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Maker:

F. Dupre  Search this

Medium:

Gilt metal

Type:

numismatics

Decorative Arts

Medal

Object Name:

Medal

Made in:

France

Date:

after 1790

Credit Line:

Gift of Elizabeth Akerley Richardson

Accession Number:

1931-15-1

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection

Product Design and Decorative Arts Department

Data Source:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:chndm_1931-15-1

Collection Creator:

Call Carl, Inc.  Search this

Collection Source:

National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Work and Industry  Search this

Container:

Box 1, Folder 7

Type:

Archival materials

Date:

1950s-1960s

Scope and Contents:

Includes promotions and direct mailings such as the Red Carpet Treatment, a lubrication service; Christmas Bonanza Give Away (a promotional with Purolator and Jerry Lewis Show It's Only Money (1962).

Collection Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Collection Rights:

Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Collection Citation:

Call Carl, Inc. Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History

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Call Carl, Inc. Collection

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1474-ref7

Container:

Box 54, Folder 15

Type:

Archival materials

Collection Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Collection Rights:

Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Collection Citation:

Railroad Trade Literature Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

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Railroad Trade Literature Collection

Railroad Trade Literature Collection / Series 1: Trade Literature / 1.128: Lima Locomotive Works

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1136-ref1034

Collection Creator:

Frank K. M. Rehn Galleries  Search this

Extent:

(Boxes 20-21; 0.7 linear feet; Reel 5872)

Type:

Archival materials

Date:

circa 1920-1968

Scope and Contents note:

Artwork consists of undated painted Christmas cards by Yeffee Kimball and Denny Winters, and a painted greeting card by Warren Chappell sent to Reginald Marsh. Pen and ink drawings, 1925-1927 and undated, are by George Luks, Reginald Marsh, Mahonri Young, and unidentified artists. Other artwork includes a sketchbook and watercolor painting by Reginald Marsh.

Among the writings are a short story, "The Power of Money," probably by Frank K. M. Rehn, poems by Coleman Kamile and unknown, and an unsigned essay titled "An American Collector."

Collection Restrictions:

The collection has been digitized and is available online via AAA's website.

Collection Rights:

The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.

Collection Citation:

Frank K. M. Rehn Galleries records, 1858-1969 (bulk 1919-1968). Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Sponsor:

Funding for the digitization of the microfilm of this collection was provided by the Terra Foundation for American Art

Identifier:

AAA.franrehg, Series 5

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Frank K. M. Rehn Galleries records

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aaa-franrehg-ref599

Collection Collector:

Watkins, J. Elfreth (John Elfreth), 1852-1903  Search this

National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Transportation  Search this

Collection Creator:

White, John H., 1933-  Search this

Container:

Box 65, Folder 26

Type:

Archival materials

Collection Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Collection Rights:

Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Collection Citation:

John H. White, Jr. Railroad Reference Collection, ca. 1830-1980, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

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John H. White, Jr. Railroad Reference Collection

John H. White, Jr. Railroad Reference Collection / Series 4: Railroad Companies and Lines

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0523-ref809

Collection Creator:

Watkins, J. Elfreth (John Elfreth), 1852-1903  Search this

Stevens, John, 1749-1838  Search this

Collection Source:

National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Transportation  Search this

Container:

Box 1, Folder 12

Type:

Archival materials

Scope and Contents:

Letter to President James Madison dated 3/9/1816 from John Stevens proposing construction of a combined railroad water transportation system from Providence, RI to Savannah, Georgia, a distance of more than 1,000 miles. Stevens argued this route would reduce transit time by half and would have important national defense benefits by avoiding the risks of enemy naval interference with commerce on the open seas (as in the war of 1812). A letter (unsigned) to Senator Calhoun (1/22/1817) seeking U.S. Government support for a Trenton New Brunswick (NJ) railroad. John Stevens' letter to President Monroe (10/21/1818) further supporting railroads. Letter to W.H. Crawford, Secretary of the Treasury (10/31/1818) further asking public support for railroads. Letter to Thomas Jefferson (11/7/1818) and a reply from Jefferson (11/23/1818) pleading "infirmities of age" for not reading Stevens' papers, but supporting generally "every improvement which may better the condition of mankind". A similar reply from James Madison (11/17/1818). A letter to W.H. Crawford (11/27/1818) and reply (12/4/1818) stating that no money was available to support Stevens' plans.

