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Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Abrams Garden (United States)

United States of America

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes worksheets.

General:

This garden, whose location cannot be determined, featured a stone house and a vine-covered pergola atop an outdoor seating area.

Related Materials:

Abrams Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (4 safety film negatives)

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- United States  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File ADM001

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / Series 2: Unidentified Location

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb69c2fe915-5c66-4c35-a42f-95afdbbed069

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref1494

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Baird Garden (United States)

United States of America

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes worksheets.

General:

This garden, whose location cannot be determined, featured stonework, including a stone wall backing an antique font and trellis, and large container-grown yews.

Related Materials:

Baird Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (6 safety film negatives)

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- United States  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File ADM003

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Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / Series 2: Unidentified Location

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb622b23a13-2674-4abc-b05c-8b72bd0799fd

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref1501

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Balch Garden (United States)

United States of America

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes worksheets.

General:

This garden, whose location cannot be determined, featured a variety of structures and plantings, including a stone patio and garden house, garden borders, and climbing plants.

Related Materials:

Balch Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (24 safety film negatives; 2 photographic prints)

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- United States  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File ADM004

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / Series 2: Unidentified Location

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6489e63a2-e4fb-469c-97e4-3410aab4c50e

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref1506

Former owner:

Borman, Madeline P., 1901-1988  Search this

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Borman Garden (Basking Ridge, New Jersey)

United States of America -- New Jersey -- Somerset County -- Basking Ridge

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes worksheets, a copy of a magazine article about the garden, a page from a magazine article that may have been written by Borman, and other information.

General:

This was the garden of Madeline P. Borman, a member of the Somerset Hills Garden Club and a friend of Molly Adams. Borman began creating this woodland garden around 1960 out of a jungle-like mass of locust and ash trees, dense thickets of shrubs, and nets of poison ivy, honeysuckle, and Virginia creeper. After clearing away the undesirable plants and relocating some shrubs, such as spice bush, privet, and blackthorn, Borman marked out a path and began planting native woodland plants such as ferns, Jack-in-the-pulpit, bloodroot, and hepatica. Primroses, daffodils, azaleas, and other spring flowers complemented the natives. In addition to the woodland garden the site included a stone terrace and seating area with adjacent lily pond, a lawn with garden borders, and a rustic gazebo. Documentation received with the Adams collection clearly assigns a 1965 date to some of the images; this date has been assigned to all of the individual images, although a ca. 1965 date has been given to the series as a whole.

Persons associated with the garden include Madeline P. Borman (former owner, ca. 1960-1988).

Related Materials:

Borman Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (4 photographic prints; 38 safety film negatives; 1 film transparency)

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- New Jersey -- Basking Ridge  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File NJ403

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb64d60fc09-7430-4ed5-9ca3-a81aee7b435c

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref725

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Bates Garden (United States)

United States of America

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes worksheets.

General:

This garden, whose location cannot be determined, appears to have been in a rural setting and included a greenhouse as well as naturalized bulbs on a slope leading down to a pond.

Related Materials:

Bates Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (4 safety film negatives)

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- United States  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File ADM005

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / Series 2: Unidentified Location

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb64bc674e5-99cb-4a3e-974b-f89a50462ab0

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref1512

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File NY839

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New York

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb619b5b904-fe72-44df-82dd-320fc2a023d0

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref272

Former owner:

Lockwood, Henrietta Sedgwick  Search this

Lockwood, John E.  Search this

Bulloch family  Search this

Horticulturist:

Zitter, Robin  Search this

Gardener:

Zitter, Robin  Search this

Landscape architect:

Weber, Nelva M.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Lockwood Garden (Bedford, New York)

United States of America -- New York -- Westchester County -- Bedford

Scope and Contents:

The folders include worksheets, an abbreviated garden plan, a plan of the parterre garden, photocopies of articles about the garden, and a letter from Henrietta Lockwood to Nelva M. Weber.

General:

This garden in Westchester County was established in 1938 on an old farm. The owners, John and Henrietta Lockwood, began a process of remodeling, design, and land development that continued for over 60 years until Mrs. Lockwood's death. Growing places may be found throughout the multi-acre property (of the eventual 100+ acres all but 13 have been deeded to a local nature conservancy). A lean-to greenhouse on the north end of the kitchen wing provides the winter display area for streptocarpus, camellias and other potted plants. It is here that seeds of all sorts are sown and grown under fluorescent light until they are large enough to be taken to the much larger greenhouse across the drive. A winding path through a grassy meadow planted with apple trees leads from the house to the flower and vegetable gardens. The site now features a patterned design based on a medieval, four-part parterre garden--two diamond shapes and two round--using bricks as edging for the beds, and also includes four iron umbrella tripods that serve as supports for clematis. Beyond the flower garden is an extensive vegetable garden and berry patch that produce fresh summer harvests for the table as well as the freezer. Many varieties of clematis are found tumbling informally atop stone walls, weaving through bushes and climbing obediently up the tan house walls, reflecting the owner's passion for this plant. Daphne is another particular favorite.

