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Collection Collector:

Robinson, Franklin A., Jr., 1959- (actor)  Search this

Container:

Box 39, Folder 11

Type:

Archival materials

Date:

1950

Collection Restrictions:

Collection is open for research but negatives and audiovisuial materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Some papers of living persons are restricted. Access to restricted portions may be arranged by request to the donor. Gloves required for unprotected photographs. Viewing film portions of the collection and listening to LP recording requires special appointment. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

Collection Rights:

The Archives Center does not own exclusive rights to these materials. Copyright for all materials is retained by the donor, Franklin A. Robinson, Jr.; permission for commercial use and/or publication may be requested from the donor through the Archives Center. Military Records for Franklin A. Robinson (b. 1932) and correspondence from Richard I. Damalouji (1961-2014) are restricted; written permission is needed to research these files. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Collection Citation:

The Robinson and Via Family Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Sponsor:

Preservation of the 8mm films in this collection was made possible, in part, by a grant from the National Film Preservation Fund.

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Robinson and Via Family Papers

Robinson and Via Family Papers / Series 2: Robinson Family / 2.6: Robinson, Franklin A. / 2.6.1: Correspondence, diaries, personal ephemera

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8c69fd212-5fa6-426e-8f82-ac71a4266346

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0475-ref167

Author:

Yonemura, Ann  Search this

Object Type:

Smithsonian staff publication

Year:

2006

Citation:

Yonemura, Ann. 2006. "Japanese Art." Arts of Asia, 36, (1) 97–101.

Identifier:

117982

ISSN:

0004-4083

Data source:

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:slasro_117982

Medium:

Silk with gilt-paper thread

Dimensions:

H x W: 250 x 38.5 cm (98 7/16 x 15 3/16 in)

Type:

Costume and Textile

Origin:

Nishijin district, Kyoto, Kyoto prefecture, Japan

Date:

mid 18th century

Period:

Edo period

Topic:

flower  Search this

Edo period (1615 - 1868)  Search this

Noh  Search this

Japan  Search this

Japanese Art  Search this

Credit Line:

Gift of Charles Lang Freer

Accession Number:

F1902.261

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Collection

Data Source:

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3a5d17f7b-735a-48bf-9a08-3c58ec84f86f

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fsg_F1902.261

Medium:

Iron

Dimensions:

Diam (overall): 37 cm (14 9/16 in)

Type:

Weapon and Armament

Origin:

Japan

Date:

early 17th-late 19th century

Period:

Edo period

Topic:

dragon  Search this

Edo period (1615 - 1868)  Search this

Japan  Search this

Japanese Art  Search this

Credit Line:

Gift of Charles Lang Freer

Accession Number:

F1909.406

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Collection

Data Source:

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3badb92c2-5a37-4d76-b55d-a862e1836e2a

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fsg_F1909.406

Medium:

Lacquer on wood, with decoration in gold maki-e, mother of pearl inlay and metal hinges and fittings

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 32.6 x 39.9 x 70.3 cm (12 13/16 x 15 11/16 x 27 11/16 in)

Type:

Furniture and Furnishing

Origin:

Japan

Date:

17th century

Period:

Edo period

Topic:

Edo period (1615 - 1868)  Search this

Japan  Search this

Japanese Art  Search this

Credit Line:

Gift of John S. Thacher

Accession Number:

F1976.4

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Collection

Data Source:

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3a22c68a2-9d8e-4dd2-a982-92490eae3924

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fsg_F1976.4

Medium:

Lacquer and gold on wood, gilt copper ornaments (maki-e, nashiji)

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 10.2 x 35.5 x 55.2 cm (4 x 14 x 21 3/4 in)

Type:

Furniture and Furnishing

Origin:

Japan

Date:

16th century

Period:

Muromachi or Momoyama period

Topic:

Muromachi period (1333 - 1573)  Search this

Momoyama period (1573 - 1615)  Search this

writing  Search this

Japan  Search this

Japanese Art  Search this

Credit Line:

Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment

Accession Number:

F1978.7a-d

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Collection

Data Source:

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3a970a007-eec0-4d27-944f-5a4786db3d41

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fsg_F1978.7a-d

Medium:

Black lacquer and gold flakes on wood, with mother of pearl, gold, silver, and gilt-copper fittings; gilded wood (namban, maki-e)

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 53.3 x 106.3 x 45.3 cm (21 x 41 7/8 x 17 13/16 in)

Type:

Furniture and Furnishing

Origin:

Japan

Date:

early 17th century

Period:

Momoyama or Edo period

Topic:

Momoyama period (1573 - 1615)  Search this

Edo period (1615 - 1868)  Search this

Japan  Search this

Japanese Art  Search this

Credit Line:

Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment

Accession Number:

F1979.50a-c

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Collection

Data Source:

