Walton, Elizabeth McKnight Tilden

The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Photographers primarily include staff members and contract photographers. The collection spans the 1930s to the 2000s and includes analog material made up of a variety of sizes of film negatives providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, restoration, and changes throughout the estate.

A.L.S. Sends Republican's article on MV, also plans for E. Everett's oration in Saint Louis. Sure of success now that John A. Washington agrees to sell. ER-14, p. 105

A.L.S. Many of Mrs. Walton's friends regret her resignation. Concern for her successor's success. Regrets trouble with Miss Johnson. ER-14, p. 107

A.L.S. Wishes she would visit. ER-14, p. 107

A.L.S. Updates Miss Cunningham on news from Missouri. ER-14, p. 107

A.L.S. "I'm just in receipt of letter written by Miss Pellett." Discusses Missouri updates and article in the newspaper by Mr. Pryor. ER-14, p. 91

A.L.S. Difficulties with Mrs. Kennedy explained in Mrs. K.'s letter just received. ER-14, p. 105

A.L.S. Lynchburg. Writes to inform her of Missouri legislature's appropriation of $2000 to Mt. Vernon fund -- since dealth of her husband, has been unable to spend any effort on Mt. Vernon -- consideration of someone to succeed her [as VR]. ER-14, p. 107

Had successful meeting of Missouri Association - 15 women, 3 men. Very excited.

A.L.S. Washington. Sends a tentative report for APC's criticism. Is away from home and dependent on memory. ER-14, p. 108

A.L.S. Washington. Re difficulties with Missouri funds, so she cannot send complete return. Has no information about Judge Underwood. ER-14, p. 105

A.L.S. Washington. Tendered her resignation more than a year ago. "Domestic afflictions", residence now outside state, and illness forced the action. Appointed a Vice-Pres. of Mount Vernon Ladies in Sept 1856, organized state association. March 1857, resigned November 1858. Reviews the year and a half she was active, her efforts, her reports, the collections, entertainments. ER-14, p. 109

A.L.S. Brown's Hotel. Asks where Mr. Everett is, cannot understand his delay in giving oration there. With Mr. Dawson, she thinks failure of Bill will do Association good. ER-14, p. 103

A.L.S. St. Louis. Asks Mr. Forrest (actor) to give benefit which he refuses to do. Hopes Pres. Hart will resign. Great prejudice against John A. Washington, and hard to get contributions or press notices. Has printed Appeal to Catholics. ER-14, p. 103

A.L.S. Thanks her for notes and papers. Will try to have substantial offering for the 4th. Reports discouragements and successes. ER-14, p. 99

A.L.S. Washington. Intelligencer and Union promise to publish APC's Appeal. Disapproves of Mr. Pryor. Fears loss of Bill. Antagonism to purchase price. Plans a benefit party. ER-14, p. 103

A.L.S. Washington. Planned a Ball for 22nd in St. Louis, reports slow progress. ER-14, p. 103

A.L.S. 3 pp. Will republish Cunningham's report of December 3 in the Southern Literary Messenger. Requests more circulars. Wonders what her real name is. Will organize women of St. Louis as soon as weather permits. ER-14, p. 91

A.L.S. Plans an entertainment. Sends APC some of her publicity. Plans to be in Richmond the 22nd. ER-14, p.91

A.L.S. 4 pp. Expects Everett in St. Louis. Has no "lady" assistants as yet but gentlemen friends helping. Has ordered at her own expense 500 circulars, APC's letter and 1100 copies of subscription list printed. Explains plan for interesting ladies and Press. ER-14, p. 91

A.L.S. St. Louis. Has just read J.A. Washington's refusal to sell Mount Vernon. Sends newspaper article, also one by Horace Greeley. ER-14, p. 93

A.L.S St. Louis. Will cease activities until she hears officially re: John A. Washington's refusal to sell Mount Vernon. Is ready to have "Bill incorporating Association" printed in papers throughout State. Mrs. Ritchie has sent her literature re: E. Everett lectures. ER-14, p. 93

A.L.S. Much distressed over John A. Washington's refusal to sell Mount Vernon. ER-14, p. 93

A.L.S. Staten Island. Called on Mrs. Ritchie in NYC. Rejoices that rumor of MVLA's disbanding is false. Has just written Dr. Spaulding re: invitation to E. Everett. ER-14, p. 95

A.L.S. St. Louis. Impatient at delay of John Augustine Washington's decision. Alludes to having met Regent and her mother. ER-14, p. 95

A.L.S. St. Louis. Edward Everett gave lecture and was much entertained. Raised about $1900. Hopes for much at Catholic Fair. Reports on other entertainments. Thinks of asking state legislature for an appropriation. ER-14, p. 97

A.L.S. St. Louis. Has collected about $1000, loaned $500 at 12% payable on call. A friend is taking literature to California. Asks for information re: purchase terms for Mount Vernon. Judge Douglas to speak July 4th. ER-14, p. 101

A.L.S. St. Louis. Working for contributions at Agriculture Fair. Despairs at small returns. Offers to work for cause on her trip east. Wishes to ask Missouri legislature for appropriation. Hon. S.B. Woodson offers his support. Reviews newspaper support. ER-14, p. 100

A.L.S. St. Louis. Returned to find ladies had done nothing in her absence. State leader, Mrs. Hart, has done almost nothing. ER-14, p. 99

A.L.S. Recites troubles she has to make state organization function. Still rumors of John A. Washington's refusal to sell Mount Vernon. Money panic in St. Louis is "dreadful" - worst since 1837. ER-14, p. 101