Abbott, Harold T.
Person
Biography
Landscape Architect at Mount Vernon 1932-1935
Found in 308 Collections and/or Records:
Palm House (Interior)
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1897 ; Photo 6360a ; BW-390
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 in 1850-2010
Path in Upper Garden, Prior to November 15, 1935
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4028/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
Plan for proposed planting in the deer park, March 1934
Item — Drawer 80, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Original and reproduction. Topographical map of the area with key to different trees for the proposed planting. Scale 1" = 40'
Dates:
March 1934
Plan Showing Existing and Proposed Planting Along Serpentine Walks, April 1934
File — Drawer 52, Folder: 12
Scope and Contents
Original and reproduction drawings. Three copies of the same drawing, one original and two repros. Original drawing is on thin, fragile paper with tears and taped areas.
Dates:
April 1934
Red Oak Near Wharf Struck by Lightning, July 1933
Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: RP-2081 ; Photo-6543 ; BW-341a
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:
July 1933
Removal of Elm #107, June 1933
Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: RP-2073 ; Photo-6535b ; BW-366
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 1933
Removal of Elm #107--Before Starting, June 1933
Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: RP-2073 ; Photo-6535c ; BW-366a
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 1933
Removal of Elm Tree #107, June 1933
Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: RP-2087 ; Photo-6549 ; BW-366c
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 1933
Removal of Elm Tree #107--Half Cut Down, June 1933
Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: RP-2073 ; Photo-6535a ; BW-366b
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 1933
Removal of Holly Tree #91, January 1933
Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: RP-2088 ; Photo-6550 ; BW-335
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 1933
Replanting Plan of the Boxwood Parterre; Mount Vernon Garden (planting design and list); Original sketches of Flower Garden and Parterre Enclosures, 1934, November 1947, October 1950
File — Drawer 52, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents
Multiple drawings - series of several drawings together for the replanting of the boxwood parterre by Walter Macomber, Nov. 1947; one drawing of the design and names of plants in the Upper Garden by Abbott 1934; three sketches (probably by Robert Fisher) for the Parterre Enclosures and names of plants. Includes RA-1 DR-23. 1" = 5' and 1"=10'
Dates:
1934; November 1947; October 1950
Reservoir Field at Mount Vernon, 1932-1935
Item — Box 20: Series HPC - Box 20
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4030
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:
1932-1935
River Front Below Deer Park Along Seawall, 1932-1935
Item — Box 21: Series HPC - Box 21
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4010/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:
1932-1935
Sago Palm, 1932
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1920 ; Photo-6383a ; BW-407
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
Schoolroom, 1933
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1901 ; Photo-6364f ; BW-434
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:
1933
Seawall, Potomac Room, and Wharf, 1932-1935
Item — Box 21: Series HPC - Box 21
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4010/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:
1932-1935
Serpentine Walk, 1932-1935
Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: HPC - Box 19
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:
1932-1935
South Lane, 1932-1935
Item — Box 20: Series HPC - Box 20
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4025/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:
1932-1935
South Lane and Mansion Circle in the Snow, 1932-1935
Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4024
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:
1932-1935
South Lane from South Lawn, 1932-1935
Item — Box 20: Series HPC - Box 20
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4025/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:
1932-1935
Spinning House, 1932-1935
Item — Box 20: Series HPC - Box 20
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4022/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:
1932-1935
Terminal Area, March 5, 1933
Item — Box 21: Series HPC - Box 21
Identifier: BW-340a
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
Terminal Area in Front of Mount Vernon, 1932-1935
Item — Box 21: Series HPC - Box 21
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4004
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:
1932-1935
Terrminal Area, March 5, 1933
Item — Box 21: Series HPC - Box 21
Identifier: BW-340
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
Tom Quander, July 1932
Item — Box 31: Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: BW-338 ; RP-935 ; Pg-5367
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:
July 1932
Tree Struck by Lightning , July 1933
Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: RP-2092 ; Photo-6554 ; BW-341
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:
July 1933
Upper Garden, Prior to November 15, 1935
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4028/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
Upper Garden in Snow
Item — Box 18: Series HPC - Box 18
Identifier: RP-1990 ; Photo-6452
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 in 1850-2010
Upper Garden with North Garden House, April 1932
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-1894 ; Photo-6357a ; BW-393
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
Verbena Bed, Mount Vernon, July 1932
Item — Box 17: Series HPC - Box 17
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-3399
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:
July 1932
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