A Guide to the Governor's Office, Executive Mansion Director, Records, 1973-1995
A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Accession Number 36470
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Preferred Citation
Virginia Office of the Governor, Executive Mansion Director, Records, 1973-1995. Accession 36470, State Records Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Acquisition Information
Transferred from the Office of the Governor, Executive Mansion, on 5 May 1999.
Biographical/Historical Information
During the colonial period of Virginia's history the governor, as an appointee of the Crown, was the colony's principal representative and upholder of royal authority. Although his powers were limited somewhat by the Council and by the laws passed by the House of Burgesses, the governor still had the authority to prorogue, adjourn, or dissolve the legislature, to confirm or veto its acts, to preside as the chief jurist of the colony, to command the provincial military forces, and to appoint many of the subordinate officers of government.
Most of these powers, excepting the military and appointive, were swept away by the American Revolution. The several revolutionary conventions assumed the executive role in 1774 and 1775 until the Committee of Safety was created in July 1775 to function in that capacity. The constitution adopted in 1776 made the governor subordinate to the legislative branch, elected by the General Assembly and circumscribed by a Council of State appointed by the assembly.
It was not until the constitution of 1851 was adopted that the power of the governor was strengthened appreciably. The Council of State was abolished, and the governor was popularly elected. In subsequent years his authority was consolidated and expanded to statute, and his veto power was restored. The state government reorganization act passed by the General Assembly on April 18, 1927, firmly established the governor as the chief administrative officer of a government composed of departments, the directors of which serve at the pleasure of the governor. In addition, the organization of the governor's staff has increased in size and complexity until it has become virtually a department itself: the Office of the Governor, encompassing both the chief executive and his staff.
Scope and Content Information
Contains documentation of the work of the Executive Mansion director, including records of events and renovations. Also included are materials related to the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Intepreting the Executive Mansion, the celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Executive Mansion. Materials include correspondence, photographs, decorative samples, and architectural drawings.
Organized into ten (10) series: I. Event files ; II. DGS/Special Projects Files ; III. Historic Attractions/Associations/Tours Files ; IV. General Mansion Information, etc. ; V. Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Intepreting the Executive Mansion Files ; VI. 175th Anniversary of the Executive Mansion Files ; VII. Miscellaneous ; VIII. Architectural Drawings, Renderings and Other Plans ; IX: Photographs, Slides and Negatives ; and X. Ephemera.
Series I. Event Files, 1982-1995 is arranged into five (5) subseries and contains memos and notes concerning the preparations and arrangements for events at the Executive Mansion. Included are lists of invitees and guests, menus, sample invitations and menu cards, and notes to the mansion staff. Also included are a transcript of a gathering of former first ladies of Virginia on March 24, 1982, and files for the Southern Governor's Association / African Trade Summit meeting in 1993. Other collections at the Library of Virginia contain event files from the Wilder and Allen administration. Please consult the library catalog for references to these collections.
Series II: DGS/Special Projects Files, 1981-1995 is arranged alphabetically by folder title and contains correspondence, memos and other materials related to the special projects at the Mansion and relations with the Department of General Services. Of particular interest are materials relating to the renovations and improvement projects at the Mansion, including samples of materials used in the renovation and improvement projects. Also contains folders relating to the use of the Mansion by film crews for movies.
Series III: Historic Attractions / Associations / Tourism, 1984-1994 is arranged alphabetically by folder title and contains correspondence, memos and other materials relating to Historic Attractions throughout the Richmond Area and the United States, as well as information on tours given at the Mansion.
Series IV: General Mansion Information, etc. is arranged alphabetically by folder title. Contains correspondence, memos, brochures, and other materials relating to the Executive Mansion. Included in the series is information on specific aspects of the Mansion and its grounds.
Series V: Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion, 1973-1989 is arranged into three (3) subseries; Contributions; Correspondence; and Financial Information. The Contributions Files, 1973-1990, are arranged chronologically, and contain information regarding monetary and property donations made to the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion for the calendar years 1973 through 1990. The Correspondence Files, 1973-1989, are arranged chronologically by date and contain correspondence and other materials relating to the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion (formerly the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion). Included in these materials is correspondence regarding the donation and restoration of property for the furnishing of the Mansion as well as correspondence with members of the Citizens' Advisory Council. The Financial Files, 1973-1989, are arranged chronologically and contain information regarding donations to and purchases made by the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion from 1973 until 1989. Members of the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion transferred these files to the Office of the Director of the Executive Mansion in 1987. These materials compliment the materials found in the Library of Virginia accession 35652 from the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion.
Series VI: 175th Anniversary of the Executive Mansion, 1987-1989 is arranged into two (2) subseries: Correspondence and Other Materials, 1987-1989; and Financial Files, 1987-1989. Contains correspondence and financial information relating to the events surrounding the 175th Anniversary of the Executive Mansion. The Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion (formerly the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion) was responsible for the developing of activities and events for the celebration. Members of the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion transferred these files to the Office of the Director of the Executive Mansion in 1987.
