Use of original papers requires an appointment. Artwork Files (Boxes 63-71, 94) and some photographic materials (Box 93 and 101) require written permission to access.
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:
James Graham & Sons records, 1815, 1821, circa 1896-2011, bulk 1950s-1980s. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor:
Funding for the processing of this collection was provided by Smithsonian Institution Collections Care Preservation Fund
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.) Search this
Extent:
1.75 Cubic feet
807 Stereographs (black and white, color ;, 3 1/2 x 7 inches.)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Stereographs
Place:
White House (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
circa 1870-1910
Summary:
The Historic Gardens Stereograph Collection includes 807 stereographs that depict various public gardens, parks, and tourist attractions throughout the United States, with an emphasis on features related to horticulture and landscape design, including plants, garden furniture, and topiaries. Most, but not all views, show exterior features. A number of stereographs indicate the photography studio on the recto or verso, as well as a series or image number. Many include a brief caption; some include a lengthy description on the verso. Few are dated.
Index terms:
This collection is indexed in the catalog of the Archives of American Gardens under the
following terms:
Types of materials
Stereographs
Subjects-topical
buildings
Parks
Monuments
Historic sites
Gardens--United States
Garden ornaments and furniture
Flower arrangement
Floral decorations
Tropical plants
Topiary work
Sculpture
Recreation
Names
Smithsonian Institution
White House (Washington, D. C.)
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Historical Note:
Popular during the latter half of the 19th century, stereographs consist of two similar photographic images affixed to a cardboard mount that produce a three-dimensional image when viewed through a stereoscope.
Restrictions:
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
on back: a description of Mrs. McKinley and her life in the White House. Caption in six languages.
General:
Historic Image #: 4
Collection Restrictions:
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
on back: a description of Mrs. McKinley and her life in the White House. Caption in six languages. Same caption as STR004026.
General:
Historic Image #: 4
Collection Restrictions:
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
Ingersoll, T. W. (Truman Ward), 1862-1922 Search this
Extent:
1 Stereograph (color)
Container:
Box 1
Type:
Archival materials
Stereographs
Place:
White House (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1898
Scope and Contents:
on back: a description of the history of the White House.
General:
Historic Image #: 237
Collection Restrictions:
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909 Search this
Photographer:
Kilburn, B. W. (Benjamin West), 1827-1909 Search this
Extent:
1 Stereograph (black and white)
Container:
Box 1
Type:
Archival materials
Stereographs
Place:
White House (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
circa 1880-1900
General:
Historic Image #: 308
Collection Restrictions:
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
Historic Series title : Washington, D.C./American Scenery
Historic Image #: 12
Collection Restrictions:
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
Roosevelt, Edith Kermit Carow, 1861-1948 Search this
Extent:
1 Stereograph (black and white)
Container:
Box 1
Type:
Archival materials
Stereographs
Place:
White House (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1903
Scope and Contents:
on back: a description of the Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. Caption in six languages.
General:
Historic Image #: 12
Collection Restrictions:
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
Ingersoll, T. W. (Truman Ward), 1862-1922 Search this
Extent:
1 Stereograph (color)
Container:
Box 1
Type:
Archival materials
Stereographs
Place:
White House (Washington, D.C.)
Date:
1898
Scope and Contents:
on back: a description of the history of the White House. Same as STR004030
General:
Historic Image #: 237
Collection Restrictions:
Access to original images by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for
appointment in writing. 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.
