A Guide to the Julia Finette Davis Research Files, ca. 1960s Research Files, Julia Finette Davis MS 1996.45 20C

A Guide to the Julia Finette Davis Research Files, ca. 1960s

A Collection in the
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation`s
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Manuscript Number MS 1996.45 20C

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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Repository

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Manuscript Number

MS 1996.45 20C

Title

Julia Finette Davis Research Files ca. 1960s

Physical Characteristics

.5 linear feet.

Creator

Davis, Julia Finette

Location

On site.

Language

English

Abstract

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Julia Finette Davis Research Files, Manuscript #MS 1996.45 20C, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Unknown

Biographical/Historical Information

Julia Finette Davis was a consultant to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Scope and Content

Davis' papers focus on the history of fruit growing in the United States. Much of the information has been photocopied.

Arrangement

Arranged in alphabetical order.

Index Terms

Persons:

Davis, Julia Finette

Subjects:

Fruit - History

Contents List

Garden Research Files

Box 1
Authors
- Beach, Spencer A., The Apples of New York
- Coxe, William
  - Copy from manuscript treatise and view of Fruit Trees in America
  - Index to A View of Cultivation of Fruit Trees
  - Notes from A View of the Cultivation of Fruit Trees
- Faureth, "Colonial Gardens and Plants"
- Favretti, Rudy J., "New England Colonial Gardens"
- Fletcher, S.W., "A History of Fruit Growing in America"
- Hornsby, Planting diary
- Humphreys, "Spectacle de la Nature"
- Prince, William Robert, "Treatise on the Vine"
- Quincy, Josiah, Journal, 1773
- Reuter, C.G., Flore and Fauna in Wachovia, 1760 1758
- Ritson, Anne, "Political Picture of America"
- Worlidge, "Vinetum Britannicum"
Carter's Grove
- Proposals
- Purpose, Scope, and Outline of Proposed Research
Cider
- Directions for making
- English material
- Extract concerning, 1721
- Material from Bulmers
- Mills (from Eric Sloane's book)
- Recipes (for wine, also)
Fruit
- 19th century information, Anderson, Robert information
- Apples
  - Descriptions of old varieties
  - Hughes seedlings
  - Newtown (Abermarle) Pippin, ca. 1889
  - Varieties
  - Varieties, Kirby, S.F. Account Book, 1785-1804
- Catalogues
  - Baum's Nursery, 1960-1970
  - Furber, 1732
  - Prince, William
  - Southmeadow and Converse, 1968
- Crab apple
  - Orchard, account of
  - Virginia, account, 1814
  - Williamsburg or Chiswell
- Grapes
  - Forced/Vineyard, "Observations on Culture of Vines", Universal Magazine
  - Varieties
- Information, species and families
- Kitchen gardens
- List, Anderson, Robert, 1835
- Notes
  - Ambassador Collection
  - English books
  - Jefferson, Thomas, "The Garden Book"
  - Jefferson, Thomas, Papers
  - Box 2
    Miscellaneous
  - Skipwith, Joan, Prestwould, ca. 1780
  - Tucker, St. George, 1786-1790
  - Washington, George, Papers
- Nursery ads, "Richmond Inquirer", 1823
- Oregon Historical Society Pioneer Orchard
- Peach, Double Blossom, Universal Magazine , 1754
- Pears, Shapes of Old Sturbridge Village Collection
- Varieties
  - Desired by Hagley Museum
  - Modern, Nelson County Orchards, VA
Plants
- Identification of material from Custis well
- List from Garden Symposium
- List of plants in Colonial Williamsburg
Publication materials
- Bibliography, Landscape and Garden Report
  
  (2 folders)
- Plates
Miscellaneous
- Chronicle data on tools to pare, pit fruits
- Plantation layout, Mount Vernon
- Virginia Gazette , references to outhouses