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Brookline -- Miscellaneous Sites in Brookline, Massachusetts

Smithsonian Gardens

Object Details

Collection Creator

Sears, Thomas Warren, 1880-1966
Sears & Wendell
Olmsted Brothers
Harvard University
American Society of Landscape Architects

Collection Citation

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Thomas Warren Sears photograph collection.

Scope and Contents

The folder includes worksheets, photocopies of historic district data sheets, and photocopies of correspondence relating to the identification of the sites.
sova.aag.srs_ref4129

GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6049e5638-1a43-4baa-8062-b2dc77844d80

General

These images depict various houses and locations in Brookline, Massachusetts, Thomas Warren Sears's hometown. Most of the sites are between St. Paul and Carleton Streets and include properties located in the Longwood and Cottage Farm historic districts. Many of the images were taken from an upstairs window or the roof of the Sears family home. Identification of individual images was facilitated by Greer Hardwicke, Preservation Planner in the Town of Brookline's Office of Planning and Community Development and by Ken Liss and Larry Barbaras of the Brookline Historical Society.

Place

Massachusetts -- Brookline
United States of America -- Massachusetts -- Norfolk County -- Brookline

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Thomas Warren Sears photograph collection
Thomas Warren Sears photograph collection / Series 1: Photographic Images / United States / Massachusetts

Archival Repository

Archives of American Gardens

Identifier

AAG.SRS, File MA126

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.

Related Materials

Miscellaneous Sites in Brookline, Massachusetts related holdings consist of 1 folder (34 glass negatives; 4 lantern slides)
AAG.SRS_ref4129
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https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb6049e5638-1a43-4baa-8062-b2dc77844d80
AAG.SRS
AAG

Record ID

ebl-1562707900944-1562707901869-4

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