BW-386/A-M - New Quarters - Bolton Building, 1929-1930

Item — Box: 2 (4x5), Drawer: Photographic print

Identifier: BW-386

Staff Only

Mount Vernon Estate, Laying of shingles on Bolton Building

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

1929-1930

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

Existence and Location of Originals

Negative destroyed, proof only

Existence and Location of Copies

(1) Photographic print 2x4 in Drawer 1

General

BW-386/A-M - New Quarters - Bolton Building; BW-38/6A - building after completion; BW-386/B - garages and building - east end; BW-386/C - northeast Quarters; BW-386/D - Kitchen and Laundry room; BW-386/E - half constructed; BW-386/F - putting roof on northeast Quarters; BW-386/G - excavation and start of basement; BW-386/H - foundation laid; BW-386/I - starting up from foundation; BW-386/J - site of New Quarters; BW-386/K - north side of building; BW-386/L - Building from Reservoir Hill; BW-386/M - New Quarters (building)