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Towner, Harriet C. (Harriet Cole), 1869-1942

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1869-1942
  • Existence: 1869 - 1942

Biography

Vice Regent for Iowa (1913-1942), Regent 1936-1942, Mrs. Horace Mann Towner

Found in 53 Collections and/or Records:

BW-1452 - King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Mount Vernon , June 9, 1939

 Item — Box 5 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1452
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: June 9, 1939

BW-1669/A-B - Regent Mrs. Horace Mann Towner, her daughter & grandson , June 1939

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1669
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: June 1939

BW-1675 - Mrs. Townsend and Mrs. Denham with Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Flag , June 9, 1939

 Item — Box 1 (5x7)
Identifier: BW-1675
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: June 9, 1939

BW-1676 - Regent Mrs. Horace Mann Towner, daughter & grandson , June 9, 1938

 Item — Box 1 (5x7)
Identifier: BW-1676
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: June 9, 1938

BW-2153/A-D - Princess Juliana at Mount Vernon, January 1, 1941

 Item — Box 8 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-2153
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: January 1, 1941

BW-2242/A-B - Tree planting - Crepe myrtle, given to the Association by Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation , November 29, 1941

 Item — Box 8 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-2242
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: November 29, 1941

Copy photograph of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Mount Vernon, July 1970, June 9, 1939

 Item — Box: 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: RP-1241 ; Photo-5722 ; BW-5443
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: July 1970; Event: June 9, 1939

Crown Princess Juliana Visits Mt. Vernon with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, December 18, 1940

 Item — Box 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: 2022-VR-012
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: December 18, 1940

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Mount Vernon, June 9, 1939

 Item — Box: 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: RP-1253 ; Photo-5734
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 9, 1939

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Mount Vernon, June 9, 1939

 Item — Box 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: RP-1147 ; Photo-5614
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 9, 1939

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Mount Vernon, June 9, 1939

 Item — Box: 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: RP-1147 ; Photo-5610b
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 9, 1939

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the Lower Garden, June 6, 1939

 Item — Box 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: RP-1147 ; Photo-5606c ; BW-1673/H
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 6, 1939

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the Lower Garden, June 9, 1939

 Item — Box: 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: RP-1147 ; Photo-5606b ; BW-1673/G
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 9, 1939

Lawrence C. Campbell and Mrs. Horace Mann Towner at the Christening of the S. S. Mount Vernon, May 16, 1940

 Item — Box 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: RP-1153 ; Photo-5632b
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 16, 1940

Lawrence C. Campbell and Mrs. Horace Mann Towner at the Christening of the S. S. Mount Vernon, May 16, 1940

 Item — Box 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: RP-1153 ; Photo-5632a
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 16, 1940

Lawrence C. Campbell, Capt. Emory and Mrs. Horace Mann Towner at the Christening of the S. S. Mount Vernon, May 16, 1940

 Item — Box 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: RP-1153 ; Photo-5623c
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 16, 1940

Letter, Rebecca Pepper to Harriet Towner, undated (February 5)

 Digital Work
Identifier: http://catalog.mountvernon.org/digital/collection/p16829coll13/id/77/rec/29
Dates: Digitized: September 2020

Queen Elizabeth at Mount Vernon, June 9, 1939

 Item — Box 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: RP-1147 ; Photo-5600f
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 9, 1939

Towner, Harriet - Annual report, 1940

 File — Box 27, Folder: 24
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A large majority of the Regent’s Files contain correspondence to and from the Regent, sometimes organized by subject. Files for more recent Regents often contain event programs or invitations, speeches, clippings, reports, printed material, and other miscellaneous items. Letters to or from VIP guests or dignitaries have been noted when possible.

Dates: 1940

Towner, Harriet - Annual report, 1941

 File — Box 27, Folder: 25
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A large majority of the Regent’s Files contain correspondence to and from the Regent, sometimes organized by subject. Files for more recent Regents often contain event programs or invitations, speeches, clippings, reports, printed material, and other miscellaneous items. Letters to or from VIP guests or dignitaries have been noted when possible.

