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Letter from John S. Thacher to Ruth Havey, 25, Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, September 20, 1949 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 5Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:JT 1949.09.20
Scope and Contents:

Letters and telegrams sent by Ruth M. Havey, landscape architect to Mildred Bliss about the status of projects and sketches for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Also included is one letter to a contractor and the contract for work to be done in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden.

Text for telegram from John Thacher to Ruth Havey, 25 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, October 10, 1949 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 6Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:JT 1949.10.10
Scope and Contents:

Letters and telegrams sent by Ruth M. Havey, landscape architect to Mildred Bliss about the status of projects and sketches for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Also included is one letter to a contractor and the contract for work to be done in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden.

Telegram from Ruth Havey, New York, N.Y. to John Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, 3101 R Street, Northwest, October 11, 1949 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 7Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1949.10.11
Scope and Contents:

Letters and telegrams sent by Ruth M. Havey, landscape architect to Mildred Bliss about the status of projects and sketches for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Also included is one letter to a contractor and the contract for work to be done in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden.

Telegram from Ruth M. Havey, New York, N.Y. to John Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Northwest, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., March 20, 1950 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 11Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1950.03.20
Scope and Contents:

Letters and telegrams sent by Ruth M. Havey, landscape architect to Mildred Bliss about the status of projects and sketches for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Also included is one letter to a contractor and the contract for work to be done in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden.

Letter from Ruth Havey to Robert W. Patterson, Bar Harbor, Maine, March 31, 1950 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 12Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1950.03.31
Scope and Contents:

Letters and telegrams sent by Ruth M. Havey, landscape architect to Mildred Bliss about the status of projects and sketches for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Also included is one letter to a contractor and the contract for work to be done in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden.

Letter from John S. Thacher to Ruth M. Havey, 25 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y., April 10, 1950 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 14Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:JT 1950.04.10
Scope and Contents:

Letters and telegrams sent by Ruth M. Havey, landscape architect to Mildred Bliss about the status of projects and sketches for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Also included is one letter to a contractor and the contract for work to be done in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden.

Letter from W.B. Murray, Presbrey-Leland, Incorporated, Woodlawn Branch, Western Avenue at 234 Street, New York to Ruth M. Havey, 25 Fifth Avenue, New York 3, N.Y., September 26, 1950 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 18Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:Murray 1950.09.26
Scope and Contents:

Letters and telegrams sent by Ruth M. Havey, landscape architect to Mildred Bliss about the status of projects and sketches for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Also included is one letter to a contractor and the contract for work to be done in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden.

Telegram from Ruth M. Havey, New York, N.Y. to John Thacher, Dumbarton Oaks, 3101 R Street, Northwest, Georgetown, Washington, D.C., October 17, 1950 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 19Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1950.10.17
Scope and Contents:

Letters and telegrams sent by Ruth M. Havey, landscape architect to Mildred Bliss about the status of projects and sketches for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Also included is one letter to a contractor and the contract for work to be done in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden.

Letter from John S. Thacher to Ruth M. Havey, 25 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, October 4, 1951 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 23Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:JT 1951.10.04
Scope and Contents:

Letters and telegrams sent by Ruth M. Havey, landscape architect to Mildred Bliss about the status of projects and sketches for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Also included is one letter to a contractor and the contract for work to be done in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden.

Letter from Ruth M. Havey, Twenty-five Fifth Avenue, New York 3, N.Y. to Matthew Kearney, 3201 S Street, Washington, D.C., April 4, 1952 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 30Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1952.04.04
Scope and Contents:

Letters and telegrams sent by Ruth M. Havey, landscape architect to Mildred Bliss about the status of projects and sketches for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Also included is one letter to a contractor and the contract for work to be done in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden.

Letter from Ruth M. Havey, Twenty-five Fifth Avenue, New York 3, N.Y. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 1537 Twenty-eighth Street, Georgetown, Washington 7, D.C. and Report on the status of the North Vista finials and consoles, January 20, 1952-April 16, 1952 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 31Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:JT 1952.04.16
Scope and Contents: Typescript letters with handwritten signatures from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss discusses an enclosed Dumbarton Oaks Agenda of April 15th giving an active and inactive list of various projects under consideration. This list has been separated from letter and has accesion number of K:RH 1952.04.15. Havey outlines a schedule for the contractors for erecting the North Vista finials, consoles, and rail and hopes it meets with Mildred Bliss's approval. Mr. Steinbraker and Mr. Phelps are to erect...

