Box B: 6

Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss offers early Christmas greetings. She mentions the report was accepted at [Santa Barbara Botanic Garden] garden meeting with more information coming to her later.

Handwritten letter on a folded note card from Clementine Walter to Mildred Bliss handwritten in French offering profound gratitude for the touching letter from her following Max Farrand's death. She reports that she was so devoted to Max Farrand.

Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Elizabeth M. Houston on behalf of Bradford Williams to Beatrix Farrand. Elizabeth tells Beatrix that Bradford Williams has asked me to return to you with may thanks, the enclosed photographs of Dumbarton Oaks which were used in the article in Landscape Architecture and in subsequent reprints.

Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Isabelle Stover to Anne Sweeney tells her Beatrix Farrand's desire to meet with Anne at Dumbarton Oaks on Wednesday, November 7, 1945 at 9:45am to go over various matters. Beatrix will also have a meeting in the afternoon with John Thacher and perhaps get definite answers to some of Anne's questions.

Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Isabelle Stover on behalf of Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney discusses books to be ordered from the book list sent by Anne Sweeney. She reports additional funds from Mildred Bliss have been deposited into the Beatrix Farrand, Agent expense account for prints for the Catalogue House. She mentions that many books wanted are either out of print or unavailable.

Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Isabelle Stover on behalf of Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney tells her if she wants cash to purchase prints that she write Isabelle and a part of the $50.00 which is on deposit with the Beatrix Farrand, Agent account can be sent to her. Isabelle reports it is snowing fast and furious, and it is sure to beat the six inches snow total received recently.

Copy of typescript order for books ordered by Beatrix Farrand from Bernard Quartich, Ltd with added typescript note by Isabelle Stover to Anne Sweeney. Book order for titles, "Home and Garden" and "Wood and Garden" both by Gertrude Jekyll. Isabelle tells Anne that she will send these books to her once they arrive at Reef Point.

Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Isabelle Stover on behalf of Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney discusses a check that is being sent to her [for prints] if late, and asks for a signed receipt to be returned. She tells anne that three books ordered from Scribners have been paid for, so she hopes Anne will tell her when they arrive. Isabelle comments on the number of visitors to Dumbarton Oaks Gardens (6023 in one month).

Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Isabelle Stover on behalf of Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney acknowledges receipt of Anne's letter which Beatrix read with much interest. Beatrix is glad to have the garden report of visitors to the gardens for May and June. Beatrix Farrand thinks having a booklet for the gardens and house is a good idea, but not sure who will do it.

Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Isabelle Stover on behalf of Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney asks for a postcard showing the trellis at the outdoor theater [Lovers' Lane Pool] in the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens be sent to Mr. A.A. [sic, A.L.] Harmon, c/o Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, 11 East 44th Street, New York. Isabelle Stover is unable to locate the postcards at Reef Point.

Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Isabelle Stover on behalf of Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney tells her Beatrix approves of the card and letter Robert Patterson sent to Anne. Isabelle asks for Anne's opinion on it before Beatrix Farrand leaves for Boston. The card lists plant material that is used in the Reef Point Gardens, Bar Harbor, Maine. Letter has Beatrix Farrand embossed stamp at top.

Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Louis Lancaster to Mildred Bliss discusses architectural plans for the director's house at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara, California and changes made into a new floor plan. The architect will also make sketches of the exterior and send them to Mildred when completed. Sketches which Mrs. Kimball offered were enclosed, but no longer with letter.

Copy of text for a Western Union telegram from Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss to Beatrix Farrand discusses the Forsythia and Cherry and Magnolia trees all in bloom at Dumbarton Oaks and incredibly beautiful; reports Mildred met with James Bryce to discuss suggestions on the South Lawn oaks and exterior lavatory; and Mildred Bliss is very pleased with Santa Barbara Botanic Garden reports. Mildred hopes that Beatrix Farrand approves of John Thacher and James Bryce's recommendations.

Copy of text for a Western Union telegram from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand discusses Mildred missing Beatrix during these profoundly moving days (ending of World War II). She states that the Dumbarton Oaks Symposium was "brilliant," and the new cedars on the South Lawn look well. She tells her the trees in general were never more beautiful. Mildred mentions a garden letter with proposed enclosures is being prepared.

Copy of text for a Western Union telegram from Mildred and Robert Woods Bliss to Beatrix Farrand tells her they tried to contact Beatrix by phone, but missed her due to Max and Beatrix Farrand's early departure from Santa Barbara, California for return to Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine. Mildred asks Beatrix to notify her when she is safely home, so she may telephone her.

Copy of text for a Western Union telegram from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand sends thanks for a letter and little book that enriches the memories that Mildred has of Max and Beatrix Farrand. She mentions that every chrysanthemum at Dumbarton Oaks is wishing Beatrix Farrand a comfortable journey. Telegram marked "urgent".

Copy of text for a Western Union telegram from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand discusses the acquisition of "The Silva of North America" set by Charles Sprague Sargent for the Garden Library. She reports Anne Sweeney and Ethel B. Clark are enchanted with it. Mildred Bliss mentions there is still sleet and snow, so there are a few scylla [scilla] and aconites appearing. She looks forward to meeting with Sellar Bullard from the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.

Copy of typescript letter with handwritten note from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand congratulates her on the appointment as Consulting Landscape Gardener to the Arnold Arboretum. Mildred offers to give Robert Patterson a chance as consultant for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, and she mentions she will write to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden regarding the land for parking. She reports there was a luncheon meeting held in the Orangery of about 50 museum directors when it began to rain.

Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand discusses a visit with Maunsell van Rensselaer and matters concerning the Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens such as hiring an assistant to relieve the director; a publications program; plans for a director's house; and holding off on plans for another entrance. Includes handwritten notes listing publications to consider for the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden in Mildred Bliss' hand.

Copy of text for a Western Union telegram from Mildred Bliss to Beatrix Farrand communicates entire agreement to the principles and procedure established in Beatrix Farrand's report for the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Mildred states that the Odilon Redon [painting] joins her and Robert in sending devoted greetings to Beatrix.