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Box B: 3

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Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Miss Anne Sweeney, c/o Mr. James Bryce, 3245 S Street, Washington, D.C., October 2, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 89Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.10.02
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney.

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Miss Anne Sweeney, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., October 6, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 91Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.10.06
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney.

Telegram from Beatrix Farrand, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Hot Springs Road, October 7, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 92Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.10.07
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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss informs Mildred that her point of view is completely understood and will try again. Beatrix doesn't think the benches were forgotten. Apparently, the folder was temporarily lost. She reports Max Farrand is now driving himself.

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Miss Anne Sweeney, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., October 11, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 93Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.10.11
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney.

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Miss Anne Sweeney, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., October 21, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 95Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.10.21
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney.

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Miss Anne Sweeney, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., November 3, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 97Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.11.03
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney. Signature may have been added by Beatrix Farrand's secretary. Enclosed with letter is a copy of Beatrix Farrand's travel itinerary from Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California in November 1941.

Telegram from Beatrix Farrand, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Hot Springs Road, November 6, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 101Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.11.06
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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss tells her Beatrix expects to be at Reef Point until 10 am Monday morning. There is no mail delivery Sunday, so she asks Mildred to please put a special stamp [on something she sends her]. Beatrix reports Max is recovering slowly but satisfactorily. She will write when they expect to arrive [in Santa Barbara?]. The typescript text used for the telegram also included.

Telegram from Trix, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Hot Springs Road, November 8, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 102Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.11.08
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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss tells her there is no Sunday mail in Bar Harbor. Beatrix may miss Monday's mail [before leaving]. She asks Mildred to send duplicate copies [of anything sent to Bar Harbor] to the New Haven Lawn Club, Whitney Avenue, New Haven which will await her arrival Tuesday afternoon. She is sorry to be so troublesome.

Telegram from Trix, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, California, November 8, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 103Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.11.08B
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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss tells her a plan roll and letter arrived at 7 pm. She will study them tomorrow and hopes to send a telegraphic answer on Sunday night. She is greatly interested in schemes.

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, California, November 9, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 104Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.11.09
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss. Handwritten comments noted in margin probably made by Mildred Bliss.

Telegram from Trix, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Hot Springs Road, November 10, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 105Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.11.10
Scope and Contents: Western Union telegram (night letter) from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss tells her the plan roll is being returned by Air Mail today accompanied by a letter. Beatrix is approving the general plan and site of the new building. She hopes the building can be placed farther north by twenty feet or more. Beatrix prefers a flat roof to a pitched roof. She congratulates Mildred on the "whole enterprise." "Only three weeks now to wait" [before seeing each other]. Typescript of text for telegram...

Telegram from Trix, Princeton, New Jersey to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Hot Springs, Road, November 17, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 107Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.11.17
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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss tells her plans received with pleasant note. She suggests making quite sure file spaces shown are deep enough for herarium [herbarium?] drawers.

Telegram from Trix, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Hot Springs Road, November 22, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 108Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.11.22
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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss tells her the rich late Autumn tree colors have replaced the vanished flowers in the Dumbarton [Oaks] loveliness. She is greatly impressed by the clever transformation of quarters [Fellows' Quarters and Yard] and garage. The Clifton walk is staked out and the east side of the place was reviewed today. Beatrix will review the house and gardens tomorrow. The whole group is well, interested, and send loyalty and affection.

Report submitted by Beatrix Farrand to the Chairman of the Dumbarton Oaks Administrative Board, on the Grounds of Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, November 24, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 109Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.11.24
Scope and Contents: Typescript report with handwritten signature prepared by Beatrix Farrand to the Chairman of the Dumbarton Oaks Administrative Board [Harvard University] on the grounds and gardens of Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection dated November 24, 1941. Beatrix Farrand offers her thoughts on a re-study of grounds management with the transfer of the property from the Blisses to Harvard University. While there is "no intention implied or suggested that the design be kept exactly as it was...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, 124, East 40th Street, New York to Miss Anne Sweeney, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., December 15, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 111Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.12.15
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney.

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, 124, East 40th Street, New York to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, California, December 27, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 113Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.12.27
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature and postscript from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss.

