Object Details
Former owner
Matthews, Jean Louise Flagler
Collection Creator
Adams, Molly, 1918-2003
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
Scope and Contents
The folders include work sheets and a photocopied page from the 1967 Garden Club of America Visiting Gardens Guide.
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General
Brookside was the home of Jean Louise Flagler Matthews, granddaughter of Florida tycoon Henry Flagler. Featured in the 1967 Garden Club of America Visiting Gardens Guide, it was noted as a showplace, with "gardens and landscaping of horticultural interest and great beauty." Of particular note were thousands of naturalized daffodils on the banks and hillsides surrounding a pond.
Persons associated with the property include: Jean Louise Flagler Matthews (former owner, 1960s).
Place
Brookside (Rye, New York)
United States of America -- New York -- Westchester County -- Rye
Topic
Gardens -- New York -- Rye
Former owner
Matthews, Jean Louise Flagler
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Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.
Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New York
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.ADM, File NY306
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.
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.
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Record ID
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