Box B: 1
Container
Contains 123 Results:
Telegram from Mildred Bliss, Santa Barbara, Calif. to Mrs. Max Farrand, Bar Harbor, Maine, Sep. 4, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 102Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1937.09.04
Scope and Contents:
Postal Telegraph, the International System telegram from Mildred Bliss explains to Beatrix Farrand she just returned from several days absence. She will respond to Beatrix Farrand's sour letter the middle of next week. She must leave California by October third at the latest as the month is crowded with legal matters and the Laughlin - Chanler wedding. Mildred Bliss is referring to the wedding of Miss Gertrude Laughlin and Lieutenant Hubert Winthrop Chanler [on October 23].
Telegram from Milrob, Santa Barbara, Calif. to Mrs. Max Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, Sep 8, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 104Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1937.09.08
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Postal Telegraph, The International System, telegram from Milrob [Mildred and Robert Bliss] to Beatrix Farrand telling her they are happily expecting her October third to spend working in the afternoon with evening for personal talk. All will leave Santa Barbara the next day. Mildred Bliss is hoping Beatrix Farrand will give Dumbarton [Oaks] a few days and stay in the house before starting West.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, California, September 16, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 105Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1937.09.16
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Unsigned copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss informing her she will be at Oakdum [Dumbarton Oaks] next Thursday and she is hoping to meet with Miss [Ruth] Havey at least a day to go over tos and fros [for garden projects]. She will bring notes of her meeting with Miss Havey to Casa [Dorinda] to speak with her. Beatrix Farrand offers her travel plans to California and back East where she will stop at Dumbarton Oaks as much as Mildred Bliss wants. Farrand lists the...
Telegram from Milrob, Santa Barbara, Calif. to Mrs. Max Farrand, c/o Mrs. Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C., Sep 22, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 106Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1937.09.22
Scope and Contents:
Postal Telegraph, the International System, telegram from Milrob [Mildred Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss] sending loving memories and thoughts welcome and surround you at Dumbarton Oaks today more than ever to Beatrix Farrand.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss, September 28, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 107Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1937.09.28
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Unsigned copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand telling Mildred Bliss that a night letter was sent yesterday asking about necessary thinning and transplanting of the [Dumbarton Oaks] Green Garden vinca and that [William] Gray [garden Superintendent] will be relieved to have your answer. She reviewed all the summer work with [John W.] Davis and [William] Gray, who she says the latter is doing extrordinarily well even though he had a couple of pain warnings after overexerting himself....
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, c/o Santa Fe Railroad Office, Pasadena, California, October 6, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 108Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1937.10.06
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Unsigned copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand offers Mildred Bliss some things to think about on her trip East. [William] Gray [garden Superintendent] asks if the white Narcisus ordered for "E" Terrace are to be placed in the beds and borders. Gray has cut seven men from his payroll, one of which is a greenhouse man. This cut is absolutely to the bone and no further cuts can be made. The Quarters has considerable space where a little surplus nursery can be placed and Gray and...
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C., October 10, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 109Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1937.10.10
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Unsigned copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand informing Mildred Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss that she will be following them to Dumbarton [Oaks] with a suggested arrival date of October 27. She plans to stay at the Shoreham [hotel], so as to liberate them from the difficulty of having perhaps a troublesome guest in a very busy house.She reports the news from Pavilion Colombe indirectly is not good. Elisina [Tyler] has written to tell Beatrix Farrand that she can not...
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., October 16, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 111Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1937.10.16
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Unsigned copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand. The salutation of the letter is "My dearest Two" which probably refers to both Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss even though the address is to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss.Beatrix Farrand tells them she will come to Dumbarton [Oaks] on [Ocotober] 27 and will let them know what train to expect her on. She asks them to send her a wire to the Hotel Windermere East, Chicago when they know if they will want her for two, three, or five...
Letter from Mildred Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to Beatrix Farrand, October 13, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 110Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1937.10.13
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Handsigned typescript letter from Mildred Bliss to Trix [Beatrix Farrand] reporting that her October 6th letter was received on the train and her October 10th letter received yesterday afternoon. Both Mildred and Robert Bliss were grateful for the day with Beatrix Farrand at Casa Dorinda [Santa Barbara, California].She and Robert Woods Bliss will be leaving for New York tomorrow to attend the funeral of Ogden Mills for which they feel pity for Dorothy [his wife].She...