Series VII: Miscellaneous, is arranged alphabetically by folder title. Contains correspondence, memos and other items not directly related to the Executive Mansion and its functions.
Series VIII: Architectural Drawings, Renderings and other plans is arranged chronologically and contains architectural drawings related to renovations of the mansion, landscaping plans, window treatments and other decorative points within the Mansion. Some items were removed from folders in other series -- notations of such actions accompany the item and are indicated in the folder listing for each series.
Series IX: Photographs, slides and negatives is arranged into seven (7) subseries and contains photographs, slides and negatives depicting the Mansion, its occupants and events at the Mansion. Many of the photographs were previously used in brochures and other publications about the Executive Mansion, including William Seale's Virginia's Executive Mansion (1988). Photographs are from various sources including the Richmond Newspapers, the Valentine Museum, the Library of Virginia, and from private collections.
Series X: Ephemera is arranged alphabetically by item title. Contains artifacts, videotapes, decorator samples and one book.
Arrangement
ArrangementSeries are arranged alphabetically or chronologically, see series description for specific arrangement information.
OrganizationOrganized into ten (10) series: I. Event files ; II. DGS/Special Projects Files ; III. Historic Attractions/Associations/Tours Files ; IV. General Mansion Information, etc. ; V. Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Intepreting the Executive Mansion Files ; VI. 175th Anniversary of the Executive Mansion Files ; VII. Miscellaneous ; VIII. Architectural Drawings, Renderings and Other Plans ; IX: Photographs, Slides and Negatives ; and X. Ephemera.
Contents List
Arranged into five (5) subseries. Contains memos and notes concerning the preparations and arrangements for events at the Executive Mansion. Included are lists of invitees and guests, menus, sample invitations and menu cards, and notes to the mansion staff. Please note that the Event Files from the Robb Administration appear to be complete, the files from other administrations are not complete. Other collections at the Library of Virginia contain event files from the Wilder and Allen administration. Please consult the library catalog for references to these collections.
Chronological and Alphabetical
- Box 1-2
Subseries I.A: Robb Administration 1982-1986
Arranged chronologically by date. Contains correspondence, memos and notes concerning the preparations and arrangements made for events at the Executive Mansion during the Robb Administration (1982-1986). This series also includes guest lists and menus for many of the events. Of particular interest is a transcript of a gathering of former first ladies of Virginia on March 24, 1982. This series only includes documentation on official events. Events from family occasions were moved to Subseries I.E: Events spanning multiple administrations, or outside of gubernatorial functions, 1982-1991.
Chronological
- Box 1 Folder
1
Tours 1982
- Box 1 Folder
2
General Assembly Receptions 1982 Jan 27-28
- Box 12 Folder
1
General Assembly Spouses' Receptions 1982 Jan 27-28
- Box 1 Folder
3
"Smokers" Receptions 1982 Feb 9-11, 16-17
- Box 1 Folder
4
Darden, Colgate - Luncheon 1982 Feb 15
- Box 1 Folder
5
Page's Activity 1982 Feb 25
- Box 1 Folder
6
Appreciation Dinner 1982 Mar 2
- Box 1 Folder
7
General Assembly & Spouses Informal Party 1982 Mar 12
- Box 1 Folder
8
First Ladies' Luncheon 1982 Mar 24
- Box 9 Folder
1
First Ladies' Luncheon (photographs) 1982 Mar 24
- Box 1 Folder
9
Open House - Garden Week 1982 Apr 28-29
- Box 1 Folder
10
Garden Week 1982 Apr 27-May 1
- Box 1 Folder
11
Virginia Federation of Democratic Women's Clubs Coffee 1982 May 7
- Box 1 Folder
