Letter from Ruth Havey, Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss with contract agreement from G. Morris Steinbraker and Son, October 24-December 2, 1951 Digital
Scope and Contents
Handwritten letter from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss sends her contract agreement from G. Morris Steinbraker for construction of the North Vista finials and consoles. The model is stored at the Dumbarton Oaks Fellows' Quarters pending delivery of the limestone. When cutting begins the Aquarius finial will also be cut and intermediate capping under the rail will also be done. Contract agreement signed by G. Morris Steinbraker and Ruth Havey on behalf of Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss. Letter dated December 2, 1951; contract signed October 24, 1951.
Dates
- Creation: October 24-December 2, 1951
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)
- G. Morris Steinbraker & Sons, Inc. (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Dumbarton Oaks Repository
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