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Mount Vernon Black and White Film Collection, 1933/2005 30 Linear Feet Variety of container sizes based on film negative sizes and types. 5 Linear Feet

Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union

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.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Nancy Halsted to Abby Chace, 1875 Box 83

Copy. Newark. Feels the Centennial is an ideal time to solicit funds for repair and endowment for Mount Vernon. Feels it unfair all proceeds of Lady Washington tea parties are going to local charities or Independence Hall. ER-6, p. 91

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1875

Nancy Halsted to Abby Chace, 1878 Box 91

Copy. Newark. Now a decided change for floors at Mount Vernon, reports several opinions, discussed also at executive meeting in New York. Mrs. Farnsworth offers to furnish Hall and coat of arms for her state. Decided to put new supporters under Hall, arch to support floor above, a heavy pine floor with oak floor on top, also simple black walnut border inlaid around edge. Refers to things stolen at Mount Vernon. ER-6, p. 193

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1878

Nancy Halsted to Abby Chace, 1878 Box 92

Copy. Newark. Told Hollingsworth to proceed with Hall flooring. Gives measurements of Dining Room. Sideboard is original Washington presented by late Mrs. Lee. Found in attic in Alexandria in "forlorn condition." Mrs. Barnes had it scraped, varnished. New Jersey gives Rhode Island an India ink painting of Earl of Chatham. Refers to mirrors from Van Rensselaer family, stripes of black walnut border, broad stripe close to base. Hollingsworth's estimate for carpenter is $187. W-94

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1878

Nancy Halsted to Abby Chace, 1878 Box 92

Copy. Mount Vernon. Finished work on old papers for the present. Reports visit to Mr. Corcoran re photographer. President Hayes' wife and group of children visit Mount Vernon. Mrs. Hayes returns with the President for a weekend at Mount Vernon. Sarah's good, simple meals. They occupy Lafayette Room, attend church at Pohick, return on White House barge Monday morning. ER-7, p. 137

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 6. Correspondence, 1852/1951
  4. Correspondence, 1878

Papers left by Abby Chace to Records Committee Box 1

This document was written by Mrs. Abby Wheaton Chace, the MVLA Vice Regent of Rhode Island in Providence, to MVLA Regent Ann Pamela Cunningham. Mrs. Chase accepts appointment as Vice Regent of Rhode Island. She regrets the exorbitant price paid for Mount Vernon, which is a deterrent when it comes to raising funds. She asks for the Regent's Appeal as well as the Secretary's last report.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 1. Administrative Records, 1853/1886
  4. Subseries 1.1. Administrative, General, 1853/1860

Report on the settlement of Sarah Tracy's account - signed by Abby Chace, 1868 Box 4

Committee report on the efforts to settle the accounts of Sarah C. Tracy, the former secretary of the MVLA. It was signed by Mrs. A.W. Chace, the MVLA Vice Regent of Rhode Island. Miss Tracy is upset that Mrs. Morse, the MVLA Vice Regent of Louisiana, presented a paper in her name without her knowledge of its presentation. Miss Tracy says that she has at no time asked "interest" of the MVLA and states her understanding of her salary contract. This document also includes the results of Mrs. Chace's search of MVLA records regarding Miss Tracy's salary and increase in salary. Mrs. Chace notes the ambiguities and misunderstandings that arose and the desire of the MVLA Committee to make a liberal and just settlement. The document also reports Miss Tracy's "receipt in full" and her acknowledgment that a "generous settlement" has been reached. Mrs. Chace notes that there was a copy of a statement for files sent by Miss Tracy with a contract to MVLA Treasurer George W. Riggs. Had Mrs. Chace known of the contract, it would have affected her settlement with Miss Tracy. As it develops, on lowest estimate, Miss Tracy was overpaid $800, but Mrs. Chace yielded claim, willing to deal generously and avoid any possible lawsuit.

  1. The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
  2. Early Records of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 1853/1951, bulk 1853/1875
  3. Series 1. Administrative Records, 1853/1886
  4. Subseries 1.5. Reports, 1854/1875

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