12
Contributors' Parties 1982 May 14-16
- Box 1 Folder
13
First Families Party 1982 May 16
- Box 1 Folder
14
Economic Development Council Dinner 1982 May 19
- Box 1 Folder
15
Richmond Ladies Luncheon 1982 May 19
- Box 1 Folder
16
Retirement Reception for Mr. John Wessells 1982 June 30
- Box 1 Folder
17
Davis Dinner 1982 July 1
- Box 1 Folder
18
Beach Party for the 1981 Campaign Staff 1982 July 3
- Box 1 Folder
19
Barone Firm Dinner 1982 July 17
- Box 1 Folder
20
Cocktail Reception 1982 July 1982
- Box 1 Folder
21
Violin Recital by Pavel Pakarsky and Reception 1982 Sept 9
- Box 1 Folder
22
Luncheon for Ministers 1982 Sept 27
- Box 1 Folder
23
Virginia Laureates Buffet 1982 Sept 28
- Box 12 Folder
2
Virginia Laureates Buffet 1982 Sept 28
- Box 1 Folder
24
University of Virginia Law Alumni Reception 1982 Oct 4
- Box 1 Folder
25
Hostess Orientation 1982 Oct 13
- Box 1 Folder
26
Cabinet Diner 1982 Nov 4
- Box 1 Folder
27
Recognition of Mansion Work Crews 1982 Nov 5
- Box 1 Folder
28
Commission to Study Future of Virginia Luncheon 1982 Nov 11
- Box 1 Folder
29
March of Dimes Tea 1982 Nov 16
- Box 1 Folder
30
Cocktail Buffet in Honor of Walter P. Chrysler 1982 Dec 2
- Box 1 Folder
31
Family Open House for Agency Heads, Governor's Staff, and Other 1982 Dec 12
- Box 1 Folder
32
Christmas Party 1982 Dec 16
- Box 1 Folder
33
Cabinet Retreat 1982 Dec 15
- Box 1 Folder
34
Christmas 1982
- Box 1 Folder
35
Mansion Christmas Decorations 1982
- Box 1 Folder
36
General Assembly Entertaining 1983
- Box 1 Folder
37
Legislative Session 1983
- Box 1 Folder
38
Sons of the American Revolution Reception 1983 Jan 4
- Box 1 Folder
39
Congressional Delegate Luncheon 1983 Jan 11
- Box 1 Folder
40
New Delegates' Breakfasts 1983 Jan 13-14
- Box 1 Folder
41
General Assembly Reception 1983 Jan 13
- Box 1 Folder
42
Reception - Legislative Support Staff 1983 Jan 17
- Box 1 Folder
43
RIF Tea and Luncheon 1983 Jan 26
- Box 1 Folder
44
Dinner 1983 Jan 27
- Box 1 Folder
45
Science and Technology Task Force Luncheon 1983 Feb 1
- Box 1 Folder
46
Legislative Aides Reception 1983 Feb 8
- Box 1 Folder
47
Pages Event 1983 Feb 10
- Box 1 Folder
48
Legislative Spouses Coffee 1983 Feb 10
- Box 1 Folder
49
Senator and Mrs. Willey's Dinner 1983 Feb 18
- Box 1 Folder
50
General Assembly Reception 1983 Feb 18
- Box 1 Folder
51
Democratic Women Officials Reception 1983 Mar 12
- Box 1 Folder
52
Easter Egg Hunt 1983 Mar 27
- Box 1 Folder
53
Miles Carpenter Reception 1983 Mar 30
- Box 1 Folder
54
Candidates' Cocktail Party 1983 Mar 31
- Box 1 Folder
55
Luncheon - Higher Education Task Force 1983 Mar 31
- Box 1 Folder
56
Reception for Agency Heads 1983 Mar 31
- Box 1 Folder
57
Governor's Luncheon after Hardy Memorial Award 1983 Apr 26
- Box 1 Folder
58
Dinner for Former Governors and Spouses 1983 Apr 26
- Box 1 Folder
59
Garden Club of Virginia Coffee 1983 Apr 27
- Box 1 Folder
60
Luncheon - Board of Directors, Virginia Center for the Performing Arts 1983 May 6
- Box 1 Folder
61
Friends of the Mansion Reception 1983 May 11
- Box 1 Folder
62
Carol Channing Luncheon 1983 May 12
- Box 1 Folder
63
Reception for Lobbyists 1983 May 18
- Box 1 Folder
64
Virginia Women's Cultural History Projects Luncheon 1983 May 23
- Box 1 Folder
65
State Board of Education Luncheon 1983 May 27
- Box 1 Folder
66
Governor's Staff Cook-out 1983 May 28
- Box 1 Folder
67
Governor's Fellows for 1983 Coffee 1983 May 31
- Box 1 Folder
68
Luncheon honoring Mrs. Charles Beatty Moore 1983 June 15
- Box 1 Folder
69
Coffee - Virginia Community College System Board 1983 June 29
- Box 1 Folder
70
Editors' Luncheons 1983 July-Aug
- Box 1 Folder
71
Ice Cream Social 1983 July 10
- Box 1 Folder
72
Governor's Task Force on Science and Technology Luncheon 1983 July 14
- Box 1 Folder
73
Reception for Andy Spaulding and Maggie Maupin 1983 July 26
- Box 1 Folder
74
A.E. Dick Howard's Party for Governor's Fellows 1983 July 26
