Charles Wall and Harold Frederick inspect the south lawn, October 1, 1962
Scope and Contents
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, events, visitors, collection objects, personnel, and changes throughout the estate.
Dates
- October 1, 1962
Creator
- Fisher, Robert B. (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
4 Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Photographic print of Charles C. Wall, Resident Director of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association congratulates outside Foreman Harold J. Frederick on his successful maintenance of the lawn area south of the Mansion after a record season of attendance. Sherman Simms and W. Potter sod the nearby turf.
Dimensions
8 in. x 10 in.
- Employees Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fredericks, Harold J.
- Mansion exterior Subject Source: Local sources
- Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate) Subject Source: Naf
- Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union
- Photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Simms, Sherman
- Wall, Charles Cecil, 1903-1995
Repository Details
Part of the Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association Repository
P.O. Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121 United States
703-799-3600