Box B: 2
Container
Contains 103 Results:
Notes by Mildred Bliss of thoughts and ideas for the Dumbarton Oaks Garden, May 25, 1935 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Correspondence
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Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 21Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1938.05.xx
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Handwritten notes of thoughts and ideas Mildred Bliss has for the Dumbarton Oaks Garden. Specifically she mentions the a sundial, a dipping well, and a weather vane, Orion and Bootes chairs for the Star Garden, wall and seat for the Lilac Circle, unicorn lady for Dumbarton Oak Park area, Forsythia bench and seats in the Forsythia Dell, lantern in the Star Garden, the swinging seat in the Terrior Column and Enclosure, the Finalities frieze in the Rose Garden, lead soldiers and terra cotta...
Telegram from MilRob, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Max Farrand, 1650 Orlando Road, San Marino, California, June 9, 1938 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 27Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1938.06.09
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Postal Telegraph telegram from Mildred and Robert Bliss to Beatrix Farrand expresses her disappointment that she missed connecting with Farrand by telephone. She had hoped to persuade her to travel westward via Dumbarton Oaks. She is overjoyed Max and Beatrix Farrand will be joining them in care of Dewey Riddle, Sunlight Valley, Cody, Wyoming. The Blisses dates are August 10-30, 1938. Royall Tyler is with them and will sail on the twenty-third.
Letter from Mildred Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to Trix, June 13, 1938 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 28Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1938.06.13
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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...
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 3203 S. Street, Washington, D.C., June 18, 1938 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Collection:
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 30Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1938.06.18
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Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss with responses to the following garden projects: Orion and Bootes chairs for the Star Garden, seat for the Lilac Circle, unicorn lady for Dumbarton Oak Park area, Forsythia arch in the Forsythia Dell, designing at Dumbarton Oaks, lantern in the Star Garden, the swinging seat in the Terrior Column and Enclosure, ironwork colors, William Gray's memorial, and the Music Room wall. She also responds to points on the the Memorandum...
List of plants for panels in the Catalogue House., 1938 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 43Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:Sept 1938 Catalogue House list
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Typescript list of plants for panels in the Catalogue House in September 1938 probably created by Anne Sweeney, who worked on the Catalogue House panels for her educational tours of the Dumbarton Oaks Garden.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Dorothy Kingsford, c/o Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C., July 12, 1938 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 33Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1938.07.12
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Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to Dorothy Kingsford. Beatrix Farrand and her secretary's initials are in lower left corner. Beatrix Farrand kept copies of Mrs. Ogdan Reid's correspondence to Mildred Bliss but is returning the originals. Farrand comments on Reid's gardener, Edwin Beckett. Beatrix Farrand asks Dorothy Kingsford if Mrs. Reid has a price for the bulbs she is offering. If the price of the bulbs is not too great, buying 6 or 8 pots may be of interest to Mildred...
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, 1650 Orlando Road, San Marino, California to C. S. Kennerly, Security Building, St. Louis, Mo., February 2, 1940 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Collection:
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 73Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1940.02.02B
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Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to Claude S. Kennerly with blind copies to Mrs. Bliss [Mildred] and Mr. Russell [Ellis] tells him her concerns with the California Relief Administration's tree cutting agreement on the Casa Dorinda property. She tells him the stumps should be left short and removal of the brush is necessary so it doesn't become a fire hazard.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, 1650 Orlando Road, San Marino, California to Miss Anne Sweeney, c/o Mr. James Bryce, 3203 "S" Street N.W., Washington, D.C., February 10, 1940 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 75Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1940.02.10
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney tells her she is writing Miss Draper to inform her of Mildred Bliss's approval for $100.00 in petty cash to buy prints. She hope James Bryce is enjoying his holiday in Florida. She is delighted to hear that Sweeney was successful in getting plates from the New York Botanical Gardens. Handwritten note added probably by Anne Sweeney, "Answered 2/16/40, told about Miss Draper? & Maryland architect, also abt...
