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Grimsley, Norman, 1890-1976

 Person

Biography

Born March 28, 1890 - Died October 26, 1976. Employed by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association as a groundsman and eventually 'propagator of boxwoods,' for 45 years - approximately 1911-1956.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

BW-335 - Holly tree #91 - Removal after storm , 1933

 Item — Box 1 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-335
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: 1933

BW-360 - Flower [Upper] Garden - pruning roses , 1932

 Item — Box 2 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-360
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: 1932

BW-1258/A-B - Mowing 12-acre field , July 1938

 Item — Box 5 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1258
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 1938

Mowing Twelve-Acre Field at Mount Vernon, July 1938

 Item — Box 20: Series HPC - Box 20
Identifier: BW-1258
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 1938

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