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Reith, Alexander

 Person

Biography

Mount Vernon employee - head gardener 1938-1946

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

BW-1492/A-C - Rose bushes in Upper Garden before pruning , July 25, 1939

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1492
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: July 25, 1939

BW-1798/A-E - New Propagating House - Gardener and Assistant Gardener , February 1, 1940

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1798
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: February 1, 1940

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Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate) 1
Mount Vernon (Va.) 1
Propagating House 1
Upper Garden 1