Box D: 2
Contains 128 Results:
Telegram from Beatrix Farrand, Boston, Massachusetts to Lieutenant John Thacher, 3101 R Street, May 29, 1943 Digital
Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher thanks him for his letter that brought pleasure to her and Max Farrand. Max Farrand is in the convalescent phase after his surgery, so the doctors approved of her traveling to Reef Point.
Letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, June 2, 1943 Digital
Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand tells her he is delighted Max Farrand is convalescence is progressing satisfactorily. He asks if her secretary can send a statement for her professional services up through the first of July 1943. He asks her to estimate costs, so he can send her a check by the middle of June.
Telegram from Beatrix Farrand, Boston, Massachusetts to Lieutenant John S. Thacher, 3101 R Street, June 4, 1943 Digital
Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher asks his advice on whether she should consult Mildred Bliss on winter bulb supply. She feels is wiser to proceed with ordering a moderate amount as the cost will not exceed fifty dollars. Consulting Mildred Bliss may delay order. She reports Max Farrand is improving after surgery.
Telegram from Beatrix Farrand, Boston, Massachusetts to Lieutenant John S. Thacher, 3101, R Street, Washington, D.C., June 6, 1943 Digital
Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher reports Max Farrand is continuing to improve. The financial statements he requested will be sent by June 20. She thanks him for his sympathy and friendliness.
Letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts, June 7, 1943 Digital
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Lieutenant John S. Thacher, U.S.N., 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1943 Digital
Typescript letter with handwritten signature and postscript from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher sends a hastily prepared financial statement. Work done for Dumbarton Oaks has been on the record plan, notes, and bulb orders. The field work this year has been shortened due to Max Farrand's illness. The Beatrix Farrand, Agent account consists mostly of seeds and one book purchase for Anne Sweeney.
Telegram from Beatrix Farrand, Boston, Massachusetts to Lieutenant J. S. Thacher, 3101 R Street, June 12, 1943 Digital
Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him she is excited to hear about the North Vista in his letter. She plans to travel to Dumbarton Oaks in June to meet with the contractor, James Bryce, and Anne Sweeney and hopes to meet with him if he is available.
Telegram from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts, June 14, 1943 Digital
Copy of Western Union telegram from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand tells her heis looking forward to seeing her on [June] 23rd
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Lieutenant John S. Thacher, U.S.N., Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., July 28, 1943 Digital
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him if arrangements can be made for her to train travel from Washington, D.C. to Reef Point on August 5th, she will spend the day reviewing North Vista questions. She is communicating her plans to James Bryce, Ruth Havey, Mildred Bliss and G. Frederick Coles.
Letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, July 31, 1943 Digital
Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand tells her he is delighted she will visit Dumbarton Oaks in August. He might possibly meet with her in the afternoon, but changes are not good.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Lieutenant John S. Thacher, U.S.N., 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., August 7, 1943 Digital
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him she arrived home to his welcome note after a satisfactory journey to Washington, D.C. to work out the [North Vista] wall matters with the contractor. James Bryce will probably come to Reef Point for part of his holiday, hopefully after August 20 and stay until Labor Day.
Telegram from Beatrix Farrand, Bar Harbor, Maine to Lieutenant John S. Thacher, 3010 R Street, August 10, 1943 Digital
Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher asks if lodging is available at Dumbarton Oaks from September 21-24.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Lieutenant John S. Thacher, U.S.N., 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., September 10, 1943 Digital
Typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him of travel difficulties to Washington, D.C. until after September 21. She has been busy with James Bryce has been at Reef Point and local work. She will write more regarding the [North Vista] wall. Letter signed by Isabelle Stover, secretary on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.
Note on Beatrix Farrand travel to Washington, D.C., September 14, 1943 Digital
Typescript note about securing train travel for Beatrix Farrand's visit to Dumbarton Oaks in September 1943. The note indicates Robert Woods Bliss may be contacted to help. Uncertain who created note. Handwritten notation indicates Farrand is coming by way of N.Y. according to James Bryce.
Telegram from Beatrix Farrand, Bar Harbor, Maine to Lieutenant John S. Thacher, U.S.N., 3101 R Street, September 17, 1943 Digital
Western Union telegram from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher tells him she hopes all is good with the federal train reservation secured by him.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to James Bryce, 3203 S Street, Washington, D.C., September 18, 1943 Digital
Typescript letter from Beatrix Farrand to James Bryce tells him she plans to arrive in Washington, D.C. on a train from Boston or New York. If she is coming from New York, she will arrive late and asks if Elizabeth can leave food for her upon arrival to Dumbarton Oaks. She offers details on the food she would like to have. Letter signed by Isabelle Stover, secretary on behalf of Beatrix Farrand.
Excerpts from letters from Beatrix Farrand to Ruth Havey and meeting on Dumbarton Oaks garden walls, September 24-November 19, 1943 Digital
Typescript excerpts of letters and a meeting between Beatrix Farrand and Ruth Havey. Probably created by Ruth Havey to consolidate design ideas about walls for the Herbaceous Border and Orchard.
Beatrix Farrand itinerary, October-November 1943, October 1943 Digital
Typescript copy of Beatrix Farrand's travel itinerary from Boston, Massachusetts to Santa Barbara, California with stops in Washington, D.C., New Haven, Connecticut, Chicago, Illinois, Pasadena, California. The travel takes her back to Boston after New Haven before going on to Chicago. Copy likely intended for James Bryce.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, Post Office Box 1140, Santa Barbara, California to James Bryce, 3203 S Street, Washington, D.C., March 16, 1942 Digital
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to James Bryce asks him to reserve a seat for her on the Senator train leaving Washington on Friday, April 17th at 1 p.m. for Stamford, Connecticut. Beatrix Farrand reports that Madam (Mildred Bliss) has had a severe cold, backache, and headache and is having a hard time; she believes Mildred Bliss will benefit from the enforced rest.
Letter from Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine to Lieutenant John S. Thacher, U.S.N., Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Washington, D.C., October 14, 1943 Digital
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Beatrix Farrand to John Thacher asks for funds to cover bulb purchases for Dumbarton Oaks.
Letter from John Thacher's secretary to Beatrix Farrand, Reef Point, Bar Harbor, Maine, October 28, 1943 Digital
Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher's secretary [Alberta Carpenter?] to Beatrix Farrand encloses a check for the purchase of seeds and bulbs for Dumbarton Oaks in coming year.
Letter from John S. Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California, January 19, 1942 Digital
Letter from John S. Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California, February 3, 1942 Digital
Letter from John S. Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California, February 17, 1942 Digital
Letter from John S. Thacher to Beatrix Farrand, Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California, February 19, 1942 Digital
Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Beatrix Farrand thanks her for her February 17 letter and expresses pleasure with her decision to stay at Dumbarton Oaks during her April visit. He repeats his thanks for her orchids donation to Dumbarton Oaks.