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., October 22, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 112Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1937.10.22
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Unsigned copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand with the salutation "Dearest two" but addressed to Mildred Bliss. The salutation most likely refers to both Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss. If she gets done in Princeton late Tuesday [October 26 she asks if it would be better to arrive Tuesday night [October 26] or Wednesday [October 27] after lunch allowing the housekeeping more time after the departure of the wedding guests.She reports she will come East after Christmas...
Telegram from Milrob, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Max Farrand, Princeton Inn, Princeton, N.J., Oct. 25, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 113Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1937.10.25
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Postal Telegraph, The International System, telegram from Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss telling Beatrix Farrand that the wedding guests just departed and eagerly await her tomorrow, Tuesday [October 26]. They ask to advise what hour Beatrix expects to arrive. They hope Beatrix can remain until Saturday afternoon [October 30] for work and Sunday [October 31] for rest.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Miss Dorothy Kingsford, 3101 R. Street, Washington, D.C., November 5, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 114Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1937.11.05
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Unsigned copy of typescript letter most likely from Beatrix Farrand as she was planning to be at Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C. from October 26 to at least October 31 based on correspondence from Mildred Bliss dated October 25, 1937. Dorothy Kingsford works as a Secretary to Mildred Bliss.Beatrix Farrand feels distinctly deprived at having to bid Dorothy Kingsford farewell in a mechanized note. She also hated leaving without another word to Miss Bean and to tell her so and say...
Letter from Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Max Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, November 13, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 115Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:RB 1937.11.13
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Handsigned typescript letter from Robert Woods Bliss to Trix [Beatrix Farrand] sending a letter received from [Philip] Lucking [at Casa Dorinda, Santa Barbara, California] about the Marra situation. He says he encloses a copy of his answer to Lucking. Robert tells Beatrix Farrand that in his response to Lucking he that he and Mildred Bliss have left the decision to employ another man up to Beatrix Farrand. Robert Bliss questions whether it is necessary to replace someone while Lucking has...
Telegram from Mildred Bliss, Philadelphia, Penn. to Mrs. Max Farrand, Bar Harbor, ME, Nov. 17, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 116Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1937.11.17
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Western Union telegram from Mildred Bliss informing Beatrix Farrand of Ernest's [Schelling] operation postponement due to Lucie's [Howe Draper Schelling] sudden illness relapse. Lucie's condition is grave and Ernest's potentially disasterous therefore, Mildred says that she probably will sail Saturday on the Conte Di Savoia landing in VilleFrance [France] and reaching Lausanne the twenty-ninth [of November]. She asks when Beatrix Farrand and Max reach New York and reports [the progress on]...
Telegram from Mildred Bliss, Philadelphia, Penn to Mrs. Max Farrand, Lawn Club, 193 Whitney Ave., New Haven, Nov. 18, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 117Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1937.11.18
Scope and Contents:
Western Union telegram first sent from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand at the Bar Harbor address on November 17 then forwarded to the New Haven address November 18. Mildred Bliss informs Beatrix Farrand of Ernest's [Schelling] operation postponement due to Lucie's [Howe Draper Schelling] sudden illness relapse. Lucie's condition is grave and Ernest's potentially disasterous therefore, Mildred says that she probably will sail Saturday on the Conte Di Savoia landing in VilleFrance [France]...
Letter from Ruth M. Havey to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R. Street NW, Washington, D.C., November 29, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 118Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:RH 1937.11.29
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Unsigned copy of typescript letter from Ruth M. Havey to Mildred Bliss reporting that Beatrix Farrand critized a certain Forsythia Gate sketch when she was in New York on November 21st. Ruth was asked to draw it up and send it to Mildred Bliss with the request that this and the sketches of November 15th of the Forsythia gate and Green Garden lantern be sent to Beatrix Farrand in California after Mildred has had the chance to look them over. Beatrix Farrand also went over the Herb Garden...
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 3101 R. Street, Washington, D.C., December 2, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 119Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1937.12.02
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Unsigned copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand telling Mildred Bliss that Beatrix is now the economical one for not approving a costly small alteration at Casa Dorinda "Loquat Island". The alteration would involve moving the big Dracaena from the front entrance to the space near the front door and leave some "to boot". Johnny Weeks felt like $160.00 for the work was a rather formidable sum and therefore contacted Beatrix Farrand before moving forward.