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 3101 "R" Street, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., February 13, 1940 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Collection:
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 76Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1940.02.13
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Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to "Blessed One" [Mildred Bliss] advises Robert Woods Bliss not to join the Torrey Botanical Club. She updates Mildred on a conversation she had with Claude Kennerly about the tree cutting by the California State Relief Administration. Beatrix will take a stab at drafting an agreement which she will pass by Ellis Russell and Lewis Delafield. Max Farrand thanks Mildred for her commendation on the Friends of the Huntington Library report. She...
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., May 14, 1940 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Collection:
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 79Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1940.05.14
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Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss discusses the Forsythia gate monogram being too big for the top of the iron gate. Farrand is keeping Mr. Laughlin's two designs, so she can make any changes.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, 3105 R Street, Washington, D.C., July 5, 1940 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Collection:
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 83Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1940.07.05
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Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss tells her James Bryce is grateful to them and Dumbarton Oaks for the recent raise. She reports Max Farrand had an infection that was operated on in Boston, and he is feeling more comfortable. She asks if the Blisses are going West [to Santa Barbara] or whether Dumbarton Oaks work will keep them in Washington, D.C.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Wood Bliss, 3101 R Street, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C., July 22, 1940 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Collection:
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 84Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1940.07.22
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Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss tells her she heard Mildred is staying in Washington, D.C. to finish the finisl work on the museum rather than go to California with Robert Woods Bliss. Max Farrand is improving after his surgery on the infetion, but it is slow. She asks if Mildred has heard anything from Royall and Elisina [Tyler]. Farrand thinks their home, Antigny, must be in the occupied zone and now abandoned. She wonders if Elisina will return to Italy or...
Notes on garden project progress, 1940-1945 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 100Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:Notes on garden project progress
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Progress notes on garden project for the Forsythia gate, the tablet and bench outside the New [Museum] Wing, the benches in the Ellipse, the entrance on Whitehaven Street, the lantern on the drive near the garage and sketches to be sent. Unsigned notes, probably included with a letter from Ruth Havey on behalf of Beatrix Farrand to share with Mildred Bliss.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Directors House, Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery, 1650 Orlando Road, San Marino, California to Mr. and Mrs. Bliss with Notes on Casa Dorinda, December 18, 1940 and November 20, 1940 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 102Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1940.12.18
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Handwritten letter from Beatrix Farrand to "Mr & Twin" [Robert and Mildred Bliss]. Letter includes copy of typescript notes on work being done at Casa Dorinda for Mrs. Bliss.
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
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 35Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1938.07.27
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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...
Telegram from Milrob, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Max Farrand, Bar Harbor, Mt. Desert, Maine, August 4, 1938 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 37Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1938.08.04
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Postal telegraph, The International System, from Mildred Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss (Milrob) to Beatrix Farrand reports they are delighted with letter to destroy the front oak at Casa Dorinda and order the knoll planting. Mildred beseeches Beatrix to join her in Pittsfield, [Massachusetts] for their first little musical bout. The Dumbarton Oaks ground plan was sent to Beatrix. They hope to photograph maquette so Beatrix may form an idea of elevation.
Telegram from Mildred Bliss and Robert Bliss, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Max Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, August 8, 1938 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 38Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1938.08.08
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Postal telegraph, The International System, from Mildred Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss to Beatrix Farrand. The Blisses hope that Max Farrand will benefit from Maine as they do from Wyoming. They have an offer for the Michaux tree book for nine pounds as against American offers of $125. They ask Beatrix if they should tell Anne Sweeney to advise Mrs. Ethel Clark about the offer. They eagerly await Farrand's autumn visit. Signed "Devotedly to MaxTrix [Max and Beatrix Farrand].
Telegram from Mildred Bliss, Cody, Wyoming to Mrs. Max Farrand, Bar Harbor, Maine, August 11, 1938 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Collection:
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 39Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1938.08.11
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Western Union telegram from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand tells Beatrix she has loving memories of Beatrix and Edith [Wharton] on the day of Wharton's death one year ago. Signed: "Trix mine".
