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Propagating House

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Note: Appears in 1955 Minutes, p. 54
Broader term: Modern Structures

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

BW-1681/A-D - Addition to Propagating House near Rouse cottage , 1938

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1681
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: 1938

BW-1695/A-B - Propagating House addition - putting ribs on roof , 1938

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1695
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: 1938

BW-1798/A-E - New Propagating House - Gardener and Assistant Gardener , February 1, 1940

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1798
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: February 1, 1940

BW-3209 - Propagating House , December 1951

 Item — Box 11 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-3209
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: December 1951

Mount Vernon Estate, Propagating house, circa 1905

 Item — Box 13: Series HPC - Box 13
Identifier: RP-1715 : Photo-6209
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 within circa 1905