BW-2331/1-16 - Visitors at Mount Vernon, June 24, 1945

Item — Container: Book A - 35mm film, Page: 54

Identifier: BW-2331

Staff Only

'A Contemporary Scene at Mount Vernon,' June 24, 1945

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 24, 1945

Creator

Wall, Charles Cecil, 1903-1995 (Photographer, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.

Extent

From the Collection: 30 Linear Feet (Variety of container sizes based on film negative sizes and types.)

From the Collection: 5 Linear Feet : Unprocessed material

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Description of each negative: 1. visitors near wharf; 2. wharf, arrival of boat; 3. vistors at wharf; 4. visitors disembark boat at wharf; 5. visitors at tomb; 6. vistors on south lane; 7. visitors in line to tour Mansion; 8. visitors on north lane; 9. visitors on east lawn near north grove; 10. visitors on bowling green; 11. visitors on east lawn; 12-13. visitors on the piazza; 14-15. visitors on the east lawn; 16. visitors in line for drinking foundation at kitchen well house