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Creator:

Lewis & Valentine Company  Search this

Donor:

Lewis, Hewlett Withington  Search this

Names:

Lewis & Valentine Company  Search this

Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square, Pa.)  Search this

Rodin Museum (Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this

Lewis, Harold Carman  Search this

Owner:

Auchincloss, Hugh D.  Search this

Du Pont, Eugene  Search this

Kahn, Otto Hermann, 1867-1934  Search this

Schwab, Charles M., 1862-1939  Search this

Stotesbury, Edward Townsend, 1849-1938  Search this

Woolworth, F. W.  Search this

du Pont, Pierre S.  Search this

Extent:

2.5 Cubic feet (documents, 366 photographs, 1 videotape.)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Videotapes

Brochures

Books

Lists

Correspondence

Trade catalogs

Photographs

Place:

New York (State) -- Greenvale

New York (State) -- Roslyn

Date:

1916-1971

Summary:

The Lewis & Valentine Company Collection contains records of the Lewis & Valentine Company dating from 1916 to 1971 including photographs, negatives, brochures, books, trade catalogs, company papers, letters from clients, customer lists and a history of the company written by Harold Carman Lewis. Photographs document the Rodin Museum in Philadelphia, estates in Long Island, New York, and the properties of Hugh D. Auchincloss, Eugene du Pont, Walter P. Chrysler, Otto H. Kahn, F. W. Woolworth, Pierre S. du Pont (Longwood Gardens), Charles M. Schwab and Edward T. Stotesbury. This collection contains only a sampling of the records of Lewis & Valentine and should not be considered comprehensive.

Arrangement note:

The collection is arranged into 3 series:

Series 1: Documents Series 2: Photographs Series 3: Videotape

Biographical/Historical note:

Specializing in moving and replanting large trees, Lewis & Valentine was one of the most prominent landscape contracting companies in the eastern United States during the first half of the twentieth century. The Lewis & Valentine Company was formed by five brothers whose father had hoped that his sons would grow up to be lawyers. Instead, the Lewis brothers formed a landscape design, installation and nursery firm that specialized in developing "successful methods for transplanting full-grown trees." Their success was based on "doing well the task which is usually considered impossible."

The company was the inspiration of H.C. Lewis, the oldest of seven brothers, who believed that estate owners should have the luxury of immediate landscapes, rather than waiting decades for their landscapes to mature. The Lewis brothers started their business in the early 1900s. Shortly afterwards, a Mr. Valentine, roommate of Albert Addison Lewis at the Amherst Landscape School in Massachusetts, invested in the business. After three years Mr. Valentine moved on and the Lewis brothers bought back his interest, but continued to keep Valentine part of the company's name.

Lewis & Valentine was the largest firm in America devoted to transplainting mature trees in the years leading up to the Great Depression. It claimed to be "the most experienced and most versatile, backed by an intimate knowledge of horticulture and the development of fine estates." The company was noted as a leader in providing complete landscape services, from selling and guaranteeing the plants, to designing and installation, requiring that its staff be men "of good character and not afraid of hard work." This was evident in the firm's principle of no limitations to the size of trees that they were willing to deliver. The trees were often full-grown and ranged in age from twenty to a hundred years old. Many were so large that 20 or more tons of earth had to be moved during the relocation process.

During its first 25 years in business, Lewis & Valentine opened nineteen offices east of the Mississippi serving such notable clients as Charles A. Schwab and Pierre du Pont at his estate, Longwood. The business was set up as an organization of independent companies. Each was incorporated under the laws of the state in which it operated. The offices were located in Connecticut (Darien), Florida (Palm Beach), Illinois (Chicago), Maryland (Baltimore), Massachusetts (Boston and Hanover), Michigan (Detroit), Pennsylvania (Ardmore and Pittsburg), New Jersey (Ashbury Park and Morristown), New York (Buffalo, Roslyn-Long Island, Rye, Valley Stream-Long Island, New York City), North Carolina (Winston-Salem) and Ohio (Cleveland and Cincinnati). Although no longer owned by any members of the Lewis family, the company still exists and operates in Long Island under the name Lewis & Valentine Nurseries.

