Abbott, Harold T.
Person
Biography
Landscape Architect at Mount Vernon 1932-1935
Found in 308 Collections and/or Records:
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, 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
Furniture Plan, Mount Vernon, Virginia, 1934-1935
File — Drawer 41, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
Original drawing by H.T. Abbott. Drawing showing the location of different furniture pieces in the Mansion first floor. Scale 1/4" = 1'
Dates:
1934-1935
Gate Keeper's Lodges (Looking N.E.), October 1932
Item — Box 21: Series HPC - Box 21
Identifier: BW-375c
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:
October 1932
Governors' Conference Visiting Mount Vernon, April 28, 1932
Item — Box 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: BW-361
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 28, 1932
Governors' Conference Visiting Mount Vernon, April 28, 1932
Item — Box 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4003
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 28, 1932
Governors' Conference Visiting Washington's Tomb at Mount Vernon, April 28, 1932
Item — Box 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: BW-337a
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 28, 1932
Harold T. Abbott, 1932
Item — Box 31: Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-936 ; Pg-5368
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
Hell Hole at Mount Vernon, August-September 1932
Item — Box 20: Series HPC - Box 20
Identifier: RP-2140 ; Photo-6605bi
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:
August-September 1932
Hell Hole at Mount Vernon, September 1932
Item — Box 20: Series HPC - Box 20
Identifier: BW-370a
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:
September 1932
Hell Hole at Mount Vernon, September 1932
Item — Box 20: Series HPC - Box 20
Identifier: BW-370b
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:
September 1932
James Garfield Duvall, 1932
Item — Box 31: Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: BW-338a ; RP-1100 (retro) ; Photo-5572
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
James Rouse, June 1932
Item — Box 31: Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: BW-338c ; RP-1075 (retro) ; Photo-5538
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
Kitchen Garden, Prior to November 15, 1935, Donated June 1966
Item — Box 18: Series HPC - Box 18
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4002/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; Donated June 1966
Kitchen Garden, Prior to November 15, 1935, Donated June 1966
Item — Box 18: Series HPC - Box 18
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4002/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:
Prior to November 15, 1935; Other: Donated June 1966
Kitchen Garden looking west, April 1932
Item — Box 18: Series HPC - Box 18
Identifier: RP-1999 ; Photo-6461 ; BW-396
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
Lower Garden Steps , Prior to November 15, 1935, Donated June 1966
Item — Box 18: Series HPC - Box 18
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4002/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 15, 1935; Other: Donated June 1966
Main door of the Mount Vernon Mansion, west front, Prior to November 15, 1935
Item — Box 1: Series HPC - Box 1
Identifier: RP-65 ; PG-4011
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
Mount Vernon Estate, Bolton Building, 1935, Date of acquisition - June 1966
Item — Box 12: Series HPC - Box 12
Identifier: RP-65 : PG-4018
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:
1935; Other: Date of acquisition - June 1966
Mount Vernon estate, brick cistern in deer park, November 1933
Item — Box 19: Series HPC - Box 19
Identifier: BW-430b ; RP-2129 ; Photo-6594c
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:
November 1933
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