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3d1c02b60-8a60-4e5d-b143-92e46a5f4467

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fsg_F1979.50a-c

Medium:

Bronze, silver, gold

Type:

Container

Origin:

Japan

Date:

14th century

Period:

Nanbokucho period

Topic:

Buddhism  Search this

Nanbokucho period (1333 - 1392)  Search this

sutra  Search this

vajra  Search this

Japan  Search this

dharmachakra  Search this

Japanese Art  Search this

Credit Line:

Gift in memory of Howard P. Stern from Mr. Nathan V. Hammer

Accession Number:

FSC-M-17a-d

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Collection

Data Source:

Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye3232051fd-fe2a-4417-930e-3ae5b2fa1de4

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fsg_FSC-M-17a-d

Producer:

Feuerring, Jacob  Search this

Recorder:

Feuerring, Jacob  Search this

Collection Creator:

Asch, Moses  Search this

Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this

Folkways Records  Search this

Extent:

1 Sound recording (sound-tape reel, analog, 7 in.)

Culture:

Japanese  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Sound recordings

Place:

United States

Japan

Hawaii

Local Numbers:

FW-ASCH-7RR-1504

General:

CDR copy

Restrictions:

Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.

Collection Rights:

Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.

Collection Citation:

Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-7RR-1504

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Moses and Frances Asch Collection

Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / CD / CDR copy

Archival Repository:

Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5d5eb6b94-cfa7-43bf-b73d-42a8d26bc8f6

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref19966

Recorder:

Feuerring, Jacob  Search this

Producer:

Feuerring, Jacob  Search this

Collection Creator:

Asch, Moses  Search this

Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this

Folkways Records  Search this

Extent:

1 Sound recording (sound-tape reel, analog, 7 in.)

Culture:

Americans  Search this

Hawaiians  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Sound recordings

Place:

United States

Hawaii

Japan

Local Numbers:

FW-ASCH-7RR-1520

General:

CDR copy

Restrictions:

Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.

Collection Rights:

Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.

Topic:

Folk songs -- United States  Search this

Collection Citation:

Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-7RR-1520

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Moses and Frances Asch Collection

Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / CD / CDR copy

Archival Repository:

Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5aec894e7-061c-4379-a8a6-1efb6402dfda

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref19979

Artist:

Kurlan, David  Search this

Collection Creator:

Asch, Moses  Search this

Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this

Folkways Records  Search this

Extent:

1 Sound recording (sound-tape reel, analog, 7 in.)

Type:

Archival materials

Sound recordings

Contents:

Lasdy or the tiger--The boy who drew cats

Local Numbers:

FW-ASCH-7RR-2330

General:

CDR copy -- Copy exists in DAMS System

FW-ASCH-7RR-2330 contains two short stories read by David Kurlan. Although Mr. Kurlan - a radio performer and legitimate stage actor - read Bret Harte stories on a Folkways Record, the stories on this tape weren't used on any Folkways Record. The two short stories are: The Lady or the Tiger, by Frank Stockton; and the Boy Who Drew Cats, a traditional Japanese Folk Tale, translated by Lafcadio Hearn.

Restrictions:

Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.

Collection Rights:

Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.

Topic:

Spoken word  Search this

Literature  Search this

Collection Citation:

Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-7RR-2330

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Moses and Frances Asch Collection

Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / CD / CDR copy

Archival Repository:

Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk55bb39fd8-a5e6-47f6-a135-081f37265552

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref20640

Recorder:

Feuerring, Jacob  Search this

Producer:

Feuerring, Jacob  Search this

Collection Creator:

Asch, Moses  Search this

Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this

Folkways Records  Search this

Extent:

1 Sound recording (sound-tape reel, analog, 7 in.)

Culture:

Americans  Search this

Hawaiians  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Sound recordings

Place:

Hawaii

United States

Japan

Contents:

3 songs

Local Numbers:

FW-ASCH-7RR-2011

Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:

Recorded in: Japan, United States, Hawaii.

General:

CDR copy

Restrictions:

Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.

Collection Rights:

Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.

Topic:

Music -- Hawaii  Search this

Collection Citation:

Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-7RR-2011

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Moses and Frances Asch Collection

Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / CD / CDR copy

Archival Repository:

Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk58d7964d1-4ba9-4c05-a37f-8f7e4b867c79

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref25740

Landscape architect:

Kiest, Craig  Search this

Huntington & Kiest  Search this

Provenance:

The Portland Garden Club  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Blessings (Gearhart, Oregon)

United States of America -- Oregon -- Clatsop County -- Gearhart

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes a worksheet and a garden plan.

