Grosse Pointe Farms -- Dry Brook

Object Details

General: This garden in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, belonged to Mr. and Mrs. Truman Handy Newberry. Newberry was a businessman and political figure who served as Secretary of the Navy in 1908-1909 and was a U. S. Senator between 1919 and 1922. The house and garden are no longer extant, although the street name Newberry Place commemorates their site.; Persons and firms associated with the property include: Mr. and Mrs. Truman Handy Newberry (former owners, 1914-c. 1945) and Lewis & Valentine Nurseries (nurserymen).

Place: Dry Brook (Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan); United States of America -- Michigan -- Wayne County -- Grosse Pointe Farms

See more items in: Lewis & Valentine company records; Lewis & Valentine company records / Garden Images / United States of America / Michigan

Collection Citation: Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Lewis & Valentine Company Records.

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].

Scope and Contents: The folder includes a worksheet, a photocopy of the image, and a biographical sketch of Truman Handy Newberry.

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: Newberry Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (1 slide (photograph))