Telegram from Milrob, Washington, D.C. to Mr. and Mrs. Max Farrand, 1650 Orlando Rd., San Marino, California, December 16, 1938 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Collection:
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 49Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1938.12.16
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Postal telegram from Mildred Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss to Max and Beatrix Farrand sends wishes to them on the eve of their wedding anniversary.
Telegram from MilRob, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Max Farrand, 1650 Orlando Road, San Marino, California, February 24, 1939 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Collection:
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 54Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1939.02.24
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Postal telegram from Mildred Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss [MilRob] to Beatrix Farrand thanks her for the [Santa Barbara Botanic Garden] deal and says they knew she wouldn't forget. They offer congratulations to the Committee and appreciation for invaluable help. Mildred? is telegraphing General Lassiter and wants to be the first contributor to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden by sending him a check. It will indeed make April 7th, a Good Friday if they see Beatrix that afternoon. They send...
Telegram from Mildred Bliss, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Max Farrand, 1650 Orlando Road, San Marino, California, February 27, 1939 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Collection:
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 55Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1939.02.27
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Postal telegraph telegram from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand tells her Mildred is still awaiting designs for the Forsythia archway gate and top, terrior seat, Lilac Circle seat and back. She would be grateful to receive them. She thanks Beatrix for her letter that she just received.
Letter from Mildred Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks to Trix, March 5, 1939 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Collection:
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 56Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1939.03.05
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Typescript letter with signature by Anne Sweeney on behalf of Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand reponds to Farrand letters. Pages 2 and 3 appear to be lacking. Mildred tells Beatrix to acknowledge the Alliums from Harry Du Pont (Henry Francis Du Pont). She remarks on the tragedy of losing Mr. Yew, but hoping a fragment of his can be grown in the nursery. Mildred thanks Beatrix for her assistance with Santa Barbara Botanic Garden matters. She congratulates Max on the launching of the Friends...
Text for night lettergram from MilRob to Mrs. Max Farrand, Bar Harbor, Mt. Desert, Maine, July 12, 1939 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Collection:
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 64Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1939.07.12
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A text copy of a Postal Telegraph Cable Company, Night Lettergram from Mildred Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss to Beatrix Farrand sends greetings from reformed rejuvenated beautified Casa Dorinda. They thank Beatrix Farrand for all the improvements from oak trees to upholstery. They received a cheerful, kindly welcome from friends and household. The summer promises to be delightful. The Whitredges and Whitehouses [will see?] tomorrow and Moores Saturday. Nevertheless they expect to accomplish...
Letter from Mildred Bliss to Miss Ruth M. Havey, 25, Fifth Avenue, New York City, January 3, 1940 Digital
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Dumbarton Oaks
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Collection:
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 67Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1940.01.03
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Copy of typescript letter from Mildred Bliss to Ruth Havey responds to Havey's letters of December 14th, 16th, and 17th, 1939. Mildred Bliss reports feeling a lot of pressure in the last days and instructs Havey not to take up any other work. She reports the inscriptions for the forsythia gate pediment have been turned over to Coles; Beatrix Farrand will be meeting with John Thacher to go over modifications to finials; drawings for two coats of arms have been turned over to John Thacher and...
Letter from Mildred Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Max Farrand, 1650 Orlando Road, San Marino, California, January 23, 1940 Digital
FOUND IN:
Dumbarton Oaks
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Collection:
Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
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Series:
Correspondence
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Sub-Series:
Beatrix Farrand / Mildred Bliss
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Sub-Group:
Correspondence
File — Box: B: 2, Folder: 70Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1940.01.23
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand (Trix) thanks her for coming to Dumbarton Oaks. She offers the latest news of James Bryce and plantings regarding a willow on the northwest side of the Box Walk, two small oaks on the South Lawn, replacements in the yew hedge, and replacements in the North Vista rejected and replacement in the Ellipse ordered. The Service gate wall and wall north of the Institute will begin and lowering of the architrave in...