Thomas, O. J. "Buck" (Oswald)
Person
Biography
Gatekeeper at Mount Vernon
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
BW-338/D - William L. Rouse and O. J. Thomas - Gatekeepers at Mount Vernon , 1932
Item — Box 1 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-338
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
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.
Dates:
1932
Last Day of Trolley Service, February 28, 1930
Item — Box 31: Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: BW-5714/B
Scope and Contents
The Washignton, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric Railway offered transportation to Mount Vernon from 1892-1930.
Dates:
February 28, 1930
William L. Rouse and O. J. Thomas - Gatekeepers at Mount Vernon, 1932
Item — Box 31: Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: BW-338d
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Historical Photograph Collection is largely comprised of materials created by or for the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. Some of the earliest photographs of the estate were created and sold to visitors by the Association as a means of income. Those efforts helped to establish an important collection of 19th century views. The collection spans the 1850s to 2000s and includes over 140 linear feet of analog material providing a visual history of the Mansion, outbuildings, tombs, grounds,...
Dates:
1932
