Box E
Contains 31 Results:
Letter from Alberta Carpenter, Harvard University, The Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, Georgetown, Washington 7, D.C. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, August 23, 1949 Digital
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Alberta S. Carpenter, secretary to Mildred Bliss tells her she has seen Annie and she seems to be doing better after the surgery. She has been receiving good care while at the Emergency Hospital. She reports that Mosser has his surgery and is anxious to return to work. Matthew Kearney is keeping in touch with him and will take him to see the doctor for his next appointment.
Letter from Ruth M. Havey, among the birds and weiglas at the sub-Fellows building to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, August 20, 1953 Digital
Notes on projects for the Dumbarton Oaks, North Vista, Rose Garden, and R Street from Ruth M. Havey, approximately 1953-1956 Digital
Typescript notes with handwritten additions on garden projects for the Dumbarton Oaks North Vista new doria benches; estimate from McLeod Romberg Stone Co. for the Rose Garden steps, steps leading to a small terrace east of the Orangery, and step at east door of the Orangery; and alterations to the R Street gates by Lothar Freund.
Letter from Ruth M. Havey, Twenty-five Fifth Avenue, New York 3, N.Y. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, The Daggett House, Edgartown, Massachusetts, August 3, 1951 Digital
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Ruth Havey to Mildred Bliss shares the plan that she will be in Washington, D.C. for several days towards the end of August. She is meeting with G. Morris Steinbraker to start the model of the Dumbarton Oaks, North Vista finial and console. They should be ready along with the rail for the August meeting at Dumbarton Oaks.
Exchange of letters between Edna Johnston Strong, Clarens, Quarker Lane, Seminary Hill, Virginia and Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Georgetown, D.C., May 9- June 5, 1940 Digital
Handwritten letters from Edna Johnston Strong to Mildred Bliss asks and then thanks her for allowing Strong and her guests to drive onto the Dumbarton Oaks property to see the gardens due to their physical disabilities and effects of influenza. A copy of a personal correspondence from Mildred Bliss to Strong tells her it was a pleasure to share Dumbarton Oaks with her.
Letter from Simon Le Filliatre, Reliure d'Art, 107 Rue Lauriston, Paris, 16, France to Dumbarton Oaks Research Library, R Street and 32nd Street, N.W., Washington 7, D.C., May 8, 1950 Digital
Typescript letter from Simon Le Filliatre to Dumbarton Oaks Research Library asks if they need an experienced bookbinder. Le Filliatre had 37 years in the business with samples and recommendations to offer. Hermann Warner Williams, the Director at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. recommended Le Filliatre write to Dumbarton Oaks.
Exchange of letters between Payson G. Gates, 106 Brite Avenue, Scarsdale, New York and Rose Willgoose, Librarian, Harvard University, Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, Georgetown, Washington 7, D.C., between September 13-21, 1949 Digital
Exchange of letters between Payson G. Gates to Rose Willgoose involving letters by English essayists, William Hazlitt and Leigh Hunt or letters written by other to either of these two men. Gates asks if any letters are in the Dumbarton Oaks library. Willgoose mentions a holograph letter of which Gates is already aware of.
Letter from Ruth A. Bawell, 31 U Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. to the Honorable and Mrs Robert Woods Bliss, 3101 R Street N.W., Washington, D.C., January 28, 1938 Digital
Handwritten letter from Ruth A. Bawell to Robert and Mildred Bliss thanks them for their generosity in funding two musical concerts at the Georgetown Branch of the Public Library. She tells them that the flowers were a rare treat in themselves, and she wants them to know that the thought, work, and time spent on these musicals were deeply appreciated. She closes her letter by thanking them for their great kindness.
Letter from Charlotte B. Boles, 302 Que Street, N.W., Washington 7, D.C. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, February 2, 1958 Digital
Handwritten letter from Charlotte B. Boles (Mrs. Charles E. Boles) to Mildred Bliss thanks her for her "shelves of knowledge." Boles has been struggling with her bonsai trees. She hopes Mildred is improving from having the flu as recovery is longer than expected.
Notecard from Coleman, 1910 Twenty-fourth Street to Mildred Bliss, February 2, between 1937-1950 Digital
Handwritten notecard from Coleman to Mildred Bliss thanks her for the concert. Although she couldn't stay for the entire concert due to an early morning appointment, it was "an hour of pure unadulterated enjoyment."
Letter from Rosamund Corcoran, 230 East 73rd Street, New York, N.Y. to Mildred Bliss, May 18, 1941 Digital
Notecard from Mary P. Davidson to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, January 27, 1938 Digital
Handwritten notecard from Mary P. Davidson (Mrs. Howard C. Davidson) to Mildred Bliss thanks her for the delightful concert at the neighbor's library [Georgetown Public Library?] on Thursday night. They enjoyed it immensely and appreciated her generosity in giving it to Georgetown.
Letter from Helen Davis, High Rock Lane, Westwood, Massachusetts to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, 1937-1960 Digital
Handwritten letter from Helen Davis to Mildred Bliss tells her how she loved Mildred's afternoon of chamber music. "Those marvellous afternoons of wonderful music in such a perfect setting were certainly the nicest thing that Washington can offer." She tells her she was heartbroken to have to miss the last two and Mildred was "so sweet to ask Cynthia and me to come." She hopes to see Mildred very soon.
Letter from Katherine H. Drury, Paradise Road to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, January 4, between 1937-1960 Digital
Note from Marion Glover, 4200 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D.C. to Mildred Bliss, between 1937-1960 Digital
Handwritten note from Marion Glover (Mrs. Charles C. Glover) to Mildred Bliss tells her she is remorseful for note sending this note of thanks earlier. She says it was a real treat "to be allowed to come to all that delicious music." "Such things are lasting - I love you - that too is lasting!"
Note from Mary S. Henderson, 8 Louisburg Square, Boston, Massachusetts to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, May 14, 1957 Digital
Letter from M. Wood Hill, 257 West 86th Street, New York City to Mrs. Bliss, April 15, between 1937-1960 Digital
Handwritten letter from M. Wood Hill to Mildred Bliss asks her to accept her appreciation of the hospitality of her lovely home last Saturday. "It was such a pleasure to see you again." The address on the letterhead is Hill's studio address. She tells Mildred she live in an old salt box house in the Brookfield Hills. "Perhaps you will let me know some time when you come to New York - the 'market-place'!"
Note by Josephine January Poe to Robert and Mildred Bliss?, between 1937-1940 Digital
Handwritten note from Josephine Poe January to Robert and Mildred Bliss? Offers good Christmas wishes to who gives so much. "Beauty is a presence in your house - I find it on the rafters of the music room ...". It is courtesty of the Blisses. She thanks them for sharing it with her.
Letter from Mabel Lafarge, The Fairfax, Washington, D.C. to Mildred Bliss, May 9, 1937 Digital
Note from Agnes E. Meyer, 162 Crescent Place, N.W., Washington to Mildred Bliss, May 7, 1937 Digital
Handwritten note from Agnes T. Meyer to Mildred Bliss sends her appreciation and thanks for the rare beautiful evening last night that she and Robert gave us all. "It was a bright intelude in a world that is trying to be as drab as possible."
Note from Sara T. Morey, 9 Walnut St., Newtonville, Massachusetts to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, May 9, 1960 Digital
Handwritten note from Sara T. Morey (Mrs. Charles Rufus Morey) to Mildred Bliss says her visit to Washington was wonderful and Morey will treasure its memory for a long time. She thanks Mildred and Robert Bliss again for their kindness in continuing to include her in the friends of Dumbarton Oaks "now that, without Rufus I have so little to contribut to such a symposium.
Letter from Norman J. Nelson, Public Schools of the District of Columbia, Woodrow Wilson High School, Chesapeake Street and Nebraska Avenue, Washington, D.C. to Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1939 Digital
Typescript letter with handwritten signature from Norman J. Nelson to Robert Woods Bliss says he is grateful for the tickets to the Finlandia Concert that he and Mildred Bliss sent yesterday afternoon. He reports the tickets are being distributed to the students in the Music Department, and they are very glad the students will have the opportunity to enjoy the music.