Separated Materials:

Dozens of historic photographs from the Lewis & Valentine Co. were found In the Eleanor Weller Collection at AAG amongst images that had been amassed by Weller for possible use in The Golden Age of American Gardens: Proud Owners, Private Estates, 1890-1940. These photos were removed from the Weller Collection and added to the Lewis and Valentine Co. Records.

Provenance:

Gift from Hewlett Withington Lewis, former owner of Lewis & Valentine Nurseries.

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.

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:

Nurseries (Horticulture) -- United States  Search this

Gardens -- New York (State)  Search this

Tree moving  Search this

Landscape gardening -- New York (State)  Search this

Genre/Form:

Videotapes

Brochures

Books

Lists

Correspondence

Trade catalogs

Photographs

Citation:

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Lewis & Valentine Company Records.

Identifier:

AAG.LVC

See more items in:

Lewis & Valentine company records

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6b87d85b6-90fe-4657-96f1-2b4c381715e0

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-aag-lvc

Creator:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History  Search this

Names:

Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this

Extent:

8 Items (1 box)

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Photographs

Date:

circa 1870-1880

Scope and Contents note:

This artificial collection is the repository for miscellaneous photoprints transferred from other Smithsonian units: see series records.

Arrangement:

Divided into 2 series (new series to be added as needed: (1) Philadelphia Centennial; (2) sightseeing bus.

Biographical / Historical:

This collection has been designated as a repository for miscellaneous photographic prints transferred from Smithsonian curatorial divisions, other offices, and outside donors. The first items (Series 1) were transferred to the Archives Center by Deborah J. Warner, Curator, Division of Physical Sciences, NMAH, November 9, 1992: she reported that these items were found in her collections, source unknown. The second acquisition (Series 2) is a gift from Alberta Young. Series 3 was found in the collections, Archives Center.

Provenance:

Found in collections in the Division of Physical Sciences, National Museum of American History.

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

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:

Tourist trade -- 1900-1910 -- Washington (D.C.)  Search this

Buses  Search this

Exhibitions -- 1870-1880 -- Philadelphia  Search this

Sightseeing business -- 1900-1910 -- Washington (D.C.)  Search this

Genre/Form:

Photographs -- 1850-1900

Citation:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

Identifier:

NMAH.AC.0496

See more items in:

Archives Center Photoprint Collection

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8a46243e9-58c5-47c8-906c-3c352ad2ad0b

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-nmah-ac-0496

Vendor:

Raymond, Geo. J., Variety Store  Search this

Names:

Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.)  Search this

Collection Creator:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History  Search this

Extent:

7 Items (albumen photoprints, 5" x 8")

Container:

Box 1

Type:

Archival materials

Photographs

Photographs

Albumen prints

Place:

Philadelphia (Pa.) -- 1870-1880

Date:

circa 1876

Scope and Contents:

Views of the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, 1876. Some edge-printed "Geo. J. Raymond's Variety Store." Photographer unidentified. INcludes views of:

1. "State Buildings looking east"

2. "Machinery Hall"

3. "Centennial Exhibition Grounds / General view"

4. "---west end of Main Building"

5. "---General view, looking east"

6. "State Buildings in foreground / Main Buildings back"

7. "---Main Building"

Biographical / Historical:

Photographer and circumstances of images unknown; identification of scenes on backs of prints.

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.