Each fall on the east side of the guest house an ingenious portable greenhouse is erected to house many tender potted plants, particularly winter-flowering camellias. Nearby a rock ledge forms a terrace for the guest house; beyond is a severe drop into the cool, dark woods. Featured plants in this area include yellow corydalis, mimosa trees, ferns, and woodland flowers. Just outside the guest house potted fig trees and an arbor of grapes provide shade. Inside the main house is a tiny greenhouse. To the rear of the house, along the edge of the brick terrace, blue pansies bloom with spring flowers and are later joined by pots of standard fuchsias and roses. The old well house still stands in the middle of a brick terrace surround by white alyssum volunteers. Beautiful clay pots of unusual collected plants are everywhere. This is a perfect country garden with its meadow views and unusual plant combinations, a tribute to its owners' lifelong devotion to its design, development, and care.

Persons associated with the garden include: John E. and Henrietta Sedgwick Lockwood (former owners, 1938-2001); the Bulloch family (former owners, before 1938); Nelva M. Weber (landscape architect); and Robin Zitter (horticulturist and gardener, 1984 to date).

Related Materials:

Lockwood Garden related holdings consist of 2 folders (19 35 mm. slides; 2 photoprints; 1 120 mm. transparency; 29 negatives)

See others in:

Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- New York -- Bedford  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File NY464

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New York

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb60db6d852-3aa2-424c-a92a-4a619fb4aaaa

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref1271

Photographer:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Extent:

17 Negatives (photographic) (black and white, negatives., 120 mm. )

3 Prints (black and white, prints., 8 x 10 in.)

Type:

Archival materials

Negatives (photographic)

Prints

Place:

Sardana Garden (Bedford, New York)

United States of America -- New York -- Westchester County -- Bedford

Related Materials:

Garden is featured in Nelva M. Weber, "How to Plan Your Own Home Landscape," Indianapolis/New York: Bobbs-merrill, 1976, pp. 203, 223.

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- New York -- Bedford  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File NY874

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New York

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb60426d28e-edc6-4b9b-b6e0-6fbae87f95d0

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref287

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File NY967

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New York

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6f8a799ec-8452-4d96-a242-c67481c21f9d

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref304

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File NY968

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New York

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6c89eb8ea-bab3-488b-8eaf-d8320399f014

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref305

Landscape architect:

Weber, Nelva M.  Search this

Former owner:

Bryan, Helen  Search this

Bryan, Gray, Jr.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Bryan Garden (Bedminster, New Jersey)

United States of America -- New Jersey -- Somerset County -- Bedminster

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes worksheets and other information.

General:

This garden, situated in woods by a stream, was designed by landscape architect Nelva M. Weber. It featured container gardening on a deck and vegetables and flowers in raised beds around a swimming pool and pool house.

Persons associated with the garden include: Nelva M. Weber (landscape architect, 1974-1980) and Helen and Gray Bryan, Jr. (former owners).

Related Materials:

Bryan Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (5 35 mm. slides)

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- New Jersey -- Bedminster  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File NJ408

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6a70c8da1-1f83-4f45-86de-45a85c8521ba

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref740

Architect:

Schmidt, Mott B., 1889-1977  Search this

Former owner:

Dillon, C. Douglas (Clarence Douglas), 1909-  Search this

Landscape architect:

Smith, John Charles  Search this

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Dunwalke East (Bedminster, New Jersey)

Scope and Contents:

The folders include an information sheet and Sotheby's realty pamphlet.

Reproduction Note:

There are two slides numbered NJ137009. One is a copy of the other taken by Molly Adams. Some slides of NJ137001-014 are copies of plans and other images.

General:

Dunwalke East encompassed nearly 33 acres, with 14 1/2 acres assessed for farmland. In 1991, the gardens consisted of a sunken rose garden with fountain, stone-walled tulip garden, birch and spring bulb garden, fruit orchard, large vegetable garden, and raspberry row. A covered stone terrace extends along the south side of the residence. The property was purchased by Princeton University.

Persons and institutions associated with the property include C. Douglas Dillon (former owner, 1938-1992); Princeton University (present owner); Mott B. Schmidt (architect, 1938); and John Charles Smith (landscape architect).

Related Materials:

Dunwalke East related holdings consist of 2 folders (21 35 mm. slides)

See others in:

Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- New Jersey -- Bedminster  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File NJ137

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6e815f69c-db38-4fc5-ac47-ac97d05e6d1b

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref1235

Photographer:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Landscape architect:

Weber, Nelva M.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Extent:

18 Slides (photographs) (color, slides. , 35 mm. )

Type:

Archival materials

Slides (photographs)

Place:

Mill House (Far Hills, New Jersey)

United States of America -- New Jersey -- Somerset County -- Far Hills

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- New Jersey -- Far Hills  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File NJ156

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb61f9ebbb0-687c-4e76-a8c5-087bdbde887e

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref93

Landscape architect:

Innocenti, Umberto  Search this

Vitale, Ferrucio, 1875-1933  Search this

Vitale & Geiffert  Search this

Former owner:

Hyde, Leslie  Search this

Hyde, Hugh M.  Search this

Hyde, Condict F.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Spook Farm (Bedminster, New Jersey)

United States of America -- New Jersey -- Somerset County -- Bedminster

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes worksheets and other information.

