Abbott, Harold T.
Person
Biography
Landscape Architect at Mount Vernon 1932-1935
Found in 146 Collections and/or Records:
American Elm #132 Planted by H.H. Dodge on Northeast Lawn, June 1932
Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: RP-2085 ; Photo-6546a
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:
June 1932
Approach to Mount Vernon, 1932
Item — Box 21: Series HPC - Box 21
Identifier: BW-392
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
Bowling Green and Mansion Circle in the Snow, Before 1935
Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4001/a
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:
Before 1935
Coffee Bean Tree #89, 1932
Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: RP-2093 ; Photo-6555 ; BW-356
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
Courtyard View to West Gate Covered with Snow, January 10, 1932
Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4001/b
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:
January 10, 1932
Crowds at Mount Vernon, March 5, 1933
Item — Box 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: BW-339
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:
March 5, 1933
Crowds at Mount Vernon, March 5, 1933
Item — Box: 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: BW-339b
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:
March 5, 1933
Details showing Restoration of Shelves in North Closet, General Washington's Bedroom; Sketch Showing Proposed Fluted Rails for Colonade for Mansion; First Floor Plan of Mansion, undated, January 1938
File — Drawer 57, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents
Blueprint. North Closet sketch includes West Wall, North Wall, and East Wall shelves, brackets, plaster, etc.; Colonnade sketch shows hand rail and lower rail full size details; First floor plan by H.T. Abbott, Jan. 1938. 1/4" = 1'; 3/4" = 1'; full size
Dates:
undated; January 1938
East end of Flower Garden, April 1932
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: BW-360 ; RP-1897 ; Photo-6360b
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:
April 1932
Entrance (North Gate), 1932
Item — Box 21: Series HPC - Box 21
Identifier: BW-391
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
First Floor Plan of Mansion, January 1938
File — Drawer 42, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
2 copies of the First Floor Plan. Blueprint. Scale 1/4" = 1'
Dates:
January 1938
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt on the piazza at Mount Vernon, May 15, 1933
Item — Box 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: BW-445
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:
May 15, 1933
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt on the piazza at Mount Vernon, May 15, 1933
Item — Box 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: BW-445a
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:
May 15, 1933
Flower Garden, Prior to November 15, 1935
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4009/c
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:
Prior to November 15, 1935
Flower Garden, Prior to November 15, 1935
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4009/i
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:
Prior to November 15, 1935
Flower Garden, Prior to November 15, 1935
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4009/e
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:
Prior to November 15, 1935
Flower Garden, Prior to November 15, 1935
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4009/g
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:
Prior to November 15, 1935
Flower Garden, Prior to November 15, 1935
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4009/H
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:
Prior to November 15, 1935
Flower Garden, June 1932
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4000
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:
June 1932
Flower Garden, April 1932
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1894 ; Photo-6357d ; BW-394
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:
April 1932
Flower Garden, November 1933
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: PG-1217/18 ; BW-336c
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:
Majority of material found within November 1933
Flower Garden (Looking East), 1932
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1898 ; Photo-6361a ; BW-399
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
Flower Garden Looking Southwest from "School" Showing Dogwood, May 1932
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1901 ; Photo 6364c ; BW-398
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:
May 1932
Flower Garden looking towards School House in Distance, Prior to November 15, 1935
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4009/f
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:
Prior to November 15, 1935
Flower Garden North Gate, Prior to November 15, 1935
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4009/f
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:
Prior to November 15, 1935
Flower Garden; Plan Showing Existing and Proposed planting along Serpentine Walks; Trees at Mount Vernon as of 1951, undated, 1934, 1936, 1951
File — Drawer 52, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
One hand-drawn map of the trees and plantings around the serpentine walk and by the Mansion – this was probably done by Harrison Dodge, Superintendent, undated. One facsimile drawing “Plan Showing Existing and Proposed Planting along Serpentine Walk,” H.T. Abbott, 1934; One printed reproduction on cardstock “Trees at Mount Vernon as of 1951 – map compiled from survey of 1932 with revisions made from measurements taken by O.E. Dodd during 1951.”; One hand-drawn map and two identical...
Dates:
undated, 1934; 1936; 1951
Flower Garden--School House in Distance, Prior to November 1935
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4009/d
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:
Prior to November 1935
Flower Garden (school room), April 1932
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1894 ; Photo-6357c ; BW-403
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:
April 1932
Flower Garden Showing Schoolroom, January 10, 1932
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4026
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:
January 10, 1932
Flower Garden West Quarter, Prior to November 15, 1935
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4009/a
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:
Prior to November 15, 1935
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