Letter from Ruth M. Havey, Twenty-five Fifth Avenue, New York 3, N.Y. to John S. Thacher, 1703 Thirty-second Street, Washington, D.C. and list of original drawings, prints, and photographs, August 8-15, 1952 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 33Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1952.08.08
Scope and Contents:

Typescript letter from Ruth Havey to John Thacher apologizes for keeping the original drawings from the Bar Harbor files so long. She says she will make copies of those she needs and return the originals in the next week. A list of original drawings, prints, and photographs of the Dumbarton Oaks Garden by shipping company was sent a week later. A few were to be returned later.

Letter from Ruth M. Havey, Twenty-five Fifth Avenue, New York 3, N.Y. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 1537 Twenty-eighth Street, Georgetown, Washington 7, D.C. and Dumbarton Oaks Agenda, November 19,1949, November 19-20, 1949 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 8Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1949.11.20
Scope and Contents: Typescript handsigned letter from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss offering the Dumbarton Oaks Agenda on the status of work at Dumbarton Oaks on the Finalities, Terrior [Column and Enclosure] wood seat and landscaping; North Vista finials wall chains; and north end; Arbor Garden wall panels, paving and sundial; Melisande Steps; and Perspective.Havey discusses the numbering and filing of drawings indicating that she is using the continuation of the system used in the Bar Harbor files...

Ruth Havey, 1949-1952

Sub-Series — Box: KIdentifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001
Scope and Contents:

Letters and telegrams sent by Ruth M. Havey, landscape architect to Mildred Bliss about the status of projects and sketches for the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Washington, D.C. Also included is one letter to a contractor and the contract for work to be done in the Dumbarton Oaks Garden.

Letter from Ruth M. Havey, Twenty-five Fifth Avenue, New York 3, N.Y. to Matthew Kearney, 3201 S Street NW, Washington 7, D.C., July 21, 1949 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 2Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1949.07.21
Scope and Contents:

Typescript letter from Ruth Havey to Matthew Kearney thanks him for sending the very complete set of dimensions for the Arbor Garden which arrived yesterday. She tells him his offer of assistance is greatly appreciated too.

Letter from Ruth M. Havey, Twenty-five Fifth Avenue, New York 3, N.Y. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 1537 Twenty-eighth Street, Georgetown, Washington 7, D.C., January 20, 1952 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 28Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1952.01.20B
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss discusses an enclosed status report for work on the North Vista rail, console, and finials; Arbor Terrace paving; and the Byzantine Church Garden paving. She also reports active progress for the North Vista gates, North Court wall at house, North end of Cedar Terrace--North Vista, South end of Cedar Terrace--North Vista, Finalities shield in the Rose Garden rough casting by Mr. Tatti of Alexander's Sculptural...

Dumbarton Oaks agenda of active and inactive projects, April 15, 1952 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 29Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1952.04.15
Scope and Contents: A list of Dumbarton Oaks projects numbered consecutively for the office file records in the order in which they were started (DO-6 indicates the sixth project undertaken at Dumbarton Oaks). According to the correspondence with which this project list was probably sent, K:RH 1952.04.16. The missing numbers are of projects that have been either completed or discarded and an order of precedence has been indicated in pencil. The active projects include those for the finalities, Melisande steps,...

Letter from John S. Thacher to Ruth Havey, 25 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, July 28, 1952 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 32Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:JT 1952.07.28
Scope and Contents:

Copy of typescript letter from John Thacher to Ruth Havey asking her to return drawings that she had signed out, so he can look over various garden details noted on the drawings.

Letter from Ruth M. Havey, Twenty-five Fifth Avenue, New York 3, N.Y. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 1537 Twenty-eighth Street, Georgetown, Washington 7, D.C., July 17, 1949 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 1Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1949.07.17
Scope and Contents: Typescript handsigned letter from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss discussing the completion of a scale model of the Mélisande Steps for Mildred Bliss to review and suggesting a sundial for the Arbor Terrace. Ruth Havey presents another thought for replacing the inscription tablet in the Green Garden. She wants to get Mr. [G. Frederick] Coles views on how it should be done, but recommends the Presbrey-Leland stonecutter in New York for lettering. Havey feels the New York stonecutter is a good...