- Box 1 Folder
75
Governor's Task Force on Drunk Driving Reception 1983 July 27
- Box 1 Folder
76
Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, The Virginia Company Reception 1983 Sept 17
- Box 1 Folder
77
Reception - Kick-off for Job Training Partnership Act Programs in Virginia 1983 Sept 19
- Box 1 Folder
78
Cabinet Forum 1983 Sept 29
- Box 1 Folder
79
Coffee in honor of Minority Business Week - cancelled 1983 Sept 30
- Box 1 Folder
80
Economic Advisory Council Luncheon 1983 Oct 19
- Box 1 Folder
81
Luncheon in Honor of Lt. Col. Guion Bluford 1983 Oct 20
- Box 1 Folder
82
Industrial Development Dinner 1983 Oct 20
- Box 1 Folder
83
Hostess Orientation 1983 Oct 21
- Box 1 Folder
84
Erma Bombeck Dinner 1983 Oct 21
- Box 1 Folder
85
Luncheon for Mr. & Mrs. Mortimer Adler and Mrs. Leslie Cheek 1983 Oct 24
- Box 1 Folder
86
Reception for Azie Taylor Morton 1983 Oct 28
- Box 1 Folder
87
Roadside Beautification Luncheon 1983 Oct 31
- Box 1 Folder
88
Tea in Honor of Mrs. Mary Moody Northen 1983 Nov 9
- Box 1 Folder
89
Cabinet Forum Luncheon 1983 Nov 9
- Box 1 Folder
90
College Presidents' Dinner 1983 Nov 10
- Box 1 Folder
91
Reception / Coffee Re: Dedication of Darden Memorial Garden 1983 Nov 11
- Box 1 Folder
92
Reception - State Party Staff, Governor's Office State, Democratic Leadership 1983 Nov 17
- Box 1 Folder
93
Fairchild Industries Luncheon 1983 Nov 23
- Box 1 Folder
94
Division of Industrial Development Luncheon 1983 Nov 28
- Box 1 Folder
95
Reading Month Kick-Off Coffee 1983 Dec 1
- Box 1 Folder
96
Luncheon 1983 Dec 2
- Box 12 Folder
3
25th Anniversary Party - Richmond Area Democratic Women 1983 Dec 4
- Box 1 Folder
97
Open House for State Agency Heads 1983 Dec 12
- Box 1 Folder
98
Mrs. Robb's Christmas Party 1983 Dec 14
- Box 1 Folder
99
Staff Christmas Party 1983 Dec 15
- Box 1 Folder
100
Mansion Christmas Decorations 1983
- Box 1 Folder
101
General Assembly Entertaining 1984
- Box 1 Folder
102
March of Dimes Coffee 1984 Jan 5
- Box 1 Folder
103
Glenn Committee Luncheon 1984 Jan 5
- Box 1 Folder
104
VWCHP Luncheon 1984 Jan 6
- Box 1 Folder
105
Congressional Delegate Luncheon 1984 Jan 10
- Box 1 Folder
106
Leadership Wives - Legislature Opening Session 1984 Jan 11
- Box 1 Folder
107
New Democratic Legislators Breakfast 1984 Jan 12
- Box 1 Folder
108
New Republican Legislators Breakfast 1984 Jan 13
- Box 1 Folder
109
General Assembly Reception 1984 Jan 16-17
- Box 1 Folder
110
Dinner 1984 Jan 19
- Box 1 Folder
111
Menus 1984 Jan 19-May 5
- Box 1 Folder
112
Dinner 1984 Jan 23
- Box 1 Folder
113
Coffee 1984 Jan 26
- Box 1 Folder
114
Tea 1984 Jan 26
- Box 1 Folder
115
Fund Raiser - Al Smith 1984 Jan 26
- Box 1 Folder
116
Dinner 1984 Jan 31
- Box 1 Folder
117
Annie Glenn Coffee 1984 Feb 1
- Box 1 Folder
118
Dinner 1984 Feb 1
- Box 1 Folder
119
Legislative Dinner 1984 Feb 2
- Box 1 Folder
120
Legislative Dinner 1984 Feb 6
- Box 1 Folder
121
Legislative Dinner 1984 Feb 9
- Box 1 Folder
122
Dinner 1984 Feb 13
- Box 1 Folder
123
Dinner 1984 Feb 14
- Box 1 Folder
124
Reception for Legislative Support Staff 1984 Feb 15
- Box 1 Folder
125
Reception - Legislative Support Staff 1984 Feb 20
- Box 1 Folder
126
Reception for Pages and Page Staff 1984 Feb 23
- Box 1 Folder
127
Press Reception 1984 Mar 8
- Box 1 Folder
128
End-of-the-Session Sing-Along 1984 Mar 9
- Box 1 Folder
129
Cabinet Dinner 1984 Mar 19
- Box 1 Folder
130
Mansion Tours Co-Hostesses Coffee 1984 Mar 20
- Box 1 Folder
131
Wine and Cheese Reception, Leadership Metro Richmond 1984 Apr 4
- Box 1 Folder
132
Public Relations Society of America, Old Dominion Chapter, Award Presentation 1984 Apr 13
- Box 1 Folder
133
Luncheon for Debbie Wood and Richard Dickerson 1984 Apr 16
- Box 1 Folder
134
North-South Summit Breakfast [Southern Governors' Association] 1984 Apr 27
- Box 1 Folder
135
Mary Matthews Reception 1984 May 6
- Box 1 Folder
136
Henry Howell Reception 1984 May 7
