Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss, August 23, 1944
| Accession number | B:BF 1944.08.23 |
|---|---|
| Sender | |
| Recipient | |
| Garden Area |
North Vista
Fellows’ Quarters and Yard
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| Date |
1944
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| Work types |
correspondence
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Description
Expresses gratitude for the financial gift Mrs. Bliss gave to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and relief felt by Mr. Van Rensselear and General Lassiter. Beatrix Farrand responds to content included in Mildred Bliss' letter B:MB 1944.08.19 and telegram of B:MB 1944.08.22. Mentions agreement in pushing up the scale for the North Vista, inscriptions, and working with Thomas Waterman on additions to living quarters on "S" Street. Beatrix Farrand comments: "... the liberation of Paris makes life look entirely differently from even a few days ago" referring to Allied movement in World War II.
Handwritten signature and postscript in black ink.
Correspondence received at Dumbarton Oaks August 25, 1944.
Written on Beatrix Farrand's letterhead.
Carbon copy of letter is also in Collection; first and second page of carbon correspondence appear back to back on single leaf.
Title created by cataloger.
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| Accession number | B:BF 1944.08.23 |
|---|---|
| Sender | |
| Recipient | |
| Garden Area |
North Vista
Fellows’ Quarters and Yard
|
| Date |
1944
|
| Work types |
correspondence
|