Letter from Ruth Havey to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 104 East 68th Street, New York, N.Y., December 7, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 120Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:RH 1937.12.07
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Unsigned copy of typescript letter from Ruth Havey offering Mildred Bliss a group of lightning impressions for the Forsythia gate. She explains they are based upon the latest sketch which Mildred has and incorpoates a broken pediment as she suggested. She is submitting three groups of sketches, one with the pediment broken, one not broken, and a third group compromising by recessing part of the pediment to give the impression of breaking it without actually disturbing the top line. Ruth...
Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., December 20, 1937 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: 1, Folder: 121Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1937.12.20
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Unsigned copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand informing Mildred Bliss that unless Dumbarton [Oaks] needs her she will probably stay [in California] while Max Farrand makes his hurried trip to the East without her. She is taking it for granted that Dumbarton [Oaks], Mildred, and Robert can perhaps await her coming in March and reminds Mildred that she has said that a winter journey for Dumbarton alone would neither be right nor wise from the point of view both of cost and using up...
Telegram from Milrob, Washington, D.C. to Dr. and Mrs. Max Farrand, 1650 Orlando Road, San Marino, Calif., 1937 December 23 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: 1, Folder: 122Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1937.12.23
Scope and Contents:
Postal Telegraph, the International System, telegram from Milrob [Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss] sending devoted thoughts to Maxtrix [Max and Beatrix Farrand]. Mildred Bliss tells Beatrix Farrand it is wise to refrain from interrupting benign sunlight [in California] for an uncecessary trip East [to Dumbarton Oaks].Mildred Bliss reports that Robert Bliss made his first time out after a fortnight of the flu to preside Quarters Tree[?]. Mildred Bliss was deprived attending by...
Letter from Anne Baker, 124, East 40th Street, New York to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., December 7, 1933 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: 1, Folder: 49Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:Baker 1933.12.07
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Handsigned typescript letter on stamped Beatrix Farrand office letterhead. Anne Baker, assistant to Beatrix Farrand, is sending Mildred Bliss a print of the Loggia inscription with no change made in the size of the tablet. The inscription may have been for the Dumbarton Oaks Garden, Green Garden area for a dedication panel for Beatrix Farrand instead of the Loggia. She suggests Mildred Bliss present the lettering to the Greek scholar for size and suggestions, so the tablet will be done once...
Letter from Ruth M. Havey, 124 East 40th Street, New York, N.Y. to Miss Dorothy Kingsford, c/o Mrs. R.W. Bliss, 3101 R Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., December 9, 1933 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: 1, Folder: 50Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:RH 1933.12.09
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Handsigned typescript letter on Beatrix Farrand office embossed letterhead. Ruth Havey, assistant to Beatrix Farrand, lets Dorothy Kingsford, secretary to Mildred Bliss, know that the corrected designs for the console in the gallery mentioned in the November 16 letter have not arrived. At lower right is RMH.DS indicating that someone other than Ruth Havey typed the letter.
Letter from Dorothy Kingsford to Miss Ruth Havey, c/o Mrs. Farrand, 123, East 40th Street, New York City, December 16, 1933 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: 1, Folder: 51Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:Kingsford 1933.12.16
Scope and Contents:
Copy of unsigned typescript letter attributed to Dorothy Kingsford, secretary to Mildred Bliss, telling Ruth Havey, assistant to Beatrix Farrand, she is returning the Greek inscription with revised lettering and asking for two sample designs for the date from which Mildred Bliss can choose. The inscription is for the Beatrix Farrand dedication panel in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden, Green Garden.A letter was enclosed that Mildred Bliss wants Ruth Havey to read and return. Enclosed...
Letter from Ruth M. Havey to Miss Dorothy Kingsford, 124, East 40th Street, New York, December 23, 1933 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: 1, Folder: 52Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:RH 1933.12.23
Scope and Contents:
Handwritten and handsigned letter on Beatrix Farrand letterhead from Ruth Havey returning a received letter and response to Dorothy Kingsford, secretary for Mildred Bliss asking for Mildred Bliss to clarify a Greek letter for the Beatrix Farrand inscription in the Green Garden. She suggests that Arabic numerals might better suit the inscription panel as the proper names on the inscription are in English. She thanks Mildred Bliss for the Christmas wishes.
Letter from Ruth M. Havey to Mrs. Mildred Bliss, 124, East 40th Street, New York, January 6, 1934 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: 1, Folder: 54Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:RH 1934.01.06
Scope and Contents:
Handwritten and handsigned letter on Beatrix Farrand's New York letterhead. On behalf of Beatrix Farrand, Ruth Havey is sending photostats of lettering designs for Mrs. Mildred Bliss' consideration.