Topic:

Exhibitions -- Philadelphia -- 1870-1880  Search this

World's fairs  Search this

Genre/Form:

Photographs -- 1870-1880 -- Black-and-white photoprints

Albumen prints -- 1870-1880

Collection Citation:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

Identifier:

NMAH.AC.0496, Series 1

See more items in:

Archives Center Photoprint Collection

Archival Repository:

Archives Center, National Museum of American History

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep862f67343-fd0e-450c-a9f0-46ecd7efff30

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0496-ref511

Creator:

National Museum of Natural History  Search this

Type:

Lectures

YouTube Videos

Uploaded:

2020-08-26T13:46:18.000Z

YouTube Category:

Education  Search this

Topic:

Natural History  Search this

See more by:

smithsonianNMNH

Data Source:

National Museum of Natural History

YouTube Channel:

smithsonianNMNH

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:yt_eIALsbCRMpQ

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.

See more items in:

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

Artist:

Francesco Scavullo, 16 Jan 1921 - 6 Jan 2004  Search this

Sitter:

Lena Calhoun Horne, 30 Jun 1917 - 9 May 2010  Search this

Medium:

Gelatin silver print

Dimensions:

Image: 54.8 x 45cm (21 9/16 x 17 11/16")

Sheet: 60.6 x 50.4cm (23 7/8 x 19 13/16")

Mat: 81.3 x 66cm (32 x 26")

Type:

Photograph

Date:

1982 (printed 2004)

Topic:

Costume\Jewelry  Search this

Costume\Jewelry\Necklace  Search this

Costume\Jewelry\Earring  Search this

Costume\Jewelry\Ring  Search this

Costume\Jewelry\Bracelet  Search this

Lena Calhoun Horne: Female  Search this

Lena Calhoun Horne: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Theater  Search this

Lena Calhoun Horne: Society and Social Change\Reformer\Activist\Civil rights activist  Search this

Lena Calhoun Horne: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Movie  Search this

Lena Calhoun Horne: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Singer\Popular  Search this

Lena Calhoun Horne: Performing Arts\Performer\Actor\Television  Search this

Lena Calhoun Horne: Grammy  Search this

Portrait  Search this

Credit Line:

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of The Motion Picture Group, Inc., Philadelphia, PA USA

Object number:

NPG.2005.16

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

Copyright:

© International Center of Photography and Francesco Scavullo Trust Beneficiaries

See more items in:

National Portrait Gallery Collection

Data Source:

National Portrait Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm416dbeb29-c65e-4925-bffe-1ee6196bbc15

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:npg_NPG.2005.16

Artist:

Francesco Scavullo, 16 Jan 1921 - 6 Jan 2004  Search this

Sitter:

Ravi Shankar, 7 Apr 1920 - 11 Dec 2012  Search this

Medium:

Gelatin silver print

Dimensions:

Image: 54.8 x 45.4cm (21 9/16 x 17 7/8")

Sheet: 60.7 x 50.4cm (23 7/8 x 19 13/16")

Type:

Photograph

Date:

1977 (printed 2004)

Topic:

Interior  Search this

Music\Musical instrument  Search this

Costume\Jewelry\Ring  Search this

Ravi Shankar: Male  Search this

Ravi Shankar: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician  Search this

Ravi Shankar: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Composer  Search this

Ravi Shankar: Grammy  Search this

Portrait  Search this

Credit Line:

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of The Motion Picture Group, Inc., Philadelphia, PA USA

Object number:

S/NPG.2005.24

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

Copyright:

© International Center of Photography and Francesco Scavullo Trust Beneficiaries

See more items in:

National Portrait Gallery Collection

Data Source:

National Portrait Gallery

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm49b44deb8-e82b-4a4c-bfaf-0242adf0dc7f

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:npg_S_NPG.2005.24

Recorder:

Abrahams, Roger D.  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

Type:

Archival materials

Sound recordings

Place:

Pennsylvania

United States

Philadelphia (Pa.)

