Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss, February 28, 1947
| Accession number | B:BF 1947.02.28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative title | Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss, February 28, 1947 |
| Sender | |
| Recipient | |
| Garden Area |
Orangery
Herbaceous Border
North Vista
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| Date |
1947
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| Work types |
correspondence
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Description
Typewritten letter communicates Beatrix Farrand's very difficulty decision to discontinue advising, counseling, and visits to Dumbarton Oaks and the Gardens due to age and lack of strength. She asks Mildred if she will communicate her decision to John Thacher. She offers design ideas on the Herbaceous Border, North Vista, and Orangery after receiving Mildred Bliss' letters of February 21 and 22 and Robert Patterson's full report from his last visit to Dumbarton Oaks, February 3-6, 1947. These received communications have overwhelmed her. Letter sent by Mildred Bliss, February 21, 1947 and Robert Patterson's report for February 3-6, 1947 lacking in collection.
Beatrix Farrand mentions she helped to choose the site of the Washington National Cathedral with Bishop Henry Yates Satterlee, the first Episcopal Bishop of the Washington National Cathedral. It was shocking to hear of the illnesses of Elizabeth Lindsay, Lawrence Coolidge, William [last name not mentioned], and John Thacher.
On Beatrix Farrand's, Valley Club of Montecito, Santa Barbara, California letterhead.
Handwritten signature in ink [uncertain if this signed by Beatrix Farrand or on her behalf by her secretary, perhaps Isabelle M. Stover].
Marked as received, Mar 7 [1947].
Title created by cataloger.
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| Accession number | B:BF 1947.02.28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative title | Letter from Beatrix Farrand to Mildred Bliss, February 28, 1947 |
| Sender | |
| Recipient | |
| Garden Area |
Orangery
Herbaceous Border
North Vista
|
| Date |
1947
|
| Work types |
correspondence
|