Prince of Wales Planting Tree at Mount Vernon

Containers:
Box 32
Creator:
National Pictorial News
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Black and white photographic print of the Prince of Wales planting a tree (English Yew) at Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon's Resident Superintendent stands at far left, Charles Simms guard at the tomb (African American man) stands nearby. The Prince is bent over digging and is assisted by a crouched member of his party. The photograph has been adhered to a cardboard mount. A handwritten caption reads: 'Prince of Wales planting tree at Mount Vernon - Note Marines (extreme right) standing at "present arms" - and indicating spacious area reserved around tomb for the Prince and his escort - (see old Charles' bored expression). Note: Photograph must not be syndicated, rented, or loaned, or used or advertising purposes.'
Dimensions:
Cardboard mount: 7 9/16 in. x 8 7/8 in.; Photograph: 6 13/16 in. x 5 in.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
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.