Box B: 3
Container
Contains 115 Results:
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, 1650 Orlando Road, San Marino, California to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, California, March 31, 1941 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: 3, Folder: 28Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.03.31
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss asks her to confirm that she likes Catalogue rather than Catalog. She reports Anne Sweeney is wrestling with the final letterings and the cards and her headings are without the UE. She asks Mildred to respond by telegram.
Miss Sweeney notes for Catalogue House panel labeling, March 1941 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: 3, Folder: 29Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.03.xx
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Typescript and handwritten notes for the Catalogue House panel labeling by Anne Sweeney with handwritten review notes by Beatrix Farrand.
Telegram from Trix, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, April 25, 1941 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: 3, Folder: 32Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.04.25
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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss informs her that Beatrix is leaving Dumbarton Oaks after four fructuous and constructive days. She feels it was an excellent opening gambit with Irving Root, and she hopes for an official answer before long. Root welcomes the assistance of help from three old men to work with Bryce supervision which would cost about two hundred fifty dollars monthly. Mount Vernon is delighted with gift of oranges. She reports all well and busy at...
Telegram from Trix, New York, N.Y. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, April 29, 1941 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: 3, Folder: 33Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.04.29
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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss reports Irving Roots answer from the Committee has not been received, but opening discussion is favorable. The cost of employing old men can be kept to a figure Mildred desires. She will report on Oakdom (Dumbarton Oaks) as soon as possible. Farrand is delighted on Ellis Russell's news of improvement in Robert Woods Bliss. She reports the rain has stopped. She end with MaxTrix (Max and Beatrix Farrand) to Milrob (Mildred and Robert...
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Santa Barbara, California, May 13, 1941 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: 3, Folder: 37Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.05.13
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Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss.
Telegram from Beatrix Farrand, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, May 19, 1941 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: 3, Folder: 38Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.05.19
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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss says she is delighted to report that Irving Root's official committee sanction received. She is going to notify James Bryce as Irving Root is eager for collaboration.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mr. James Bryce, 3205 S Street, Washington, D.C., May 20, 1941 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: 3, Folder: 39Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.05.20
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Copy of typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to James Bryce explains the use of three old men under James Bryce's supervision to construct a walk, garden project work being done by Mr. G. Frederick Coles, and other items related to the garden. She asks Bryce to consider using part of the budget they have for the garden going towards Anne Sweeney's salary as a "garden guide and school children teacher".
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Santa Barbara, California, May 21, 1941 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: 3, Folder: 41Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.05.21
Scope and Contents:
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Santa Barbara, California, May 24, 1941 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: 3, Folder: 42Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.05.24
Scope and Contents:
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred. Bliss.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Santa Barbara, California, May 31, 1941 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: 3, Folder: 43Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.05.31
Scope and Contents:
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred. Bliss.
Telegram from Trix, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Hot Springs Rd, June 3, 1941 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: 3, Folder: 45Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.06.03
Scope and Contents:
Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss tells her a green Oakdom (Dumbarton Oaks) send its love with hers. She reports on talk with John Thacher on alterations suggested for working library and study space and still leave the beauty of Mildred's library drawing room and music room unimparied. She heartily approves of the wisdom of making the new library the heart of the establishment. She hates to see their rooms go, but she believes solution is farsighted and in Oakly...
Telegram from Beatrix Farrand, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Hot Springs, June 4, 1941 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: 3, Folder: 46Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.06.04
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Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss thanks her for the helpful telegram. She is working on the revision of the historic tablets and will write more fully next week once she is home. The dummies are really promising. Farrand expects to see Irving Root tomorrow, but it is not likely to emply men before Autumn. Ellis Russell luckily was here today and strongly advises even suggesting endowment. She will report further and on Anne Sweeney possibility. Farrand reports a...
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, California, June 16, 1941 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: 3, Folder: 48Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.06.16
Scope and Contents:
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss discusses the details for the historic tablets.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, California, June 17, 1941 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: 3, Folder: 49Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.06.17
Scope and Contents:
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss discusses garden projects and work being done by Anne Sweeney with suggestions on her further employment at Dumbarton Oaks.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Casa Dorinda, Hot Springs Road, Santa Barbara, California, June 25, 1941 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: 3, Folder: 50Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, B:BF 1941.06.25
Scope and Contents:
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss. Handwritten comments noted in margin probably made by Mildred Bliss.