Box B: 6
Contains 106 Results:
Handwritten letter from Trix, Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara to Mildred Bliss, April 29, 1946 Digital
Handwritten letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss thanks her for all the winters Beatrix and Max Farrand spent in the cottage at the Valley Club of Montecito. Beatrix mentions that she is meeting with John Thacher in Boston to discuss a plan of care and rehabilitation of Dumbarton Oaks after the War years; and reports on Santa Barbara Botanic Garden matters and decisions.
Letter from Trix, Ritz-Carlton, Boston to Mildred Bliss, May 7, 1946 Digital
Handwritten letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss tells her of the recent visit Beatrix had with John Thacher to discuss the Dumbarton Oaks garden work after it was put off due to World War II. She reports that Robert Patterson and Thacher have agreed to have Robert Patterson come to Dumbarton Oaks. She also asks Mildred to offer her approval for Sellar Bullard to use capital funds for the construction of a parking space for the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mildred Bliss, May 15, 1946 Digital
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss discusses Beatrix being mentally and physically tired; her recent appointment as Consulting Landscape Gardener to the Arnold Arboretum; and Robert Patterson's being pleased to be going to Dumbarton Oaks at the end of May.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mildred Bliss, May 22, 1946 Digital
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Miss Anne Sweeney, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1946 Digital
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney discusses her appointment as the Consulting Landscape Gardener for the Arnold Arboretum, and Robert Patterson's association with Dumbarton Oaks.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand. Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 1537 28th Street, Washington, D.C. and sketches, June 11, 1946 Digital
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mildred Bliss, June 16, 1946 Digital
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor to Miss Anne Sweeney, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, 7, D.C., June 21, 1946 Digital
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney comments she was amazed on the number of visitors to the gardens (39,000) between May 1945-June 1946. Beatrix suggests Anne take one of the Gertrude Jekyll books that just arrived at Dumbarton Oaks with her on vacation.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mildred Bliss, June 24, 1946 Digital
Handwritten letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss thanks Mildred for helping Beatrix through the last few days and the one year anniversary of Max Farrand's death. Beatrix encourages Mildred to remain steadfast on the issue of a director's home for the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.
Telegram from Trix, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 1537 28th St., Washington, D.C., June 28, 1946 Digital
Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss sends her fondest love to Mildred and Robert Bliss on their journey to Santa Barbara and during their holiday.
Telegram from Trix, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Hotel Mirasol, Santa Barbara, California, July 2, 1946 Digital
Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss thanks her for the telegram and mentions that Robert Patterson has given Beatrix Farrand a report on Mildred's "new garden."
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, El Mirasol Hotel, Santa Barbara, California, September 9, 1946 Digital
Telegram from Trix, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Hotel Mirasol, Santa Barbara, California, September 23, 1946 Digital
Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss tells her that unchanging affection and remembrance like hers brings real happiness and courage. This remembrance may refer to Mary Cadwalader Jones (1850-1935) who died September 22, 1935.
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Telegram from Trix, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, El Mirasol, Santa Barbara, California, September 29, 1946 Digital
Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss discusses Robert Patterson's plan to spend October 15 and 16 at Dumbarton Oaks and sends her disappointment that her doctor made her postpone her visit this Autumn. She is sending a letter wirh Dumbarton Oaks problems tomorrow by air mail.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mildred Bliss, October 1, 1946 Digital
Telegram from Trix, Bar Harbor to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Hotel El Mirasol, Santa Barbara, California, October 5, 1946 Digital
Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss reports feeling distressed about the news about Mrs. [Anna Louise] Warren's illness. She asks if it is possible for Mildred Bliss to see Robert Patterson at Dumbarton Oaks a day earlier than previously planned or would a mid-November trip suit her better.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Miss Anne Sweeney, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., October 11, 1946 Digital
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney asks her to meet with Robert Patterson if he asks; to report about the atmosphere at Dumbarton Oaks; and to communicate any books or funds needed. Below signature is "$11.00 Bal" written in pencil then partially traced in ink. This may refer to the balance of Anne Sweeney's petty cash balance to buy prints.
Letter from Trix, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mildred Bliss, October 14, 1946 Digital
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss informs her that the Odilon Redon oil painting which once hung in the library of Edith Wharton's home, Pavillon Colombe was being sent to the her. Beatrix Farrand mentions that Mildred may keep the painting for now or give it to Dumbarton Oaks.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 1537 28th Street, Washington, D.C., October 23, 1946 Digital
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 1537 28th Street, Washington, D.C., October 30, 1946 Digital
Typescript letter with handwritten signature and postscript from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss expresses Beatrix's comfort knowing Mildred Bliss liked the Odilon Redon painting which once hung in Edith Wharton's estate, Pavillon Colombe.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 28th Street, Washington, D.C., November 5, 1946 Digital
Typescript dictated letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss discusses the Odilon Redon oil painting; the relationship between Beatrix Farrand, Robert Patterson, and John Thacher; Anne Sweeney's position at Dumbarton Oaks; work on the Herbaceous Border; a visit to Dumbarton Oaks with Robert Patterson; and the director's house site at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Handwritten signature likely by Beatrix Farrand secretary on behalf of her.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Miss Anne Sweeney, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., November 5, 1946 Digital
Typescript dictated letter from Beatrix Farrand to Anne Sweeney expresses hope that John Thacher will relay various matters to Anne Sweeney that came up in conversation about Anne Sweeney's work. Beatrix is going to send one or two pattern cards to follow for cataloging plants in the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens. Letter likely signed by Beatrix Farrand's secretary on her behalf.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, P.O. Box 1140, Santa Barbara, California to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 1537 Twenty-eighth Street, N.W., Georgetown, Washington, D.C., November 21, 1946 Digital
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Santa Barbara, California to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 1537 Twenty-eighth Street, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, November 1946 report, November 23, 1946 Digital
Typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss on Santa Barbara Botanic Garden letterhead sends a version of a report dated November 22, 1946 about the future garden plan for the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Beatrix asks Mildred to review it for mistakes, omissions, and errors. Annotations at head of report and in margins probably made by Mildred Bliss. Letter may have been dictated to Katharine Miller, her secretary by Beatrix Farrand.
Note from Trix, Valley Club of Montecito to Mildred Bliss, December 1, 1946 Digital
Note with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss acknowledges her telegram stating approval of the report and plan for the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden sent by Beatrix. She is delighted that Robert and Mildred Bliss are pleased with her gift of the Odilon Redon oil painting.