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Eve, Philoclea Edgeworth Casey, 1813-1889

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1813-1889
  • Existence: 1813 - 1889

Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:

Abby Chace to Philoclea Eve, 1884 March 7

 File — Box 96
Scope and Contents A.L.S. Providence. Has remained in office despite her inability to be active because she believes many things she knows should die with her. Awkwardness of answering some questions of a successor. Relates whole history of difficulties with Miss Tracy. Account settled with Miss Tracy and receipt received from her. The receipt has disappeared and fears Miss Tracy may cause them trouble. Relations between Regent and Miss Tracy. Money unaccounted for. Association attacked after war. Her answer...
Dates: 1884 March 7

Abby Chace to Philoclea Eve, 1884 April 22

 File — Box 96
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Providence. Has found paper in safe. Much relieved because of Miss Tracy's vindictiveness. ER-5, p. 207

Dates: 1884 April 22

Anna Cora Ritchie to Philoclea Eve, undated (113)

 File — Box 104
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Discusss the Mount Vernon Record. Proposes that they build a Grecian temple for Washington's sarcophagus. MSS-769. Undated 113.

Dates: undated (113)

Announcement of the death of Louisa Cunningham by Philoclea Eve, 1874 June 3

 File — Box 81
Scope and Contents

Announces death of Mrs. Louisa Cunningham, Oct. 6, 1873. Suggests Association offer resolutions not only of condolence to the ex-Regent, but to honor one whose "imperfected idea" became the origin of this Association. Gives brief history of early ideas of organization. ER-3, p. 305

Dates: 1874 June 3

BW-3292 - Copy photograph - Mrs. Philoclea Edgeworth Eve, First Vice Regent of Georgia

 Item — Box 2 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-3292
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 - 2005

Edwina Marks Chamberlin to Philoclea Eve, 1884 February 11

 File — Box 95
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Washington, D.C. Recollections of Council of 1868. Conflict with Mrs. Morse. Account of her life and duties at Mount Vernon. ER-5, p. 201

Dates: 1884 February 11

Extracts of letters from Nancy Halsted to Philoclea Eve, 1884 March 24

 File — Box 96
Scope and Contents

Copy of extracts from letters of Nancy Halsted to Philoclea Eve, recounts the Councils of 1868 and 1869.

Dates: 1884 March 24

Georgia Appeals, undated, 1858

 Item — Box 5
Scope and Contents

News clippings and printed leaflets with appeals written by the Vice Regent for Georgia, Philoclea Eve.

Dates: undated, 1858

James Hollingsworth to Philoclea Eve, 1883 August 15

 File — Box 95
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Vases arrived, placed in the Georgia room. Servant troubles. Nathan and Sarah in bad humor since lunch table was abolished. Few visitors. ER-5, p. 119

Dates: 1883 August 15

James Hollingsworth to Philoclea Eve, 1883 September 24

 File — Box 95
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Mount Vernon. Georgia room, coat of arms and fireplace in Georgia room unfinished but screen hides it from visitors. Most of old oak has been made into goblets, etc. and sold. Will save a few pieces for her. Dogs sent to her son. Lunch table abolished. Nathan and Sarah to blame for its not being a success. ER-5, p. 119

Dates: 1883 September 24

Obituary, undated

 Item
Scope and Contents

Obituary or memorial for the first MVLA Vice Regent for Georgia, Philoclea Eve. Typed on December 23, 1952 for her file. Note the appointment date at the top is incorrect. Eve was appointed Vice Regent in 1858.

Dates: undated

Obituary, Philoclea Eve, undated

 Digital Image
Identifier: http://catalog.mountvernon.org/digital/collection/p16829coll13/id/51/rec/13
Dates: Digitized: 2020

Philoclea Edgeworth Casey Eve, Vice Regent for Georgia

 Item — Box HPC - Cabinet Card - Box 2: Series HPC - Cabinet Cards
Identifier: HPC - Cabinet Cards
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: Majority of material found in 1850-2010

Philoclea Eve - Council, 1868

 Item — Box 2
Scope and Contents

This document is Mrs. Eve's account of the MVLA Council of 1868 (2 copies).