Collection Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Collection Rights:

Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Collection Citation:

John Stevens Collection, 1808-1881, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

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John Stevens Collection

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0333-ref33

Author:

Tainter, Charles Sumner, 1854-1940  Search this

Collection Source:

National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Electricity and Modern Physics  Search this

National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Mechanisms  Search this

Collection Creator:

Tainter, Charles Sumner, 1854-1940  Search this

Hartsook Studio (San Diego, Calif.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Item (17.0" x 11.0".)

Container:

Box 3, Folder 6

Type:

Archival materials

Notebooks

Date:

1882 February 2-1882 May 4

Scope and Contents:

Inscription on cover: Vol. 6. 1882, February 2 to May 4. This home journal written by Charles Tainter details his notes, thoughts and ideas on his inventions.

Arrangement:

In Box 3, Folder 6.

Collection Restrictions:

Collection is open for research. Researchers must handle unprotected photographs with gloves.

Collection Rights:

Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Topic:

Phonograph  Search this

Sound -- Recording and reproducing  Search this

Genre/Form:

Notebooks

Collection Citation:

Charles Sumner Tainter Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

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Charles Sumner Tainter Papers

Charles Sumner Tainter Papers / Series 2: Laboratory Notes

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0124-ref38

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original images 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.

Collection Citation:

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

See more items in:

The Garden Club of America collection

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref32850

Landscape architect:

Schwageral, E. O.  Search this

Landscape designer:

Brown, George  Search this

Roberts, Ebeneezer R.  Search this

Architect:

Rasmussen & Hobbs  Search this

Creator:

City Of Tacoma  Search this

Metropolitan Park Of Tacoma  Search this

Provenance:

Seymour, William W.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

Washington (State) -- Tacoma

United States of America -- Washington -- Pierce County -- Tacoma

Date:

1990.

General:

"Wright Park, a 27-acre park near downtown Tacoma, was donated to the City in 1886 by the Tacoma Land Company, and named after its president, Charles B. Wright. This deeded property, in 1873, was the focal point in an unused plan for the residential portions of the city, developed by Frederick Law Olmsted." "In 1907, William W. Seymour donated money to fund the building of the conservatory in Wright Park." Facing northwest.

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original images 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.

Topic:

Autumn  Search this

Signs and signboards  Search this

Collection Citation:

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

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item WA008001

See more items in:

The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Washington / WA008: Tacoma -- Wright Park

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref11632

Landscape architect:

Schwageral, E. O.  Search this

Landscape designer:

Brown, George  Search this

Roberts, Ebeneezer R.  Search this

Architect:

Rasmussen & Hobbs  Search this

Creator:

City Of Tacoma  Search this

Metropolitan Park Of Tacoma  Search this

Provenance:

Seymour, William W.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

Washington (State) -- Tacoma

United States of America -- Washington -- Pierce County -- Tacoma

Date:

1990.

General:

"Wright Park, a 27-acre park near downtown Tacoma, was donated to the City in 1886 by the Tacoma Land Company, and named after its president, Charles B. Wright. This deeded property, in 1873, was the focal point in an unused plan for the residential portions of the city, developed by Frederick Law Olmsted." "In 1907, William W. Seymour donated money to fund the building of the conservatory in Wright Park." Sculpture "Trilogy" by Larry Anderson. Three children running sculpture - island in pond. Children running to the southeast.

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original images 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.

Topic:

Autumn  Search this

Sculpture  Search this

Signs and signboards  Search this

Trees  Search this

Rocks  Search this

Children  Search this

Collection Citation:

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

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item WA008002

See more items in:

The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Washington / WA008: Tacoma -- Wright Park

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref11633

Landscape architect:

Schwageral, E. O.  Search this

Landscape designer:

Brown, George  Search this

Roberts, Ebeneezer R.  Search this

Architect:

Rasmussen & Hobbs  Search this

Creator:

City Of Tacoma  Search this

Metropolitan Park Of Tacoma  Search this

Wright Park  Search this

Provenance:

Seymour, William W.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

Washington (State) -- Tacoma

United States of America -- Washington -- Pierce County -- Tacoma

Date:

1990.

General:

"Wright Park, a 27-acre park near downtown Tacoma, was donated to the City in 1886 by the Tacoma Land Company, and named after its president, Charles B. Wright. This deeded property, in 1873, was the focal point in an unused plan for the residential portions of the city, developed by Frederick Law Olmsted." "In 1907, William W. Seymor donated money to fund the building of the conservatory in Wright Park." Sculpture "Trilogy" by Larry Anderson.

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original images 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.

