Williams, Morley Jeffers, 1886-1977

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Reproduction drawings. 1st Floor Framing; 2nd Floor and Banquet Hall Ceiling; 3rd Floor Framing and Measurements. 1/4" scale

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Series of 13 blueprint drawings all pertaining to the Northeast Quarters, including Plans, Structural Changes, Additions, Heating and Plumbing, etc. (building now known as the Bolton Building). Varied scale.

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Original. One pencil drawing, original map torn into two pieces. Note “Bureau of Public Roads – Plat showing property of U.S. Govt. and Mt. Vernon Ladies Assoc. – known as Berry Map. Bureau of Public Roads – Grading Plan of Mt. Vernon Terminus – August 1929.” Scale 1” = 80’

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Original drawings and blueprints. 13 items total all pertaining to the Butler's House or Storehouse; Blueprints and original sketches, probably by Walter Macomber and/or Carroll Curtice; One blueprint dated 1935 by Morley Jeffers Williams, drawn by R.O.K. Varied scales.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Includes Cross Section, Longitudinal Section, Plan of Header Form, Plan of Stretcher Form, Plan and section of Stretcher, Isometric drawing of corner of header form and corner of crib. Job No. 322, Plan No. 5, Sheet No. 1. Morley Jeffers Williams; Drawn by WLC. Blueprint, varied scale.

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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Original. Detail section taken from overall topographic survey. Shows partial historic area.

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Original drawing. Simple line drawing showing his method, no extra notes.

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Drawing, cover art for series of topographic maps done by Morley Jeffers Williams, 1931. "Measured through the permission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in the summer of 1931 under a grant from the Joseph H. Clark Bequest of Harvard University."

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Drawing, aerial view of Mount Vernon with labeled structures and areas, cover art for series of topographic maps done by Morley Jeffers Williams, 1931. "Measured through the permission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in the summer of 1931 under a grant from the Joseph H. Clark Bequest of Harvard University. Assisted in Research and Presentation by Robert Stockton Stryker and in surveys by Arthur Clayton Sylvester.”

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Pen and ink, color drawing of the Front Parlor fireplace by Morley Jeffers Williams, undated.

Scope and Contents Artist rendering of the east front of the Mansion and landscape, view from the Potomac River with reflection in the water, by Morley Jeffers Williams 1931. Created to accompany his series of topographic maps done in 1931. "Measured through the permission of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association in the summer of 1931 under a grant from the Joseph H. Clark Bequest of Harvard University. Assisted in Research and Presentation by Robert Stockton Stryker and in surveys by Arthur Clayton Sylvester.”...

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Plan of the Kitchen Garden by Morley Jeffers Williams, January 10, 1935. Studied by L. (Lawrence "Larry") Enerson, one inch equals 20 feet.

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Drawing made to show the difference in early and late plans for the layout of the Mount Vernon estate. “The EARLY plan shown in heavy line,” and “The LATE plan shown in light line.”

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Drawing, plan of Mount Vernon showing the efficiency and family privacy through plan organization.

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Series 2 contains materials similar to the previous series. This section consists of various documentary information, images, and architectural drawings pertaining to the reconstruction of the Mount Vernon landscape. There are numerous documents on the Mount Vernon gardens as the MVLA initially hired Morley Williams as a contractor to refurbish the gardens.

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Drawing, timeline of additions made to the Mansion by Nathalia Ulman under the direction of Morley Jeffers Williams, 1938.

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Two versions of a drawing by Nathalia Ulman and Morley Jeffers Williams, June 1934 with a timeline of Mount Vernon's owners and drawing of additions made to the Mansion during George Washington's life. Drawn for the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association and used on print publications such as brochures and handbooks.