Correspondence between Beatrix Jones Farrand (1872-1959) and J.P. Morgan, Jr. (1867-1943). 1982.

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Correspondence between Beatrix Jones Farrand (1872-1959) and J.P. Morgan, Jr. (1867-1943). 1982.

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This correspondence concerns the landscaping work which Mrs. Farrand did for the gardens around the Morgan houses and library ... Mrs. Farrand began work on these premises in 1913 ... and her work was carried on until 1943.

v. ; 29 cm.

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Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Private art library collection; New York City, New York. Founded in 1924 when business tycoon, J.P. Morgan opened his home and private collection to the public. From the description of Pierpont Morgan Library records, 1682-1953. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122404272 ...

Morgan, J. P. 1867-1943,

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Farrand, Beatrix, 1872-1959

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Beatrix Jones Farrand opened her landscape design office in New York in 1895. In 1899 she achieved the distinction of being the only female founding member of the American Society of Landscape Architecture. Farrand's career spanned the next five decades and included notable projects such as Dumbarton Oaks in Washington D.C., Dartington Hall in Devonshire, England, and Princeton University. In addition, Farrand wrote numerous articles for publication and gave talks on landscape architecture. Thro...