A file folder with a label "Asticou Terraces Invoices 1936". Contains 66 invoices for services and purchases during 1936. Includes extensive invoice for William Miller with an extensive list of plants that were purchased during 1936. Invoice also includes labor for installing a rock garden and terraces. Copy made of the plant list given to Carole O'Donnell for possible use in the garden today
Description: A file folder with a label "Asticou Terraces Invoices 1936". Contains 66 invoices for services and purchases during 1936. Includes extensive invoice for William Miller with an extensive list of plants that were purchased during 1936. Invoice also includes labor for installing a rock garden and terraces. Copy made of the plant list given to Carole O'Donnell for possible use in the garden today
A typewritten letter from Beatrix Farrand to Charles Savage, dated March 28, 1958, and the return letter of Charles Savage to Beatrix Farrand, dated April 10, 1958 Letter discusses Mrs. Farrand's interest in nominating Mr. Savage to membership in the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboretums and a gift of plants that she is sending to him. Response letter includes information about his interest in the association and receipt of the plants.
Description: A typewritten letter from Beatrix Farrand to Charles Savage, dated March 28, 1958, and the return letter of Charles Savage to Beatrix Farrand, dated April 10, 1958 Letter discusses Mrs. Farrand's interest in nominating Mr. Savage to membership in the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboretums and a gift of plants that she is sending to him. Response letter includes information about his interest in the association and receipt of the plants. [show more]
Three monarch size envelopes engraved for personal stationery for Joseph H. Curtis, Landscape Gardener, 220 Devonshire Street, Boston Found in a drawer in the study, Thuya Lodge
Description: Three monarch size envelopes engraved for personal stationery for Joseph H. Curtis, Landscape Gardener, 220 Devonshire Street, Boston Found in a drawer in the study, Thuya Lodge
A writing of Charles K. Savage that discusses his position on the proceedings of a court case: Jane H. Burr vs. Charles K. Savage. Mrs. Burr sued Savage and put a lien on his personal property to recover $25,760.00 that was owed to her late husbands business. These debts related to work done to build the Thuya Garden at the Asticou Terraces.
Description: A writing of Charles K. Savage that discusses his position on the proceedings of a court case: Jane H. Burr vs. Charles K. Savage. Mrs. Burr sued Savage and put a lien on his personal property to recover $25,760.00 that was owed to her late husbands business. These debts related to work done to build the Thuya Garden at the Asticou Terraces.
A typewritten letter to Charles K. Savage, dated January 5, 1959, referring to a long delayed report that she was sending to Mr. Savage. The report is not with the letter and the location or content of the report is unknown. This letter was written at the beginning of the year that Mrs. Farrand died. The letterhead address indicates that the letter was written from Garland Farm.
Description: A typewritten letter to Charles K. Savage, dated January 5, 1959, referring to a long delayed report that she was sending to Mr. Savage. The report is not with the letter and the location or content of the report is unknown. This letter was written at the beginning of the year that Mrs. Farrand died. The letterhead address indicates that the letter was written from Garland Farm.
A typewritten letter from Beatrix Farrand, dated October 16, 1957, to Charles K. Savage. Letter proposes his membership nomination in the Royal Horicultural Society, congratulations for the garden work at Asticou, and thanks for Mr. Savage allowing her to have some plants moved from Reef Point to Asticou.
Description: A typewritten letter from Beatrix Farrand, dated October 16, 1957, to Charles K. Savage. Letter proposes his membership nomination in the Royal Horicultural Society, congratulations for the garden work at Asticou, and thanks for Mr. Savage allowing her to have some plants moved from Reef Point to Asticou.
A typewritten, 4-page letter on Asticou letterhead, dated February 26, 1968, detailing information about the library books and their appraisal. There is also a list of items transmitted with the letter. Only items on the list that is included with the letter is "Appraiser's invoice". Not known where summary, and 2 copies of the list of books is located at present time.
Description: A typewritten, 4-page letter on Asticou letterhead, dated February 26, 1968, detailing information about the library books and their appraisal. There is also a list of items transmitted with the letter. Only items on the list that is included with the letter is "Appraiser's invoice". Not known where summary, and 2 copies of the list of books is located at present time.
A typewritten letter from John R. H. Blum administrator of estate of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., to Paul K. Favour re: the donations of cash given by Mr. Rockefeller to Asticou Terraces Trust and the Azalea Garden. March 3, 1967. Includes a listing of cash gifts given to the Trust and to Charles K. Savage, individually, by John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
Description: A typewritten letter from John R. H. Blum administrator of estate of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., to Paul K. Favour re: the donations of cash given by Mr. Rockefeller to Asticou Terraces Trust and the Azalea Garden. March 3, 1967. Includes a listing of cash gifts given to the Trust and to Charles K. Savage, individually, by John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
A one page typewritten letter from Eleanor R. Belmont to Paul G. Favour regarding the designation of a gift of $1,000 to the Trust. This letter documents Mrs. Belmont's support of the inventory of Thuya Lodge Library carried out by Charles K. Savage and the carving of a sign for the entrance to the Thuya Drive by Charles K. Savage. Dated September 23, 1967
Description: A one page typewritten letter from Eleanor R. Belmont to Paul G. Favour regarding the designation of a gift of $1,000 to the Trust. This letter documents Mrs. Belmont's support of the inventory of Thuya Lodge Library carried out by Charles K. Savage and the carving of a sign for the entrance to the Thuya Drive by Charles K. Savage. Dated September 23, 1967
Letters and booklists related to the potential purchase of books by the Missouri Botanical Garden, between Denholm Jacob, Trustee, and the Missouri Botanical Library.
Description: Letters and booklists related to the potential purchase of books by the Missouri Botanical Garden, between Denholm Jacob, Trustee, and the Missouri Botanical Library.
Three letters handwritten by Katharine Savage to Denholm Jacobs, re: the gardens, John D. Rockefeller's role in the gardens, sale of the books and changes to the property.
Description: Three letters handwritten by Katharine Savage to Denholm Jacobs, re: the gardens, John D. Rockefeller's role in the gardens, sale of the books and changes to the property.