- Box 1 Folder
137
Henry Howell Reception 1984 May 17
- Box 1 Folder
138
Governor's Arts Awards 1984 May 18
- Box 1 Folder
139
Fellows of the Virginia Museum Dinner 1984 May 18
- Box 1 Folder
140
Candidate Development Reception 1984 May 31
- Box 2 Folder
1
Cabinet Forum Luncheon 1984 June 1
- Box 2 Folder
2
Governor's Fellows Coffee 1984 June 4
- Box 2 Folder
3
Virginia Passport Tour Dinner 1984 June 6
- Box 2 Folder
4
Mansion Committee Meeting and Reception 1984 June 7
- Box 2 Folder
5
Wayne Anderson Luncheon 1984 June 28
- Box 2 Folder
6
Beach Party at Camp Pendleton for Governor's Staff, Fellows, Cabinet and Deputies 1984 July 7
- Box 2 Folder
7
Southern Governors' Association, Virginia Business Council Opening Reception 1984 July 8
- Box 2 Folder
8
Division of Industrial Development Luncheon 1984 July 13
- Box 2 Folder
9
Governor's Fellows Piano Recital and Dessert Soiree 1984 July 24
- Box 2 Folder
10
Luncheon for Dr. Timothy Sullivan 1984 Aug 9
- Box 2 Folder
11
Olympic Ceremony and Reception 1984 Sept 18
- Box 2 Folder
12
Arts Awards Luncheon 1984 Sept 26
- Box 2 Folder
13
Division of Industrial Development Luncheon 1984 Sept 27
- Box 2 Folder
14
Baby Shower Honoring Pearl Walden Thomas 1984 Oct 3
- Box 2 Folder
15
Baby Shower Honoring Pearl Walden Thomas 1984 Nov 1
- Box 2 Folder
16
Dessert Soiree for Notable Living Women 1984 Nov 30
- Box 2 Folder
17
December Open House 1984
- Box 2 Folder
18
Future's Commission Luncheon 1984 Dec 4
- Box 2 Folder
19
Department of Economic Development Dinner 1984 Dec 13
- Box 2 Folder
20
Mansion Christmas Decorations 1984
- Box 2 Folder
21
Tree Lighting Reception 1984 Dec 14
- Box 2 Folder
22
Coffee [for volunteers] 1984 Dec 18
- Box 2 Folder
23
Staff Christmas Party 1984 Dec 20
- Box 2 Folder
24
Williamsburg Trip 1984 Dec 26-28
- Box 2 Folder
25
Contributors' Party 1984 Dec 28
- Box 2 Folder
26
General Assembly Entertaining 1985
- Box 2 Folder
27
Apple Blossom Festival 1985
- Box 2 Folder
28
State-Festival Forum Luncheon 1985 Jan 7
- Box 2 Folder
29
Reception following State of the Commonwealth Address 1985 Jan 9
- Box 2 Folder
30
March of Dimes Coffee 1985 Jan 10
- Box 2 Folder
31
Supreme Court Dinner 1985 Jan 14
- Box 2 Folder
32
Tea for General Assembly Spouses 1985 Jan 22
- Box 2 Folder
33
Coffee Honoring University of Virginia President Robert O'Neil 1985 Jan 25
- Box 2 Folder
34
Reception - Governor Clinton 1985 Feb 2
- Box 2 Folder
35
Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) Dinner 1985 Feb 11
- Box 2 Folder
36
Legislative Staff Reception 1985 Feb 13
- Box 2 Folder
37
Cocktail Party of Pages 1985 Feb 20
- Box 2 Folder
38
Sing-Along 1985 Feb 22
- Box 2 Folder
39
Southeast Compact Commission 1985 Feb 27
- Box 2 Folder
40
Division of Economic Development Dinner 1985 Mar 6
- Box 2 Folder
41
Luncheon Honoring Judy Johnson and Pearl Thomas 1985 Mar 15
- Box 3 Folder
42
Members of the General Assembly Dinner 1985 Mar 18
- Box 2 Folder
43
Economic Development Luncheon 1985 Mar 19
- Box 2 Folder
44
Leadership Metro Richmond Reception 1985 Apr 3
- Box 2 Folder
45
Delegate Selection Reception 1985 Apr 18
- Box 2 Folder
46
American Society for Public Administration 1985 May 2
- Box 2 Folder
47
Arts Awards Reception 1985 May 7
- Box 2 Folder
48
State Agency Auxiliary Tea 1985 May 9
- Box 2 Folder
49
Children's Celebration of the Arts, Capitol Square 1985 May 11
- Box 2 Folder
50
Governor's Arts Awards Reception 1985 May 18
- Box 2 Folder
51
"Virginians for" Luncheon 1985 May 24
- Box 2 Folder
52
Governor's Staff Party at Camp Pendleton 1985 May 27
- Box 2 Folder
53
Contributors Reception 1985 May 28
- Box 2 Folder
54
College Presidents' Luncheon 1985 June 3
- Box 2 Folder
55
Cookout Honoring Cecil Carter, B.W. Pack, Frank White, and Sandy Bowen 1985 June 24
- Box 2 Folder
56
Executive Mansion Donors' Reception 1985 June 25
- Box 2 Folder
57