Contents:

Darling you know I love you--Titanic--Mouse went a-courting--Hambone--When Johnny Boy was one--Johnny on the ocean/ Acka backa soda cracker/ Ice cream--Postman, postman do your duty--Donut song--Children go where I send thee--Two little black birds--Your love is deeper than the deep blue sea

Local Numbers:

FW-ASCH-7RR-2757

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

African Americans  Search this

Collection Citation:

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

Identifier:

CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-7RR-2757

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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/bk52d81996b-04d2-4517-b020-bc0f4467c1ed

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref25699

Photographer:

Sears, Thomas Warren, 1880-1966  Search this

Lantern slide maker:

John Haworth Company  Search this

Lantern slide manufacturer:

Eastman Kodak Company  Search this

Landscape architecture firm:

Sears & Wendell  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Extent:

1 Lantern slide (black-and-white, 3.25 x 4 in.)

Type:

Archival materials

Lantern slides

Place:

Edgewood (Baltimore, Maryland)

United States of America -- Maryland -- Baltimore

Date:

1914.

General:

The lantern slide was made by the John Haworth Company, 1020 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA using a slide manufactured by Eastman Kodak. Glass negative MD056028 was the source image for this lantern slide. This image appeared in the American Institute of Architects (author), The Year Book of the Annual Architectural Exhibition Held by the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the T-Square Club of Philadelphia (Philadelphia: 1915). Although the caption there would seem to indicate that Michael Jenkins was the owner of Edgewood, he was only responsible for commissioning the landscape design and installation.

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:

Walls, stone  Search this

Lawns  Search this

Balconies  Search this

Trees  Search this

Houses  Search this

Gardens -- Maryland -- Baltimore  Search this

Genre/Form:

Lantern slides

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 MD056074

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The Garden Club of America collection

The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Garden Images / Maryland / MD056: Baltimore -- Edgewood (MD)

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb60f96334d-846f-4bd5-bf6a-b9869ceb5759

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref14519

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Dawesfield (Ambler, Pennsylvania)

United States of America -- Pennsylvania -- Montgomery County -- Ambler

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes a worksheet and brief descriptions.

General:

The stone house of Dawesfield was built in 1728. It was the scene of the court-martial and acquittal of General Anthony Wayne and served as George Washington's temporary headquarters in 1777. The flower and vegetable gardens antedate the American Revolution. A high stone wall encloses the garden on the north end. On the lower side, a long path leads down between box hedges. A broad terrace extends along the upper portion of the garden; and the vista is terminated by a small garden house. The property, up to 1929, passed from mother to daughter for eight generations. National Register site 03/29/1991 91000318.

Persons and organizations associated with the garden include: James Cheston, IV. (former owner); Mr. and Mrs. George J. Cooke (former owner).

Related Materials:

Dawesfield related holdings consist of 1 folder (2 35 mm. slides)

Additional images located in General Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia.

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 -- Pennsylvania -- Ambler  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 PA014

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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

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb657fb1363-cda7-41a8-bdb6-b48a70e1c95c

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref16432

Former owner:

Stout, C. Frederick C., Mrs.  Search this

Landscape architect:

Sears, Thomas Warren, 1880-1966  Search this

Architect:

Sellers, Horace  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Stout Garden (Ardmore, Pennsylvania)

United States of America -- Pennsylvania -- Montgomery County -- Ardmore

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes a worksheet and copies of articles.

General:

"The place, consisting of about four acres, is on a sloping piece of ground ...On going through the house one comes out onto a broad paved terrace from which is revealed a view over the descending landscape. Just below the terrace one sees a small garden containing attractive large box bushes and a small pool. This garden is reached by two small flights of steps which split around a small wall fountain, which in turn supplies the pool in the center of the garden...The boundaries of the property are so well screened that the whole place has much privacy and great unity...The most striking thing, horticulturally...is the great amount of broad-leaved evergreens..." (Sears 1929)

Thomas W. Sears was LA for tennis court, pool and upper garden.

Persons and organizations associated with the garden include: Mrs. Frederick C. Stout (former owner); Thomas W. Sears (landscape architect); and Horace Sellers (architect).

