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Memphis -- Black Garden

Smithsonian Gardens

Memphis -- Black Garden
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Object Details

sova.aag.hol_ref324
GUID
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb60b962d70-e04b-4d74-ba0c-b39a4fa4115b
General
The Black Garden designed by J. Duke Moody had a formal symmetrical structure with two brick terraces with outdoor furniture, fountains and brick-edged garden borders with easily maintained plantings. Sculptures were placed on plinths against brick backdrops and a wrought iron gazebo at the end of the principle terrace was planted with yellow trumpet vine. Although originally a mid-19th c. farmhouse the brick building was updated with French grille doors, a bay window overlooking the garden, and a garden room made from a screened porch.
This garden was originally documented as part of the Hollerith Family slide collection donated in 1993. An update of the garden documentation was provided in 2012.
Persons associated with the property include: J. Duke Moody (garden designer, 1967-1980).
Creator
Moody, J. Duke
Hollerith family
Memphis Garden Club
Collection Creator
Hollerith family
Collection Photographer
Hollerith, Lucia Beverly, 1891-1982
Collection Creator
Hollerith, Herman, 1860-1929
Collection Photographer
Hollerith, Nannie Talcott, 1898-1985
Hollerith, Virginia
Collection Creator
Garden Club of America
Georgetown Garden Club
Place
Black Garden (Memphis, Tennessee)
United States of America -- Tennessee -- Shelby County -- Memphis
Topic
Gardens -- Tennessee -- Memphis
Creator
Moody, J. Duke
Hollerith family
Memphis Garden Club
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Hollerith Family slide collection
Hollerith Family slide collection / Gardens and Sites / Tennessee
Sponsor
A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.
Custodial History
The Memphis Garden Club facilitated the update of this garden's documentation.
Archival Repository
Archives of American Gardens
Identifier
AAG.HOL, File TN006
Type
Archival materials
Collection Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Hollerith Family Slide 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
This garden was featured in the Garden Club of America 59th Annual Meeting pamphlet of 1972.
Scope and Contents
The folder includes worksheets and an excerpt of the Garden Club of America 59th Annual Meeting pamphlet.
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
Black Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (8 35 mm slides (photographs))
AAG.HOL_ref324
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb60b962d70-e04b-4d74-ba0c-b39a4fa4115b
AAG.HOL
AAG
Record ID
ebl-1521747716617-1521747716727-1

  • Hollerith Family slide collection


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