General:

In the possession of the Hyde family from 1929 to 2006, this south-facing, two-tiered garden incorporated a design by Umberto Innocenti and Ferruccio Vitale from the early 1930s, when Innocenti worked for the firm Vitale & Geiffert. The garden featured boxwood hedges, formal flower beds, and a small pond with a central fountain sculpture of a boy and dolphin, made by an Italian stonemason. Fieldstone walls with gargoyles divided the upper and lower gardens, while low fieldstone walls encircled the lower garden, overlooking fields and woods beyond. Between 1954 and 1992 the farm was the site of an art gallery operated by former owner and sculptor Condict F. Hyde.

Persons and firms associated with the garden include: Umberto Innocenti (landscape architect, ca. 1930); Ferruccio Vitale (landscape architect, ca. 1930); Vitale & Geiffert (landscape architects, ca. 1930); Mrs. Leslie Hyde (former owner, 1929-?); and Hugh M. and Condict F. Hyde (former owners, before 2006).

Related Materials:

Spook Farm related holdings consist of 1 folder (9 35 mm. slides)

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- New Jersey -- Bedminster  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File NJ431

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6e196443f-6367-48b8-89a9-8f1769c1da7d

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref746

Landscape architect:

Weber, Nelva M.  Search this

Former owner:

Straus, Beth  Search this

Straus, Donald  Search this

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Straus Garden (Bedminster, New Jersey)

United States of America -- New Jersey -- Somerset County -- Bedminster

Scope and Contents:

The folders include worksheets, a photocopied magazine article, correspondence, and other information.

General:

Designed by Nelva M. Weber, this garden was at the home (dating to 1775) of Donald and Beth Straus. Weber's design was inspired by the gardens of Colonial Williamsburg and featured a space enclosed by a picket fence and hedges. Brick walkways defined beds within the garden that were planted with a variety of annuals. Surrounding borders both inside and outside the fenced area contained a mix of annuals and traditional perennials, such as daylilies and peonies, as well as shrubs and small trees. The proximity of the garden to an adjacent patio and the house ensured that the home owners and visitors alike would have ample opportunity to enjoy this lovely garden. Several images of the garden were included in Weber's 1976 book, a clear indication of how she valued this particular project.

Persons associated with the garden include Nelva M. Weber (landscape architect, ca. 1970) and Donald and Beth Straus (former owners, 1967-1982).

Related Materials:

Straus Garden related holdings consist of 3 folders (30 slides (photographs); 39 safety film negatives; 6 photographic prints; 24 contact prints)

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Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].

American Gardens Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- New Jersey -- Bedminster  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File NJ139

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb658590433-1e36-4a4f-b81e-873316cb1100

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref734

Photographer:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Owner:

Merck, Elizabeth Mead, d. 2015  Search this

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Extent:

14 Negatives (photographic) (color negatives, 35mm)

5 Slides (photographs) (color slides, 35mm)

3 Photographic prints (color prints, 4 x 6 in.)

Type:

Archival materials

Negatives (photographic)

Slides (photographs)

Photographic prints

Place:

United States of America -- New Jersey -- Somerset County -- Bedminster

The Fields (Bedminster, New Jersey)

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- New Jersey -- Bedminster  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File NJ447

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb60065aff8-3fcb-46f5-9e20-cd3a1265f9b6

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref166

Photographer:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Extent:

7 Slides (photographs) (color, photographic slides., 35 mm. )

Type:

Archival materials

Slides (photographs)

Place:

Timberfield (Far Hills, New Jersey)

United States of America -- New Jersey -- Somerset County -- Far Hills

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- New Jersey -- Far Hills  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File NJ138

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb64f49815d-8a3f-4092-b770-0ec9c33955b0

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref89

Photographer:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Extent:

2 Slides (photographs) (color, slides., 35 mm. )

Type:

Archival materials

Slides (photographs)

Place:

Chubb Garden (Bernardsville, New Jersey)

United States of America -- New Jersey -- Somerset County -- Bernardsville

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- New Jersey -- Bernardsville  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File NJ411

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6740691d1-4d4f-4389-aaaf-0f06175e63a1

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref131

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File NJ140

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb66529d2e3-5181-48bd-87ea-4be1798aa98a

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref91

Former owner:

Griffin, Betty  Search this

Griffin, Clement  Search this

Collection Creator:

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Griffin Garden (Bernardsville, New Jersey)

United States of America -- New Jersey -- Somerset County -- Bernardsville

General:

Persons associated with the property include: Clement and Betty Griffin (former owners).

Related Materials:

Griffin Garden related holdings consist of 2 folders (6 35 mm. slides; 4 120 mm. slides; 3 transparencies; 16 negatives; 14 photoprints)

See others in:

Garden Club of America Collection, ca. 1920-[ongoing].

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Rights:

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Topic:

Gardens -- New Jersey -- Bernardsville  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Identifier:

AAG.ADM, File NJ106

See more items in:

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6444ac0d7-4a8f-4646-83de-d99033b9c40e

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-adm-ref753