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Stillson Garden

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Stillson Garden
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Object Details

Landscape architect

Weber, Nelva M.

Collection Creator

Adams, Molly, 1918-2003

Collection Citation

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.

Scope and Contents

The folder includes worksheets and a photocopy of the New York Times article.
sova.aag.adm_ref1676

GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6af0adf0c-dfeb-402c-8475-8e2a6d1c2c39

General

Photographs taken to illustrate an article by Robert L. Stillson, "A Well-Built Brick Path Is A Durable Landscape Investment," which appeared in the New York Times, September 11, 1960. They include images of a brick walk under construction by Mr. Stillson, as well as finished walks at the Stillson property, the overall landscape design for which was the work of Nelva M. Weber. The exact location of the property is not known, although it may have been on Staten Island, New York.

Place

Stillson Garden (United States)
United States of America

Topic

Gardens -- United States

Landscape architect

Weber, Nelva M.

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Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / Series 2: Unidentified Location

Archival Repository

Archives of American Gardens

Identifier

AAG.ADM, File ADM045

Type

Archival materials

Collection Rights

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Bibliography

Garden has been featured in Robert L. Stillson, "A Well-Built Brick Path Is A Durable Landscape Investment," The New York Times, September 11, 1960.

Collection Restrictions

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Related Materials

Stillson Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (12 safety negatives)
AAG.ADM_ref1676
Large EAD
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6af0adf0c-dfeb-402c-8475-8e2a6d1c2c39
AAG.ADM
AAG

Record ID

ebl-1562717420525-1562717421447-0

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