Letter from Roy Murphy, "Hillandale", 3905 Reservoir Road, Washington, D.C. to Mildred Bliss, October 18, 1936 Digital
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Roy Murphy to Mildred Bliss tells her it was wonderful seeing her and Robert [Woods Bliss] at Dumbarton Court. It is like "master painters finishing a great canvas with its landscapes and buildings glorified by the master touch and knowledge. For anyone to have the privilege of seeing it and for both tracing its growth is an experience never to be forgotten. I felt all the times we had talked about it in the make believe world of youth. You've brushed your hands across a space of time thru most of it and it is reality. Three dimensional ...." He thanks them both a thousand times. For journals are the most important part of the picture with Bob (so handsome) ...." "Do give me a minutes warning and minute of your time when you plan to be at 68th St. ...." "We should look to have you dining with us."
Dates
- Creation: October 18, 1936
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.)Subject
- Bliss, Mildred Barnes, 1879-1969 (Recipient, Person)
- Bliss, Robert Woods, 1875-1962 (Person)
Creator
- From the Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, 1940- (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Dumbarton Oaks Repository
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