BW-1258/A-B - Mowing 12-acre field , July 1938
Scope and Contents
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 1938
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
General
BW-1258/A-B - BW-1258/A - MVLA personnel mowing the 12-acre field. John Webster is driving the tractor and Norman Grimsley is seated on mowing attachment. BW-1258/B - MVLA employee Norman Grimsley standing in the 12-acre field at Mount Vernon possibly to indicate the height of the grass.
- 12-acre field Subject Source: Local sources
- Employees Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Grimsley, Norman, 1890-1976
- Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate) Subject Source: Naf
- Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union
- Webster, John Wallace
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