General:

Established in 1984, this 2.89 acre garden borders Neacoxie Creek on the east and sits up on a bluff overlooking the Necanicum Estuary to the south, with a distant view of Tillamook Head and the Pacific Ocean. The house is situated on the far most southern boundary, maximizing the land for a garden on its northern portion. Part of the garden is situated among a grove of mature Sitka spruce, with an understory of native plants. This area is known informally as the "Woodland Garden," while a sunnier area across the road is known as the "Formal Garden." The "Formal Garden" has a landscaped lawn with a wide variety of perennials, bulbs, fruit trees, ornamental shrubs, and Japanese maples. Part of this garden area is also used for vegetables and composting.

Persons and firms associated with the garden include: Craig Kiest (landscape architect); and Huntington & Kiest (landscape architects).

Related Materials:

Blessings related holdings consist of 1 folder (15 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 -- Oregon -- Gearhart  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Sponsor:

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File OR045

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb64fb7fbbd-43df-4300-9428-0964a96a58c2

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10115

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  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, The Garden Club of America collection.

Sponsor:

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File OR023

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6143a938e-10d2-43b7-9bf8-0b984cc57532

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10130

Landscape architect:

Underhill, Lawrence  Search this

Head gardener:

Senior, Priscilla  Search this

Contractor:

Riemers and Jollivet  Search this

Provenance:

The Portland Garden Club  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Vollum Garden (Portland, Oregon)

United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes a worksheet and two narrative descriptions of the garden and its sculpture, one of them by the owner. The garden is noted for its sensitive design, which integrates rich plantings, water features, and sculpture into the natural setting, while reflecting the owner's love of family (many plants were contributed by family members), dogs, and the outdoor world.

General:

Originally designed by landscape architect Lawrence Underhill in the 1950s, this is a true four-season garden. The perimeter of the garden is outlined by Douglas fir, red cedar, and Pinus contorta, while Magnolia macrophyllum, dwarf 'Ever Red' Japanese lace leaf maples, enkianthus, and Viburnum davidii fill the interior. Running water and a gentle pond attract birds and frogs, while the owner's collection of sculpture enhances the garden's design and plantings. Rhododendron, tulips, iris, lilies of the valley, peonies, roses, and poppies add color and fragrance in season, as do the Japanese maples and other flowering trees and shrubs. Groundcover plants such as Pachysandra terminalis provide a green carpet throughout.

The garden received the Oregon Gardeners' Association of Nurserymen first place award for landscape, and, in 1976-1977, the American Institute of Landscape Architects' first place award.

Persons and firms associated with the property include: Lawrence Underhill (landscape architect, 1955 to date); Riemers and Jollivet (contractors); and Priscilla Senior (head gardener).

Related Materials:

Vollum Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (20 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 -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Sponsor:

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File OR037

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb68a285e50-d298-4221-9a46-d43376ab434f

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10139

Former owner:

Posey, John V. G., Mrs.  Search this

Posey, John V. G.  Search this

Architect:

Lawrence, Ellis F.  Search this

Fletcher, William L.  Search this

Landscape architect:

Erfeldt, Arthur  Search this

Lord & Schryver (Salem, Or.)  Search this

Sculptor:

Kirkland, Larry, 1950-  Search this

Provenance:

The Portland Garden Club  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Green Gate (Portland, Oregon)

United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes a garden description, slide list, plan view drawings, a National Register of Historic Places-Registration Form, and a worksheet

General:

A classic 3.44 acre central-axis garden; monumental Burford holly topiary balls; formal rose garden; boxwood hedges; espaliered pear and apple trees; grape arbor; lilac allee; reflective pool nestled in the expanse of lawn; monumental rhododendrons; Japanese maple grown from a seed brought back to Portland from the garden of the Japanese emperor in 1935; Belgian cobblestones; stone pathways; rock walls throughout the garden; stone barbeque; cutting gardens of various perennials, including peonies, phlox, and doronicum; kitchen herb garden; tennis court; and viewing pavilion.

Persons associated with the property include: Mr. and Mrs. John V. G. Posey (former owners, 1925-1978); Ellis F. Lawrence (architect, 1923-1925); Arthur Erfeldt (landscape architect, 1950s); Lord and Schryver (landscape architects, 1950s); William L. Fletcher (architect, 1988); and Larry Kirkland (sculptor, 1990).

Related Materials:

Green Gate related holdings consist of 1 folder (19 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 -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Sponsor:

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File OR039

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6c5081468-a68a-4598-8751-cdef68895068

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10141

Architect:

Graham, Rod  Search this

Landscape architect:

Kiest, Craig  Search this

Provenance:

The Portland Garden Club  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Josselyn Garden (Portland, Oregon)

United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes worksheets.

