| title | Richard Marchand historical postcard collection (35mm slides) |
repository | Archives of American Gardens |
| description | The Richard Marchand Historical Postcard Collection contains approximately 1,200 35mm slide reproductions of postcard images depicting early twentieth century architectural and garden views of over 600 private estates throughout the United States. The collection includes views of estates owned by popular movie stars of the 1920s and 1930s, including Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Claudette Colbert and Buster Keaton. |
| extent | 0.5 Cubic feet (1,200 slides, 35mm) |
| access | 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. |
| record link | https://sova.si.edu/search/ark:/65665/kb67617e8b9a745417f8390862065064d3c |
| finding aid | https://sova.si.edu/record/AAG.MAR?s=0&n=10&t=K&q=*&i=0 |
| acquisition information | In the early 1990s, Eleanor Weller of The Garden Club of America received permission from Richard Marchand to make 35mm slide copies of his postcard collection. The collection of slides was then deposited with the Archives of American Gardens as the Richard Marchand historical postcard collection. In 2004, Richard Marchand granted to the Smithsonian Institution a license to use and reproduce the images from his collection |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:54 |
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