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Permar, William Jones, 1856-1940

 Person

Biography

Served as a guard at Mount Vernon from 1903-1940 (37 years). Married to Elizabeth D. Thompson Permar (1854–1928).

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Baron Moncheur of the Belgian Mission Speaking at Washington's Tomb, June 24, 1917

 Item — Box 32: Series HPC - Box 32
Identifier: RP-98 ; PG-5044
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 24, 1917

BW-338/B - William J. Permar - Guard , January 1933

 Item — Box 1 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-338
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 1933

BW-752/A-B - Guards at Mount Vernon , July 31, 1933

 Item — Box 3 (4x5), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-752
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 31, 1933

BW-887/A-C - "Daniel Boone" visits Mount Vernon , July 10, 1937

 Item — Box 3 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-887
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 10, 1937

BW-1406 - William Jones Permar , June 12, 1939

 Item — Box 5 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1406
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 12, 1939

Daniel Boone with William J. Permar at Mount Vernon, July 10, 1937

 Item — Box 33: Series HPC - Box 33
Identifier: BW-887b
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 10, 1937

Guards at Mount Vernon, July 31, 1933

 Item — Box 31: Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: BW-752 ; RP-929 ; Pg-5361a
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 31, 1933

Guards at Mount Vernon - hats off, July 31, 1933

 Item — Box 31: Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: BW-752a ; RP-929 ; Pg-5361b
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 31, 1933

William Jones Permar, 1937

 Item — Box 31: Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: BW-887a ; RP-1081 (retro) ; Photo-5547
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: 1937

William Jones Permar, January 1933

 Item — Box 31: Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: BW-338b ; RP-1081 (retro) ; Photo-5546
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: January 1933

William Jones Permar, Guard, 1930s

 Item — Box 31: Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-934 ; Pg-5366
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: 1930s

William Jones Permar's Mustache, March 25, 1926

 Item — Box 31: Series HPC - Box 31
Identifier: RP-1081 (retro) ; Photo-5548
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: March 25, 1926

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