Sveinn Björnsson, 1881-1952
Person
Biography
1st president of the Republic of Iceland
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
President Sveinn Björnsson of Iceland and Party at Mount Vernon, August 25, 1944
Item — Box 34: Series HPC - Box 34
Identifier: RP-1165 ; Photo-5644b
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 25, 1944
President Sveinn Björnsson of Iceland and Party at Mount Vernon, August 25, 1944
Item — Box 34: Series HPC - Box 34
Identifier: RP-1165 ; Photo-5644c
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 25, 1944
President Sveinn Björnsson of Iceland and Party in the Upper Garden at Mount Vernon, August 25, 1944
Item — Box 34: Series HPC - Box 34
Identifier: RP-1165 ; Photo-5644d
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 25, 1944
President Sveinn Björnsson of Iceland meets Mount Vernon Resident Superintendent Charles C. Wall, August 25, 1944
Item — Box 34: Series HPC - Box 34
Identifier: RP-1165 ; Photo-5644a
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 25, 1944
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- Mansion 2
- Mansion exterior 2
- Bowling Green 1
- East Lawn 1
- Piazza 1
- The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
- 3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
- Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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