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Archives related to: Robinson, Virginia Dryden
| title | Virginia Robinson Gardens Archives | repository | Virginia Robinson Gardens |
| description | Books, Cultural Artifacts, Materials & Objects, Diaries/Journals/Personal Papers, Films/Videos/Moving Images, Institutional Publications, Memorabilia, Oral Histories, Photographs, Printed Works, Rare Books, Biographical and Historical Note: Virginia Robinson Gardens, built in 1911, was the first estate in Beverly Hills. Today, it is listed on the national registry of historic sites. Social doyenne, art collector and philanthropist Mrs. Virginia Robinson resided in the house for thirty years and, before her death in 1977, she gave it to Los Angeles County for the public to enjoy. This historic estate, which includes her home, complete with her extensive collection of American and European fine and decorative arts and surrounding garden, continues to attract visitors from around the world. There are tours for adults and a special children's tour for third graders. In addition, the Gardens hosts lectures and educational series that include talks by scholars, gardening classes, and visits to other significant cultural and botanical sites in the Los Angeles area. The collection consists of art objects personally acquired by Mrs. Robinson and her husband Mr. Harry Robinson. The estate houses a significant library, objects from France, India and Italy (among other countries) and a collection of china and glassware. The 6 acres of garden surrounding the house is bursting with diverse plants and flowers from around the world and remains one of the main attractions of this unique historic site. [Retrieved 10/15/2008: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/archives/arc/lasubject/records/id252.html] |
| extent | Unknown |
| formats | Printed Materials Artifacts Diaries Photographs Ephemera |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record source | http://www.usc.edu/libraries |
| finding aid | Unprocessed |
| updated | 03/16/2023 10:30:00 |
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