Laughton, Lily Macalester Berghmans, 1832-1891

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection documents the care and management of Mount Vernon through the work of the MVLA. Types of material include correspondence, reports, memos, notes, personal and biographical information, news clippings, meeting agendas, photographs, scrapbooks, and ephemera. Several highlights of the collection include the original minutes of Council meetings, scrapbooks and ledgers created by Vice Regents, and early correspondence with Regents and Vice Regents. While the library’s collection...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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A.L.S. Atlantic City. Unsatisfactory work on Tomb. Abrahams did bad job on it, did not line it with Portland cement. Mr. Fosse, Mr. Emmart's man, tried to get out of redoing work. Seems to be a connivance between the two men. Hopes Emmart will correct the situation. ER-6, p. 255

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A.L.S. Suggests an English oak, but will ask Dodge to call upon the British Minister and offer his services in carrying out the planting of a tree for the Prince of Wales. ER-14, p. 163

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A.L.S. Addressed to "My Darling." Three pieces of Martha Washington's china promised to Association by Mr. Corcoran. ER-5, p. 33

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A.L.S. Washington. Quotes letter of Mr. Forney to "Register of the Treasury," recommending Miss Susan Finney as clerk. ER-5, p. 10

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A.L.S. She is beginning to question the existence of Mr. Devereux as she has sent him her list for the Mount Vernon Record to several locations and received no word from him. He need not fear her "so apprehensively." ER-13, p. 63. Undated 101.

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Receives note for Mr. McMichael agreeing to publish Appeal, will call and read it to her. ER-13, p. 62

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A.L.S. Can find out nothing concerning writer of Letter in ''Inquirer'' except that he is a Southerner. ER-5, p. 7

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Will Congress give MVLA money it appropriated years ago for a monument to Washington? Has organized more counties in State, intends going to Harrisburg to stir up Pennsylvania legislature for a Mount Vernon appropriation. ER-13, p. 67

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A.L.S. Executive Mansion. ER-5, p. 9

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Has received plan of Mount Vernon wharf and explanation by Capt. Meigs, USA, which she thinks admirable. ER-13, p. 61

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Sends her clipping from morning paper stating John Augustine Washington owes five hundred thousand dollars and the MVLA was swindled out of their money. Her father wrote to the paper to correct the account. ER-13, p. 60

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A.L.S. Glengarry, Torrisdale. Miss Cunningham's bereavement. 4th of July celebrations in Pennsylvania. ER-5, p. 5

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A.L.S. Signed "Benjamin." Torrisdale. Unable to join "circle of workers," will await news of Council eagerly, asks that Mrs. Tiffey send her word of proceedings. Plans trip during the 2nd week in July, spending one night in Alexandria on way to White Sulphur Springs. Her father sent the Regent papers on fire extinguishers. ER-13, p. 77

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. She and her father commend the Appeal. Too busy to call on Regent lately. Lady Managers at Easton and Harrisburg have asked Edward Everett to lecture in their respective towns. ER-13, p. 68

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Sends correctons for Dec. Record--will take measures with Masonic lodges. ER-5, p. 1-H

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Accepts Vice Regency for Pennsylvania. ER-13, p. 56

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Printed Appeal to the people of … with a short note accompanying it. ER-13, p. 56-57

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A.L.S. Philadelphia. Re plans for raising funds, has more than $100 in response to Appeal. Bill for $2000 introduced into State Senate. ER-13, p. 58-59

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A.L.S. She is almost well. Chides APC for her carelessness of her health. A printed appeal to the state of Pennsylvania. is included, dated Feb. 22, 1859. ER-5, p. 1-K

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A.L.S. She fell and hurt her foot, but will see APC today. ER-5, p. 3

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A.L.S. Washington, D.C. MVLA does not intend to present the Washington Continentals with a stand of colors on Washington's birthday the forthcoming year. ER-5, p. 47

Scope and Contents Autograph letter signed. Torrisdale. Acknowledges her letter re furnishing Mrs. Washington's sitting room. Mrs. Eve of Georgia, formerly the oldest officer in the Association, has been dead a few months and changes in furniture are gradually being made. Work table used by her grandmother Eliza Ball would be acceptable. The MVLA will pay transportation expenses and label it suitably. The Georgia Room was furnished by money given to Mrs. Eve but she did not select articles. Unable to...

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Copy. Approves plan for repairs on Tomb and asks that work be started immediately. Asks for examination of back of Tomb and estimate for properly draining ground, also for board of workmen. ER-6, p. 252