Electronic Data Systems (EDS) Luncheon 1985 July 19
- Box 2 Folder
58
Current and Former Governor's Fellows Reunion, Camp Pendleton 1985 July 20
- Box 2 Folder
59
Cocktail Party at Camp Pendleton 1985 July 20
- Box 2 Folder
60
Farewell Luncheon for John Casteen 1985 July 29
- Box 2 Folder
61
Clarinet Recital for Governor's Fellows 1985 July 29
- Box 2 Folder
62
Governor's Economic Advisory Council Luncheon 1985 Aug 22
- Box 2 Folder
63
Small Dinner Party Before "Sugar Babies" 1985 Aug 27
- Box 2 Folder
64
Breakfast Honoring Dr. Joe Marchello 1985 Aug 30
- Box 2 Folder
65
Hercules' Officials Luncheon 1985 Sept 5
- Box 2 Folder
66
Brunch for Sarah Gayle and Jack Randolph 1985 Sept 22
- Box 2 Folder
67
Bicentennial Commission for the U.S. Constitution Coffee 1985 Sept 23
- Box 2 Folder
68
Virginia House Reception 1985 Sept 26
- Box 2 Folder
69
Military Aides Reception 1985 Sept 27
- Box 2 Folder
70
Mary Sue Terry Luncheon 1985 Sept 30
- Box 2 Folder
71
Department of Economic Development (DED) Luncheon 1985 Oct 4
- Box 2 Folder
72
Jerry Baliles Dinner and Cocktails 1985 Oct 19
- Box 2 Folder
73
Governor's Regulatory Reform Advisory Board Coffee 1985 Oct 21
- Box 2 Folder
74
Jerry Baliles Cocktails and Dinner 1985 Oct 21
- Box 2 Folder
75
Virginia Board of Economists Luncheon 1985 Oct 25
- Box 2 Folder
76
Dinner Party Honoring Lord and Lady Tollemasch 1985 Nov 4
- Box 2 Folder
77
Election Night Dinner 1985 Nov 5
- Box 2 Folder
78
Virginia Legislative Institute Reception 1985 Nov 19
- Box 2 Folder
79
Robb, Richmond and Norfolk Boat Cruises 1985 Nov 20 & 23
- Box 2 Folder
80
Fountain Dedication, Executive Mansion 1985 Dec 3
- Box 2 Folder
81
Virginia Task Force on Infant Mortality Luncheon 1985 Dec 12
- Box 2 Folder
82
Mansion Christmas Decorations 1985
- Box 2 Folder
83
Tree Lighting Reception 1985 Dec 12
- Box 2 Folder
84
Executive Mansion Christmas Open House 1985 Dec 13-15
- Box 2 Folder
85
Party Honoring Margaret Bowlin 1985 Dec 13
- Box 2 Folder
86
Hostesses Coffee 1985 Dec 17
- Box 2 Folder
87
Virginia Association of Realtors Reception 1985 Dec 17
- Box 2 Folder
88
Military Aides Reception 1985 Dec 17
- Box 2 Folder
89
Christmas Staff Party 1985 Dec 19
- Box 2 Folder
90
Christmas 1985
- Box 2 Folder
91
Open House 1986 Jan 1
- Box 2 Folder
92
End of Administration Gala 1986 Jan 4
- Box 2 Folder
93
Agency Heads Luncheon 1986 Jan 7
- Box 2 Folder
94
State of the Commonwealth Address Reception 1986 Jan 8
- Box 2 Folder
95
Farewell Supper 1986 Jan 9
- Box 1 Folder
1
- Box 2
Subseries I.B: Baliles Adminstration 1986-1990
Arranged chronologically by date. Contains correspondence, memos and notes concerning the preparations and arrangements made for events at the Executive Mansion during the Baliles Administration (1986-1990). This series includes guest lists and menus for many of the events. Also includes documentation on recurring events as well as some significant events during the Baliles Administration. These files do not reflect the complete entertaining activity of the Baliles administration.
Chronological
- Box 2 Folder
96
Invitations - Names and Addresses 1986
- Box 2 Folder
97
Executive Mansion Events 1986-1987
- Box 2 Folder
98
Tree Lighting Reception 1986 Dec 12
- Box 2 Folder
99
Christmas Open House 1986 Dec 13-15
- Box 2 Folder
100
Garden Week 1987 Apr 21-25
- Box 2 Folder
101
Mansion Christmas Decorations 1987
- Box 2 Folder
102
Garden Week and Candlelight Tours 1988 Apr 26-30
- Box 2 Folder
103
Mansion Christmas Decorations 1988
- Box 2 Folder
104
Christmas Open House and Entertainment 1988
- Box 2 Folder
105
Christmas Open House and Entertainment 1989 Sept 21
- Box 2 Folder
106
Mansion Christmas Decorations 1989
- Box 2 Folder
96
- Box 2-3
Subseries I.C: Wilder Administration 1990-1994
Arranged into two (2) subseries: Event Files, 1990-1994; and the Southern Governor's Association Meeting and African Trade Summit Files, 1992-1993.
