Letter from Ruth M. Havey, Twenty-five Fifth Avenue, New York 3, N.Y. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 1537 Twenty-eighth Street, Georgetown, Washington 7, D.C., January 20, 1952 Digital
Scope and Contents
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss discusses an enclosed status report for work on the North Vista rail, console, and finials; Arbor Terrace paving; and the Byzantine Church Garden paving. She also reports active progress for the North Vista gates, North Court wall at house, North end of Cedar Terrace--North Vista, South end of Cedar Terrace--North Vista, Finalities shield in the Rose Garden rough casting by Mr. Tatti of Alexander's Sculptural Service, New York; and the Faun. The Finalities shield will be ready on January 23rd for Mr. [G. Frederick] Coles to finish. The status report is no longer with letter.
Dates
- Creation: January 20, 1952
Creator
- Havey, Ruth M., 1899-1980 (Correspondent, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials chiefly in English with a few items in Greek, Latin, French, Italian, or Spanish.
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Extent
23 boxes (Approximately 2632 items including correspondence, expense reports, invoices, estimates, deposit records, book lists, newspaper clippings, newsletters, and plant lists.)Creator
- Havey, Ruth M., 1899-1980 (Correspondent, Person)
Subject
- Bliss, Mildred Barnes, 1879-1969 (Recipient, Person)
- Tatti, Alexander J., 1919-2010 (Person)
- Alexander's Sculptural Service (Organization)
- Coles, G. Frederick (George Frederick), 1875- (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Dumbarton Oaks Repository
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