Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss, August 18, 1944
| Accession number | B:BF 1944.08.18 |
|---|---|
| Sender | |
| Recipient | |
| Garden Area |
Ellipse
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| Date |
1944
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| Work types |
correspondence
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Description
Discusses walls to replace the hedges surrounding the Ellipse in the Dumbarton Oaks Gardens, Mr. Van Rensselaer's of the Santa Barbara Botanic Gardens excitement surrounding Mildred Bliss' financial gift, and visit by Mr. William Judd and Mr. Robert Cameron to Reef Point for a garden consultation.
Letter received at Dumbarton Oaks, August 21, 1944.
Handwritten signature and postscript discussing Max Farrand's health and Mr. Thacher's availability during the Dumbarton Oaks Conversations in black ink. An exhibition catalog was produced from the exhibit that commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the Dumbarton Oaks Conversations titled, Dumbarton Oaks Conversations, 1944-1994.
Written in upper right corner in pencil: [check] by Tel 22/8/44.
Letter on Beatrix Farrand letterhead.
Carbon copy of letter included; second page of carbon copy on verso of first page.
Title created by cataloger.
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| Accession number | B:BF 1944.08.18 |
|---|---|
| Sender | |
| Recipient | |
| Garden Area |
Ellipse
|
| Date |
1944
|
| Work types |
correspondence
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