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Holland, William, 1887-1968

 Person

Biography

William Holland began working at Mount Vernon in 1904 as a butler. In 1932 he was promoted to guard. Four years later, in 1936, he became the head tomb guard and held this position until retiring in 1965.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

BW-4120 - Tomb with guard Will Holland , March 1958

 Item — Box 3 (5x7)
Identifier: BW-4120
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: March 1958

BW-4881/C-E - New Tomb with Will Holland , October 1964

 Item — Box 4 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-4881
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: October 1964

King George VI lays a wreath at Washington's tomb, June 9, 1939

 Item — Box 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: RP-1147 ; Photo-5613
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

Prince Akihito of Japan at Washington's Tomb, September 9, 1953

 Item — Box 34: Series HPC - Box 34
Identifier: RP-1185 ; Photo-5666a
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: September 9, 1953

William Holland, August 1932

 Item — Box 31: Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-98 ; PG-5055
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 1932

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Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Tomb 4
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Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate) 2
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