Topic:

Autumn  Search this

Ponds  Search this

Sculpture  Search this

Rocks  Search this

Ducks  Search this

Boys  Search this

Playgrounds  Search this

Outdoor furniture  Search this

Children  Search this

Benches  Search this

Collection Citation:

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

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item WA008003

See more items in:

The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Washington / WA008: Tacoma -- Wright Park

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref11634

Landscape architect:

Schwageral, E. O.  Search this

Landscape designer:

Brown, George  Search this

Roberts, Ebeneezer R.  Search this

Architect:

Rasmussen & Hobbs  Search this

Creator:

City Of Tacoma  Search this

Metropolitan Park Of Tacoma  Search this

Provenance:

Seymour, William W.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

Washington (State) -- Tacoma

United States of America -- Washington -- Pierce County -- Tacoma

Date:

1990

General:

"Wright Park, a 27-acre park near downtown Tacoma, was donated to the City in 1886 by the Tacoma Land Company, and named after its president, Charles B. Wright. This deeded property, in 1873, was the focal point in an unused plan for the residential portions of the city, developed by Frederick Law Olmsted." "In 1907, William W. Seymor donated money to fund the building of the conservatory in Wright Park." Man showing leaf to girl. Man facing southwest.

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original images 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.

Topic:

Autumn  Search this

Sculpture  Search this

Trees  Search this

Outdoor furniture  Search this

Children  Search this

Men  Search this

Benches  Search this

Collection Citation:

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

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item WA008004

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Washington / WA008: Tacoma -- Wright Park

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref11635

Landscape architect:

Schwageral, E. O.  Search this

Landscape designer:

Brown, George  Search this

Roberts, Ebeneezer R.  Search this

Architect:

Rasmussen & Hobbs  Search this

Creator:

City Of Tacoma  Search this

Metropolitan Park Of Tacoma  Search this

Provenance:

Seymour, William W.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

Washington (State) -- Tacoma

United States of America -- Washington -- Pierce County -- Tacoma

Date:

1990

General:

"Wright Park, a 27-acre park near downtown Tacoma, was donated to the City in 1886 by the Tacoma Land Company, and named after its president, Charles B. Wright. This deeded property, in 1873, was the focal point in an unused plan for the residential portions of the city, developed by Frederick Law Olmsted." "In 1907, William W. Seymor donated money to fund the building of the conservatory in Wright Park." Sculpture - one of pair at entrance to garden. Facing northeast.

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original images 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.

Topic:

Autumn  Search this

Sculpture  Search this

Lions  Search this

Collection Citation:

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

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item WA008005

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Washington / WA008: Tacoma -- Wright Park

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref11636

Landscape architect:

Schwageral, E. O.  Search this

Landscape designer:

Brown, George  Search this

Roberts, Ebeneezer R.  Search this

Architect:

Rasmussen & Hobbs  Search this

Creator:

City Of Tacoma  Search this

Metropolitan Park Of Tacoma  Search this

W.w Seymour Botanical Conserv  Search this

Provenance:

Seymour, William W.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

Washington (State) -- Tacoma

United States of America -- Washington -- Pierce County -- Tacoma

Date:

1990

General:

"Wright Park, a 27-acre park near downtown Tacoma, was donated to the City in 1886 by the Tacoma Land Company, and named after its president, Charles B. Wright. This deeded property, in 1873, was the focal point in an unused plan for the residential portions of the city, developed by Frederick Law Olmsted." "In 1907, William W. Seymor donated money to fund the building of the conservatory in Wright Park." Front of the conservatory.

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original images 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.

Topic:

Spring  Search this

Conservatories  Search this

Garden borders  Search this

Collection Citation:

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

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item WA008006

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Washington / WA008: Tacoma -- Wright Park

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref11637

Landscape architect:

Schwageral, E. O.  Search this

Landscape designer:

Brown, George  Search this

Roberts, Ebeneezer R.  Search this

Architect:

Rasmussen & Hobbs  Search this

Creator:

City Of Tacoma  Search this

Metropolitan Park Of Tacoma  Search this

W.w Seymour Botanical Conserv  Search this

Provenance:

Seymour, William W.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

Washington (State) -- Tacoma

United States of America -- Washington -- Pierce County -- Tacoma

Date:

1990

General:

"Wright Park, a 27-acre park near downtown Tacoma, was donated to the City in 1886 by the Tacoma Land Company, and named after its president, Charles B. Wright. This deeded property, in 1873, was the focal point in an unused plan for the residential portions of the city, developed by Frederick Law Olmsted." "In 1907, William W. Seymor donated money to fund the building of the conservatory in Wright Park." Rear of the conservatory.

