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Necessaries

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Note: Octagonal toilet facilities at southeast corner of Upper Garden (designated the men's toilet in 1911-1932 Handbooks) and northeast corner of Lower Garden (women's toilet in 1911-1932 Handbooks).
Broader term: Outbuildings

Found in 49 Collections and/or Records:

BW-1399/A-C - Restoration - North Necessary , May 27, 1939

 Item — Box 5 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-1399
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: May 27, 1939
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 5 (4x5)

BW-2130/A-D - Restoration - South Necessary siding removed for repair , October 13, 1940

 Item — Box 8 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-2130
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: October 13, 1940
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 8 (4x5)

BW-2133 - Restoration - South Necessary , October 22, 1940

 Item — Box 8 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-2133
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: October 22, 1940
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 8 (4x5)

BW-2148/A-M - Restoration - South Necessary, January 1, 1941

 Item — Box 8 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-2148
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: January 1, 1941
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 8 (4x5)

BW-2157/A-E - Restoration - North Necessary , January 1, 1941

 Item — Box 8 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-2157
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: January 1, 1941
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 8 (4x5)

BW-2428 - Flower Garden, 1946

 Item — Box 1 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-2428 ; C-2428
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: 1946
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (5x7)

BW-2511 - View of Laundry Yard from South Lane , 1946

 Item — Box 1 (5x7)
Identifier: BW-2511 ; C-2511
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: 1946
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (5x7)

BW-2512 - Lower Garden Wall from Wash Yard , 1946

 Item — Box 1 (5x7)
Identifier: BW-2512 ; C-2512
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: 1946
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 1 (5x7)

BW-2608 - Wash House and Smokehouse

 Item — Box 2 (5x7), Object: MISSING, Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-2608 ; C-2608
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: 1933 - 2005
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 2 (5x7)

BW-3676/A-C - Interior of base of south Necessary showing early garden wall footings , October 1954

 Item — Box 11 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-3676
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: October 1954
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 11 (4x5)

BW-3693 - Necessary foundation wall on east lawn next to large oak stump , November 1954

 Item — Box 11 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-3693
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: November 1954
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 11 (4x5)

BW-3744/A-F - Foundations of north Necessary , April 1955

 Item — Box 12 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-3744
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: April 1955
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 12 (4x5)

BW-3778 - Excavation - Foundations of south Necessary , May 1955

 Item — Box 12 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-3778
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: May 1955
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 12 (4x5)

BW-4079 - Brick path - Lower Garden , March 1958

 Item — Box 13 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-4079
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: March 1958
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 13 (4x5)

BW-4313/A-C - Architectural plans - Octagons [Necessaries and Garden Houses] , March 1959

 Item — Box 3 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-4313
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: March 1959
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 3 (5x7)

BW-4321/A-B - Kitchen Garden - view along north wall, east from the gate , May 1959

 Item — Box 3 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-4321
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: May 1959
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 3 (5x7)

BW-4379/A-G - Gardens and grounds views for Garden Pamphlet , May 1960

 Item — Box 13 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-4379
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: May 1960
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 13 (4x5)

BW-5029/A-B - Kitchen [Lower] Garden looking toward Necessary (vertical & horizontal) , May 1965

 Item — Box 15 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-5029
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: May 1965
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 15 (4x5)

BW-5036 - View of roofs of outbuildings and Mansion from Flower [Upper] Garden , May 1965

 Item — Box 15 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-5036
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: May 1965
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 15 (4x5)

BW-5159/A-B - North Necessary , February 1967

 Item — Box 16 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-5159
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 1967
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 16 (4x5)

BW-5160/A-D - South Necessary , February 1967

 Item — Box 16 (4x5)
Identifier: BW-5160
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 1967
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 16 (4x5)

BW-5215 - Brick path - Kitchen Garden , May 1965

 Item — Box 4 (5x7), Drawer: Photographic print
Identifier: BW-5215
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: May 1965
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 5x7 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 4 (5x7)

Espalier Fruit--Kitchen Garden Restoration, June 1936

 Item — Box 18: Series HPC - Box 18
Identifier: RP-2041 ; Photo-6503a ; BW-857
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: June 1936
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Box 18 - Gardens / Lower Garden

J-1590 - Copy photograph, North Necessary from Flower Garden , 1937

 Item — Box 6 (4x5)
Identifier: J-1590
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: 1937
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection / 4x5 - Black & white negatives and proofs / Box 6 (4x5)

Kitchen Garden, 1937

 Item — Box 18: Series HPC - Box 18
Identifier: RP-2023 ; Photo-6485 ; J-1606
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: 1937
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Box 18 - Gardens / Lower Garden

Kitchen Garden, 1937

 Item — Box 18: Series HPC - Box 18
Identifier: RP-2029 ; Photo-6491iv ; J-1603
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: 1937
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Box 18 - Gardens / Lower Garden

Kitchen Garden, 1937

 Item — Box 18: Series HPC - Box 18
Identifier: RP-2042 ; Photo-6504b ; J-1624
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: 1937
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Box 18 - Gardens / Lower Garden

Kitchen Garden, 1937

 Item — Box 18: Series HPC - Box 18
Identifier: RP-2051 ; Photo-6513 ; J-1623
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: 1937
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Box 18 - Gardens / Lower Garden

Kitchen Garden--Snow-Showing Screens, February 1937

 Item — Box 18: Series HPC - Box 18
Identifier: RP-2021 ; Photo-6483aii ; BW-870
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: February 1937
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Box 18 - Gardens / Lower Garden

Kitchen Garden, South Necessary, and Gate, 1937

 Item — Box 18: Series HPC - Box 18
Identifier: RP-2040 ; Photo-6502b ; J-1598
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: 1937
Found in: Photo Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association / Historical Photograph Collection / Box 18 - Gardens / Lower Garden
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