Dates: 1941

Towner, Harriet - Correspondence, undated, 1924-1936

 File — Box 27, Folder: 26
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A large majority of the Regent’s Files contain correspondence to and from the Regent, sometimes organized by subject. Files for more recent Regents often contain event programs or invitations, speeches, clippings, reports, printed material, and other miscellaneous items. Letters to or from VIP guests or dignitaries have been noted when possible.

Dates: undated, 1924-1936

Towner, Harriet - Correspondence, undated, 1937

 File — Box 27, Folder: 27
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A large majority of the Regent’s Files contain correspondence to and from the Regent, sometimes organized by subject. Files for more recent Regents often contain event programs or invitations, speeches, clippings, reports, printed material, and other miscellaneous items. Letters to or from VIP guests or dignitaries have been noted when possible.

Dates: undated, 1937

Towner, Harriet - Correspondence (1 of 2), 1937

 File — Box 27, Folder: 28
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A large majority of the Regent’s Files contain correspondence to and from the Regent, sometimes organized by subject. Files for more recent Regents often contain event programs or invitations, speeches, clippings, reports, printed material, and other miscellaneous items. Letters to or from VIP guests or dignitaries have been noted when possible.

Dates: 1937

Towner, Harriet - Correspondence (1 of 3), 1939

 File — Box 27, Folder: 34
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A large majority of the Regent’s Files contain correspondence to and from the Regent, sometimes organized by subject. Files for more recent Regents often contain event programs or invitations, speeches, clippings, reports, printed material, and other miscellaneous items. Letters to or from VIP guests or dignitaries have been noted when possible.

Dates: 1939

Towner, Harriet - Correspondence (1 of 3), 1940

 File — Box 28, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A large majority of the Regent’s Files contain correspondence to and from the Regent, sometimes organized by subject. Files for more recent Regents often contain event programs or invitations, speeches, clippings, reports, printed material, and other miscellaneous items. Letters to or from VIP guests or dignitaries have been noted when possible.

Dates: 1940

Towner, Harriet - Correspondence (1 of 4), 1938

 File — Box 27, Folder: 30
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A large majority of the Regent’s Files contain correspondence to and from the Regent, sometimes organized by subject. Files for more recent Regents often contain event programs or invitations, speeches, clippings, reports, printed material, and other miscellaneous items. Letters to or from VIP guests or dignitaries have been noted when possible.

Dates: 1938

Towner, Harriet - Correspondence (1 of 4), 1941

 File — Box 28, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A large majority of the Regent’s Files contain correspondence to and from the Regent, sometimes organized by subject. Files for more recent Regents often contain event programs or invitations, speeches, clippings, reports, printed material, and other miscellaneous items. Letters to or from VIP guests or dignitaries have been noted when possible.

Dates: 1941

Towner, Harriet - Correspondence (1 of 4), 1942

 File — Box 28, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A large majority of the Regent’s Files contain correspondence to and from the Regent, sometimes organized by subject. Files for more recent Regents often contain event programs or invitations, speeches, clippings, reports, printed material, and other miscellaneous items. Letters to or from VIP guests or dignitaries have been noted when possible.

Dates: 1942

Towner, Harriet - Correspondence (2 of 2), 1937

 File — Box 27, Folder: 29
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A large majority of the Regent’s Files contain correspondence to and from the Regent, sometimes organized by subject. Files for more recent Regents often contain event programs or invitations, speeches, clippings, reports, printed material, and other miscellaneous items. Letters to or from VIP guests or dignitaries have been noted when possible.

Dates: 1937

Towner, Harriet - Correspondence (2 of 3), 1939

 File — Box 27, Folder: 35
Scope and Contents From the Series:

A large majority of the Regent’s Files contain correspondence to and from the Regent, sometimes organized by subject. Files for more recent Regents often contain event programs or invitations, speeches, clippings, reports, printed material, and other miscellaneous items. Letters to or from VIP guests or dignitaries have been noted when possible.

Dates: 1939