Letter from Ruth M. Havey, Twenty-five Fifth Avenue, New York 3, N.Y. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, The Colonial Inn, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, September 10, 1954 Digital
Scope and Contents
Typescript letter with handwritten signature discusses being in Washington on September 16th to work up full size dummies for the balustrade and arbor base and stake out the paving in the Arbor Garden for Mildred to see on the 18th. She wants to confirm that Mildred does want the yew hedge removed, so she can see the designs against the balcony and the gate better. The yews are to be discarded with the exception of the four large ones which if used elsewhere Mr. Kearney would prefer to move them in October. The piers have been lowered where the consoles are to go against the house. Mr. Coles will make a clay dummy while Havey is there next Thursday and Friday. She wants to time this to Mildred Bliss' return, and asks her to confirm when she will return. Havey comments that the hurricane must have been an experience for Mildred Bliss. She reports that they are battening down for hurricane Edna.
Dates
- Creation: September 10, 1954
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)
- Kearney, Matthew, 1909-1973 (Person)
- Coles, G. Frederick (George Frederick), 1875- (Person)
Repository Details
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