Related Materials:

Stout Garden related holdings consist of 2 folders (3 35 mm. slides and 8 photoprints)

See others in:

J. Horace McFarland Collection, 1900-1961

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 -- Pennsylvania -- Ardmore  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 PA037

See more items in:

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

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6666f283b-7ae2-49ab-8b95-132641e21311

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref16437

Creator:

Jeanes, Henry S., Jr, Mrs  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Laywell Farm (Devon, Pennsylvania)

United States of America -- Pennsylvania -- Chester County -- Devon

Scope and Contents:

The folders include work sheets, photoprints, and copies of articles.

General:

Laywell farm, built in 1843, was a working farm through the 1960s. During the 1910s and 1920s, the grass lawn was crossed by brick paths running east-west and north-south. Weeping mulberry trees were planted in each quarter.

Persons and organizations associated with the garden include: Henry S. Jeanes (former owner, 1906-1935); and Henry S. Jeanes, Jr. (former owner, 1935-1970).

Related Materials:

Laywell Farm related holdings consist of 2 folders (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 -- Pennsylvania -- Devon  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 PA051

See more items in:

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

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb611626bbd-f3ee-4ae1-ae21-d4d1ef2197d5

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref16449

Former owner:

Ross, John  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

The Grange (Havertown, Pennsylvania)

United States of America -- Pennsylvania -- Delaware County -- Haverford -- Havertown

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes a worksheet and copies of articles.

General:

Arriving in 1682, Henry Lewis, a Welsh Quaker, named 500 acres "Maen Coch," meaning Red Stone, the name of his village in Wales. Lewis built the first section of the mansion in 1700. Captain John Wilcox bought the property in 1750, added onto the house and changed the name to Grange Hall. Over the years, different owners have added to the mansion and sold off different parcels of the estate. Benjamin R. Hoffman and his wife sold parcels, leaving the current 9.917 acres. Some of these parcels of land became what are now known as Chatham Park and Chatham Village. In 1974 Haverford Township purchased the acreage from Margaret Hoffman's Estate.

Persons and organizations associated with the garden include: Henry Lewis (former owner, 1682-?); Henry Lewis, III. (former owner, ?-1750); Captain John Wilcox (former owner, 1750-1761); Charles Cruikshank (former owner, 1761-1782); Clementina Cruikshank and John Ross (former owners, 1782-1800); John Brinton (former owner, 1811-1816); Manuel Eyre (former owner, 1816-1846); Harriet Eyre and John Ashhurst (resident tenants, 1846-?); Dennis Kelly (former owner, 1848); Mr. and Mrs. John Ashhurst (former owners, 1850-?); Benjamin R. Hoffman (former owner, 1913-1926); Margaret Clawson and Benjamin R. Hoffman (former owners, 1926-?); Martaret Hoffman's Estate (former owner); and Haverford Township (former owner, 1974-present).

Related Materials:

The Grange related holdings consist of 1 folder (2 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 -- Pennsylvania -- Havertown  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 PA034

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

Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6b02669f6-ec67-4b1c-89e9-13e346ece0db

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref16474

Landscape architect:

Roberts, H. Radcliff  Search this

Medary, Milton B.  Search this

Former owner:

Roberts, G. Brinton Mrs  Search this

Architect:

Medary, Milton B.  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Llanengan (Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania)

United States of America -- Pennsylvania -- Montgomery County -- Lower Merion Township -- Bala Cynwyd

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes a worksheet and copies of articles.

General:

The house, built in 1900 was Tudor in style. A long grass path led to a sunken garden with a fountain, which was copied from the Piazza Farnese in Rome. The house was demolished and the property was developed ca. 1950.

Persons and organizations associated with the garden include: Milton B. Medary (architect and landscape architect, 1900); H. Radlciffe Roberts (landscape architect); G. Brinton Roberts (former owner, 1900-1946); Penn Park Apartments (former owner, 1946-ca. 1950); and Germantown Savings Bank (ca. 1950-present).