Dates: 1868

Philoclea Eve to an unknown recipient, 1881 May 20

 File — Box 94
Scope and Contents

Asks her to act as proxy at Council. Suggests Mrs. Henry Herbert from Montgomery as Vice Regent for Alabama. Suggests investment for the Association in the Libby Factory and in the Enterprise Factory. Signed "your friend and sister Eve"

Dates: 1881 May 20

Philoclea Eve to an unknown Vice Regent, 1881 June 21

 File — Box 94
Scope and Contents

Inquires about trip to Yorktown. Has Massachusetts done anything about the Library? Each Vice Regent should train her successor.

Dates: 1881 June 21

Philoclea Eve to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1858 August 1

 File — Box 25
Scope and Contents

A.L. Richmond. Approves of Mrs. Pellet. Loss of Assn. check placed in a Bible, but is sure amount will be found. Brought check for $110. ER-11, p. 14

Dates: 1858 August 1

Philoclea Eve to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1860 February 9

 File — Box 50
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Encloses Report. Independent Savannah Association. Fair to be held. ER-5, p. 189

Dates: 1860 February 9

Philoclea Eve to Ann Pamela Cunningham, 1872 May 25

 File — Box 74
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Will be coming to Mount Vernon soon with Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Mitchell. Has sent model of Bastille to Mount Vernon by boat. Package sent to Miss Cunningham.

Dates: 1872 May 25

Philoclea Eve to Anna Cora Ritchie, ca. 1856

 File — Box 16
Scope and Contents

Facsimile. Suggests building Grecian temple at Mount Vernon to hold sarcophagi.

Dates: ca. 1856

Philoclea Eve to George W. Riggs, 1859 December 15

 File — Box 48
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Brief note. Check for $341.00 enclosed. ER-23, p. 155

Dates: 1859 December 15

Philoclea Eve to James Hollingsworth, 1874 June 25

 File — Box 81
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Brooklyn. Description of dresses and other things she can buy for Sarah Johnson. Requests to know how much Sarah wants to spend. Engravings of Washington and lady's quilt. ER-5, p. 199

Dates: 1874 June 25

Philoclea Eve to James Hollingsworth, 1874 January 3

 File — Box 79
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Brooklyn. Recommends planting sunflowers in low places to combat malaria. Also recommends planting eucalyptus near river and behind office and gardener's house for health reasons. ER-5, p. 199

Dates: 1874 January 3

Philoclea Eve to James Hollingsworth, 1876 October 26

 File — Box 87
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Brooklyn. Sends memorial done by Baltimore woman. Draws diagram of how it is to be hung in relation to other pictures, including George and Martha Washington and Miss Cunningham. Coat of arms for Georgia and Pennsylvania expected soon. Suggests having white cottage furniture in room until antiques arrive from South Carolina. Returns to Georgia soon via Chesapeake Bay. ER-5, p. 201

Dates: 1876 October 26

Philoclea Eve to James Hollingsworth, 1872 July 16

 File — Box 74
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Brooklyn. Discusses control of Mount Vernon finances. The MVLA will soon take power away from the Regent and give it over to the Superintendent. ER-5,. p. 191

Dates: 1872 July 16

Philoclea Eve to James Hollingsworth, 1872 August 3

 File — Box 75
Scope and Contents

A.L.S Washington, D.C. Glad he is getting on with Regent. He can have the house when he wants. They have nothing to do with Regent's private office. He can win Regent over. Vice Regents have made some mistakes. Open place in greenhouse needs fixing before winter. Many plants lost in previous winters because of it. ER-5, p. 195

Dates: 1872 August 3

Philoclea Eve to James Hollingsworth, 1872 August 9

 File — Box 75
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Brooklyn. Presumes Miss Cunningham left Mount Vernon. Hopes hereafter he and his family will be only residents of Mount Vernon, but will have frequent visits. Sorry for loss of posts. He is armed with authority to act. ER-5, p. 191

Dates: 1872 August 9

Philoclea Eve to James Hollingsworth, 1872 December 30

 File — Box 76
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. Brooklyn. Forwards her son-in-law's proposition, sale of books at Mount Vernon. Wants to send down a greenhouse book and reports to Mount Vernon. Miss Cunningham wants to call Council to get funds to run the estate. Asks about present financial state. ER-5, p. 193

Dates: 1872 December 30

Philoclea Eve to James Hollingsworth, 1873 January 21

 File — Box 76
Scope and Contents

A.L.S. He doesn't have authority to do anything about books. Doubts Regent will come back to Mount Vernon. Discusses Mr. Wineberger working on accounts. They will share glory of "that money adventure." Always consult the Regent when it is her right under the constitution. ER-5, p. 193

Dates: 1873 January 21

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