Chronological
- Box 2-3
Subseries I.C.1: Event Files 1990-1994
Arranged chronologically by date. Contains correspondence, memos and notes concerning the preparations and arrangements made for events at the Executive Mansion during the Wilder Administration (1990-1994). This series also includes guest lists and menus for many of the events. Also includes documentation on recurring and regular official events. These files, along with those in Library of Virginia accession 35539, give a more complete view of life in the Executive Mansion during the Wilder administration.
Chronological
- Box 2 Folder
107
Entertainment 1990-1992
- Box 2 Folder
108
Christmas Activities and Decorating 1990
- Box 2 Folder
109
Tree Lighting Ceremony 1990
- Box 2 Folder
110
Holiday Ornament Contest 1990
- Box 2 Folder
112
Tree Lighting Ceremony Special Guests 1990
- Box 2 Folder
113
Holiday Open House 1990
- Box 2 Folder
114
Executive Mansion Open House 1990 Dec 14-16
- Box 2 Folder
115
Garden Week 1990-1993
- Box 3 Folder
1
Congressional Delegation Luncheon 1991 Jan 25
- Box 3 Folder
2
General Assembly Black Caucus Breakfast 1991 Jan 31
- Box 3 Folder
3
General Assembly Page's Breakfast 1991 Feb 14
- Box 3 Folder
4
End of Session Reception for Legislators and Spouses 1991 Feb 20
- Box 3 Folder
5
Christmas and Garden Week 1991 Apr 23-27
- Box 3 Folder
6
Payment of Taxes Ceremony 1991 Nov 26
- Box 3 Folder
7
Christmas Decorations 1991
- Box 3 Folder
8
Christmas Entertainment 1991
- Box 3 Folder
9
Mansion Tree Presentation 1991 Dec 3
- Box 3 Folder
10
Tree Lighting Ceremony 1991 Dec 12
- Box 3 Folder
11
Misc. Paperwork re: events 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
12
Legislative Black Tie Receptions 1992 Jan 13-14
- Box 3 Folder
13
Black Caucus Breakfast 1992 Jan 16
- Box 3 Folder
14
Congressional Delegation Meeting and Luncheon 1992 Feb 7
- Box 3 Folder
15
Pages Breakfast 1992 Feb 12
- Box 3 Folder
16
Tea for General Assembly and Cabinet Spouses 1992 Feb 14
- Box 3 Folder
17
End of Session Reception 1992 Mar 6
- Box 3 Folder
18
Historic Garden Week 1992 Apr 18-26
- Box 3 Folder
19
Payment of Taxes Ceremony 1992 Nov 18
- Box 3 Folder
20
Virginia Christmas Tree Presentation 1992 Dec 3
- Box 3 Folder
21
Tree Lighting Ceremony 1992 Dec 9
- Box 3 Folder
22
Christmas Entertainment, Open House 1992 Dec 11-13
- Box 3 Folder
23
End of Session Reception 1993 Jan 26
- Box 3 Folder
24
Congressional Delegation Meeting and Luncheon 1993 Feb 7
- Box 3 Folder
25
General Assembly Pages Breakfast 1993 Feb 17
- Box 3 Folder
26
Black Caucus Breakfast 1993 Feb 18
- Box 3 Folder
27
Black Tie Judiciary Reception 1993 June 15
- Box 3 Folder
28
Governor's Fellows Buffet Dinner 1993 July 26
- Box 3 Folder
29
Governor's Fellow Garden Supper 1993 June 29
- Box 3 Folder
30
Howard University Luncheon 1993 Sept 10
- Box 3 Folder
31
Payment of Taxes Ceremony 1993 Nov 17
- Box 3 Folder
32
Holiday Tree Presentation 1993 Dec 3
- Box 3 Folder
33
Tree Lighting Ceremony 1993 Dec 7
- Box 3 Folder
34
End of Administration Reception 1994 Jan 12
- Box 2 Folder
107
- Box 3
Subseries I.C.2: Southern Governor's Association Meeting and African Trade Summit 1992-1993
Arranged alphabetically by folder title. Contains correspondence, notes, and memoranda concerning the arrangements for the Southern Governor's Association Meeting. The meeting took place September 19- 21, 1993 in Richmond, Virginia. Coinciding with the meeting was a meeting with leaders of several African nations for the Southern Governor's Association African Trade Summit.
