Papers of John Charles Olmsted. 1860 ca.-1920.

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Papers of John Charles Olmsted. 1860 ca.-1920.

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This collection includes some 5,000 letters exchanged with his wife, Sophia White Olmsted (1862-1956), during the years 1898-1920. During this period Olmsted traveled for lengthly periods on firm business and this correspondence provides insight into the realities of both practice and domestic concerns. There are also correspondence files with professional colleagues, scattered manuscript materials of professional interest, as well as family papers, ephemera and photogaphs.

ca. 36 linear ft.

Harvard University, Frances Loeb Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6953293

Harvard University, Frances Loeb Library

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