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, 124, East 40th Street, New York to Mildred Bliss, December 30, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 114Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.12.30
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss tells her she has tried to telephone her today, but has not been able to get through. She reports the sad news that Berkeley Updike has died, and Beatrix and Max Farrand feel the loss. Beatrix says her eye doctor says there is nothing wrong with her "seeing apparatus", but that he would advise rest. She doesn't think it would be sensible to try and do any Dumbarton Oaks work this afternoon with Mildred. James...

Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California to Mr., December 30, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 115Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.12.30B
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Handwritten letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss offers her thoughts on Berkeley Updike and their friendship and the Dumbarton Oaks situation of moving the plants from the greenhouse to the Orangery. Beatrix asks if Mildred can meet on Saturday afternoon. Friday is for her "eyes" again. She reminds Mildred to not forget the New Years lunch at 1pm "unlesss the Ivory Tower ordains a Comman Performance."

Letter from Isabelle M. Stover, Reef Point, Bar Harbor to Miss Anne Sweeney, 3203 S Street, Washington, D.C., July 19, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 57Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:IMS 1941.07.19
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature on Beatrix Farrand letterhead from Isabelle M. Stover (Secretary to Beatrix Farrand) to Anne Sweeney explains Anne's letter of July 17th has been forwarded to Beatrix Farrand who is away for a few days.

Letter from Isabelle M. Stover, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Miss Anne Sweeney, 3203 S Street, Washington, D.C., July 22, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 61Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:IMS 1941.07.22
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature on Beatrix Farrand letterhead from Isabelle M. Stover (Secretary to Beatrix Farrand) to Anne Sweeney reports that her letter to Beatrix Farrand gave Beatrix much pleasure, and after she can get straightened out after her return to Reef Point, she will write Anne and set a date for her to come to Reef Point for the preparation of Anne's Autumn work. Beatrix Farrand heard from Mildred Bliss that she wants Anne to stay on at Dumbarton Oaks and...

Letter from Isabelle M. Stover, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Miss Anne Sweeney, 1475 Grand Concourse, New York, N.Y., August 20, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 71Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:IMS 1941.08.20
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature on Beatrix Farrand letterhead from Isabelle M. Stover (Secretary to Beatrix Farrand) to Anne Sweeney acknowledges Beatrix Farrand's receipt of Anne's letter which arrived this morning. Isabelle reports that Max Farrand is still in the hospital and may not be home for another week. When he does come home, it will mean that his two nurses will be with him and that will fill the home. Therefore, Mrs. Farrand cannot make any plans for seeing Anne at...

Telegram from Milrob, Washington, D.C. to Max Farrand, Lawn Club, New Haven, Connecticut, January 2, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 2Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1941.01.02
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Postal Telegraph telegram from Mildred and Robert Bliss to Max Farrand [intended recipient likely Beatrix Farrand], Lawn Club, New Haven, Connecticut tells Beatrix that John Thacher and Dumbarton Oaks eagerly await her visit. How Mildred Bliss wishes she were to be there. So glad that Max Farrand is improving. Expectantly looking for Beatrix by end of month. All good. Attend MaxTrix (Max and Beatrix Farrand) in a better New Year.

Telegram from Milrob, Santa Barbara, California to Mrs. Max Farrand, c/o John Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., January 16, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 3Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1941.01.16
Scope and Contents: Postal Telegraph telegram from Mildred Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss to Beatrix Farrand tells her that she wishes she was welcoming her back to Dumbarton Oaks and wandering the gardens with Beatrix, John Thacher, and James Bryce. Mildred eagerly awaits a telephone call on rutrn and meeting with Beatrix soon after. She says it is pleasant and restful in Santa Barbara, but there is a selfinflicted homesickness for Dumbarton Oaks. A handwritten copy of the text used for the telegram is...

Letter from Mildred Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. to Trix, P.O. Box 596, Santa Barbara, California, January 29, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 6Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1941.01.29
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand. A handwritten note on the back of the second page indicates that they letter may have been sent Air Mail.

Telegram from Milrob, Santa Barbara, California to Mrs. Max Farrand, 1650 Orlando Road, San Marino, Calfiornia, March 10, 1941 Digital

File — Box: B: 3, Folder: 17Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:MB 1941.03.10
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Postal Telegraph telegram from Mildred and Robert Bliss to Beatrix Farrad tells her a car will jubilantly fetch her at El Encanto on Tuesday at 3:15pm. "Melancholy felicitations to the Director and his wife from their devoted." Handwritten copy of text used for telegram included.