Related Materials:

Llanengan related holdings consist of 2 folders (6 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 -- Pennsylvania -- Bala Cynwyd  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 PA035

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GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb68168eafe-d255-4357-bd03-90d79bec84ca

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref16486

Former owner:

Tyler, George F. Mr Mrs  Search this

Architect:

Willing, Sims & Talbutt  Search this

Landscape architect:

Willing, Sims & Talbutt  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Indian Council Rock (Newtown, Pennsylvania)

United States of America -- Pennsylvania -- Bucks County -- Newtown

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes a worksheet and brief descriptions.

Former Title:

Tyler Hall

Tyler Mansion

General:

The garden is situated on a bluff overhanging the Neshaminy River. The garden, at the end of the house, exists in three levels. One walk of orange trees leads to an orangerie. The main garden contains hedges, fountains, and tubbed oleanders from Holland. The lower level includes a bathhouse and pool. The property was added to the National Register in 1987.

Persons and organizations associated with the garden include: Mr. and Mrs. George F. Tyler (former owners); and Willing, Sims & Talbutt (architect and landscape architect).

Related Materials:

Indian Council Rock related holdings consist of 1 folder (2 35 mm. slides)

Additional information located at Willing, Sims & Talbutt Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia.

Additional information located at Charles Willing Collection, Architectural Archives of the University of Pennsylvania.

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 -- Pennsylvania -- Newtown  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 PA013

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Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6881275a1-1721-4851-9f65-ef5db1ecb098

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref16490

Former owner:

Haughton, Richard  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Valley Mill Farm (Paoli, Pennsylvania)

United States of America -- Pennsylvania -- Chester County -- Paoli

Scope and Contents:

The folders include work sheets and copies of articles.

General:

"Behind the house, which was built in 1738, the hillside slopes sharply to a broad meadow, through which runs the mill-stream. The rock garden, which has been entirely edevoped by the owner, covers this hillside and is of outstanding horticultural interest...The paths skilfully follow the natural contours and the gardens terminte in woods...Below the house is the stone grist mill...Meal for General Washington's Army at Valley Forge was ground here." (The Garden Club of America Twenty-fifth Annual Meeting, 1938)

Persons and organizations associated with the garden include: Thomas Jerman (former owner of mill, 1710); R. B. Okie (architect); and Richard Haughton (former owner).

Related Materials:

Valley Mill Farm related holdings consist of 2 folders (2 35 mm. slide and 9 photoprints)

See others in:

J. Horace McFarland Collection, 1900-1961.

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 -- Pennsylvania -- Paoli  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 PA055

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Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb608e756e6-0ac7-4ddd-8263-be9f7c62bfb8

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref16494

Former owner:

Bartram, John  Search this

Eastwick, Andrew  Search this

Gardener:

Meehan, Thomas  Search this

Architect:

Sloan, Samuel  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Bartram's Garden (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Philadelphia (Pa.)

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

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes a worksheet; brochures; biographical sketch of John Bartram; newspaper, journal, and magazine articles; and Bartram Broadside (Winter 1994-1995).

General:

The Bartram gardens were the first real botanic gardens developed in America. In 1728, John Bartram bought land at Gray's Ferry for a botanical garden. The borders are laid out in squares and rectangles, but not in a formal manner. Andrew M. Eastwick purchased the property in 1850 in order to protect the site from destruction from industrial sprawl. After Andrew Eastwick's death, the garden was neglected until Thomas Meehan, Eastwick's gardener, persuaded the City of Philadelphia to buy the site for a park in 1891. In 1893, John Bartram's descendants formed an Association to preserve the garden. Historic buildings on the property include a house, stable, sheds, barn, icehouse, seed house, and stone cider mill. A restoration project began in 1981. In 1982-1988, an adjacent industrial tract was reclaimed to function as a 15-acre meadow. Highlights of the garden include a vegetable garden, River's Edge Trail, Bartram oak, and flower gardens. The garden is open to the public.