Dumbarton Oaks Agenda by Ruth Havey, Twenty-Five Fifth Avenue, New York 3, N.Y., August 2,1949 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 3Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1949.08.02
Scope and Contents: Typescript Dumbarton Oaks Agenda from Ruth Havey listing items to send or return to Ellis Russell, secretary, and probably for Mildred Bliss. Specific items mentioned in agenda include: for the Arbor Garden or Arbor Terrace: wall panels, concrete paving plan, and a possible solution for the lead cabinet or bookcase missing handle; for Mélisande's Allée: steps, inner ramp, outer ramp, present stone wall, seat, and drainage; for Rose Garden: finalities shield and arms materials, Quod Severis...

Letter from Ruth M. Havey, Twenty-five Fifth Avenue, New York 3, N.Y. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Care of Ellis Russell, 67 Wall Street, New York, N.Y., August 4, 1949 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 4Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1949.08.04
Scope and Contents: Typescript handsigned letter from Ruth M. Havey to Mildred Bliss in care of Ellis Russell, secretary. Havey discusses sending a black folder that contains the August Agenda (accession number K:RH 1949.08.02) with notes on projects in various garden areas to be worked on. The projects include: Arbor Garden (Arbor Terrace) paving and wall panels, woven fabric design for the Founders’ Room, and Mr. Steinbraker’s plan for the Garden Center (Cool House) and his estimates for various pieces of...

Letter from R.M.H. to Robert W. Patterson, Bar Harbor, Maine, February 26, 1950 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 9Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1950.02.26
Scope and Contents:

Copy of typescript letter from Ruth M. Havey to Robert W. Patterson tells him she sent plans for the North Vista, but says she has a different understanding from the Dumbarton Oaks meeting than he does. She prepared the plans, but does not subscribe to them. She will also bring other sketches that Mildred Bliss and John Thacher may be interested in reviewing. She asks for a monthly budgeted amount for the project. She is also sending plans to Thacher and Mrs. Bliss.

Preliminary estimates for end of the North Vista, 1950 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 10Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1950.03.18
Scope and Contents: Typescript list of preliminary estimates for work to be done in the end of the North Vista probably created by Ruth M. Havey. Work to be done references drawings #1 dated 3/9/[19]50; and #2, #3, and #4 dated 3/18/[19]50 to 1) Remove existing wall to south face of new corner piers; 2) Bevel top of low retainig wall and bring grass over new turf steps with stone risers; 3) New stone walls, steps, piers, and foundations; 4) Limestone for wall capping, two large consoles, two finials for large...

Letter from Ruth M. Havey, Twenty-five Fifth Avenue, New York 3, N.Y. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 1537 Twenty-Eighth Street, Georgetown, Washington 7, D.C., April 4, 1950 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 13Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1950.04.04
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss informs her sketches for the plaque were shown to Mrs. Schelling and Miss Hoffman hoping it would be helpful to communicate their reactions to Mildred. The sketches are large, so she is sending a reducing glass for Mildred. Havey reports that Mrs. Schelling and Miss Hoffman lean toward sketch #2 changing the "Malvina Hoffman" line to a double line letter, without crosshatching (as in #1). She asks if one of the...

Letter from Ruth M. Havey to Mrs. Bliss, June 1950 Digital

FOUND IN: Dumbarton Oaks / Collection: Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives / Series: Correspondence / Sub-Series: Ruth Havey
File — Box: K, Folder: 15Identifier: DDO-RB-GAR-001, K:RH 1950.06.02
Scope and Contents: Typescript letter with handwritten signature by Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss discusses having plan A and B probably for the North Vista garden area. She reports Mr. Patterson did not notify her that the foundation had been poured knowing that she was going ahead with drawings that would alter its location. She thinks Patterson attached no importance to it being underground. She is enclosing both schemes. Plan B was pretty well along and if Mildred wants to follow Plan A, she will draw up some...