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original images 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.

Topic:

Winter  Search this

Conservatories  Search this

Snow  Search this

Collection Citation:

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

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item WA008007

See more items in:

The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Washington / WA008: Tacoma -- Wright Park

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref11638

Landscape architect:

Schwageral, E. O.  Search this

Landscape designer:

Brown, George  Search this

Roberts, Ebeneezer R.  Search this

Architect:

Rasmussen & Hobbs  Search this

Creator:

City Of Tacoma  Search this

Metropolitan Park Of Tacoma  Search this

W.w Seymour Botanical Conserv  Search this

Provenance:

Seymour, William W.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

Washington (State) -- Tacoma

United States of America -- Washington -- Pierce County -- Tacoma

Date:

1990

General:

"Wright Park, a 27-acre park near downtown Tacoma, was donated to the City in 1886 by the Tacoma Land Company, and named after its president, Charles B. Wright. This deeded property, in 1873, was the focal point in an unused plan for the residential portions of the city, developed by Frederick Law Olmsted." "In 1907, William W. Seymor donated money to fund the building of the conservatory in Wright Park." Interior of the conservatory.

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original images 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.

Topic:

Winter  Search this

Conservatories  Search this

Palms  Search this

Collection Citation:

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

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item WA008008

See more items in:

The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Washington / WA008: Tacoma -- Wright Park

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref11639

Landscape architect:

Schwageral, E. O.  Search this

Landscape designer:

Brown, George  Search this

Roberts, Ebeneezer R.  Search this

Architect:

Rasmussen & Hobbs  Search this

Creator:

City Of Tacoma  Search this

Metropolitan Park Of Tacoma  Search this

W.w Seymour Botanical Conserv  Search this

Provenance:

Seymour, William W.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Slide (col.)

Type:

Archival materials

Slides

Place:

Washington (State) -- Tacoma

United States of America -- Washington -- Pierce County -- Tacoma

Date:

1990

General:

"Wright Park, a 27-acre park near downtown Tacoma, was donated to the City in 1886 by the Tacoma Land Company, and named after its president, Charles B. Wright. This deeded property, in 1873, was the focal point in an unused plan for the residential portions of the city, developed by Frederick Law Olmsted." "In 1907, William W. Seymor donated money to fund the building of the conservatory in Wright Park." Lion sculpture - one pair at entrance.

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original images 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.

Topic:

Winter  Search this

Sculpture  Search this

Lions  Search this

Garden lighting  Search this

Fences  Search this

Collection Citation:

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

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, Item WA008009

See more items in:

The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Washington / WA008: Tacoma -- Wright Park

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref11640

Provenance:

The Garden Club of Philadelphia  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Aspen Farms Community Garden (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

United States of America -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia County -- Philadelphia

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes a work sheet, a detailed description of the garden, copies of articles and awards, and an abbreviated garden plan.

Varying Form:

Aspen Farms Community Garden

General:

This 28,362 square-foot site dates to 1975 and was established under the sponsorship of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's community vegetable garden program (the forerunner of Philadelphia Green, created in 1978). The garden, located over the stream bed of Mill Creek, formerly held a row of residences on Aspen Street and a dry cleaning company, which were demolished in 1965. The initial garden size was 3,600 square feet. The society's program supplied turkey-wire fencing, soil, tools, seeds, and technical assistance to a group of 10 people. In each of the next two years, the garden doubled in size with Philadelphia Green assistance. By 1979, the garden filled the entire lot of more than 28,000 square feet. In 1980, the garden underwent its first renovation when Philadelphia Green sponsored the development of a central walkway with planting beds and benches. In 1983, the Penn State Cooperative Extension Service's Urban Gardening Program sponsored a wood frame greenhouse. The most significant improvement to the garden occurred in 1988-89 when it was the focus of a design project jointly sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning, the West Philadelphia Partnership, and Philadelphia Green. During that time, the garden received a new chain link fence, several newly constructed raised beds with new plantings, and a gazebo.

