Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss, April 17, 1945
Accession number | B:BF 1945.04.17 |
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Garden Area |
Fountain Terrace
Herbaceous Border
Rose Garden
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Work types |
clippings
correspondence
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Description
Discusses the firm foundation that the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden now stands on because of Mildred Bliss' recent endowment; Max Farrand's continued illness delaying travel; and that John Thacher has reported an overwhelming number of visitors to Dumbarton Oaks Gardens suggesting the need for paving to offset the wear on the grass walks of the Rose Garden, Herbaceous Border and Fountain Terrace.
Beatrix Farrand mentions saying a prayer of "thanks and gratitude" for Mildred Bliss each night.
Includes newspaper clipping from the Santa Barbara News-Press (Society Section), Sunday Morning, April 15, 1945 of a party held at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and mentioned in letter.
Typewritten on Beatrix Farrand's, Valley Club of Montecito letterhead.
Handwritten signature by Beatrix Farrand in black ink.
Letter received at Dumbarton Oaks, April 23, 1945 or April 24, 1945.
Title created by cataloger.
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Accession number | B:BF 1945.04.17 |
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Garden Area |
Fountain Terrace
Herbaceous Border
Rose Garden
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Work types |
clippings
correspondence
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