Persons associated with the garden include: John Bartram (former owner, 1727); Bartram descendants (former owners, ?-1850); Andrew Eastwick (former owner, 1850-1891); Thomas Meehan (gardener, ca. 1850s); Samuel Sloan (architect of barn, which burned in 1896); John Bartram Association (administration, 1893-present); Fairmount Park Commission (administration); and City of Philadelphia (owner, 1891-present).

Related Materials:

Bartram's Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (2 glass lantern slides, 2 35 mm. slides, and 1 photoprint)

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 -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia  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 PA001

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Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb63c242e83-de36-4791-82a0-2856e87aee92

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref16497

Former owner:

Wister Family  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Grumblethorpe (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Philadelphia (Pa.)

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

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes a worksheet and articles.

General:

The house was built by the Wister family in 1744 and is now in the business section of Germantown. The property covered an area of 1888 feet by 450 feet, having a central walk, box border, and arbors. Charles Wister, in ca. 1819, removed overgrown boxwood edging and replaced it with trellises with climbing vines at the intersections of the main and secondary gravel walks. The overall garden remained geometric. The rear parterres were used for vegetable gardening.

Persons associated with the garden include: Wister family, John and Daniel (former owners, 1744); and Charles Wister (former owner, 1806).

Related Materials:

Grumblethorpe related holdings consist of 1 folder (2 glass lantern slides and 1 35mm. slide)

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 -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia  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 PA003

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Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb669c865f3-4c9b-4c0c-a802-e7427d80bd09

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref16499

Creator:

Starr, Isaac Tatnall Mr Mrs  Search this

Architect:

Platt, Charles A. (Charles Adams), 1861-1933  Search this

Landscape architect:

Platt, Charles A. (Charles Adams), 1861-1933  Search this

Shipman, Ellen, 1869-1950  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Laverock Hill (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

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

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes a worksheet and brief descriptions.

General:

The garden, 100' by 180' is placed on one side of the house and is enclosed by a brick wall with balustrading occurring at intervals. The plan of the garden is cruciform, two axes marked by turf strips crossing in the center at a round pool. The four sections are square beds. A broad turf path extends across the garden to a covered pavilion.

Persons and organizations associated with the garden include: Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Tatnall Starr (former owners); Charles Adams Platt (architect and landscape architect); and Ellen Shipman (landscape architect).

Related Materials:

Laverock Hill related holdings consist of 1 folder (3 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 -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia  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 PA017

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Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6dadccdb0-3c15-432c-ac98-aa323efe8be5

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref16503

Former owner:

Poe, Edgar Allen Mrs  Search this

McIllhenny, Francis S.  Search this

Architect:

Mellor, Meigs & Howe  Search this

Collection Creator:

Garden Club of America  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Place:

Ropsley (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

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

Scope and Contents:

The folder includes a worksheet and copies of articles.

There are two 35 mm. slides in the collection which are not catalogued. One is taken from a page in a journal or book and mentions the Garden Club of America's 25th anniversary. The other is also taken from a book; and is the plans by Mellor, Meigs & Howe.

General:

This garden is believed to have been subdivided from the Wyndmoor property. The McIlhenney's named Ropsley after a small village in England. The Norman-French style house was built in 1917. The garden was developed gradually. Serpentine walls, greenhouse, boxwood and pleached plane trees, and swimming pool were all added at different times.

Persons and organizations associated with the garden include: Mr. and Mrs. Francis S. McIlhenny (former owners); Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Allen Poe (former owners, ca. 1932-1970); Arthur Meigs of Mellor, Meigs & Howe (architect, ca. 1918); and Mrs. Francis S. McIlhenny (garden designer).

Related Materials:

Ropsley related holdings consist of 1 folder (8 35 mm. slides)

Additional materials located in [McIlhenny, Francis S. Esq.] Mellor, Meigs & Howe Collection, Athenaeum of Philadelphia.

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 -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia  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 PA018

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Archival Repository:

Archives of American Gardens

GUID:

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb60cb18721-d4c6-4168-91ef-1c32d8ea8f36

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-aag-gca-ref16504