Morristown -- Gleason Garden

Object Details

General: This garden was located in the post-World War II Robert Morris Park development in Morristown, New Jersey. Shrubs, trees, ground cover plants, a lawn, and a patio for outdoor living complemented the contemporary-style house. The landscape design was by Nelva M. Weber.

Place: Gleason Garden (Morristown, New Jersey); United States of America -- New Jersey -- Morris County -- Morristown

See more items in: Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.; Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey

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

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: [email protected].

Bibliography: Garden has been featured in Nelva M. Weber, How to Plan Your Own Home Landscape (Indianapolis/New York: Bobbs-Merrill, 1976), pp. 171 and 173, in David Barrows, "37 Good Ideas for Your Garden," Home Garden (September 1967), p. 27, in "History of Housing in the U.S. 1930-1980," (1982) by Joseph B. Mason, and in John Burton Brimer, "The Outdoor Living Room," Flower Grower-The Home Garden Magazine, vol. 52, no. 6 (June 1965), p.36.

Scope and Contents: The folder includes worksheets and photocopies of published images and a book excerpt about Robert Morris Park.

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: [email protected].

Related Materials: Gleason Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (10 safety film negatives)