 2, Folder: 35Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, D:JT 1942.04.07
Scope and Contents: Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand thanks her letter and receipted bill and her confidential letter of Easter Day. He is delighted that she approved the budget and reports that Paul J. Sachs has also done so. He discusses his contribution to the garden fund; Farrand's plans to visit Dumbarton Oaks; not wanting to put pressure on Mildred Bliss; Francis Baker, a tree man falling from a tree and needing surgery, a tree service taking over his work while he is in the...

Letter from Marguerite B. Allen to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, November 13, 1941 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box E, Folder: 4, item: 14Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, E4:Allen 1941.11.13
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Mrs. Marguerite B. Allen to Mildred Bliss tells her it was a pleasure to visit her lovely estate, and her heart is full of loving appreciation and adoration for her generosity in opening her doors that the public might get a glimpse of "Very Close to Heaven". The Chrysanthemum garden was so radiant in splendor that she wondered if paradise could be more beautiful. She thought, "How beautiful must be the souls who dwell here" and then was told...

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

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box B: 2, Folder: 35Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1938.07.27
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter dated July 27, 1938 and July 29, 1938 with handwritten signature from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand (Trix) tells her it is distressing news to hear about the illness and surgery of Robert Millikan. Mildred comments on Farrand's letter of July 12 and 14, 1938 on Helen Reid and prices for Nerines, and she lists questions and comments on Casa Dorinda. Mildred Bliss addresses Dumbarton Oaks building new wing and the landscape, seeking out consultation about trees from Van...

Letter from Mildred Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to Trix, February 10, 1938 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box B: 2, Folder: 2Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1938.02.10
Scope and Contents: Typescript handsigned letter from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand (Trix) offering an activities report on the Catalogue House, Orangerie, dummies for the color of iron work, drawings for the north bay of herb garden, drawings for the Forsythia Dell gate, Star Garden constellations and lettering, and Terrior seat. Rough sketches of the Forsythia Dell gate drafted by Ruth Havey were enclosed with the letter (no longer with letter). She reports that James Bryce will take over as Garden...

Letter from Mildred Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to Trix, June 13, 1938 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks
File — Box B: 2, Folder: 28Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1938.06.13
Scope and Contents: Dictated typescript letter with handwritten signature and postscript from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand. Mildred Bliss was hoping that Beatrix Farrand would stop in Washington, D.C. on her way to Calfornia as she had much to talk over with her. She thanks her for the recent letter and photographs. She reports the Garden Club met at Dumbarton Oaks and Anne Sweeney gave a talk about the Catalogue House. Royall Tyler leaves for New York and Robert Bliss is going to hear him speak at the...
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