Alphabetical
- Box 3 Folder
35
African Trade Summit - Budget 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
36
African Trade Summit - Food 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
37
African Trade Summit - Guest Lists 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
38
African Trade Summit - Heads of State Dinner 1993 Sept 21
- Box 3 Folder
39
African Trade Summit - Logistics 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
40
African Trade Summit - Mansion Events 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
41
African Trade Summit - Meeting with Ambassadors 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
42
African Trade Summit - Meetings and Notes 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
43
African Trade Summit - Operations Manual 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
44
African Trade Summit - Setup 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
45
African Trade Summit - Security/Transportation 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
46
Southern Governor's Association Meeting - Budget 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
47
Southern Governor's Association Meeting - Captiol Square Event 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
48
Southern Governor's Association Meeting - Catering 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
49
Southern Governor's Association Meeting - Entertainment/Activities 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
50
Southern Governor's Association Meeting - Meetings and Notes 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
51
Southern Governor's Association Meeting - Miscellaneous 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
52
Southern Governor's Association Meeting - Operations Manual 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
53
Southern Governor's Association Meeting - Press 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
54
Southern Governor's Association Meeting - Security/Transportation 1992-1993
- Box 3 Folder
55
Southern Governor's Association Meeting - Set-up/Tenting 1992-1993
- Box 5 Folder
1
Southern Governor's Association: African Heads of States Event/Mansion Tours 1993 Sept 19
- Box 3 Folder
35
- Box 2-3
- box 3
Subseries I.D: Allen Adminstration 1994-1995
Arranged Chronologically by date. Contains memos and notes concerning the preparations and arrangements made for events at the Executive Mansion during the Allen Administration (1994-1998). These files, along with those in Library of Virginia accession 35875, give a more complete view of life in the Executive Mansion during the Allen administration.
Chrological
- Box 3 Folder
56
Event Summary 1994
- Box 3 Folder
57
Applause Unlimited Puppeteers 1994
- Box 3 Folder
58
Historic Garden Week 1994 Apr 23-30
- Box 3 Folder
59
Heritage Tourism Week Agenda for Susan Allen 1994 May 9-14
- Box 3 Folder
60
Garden Week 1995
- Box 3 Folder
56
- box 3
Subseries I.E: Events spanning multiple administrations, or outside of gubernatorial functions 1982-1991
Arranged alphabetically by folder title. Contains memos and other materials regarding events that involved the residents of the Mansion, or spanned multiple administrations. Included are correspondence, notes, photographs (see notes), and other materials relating to these events.
Alphabetical
- Box 3 Folder
61
Events not held at Mansion
- Box 3 Folder
62
Lynda J. Robb's Birthday Party 1982 Mar 19
- Box 3 Folder
63
Cindy Robb's Birthday Party and Lunch 1982 Oct 22-24
- Box 3 Folder
64
Halloween Parties 1982 Oct 30-31
- Box 3 Folder
65
Robb Anniversary Party 1982 Dec 11
- Box 3 Folder
66
Lynda J. Robb's Birthday Party 1983 Mar 18
- Box 3 Folder
67
First Ladies Conference, Grand Rapids Michigan 1984 Apr 18-20
- Box 3 Folder
68
Cindy Robb's Birthday Ball 1984 Oct 1984
- Box 3 Folder
69
Party for Mrs. Johnson, Ian and Luci Turpin 1984 Dec 22
- Box 3 Folder
70
First Ladies Mansion Fund 1982-1985
- Box 3 Folder
71
Garden Week Correspondence 1982-1991
- Box 12 Folder
4
Proclamation of L. Douglas Wilder Day, City of Newport News 1987 Oct 4
- Box 3 Folder
72
Wedding favor from wedding of Loren Wilder and Edward James 1993 Apr 24
- Box 3 Folder
61
Arranged alphabetically by folder title. Contains correspondence, memos and other materials related to the special projects at the Mansion and relations with the Department of General Services. Of particular interest are materials relating to the renovations and improvement projects at the Mansion, including samples of materials used in the renovation and improvement projects. Also contains folders relating to the use of the Mansion by film crews for movies.
Alphabetical
- Box 3 Folder
73
Auction Sale Notices 1992
- Box 3 Folder
74
Asbestos Remodeling and Construction Project 1990
- Box 3 Folder
75
Automatic Gate Opener 1993
- Box 3 Folder
76
Basement Carpet 1992
- Box 3 Folder
77
Basement Painting 1991
- Box 3 Folder
78
Breezeway Renovation 1994
- Box 3 Folder
79
Bureau of Facilities Management Survey of Agencies - Capitol Square 1993
- Box 3 Folder
80
Carriage House Roof Replacement 1991
- Box 3 Folder
81
Chimney Project 1990-1991
- Box 3 Folder
82
Chimney Project 1990-1991
- Box 4 Folder 1
Commission for the Preservation of the Capitol
- Box 4 Folder 2
Connecting Tunnel 1994
- Box 4 Folder 3
Correspondence 1993-1989
- Box 4 Folder 4
Cottage Repairs - