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Beatrix Farrand to James Bryce, June 22, 1942

 
Accession number C10:BF 1942.06.22
Alternative title Beatrix Farrand to James Bryce, June 22, 1942 discussing bulbs for the National Gallery of Art, Dumbarton Oaks Park negotiations, and Ruth Havey's visit
Sender
Recipient
Garden Area
Unassigned
Date
1942
Work types
correspondence

Description

Letter discussing bulbs for the National Gallery of Art, Dumbarton Oaks Park negotiations, and Ruth Havey's visit which included a review of the design for the two tablet inscriptions. Mentions neither John Thacher nor David E. Finley, Director of the National Gallery of Art, has indicated how many bulbs would be needed for the National Gallery of Art.

Unsigned, probably created by Beatrix Farrand based on a telegram from James Bryce to Beatrix Farrand discussing bulbs for the National Gallery of Art, C10:Bryce 1942.08.03.

Copy of original letter; original lacking in collection.

Postscript, typewritten addition on copy.

Title created by cataloger.

Subjects

bulbs (plants)
Daffodils
Narcissus bulbs
Flowers
purchasing
Havey, Ruth, 1899-1980
inscriptions
Thacher, John
Finley, David E. (David Edward)
National Gallery of Art (U.S.)
Oregon Bulb Farms
Dumbarton Oaks Park (Washington, D.C.)
Dumbarton Oaks Gardens (Washington, D.C.)
 

Collection

Dumbarton Oaks Garden Archives
 

Repository

Dumbarton Oaks Research Library, Rare Book Collection
Dumbarton Oaks, Washington (D.C.)
Accession number C10:BF 1942.06.22
Alternative title Beatrix Farrand to James Bryce, June 22, 1942 discussing bulbs for the National Gallery of Art, Dumbarton Oaks Park negotiations, and Ruth Havey's visit
Sender
Recipient
Garden Area
Unassigned
Date
1942
Work types
correspondence