General:

A 1922 Tudor-style house with three acres, listed on the National Historic Register, required extensive renovation by the current owners to preserve the original craftsmanship. The grounds were in need of reconditioning as well, including an original Japanese garden whose pond had to be re-dug, rocks repositioned, and plantings restored with more than 40 different Japanese maple trees. Landscape architect Craig Kiest's (ASLA) plan includes garden rooms, paths and hardscape, described by the owner as a classic design that features their plant collections. A circular driveway in front of the house surrounds a boxwood knot garden punctuated with container plantings. The uphill walk to the garden runs along a wall with espaliered camellias and is overlooked by a balcony for viewing the knot garden that has a wrought iron railing assembled from old gates found on the property. A serpentine rose border with more than one hundred plants is a colorful connector along the back driveway between the house and garage. An orchard, perennial bed, soccer field and upper lawn are arrayed between the house and the streets that border this corner lot.

Several bluestone terraces with stone steps and balustrades accommodate the terrain behind the house and lead to a formal garden that is on an axis with the dining room. A pergola planted with wisteria japonica crosses the entrance to the formal garden. In this garden surrounded by a hedge of holly there are boxwood parterres centered by a circular patch of lawn with an enormous restored stone planter with white Iceland roses and white alyssum in the summer. Large cast iron planters on bluestone platforms contain Japanese maples. The formal garden terminates in a seating area backed by a semi-circle of four columns and an old planting of English holly. Other features include a grotto with granite semi-circular steps and a grindstone, a wall fountain with a bronze frog, and an Italianate cobblestone patio with beds of hydrangea. Frogs and dragonflies are recurring motifs in the iron hardware on the buildings and in garden ornaments. Flowering vines and container gardens, climbing roses, and a rose and wild geranium parterre add color to the vigorous greenery that grows in this favorable climate.

The Japanese garden features the colorful Japanese maple tree collection and a pond stocked with koi. Additional trees from the earlier garden include copper beech, gingko, and Japanese umbrella pine. There is a raised vegetable garden for berries, grapes, pumpkins and artichokes with a custom made wooden fence, and wooded areas underplanted with hosta and other shade-tolerant perennials. A large lawn bisecting these forests leads to a rectangular reflecting pool with a colonnade that was found buried in an old laurel hedge on the property and restored.

Persons associated with the garden include Percy Smith family (former owners, 1922-1994); Craig Kiest, ASLA (landscape architect, 1997-1999); Dave Sexton (gardener, 1999-present)

Related Materials:

Josselyn Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (26 digital images)

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 -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Sponsor:

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File OR050

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb66099b348-e089-478c-bb8b-7203eaa24392

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10146

Landscape architect:

Royer, Linda  Search this

Otak Inc.  Search this

Architect:

Thompson, Robert  Search this

Vaivoda,  Search this

Thompson, Vaivoda & Associates  Search this

Horticulturist:

Mazany, Robert  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

Oregon -- Beaverton

United States of America -- Oregon -- Washington County -- Beaverton

Date:

10/01/1990

General:

The opening of the NIKE, Inc. World Headquarters in October, 1990 has attracted visitors from all over the world. Facing north to Japanese Bridge.

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:

Autumn  Search this

Bridges -- wooden  Search this

Japanese gardens  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Sponsor:

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item OR012012

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon / OR012: Beaverton -- Nike, Inc. World Headquarters

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6dff85032-cf21-4e5d-95d8-d937ff22307e

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10193

Photographer:

Woodyard, Cynthia  Search this

Provenance:

The Portland Garden Club  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col., 35 mm.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

Oregon -- Portland

Booth Garden (Portand, Oregon)

United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland

Date:

1992 Mar.

Local Call Number(s):

12149

General:

The garden features a Victorian style gazebo, formal flower beds, terraces, swimming pool, etc. . . Facing back garden with gazebo and swimming pool from northeast.

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:

Spring  Search this

Tulips  Search this

Swimming pools  Search this

Rhododendrons  Search this

Gazebos  Search this

Japanese maple  Search this

Chaises longues  Search this

Patios, brick  Search this

Gardens -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Sponsor:

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item OR015015

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon / OR015: Portland -- Booth Garden

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb658f12d92-4a5a-4d59-90f7-c811e1a55fd9

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10242

Photographer:

Woodyard, Cynthia  Search this

Provenance:

The Portland Garden Club  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col., 35 mm.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

Oregon -- Portland

Booth Garden (Portand, Oregon)

United States of America -- Oregon -- Multnomah County -- Portland

Date:

1992 Mar.

Local Call Number(s):

12151

General:

The garden features a Victorian style gazebo, formal flower beds, terraces, swimming pool, etc. . .

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:

Gazebos  Search this

Japanese maple  Search this

Swimming pools  Search this

Patios, brick  Search this

Latticework  Search this

Gardens -- Oregon -- Portland  Search this

Autumn  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Sponsor:

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item OR015017

See more items in:

The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Oregon / OR015: Portland -- Booth Garden

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb64c12a783-c49d-4159-82d5-0e3abfe79b9b

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref10244