Located in the Mill Creek neighborhood of West Philadelphia, a moderate income community, the garden is organized and managed by the Aspen Farms Community Garden Club, originally called "Our Club." This well-organized and efficiently run club has as its mission to "foster relationships, community pride, aesthetic value, and provide a social spot for the gardeners of the community." The club consists of approximately 40 members who are responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining the garden plots and common areas of the site. The gardeners range in age from 13 to 104, including many school children who participate in the garden as part of formal school programs. Each member pays an annual fee of $10 [as of 1996] and additional income is generated through fund-raising projects and donations. The club's annual budget is approximately $1,000. The money is used to purchase plants, supplies, and other materials for the garden. Except for occasional soil and wood chip deliveries from Philadelphia Green and technical assistance from the Penn State Cooperative Extension Service's Urban Gardening Program, there is no other ongoing significant support for the garden club. The club continues to maintain the garden well and it has become the central feature of the Mill Creek community. It consistently wins top awards in the City Gardens Contest and Harvest Show. It has also attracted national attention through network television coverage and an article in National Geographic. In 1997, Aspen Farms hosted tours in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Garden Club of America. In the spring of 2004, the Philadelphia Green crew built a bridge over the ponds connecting the site to the new butterfly garden to installed next year. The ultimate goal for this garden is to create an outdoor classroom for use by Sulzberger middle students, who have been involved with the garden for many years.

Persons and organizations associated with property include: Redevelopment Association of Philadelphia (former owners, 1950s-2004); and Neighborhood Garden Association (owner, 2004-present).

Related Materials:

Aspen Farms related holdings consist of 1 folder (26 35 mm. slides)

Collection Restrictions:

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Topic:

Community gardens  Search this

Urban gardens  Search this

Vegetable gardening  Search this

Gardens -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia  Search this

Raised bed gardening  Search this

Collection Citation:

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

Identifier:

AAG.GCA, File PA352

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The Garden Club of America collection

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

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

EDAN-URL:

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Creator:

Bushnell, Horace, 1802-1876 (developer)  Search this

Connecticut State Capitol  Search this

Landscape architect:

Weidenmann, Jacob  Search this

Olmsted Brothers  Search this

Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903  Search this

Olmsted, Olmsted, and Eliot  Search this

Collection Creator:

McFarland, J. Horace (John Horace), 1859-1948  Search this

American Rose Society  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Connecticut -- Hartford

Bushnell Park (Hartford, Conn.)

United States of America -- Connecticut -- Hartford County -- Hartford

Scope and Contents note:

The folder includes a catalog sheet.

General note:

The two images consist of views of the park and the State Capitol. The Park, approved in 1854, became the country's first planned park financed with public money. The idea was developed through the efforts of Reverend Horace Bushnell. The park, however, was not built until six years later. Bushnell's neighbor and friend, Frederick Law Olmsted, was busy with Central Park in New York, but suggested Jacob Weidenmann as the landscape architect. Weidenmann's 1861 plan focused on informal gardens and walks using plant groupings to screen city buildings and industry. Architectural features, such as the Civil War Memorial Arch (1886), the Capitol (1876), Corning Fountain (1899), the Carousel (1974) and the Performance Pavilion (1995) were added. In the 1940's the Park River was buried and its bridges were demolished. A major transformation in the park occurred at this time when the firm of Olmsted and Olmsted of Brookline, Massachusettes was retained to assist the city in redesigning the Park.

Persons associated with the property and garden include: Jacob Weidenmann (landscape architect, 1861); The Olmsted Firm (landscape architects); and Rev. Horace Bushnell (developer).

Related Materials:

Records related to this site can be found at the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, Olmsted Job Number 00801, Bushnell Park.

Collection Restrictions:

Access to original images 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:

For information or study purposes only. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens.

Topic:

Urban parks  Search this

Gardens -- Connecticut -- Hartford  Search this

Collection Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, J. Horace McFarland Company Collection.

Identifier:

AAG.MCF, File CT063

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J. Horace McFarland Company collection

J. Horace McFarland Company collection / Series 1: Garden Images / United States / Connecticut

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

EDAN-URL:

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Collection Creator:

Richardson, Edgar Preston, 1902-1985  Search this

Richardson, Constance, 1905-  Search this

Container:

Box 9, Folder 20

Type:

Archival materials

Date:

1973-1974

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original material requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center. Contact References Services for more information.

Collection Rights:

The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.

Collection Citation:

Edgar P. Richardson papers, 1814-1996, bulk 1921-1996. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Sponsor:

Funding for the processing of this collection was provided by the Smithsonian Institution Collections Care and Preservation Fund.

See more items in:

E.P. (Edgar Preston) and Constance Richardson papers

E.P. (Edgar Preston) and Constance Richardson papers / Series 4: Writings and Notes / 4.2: Lectures and Talks

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Art

EDAN-URL:

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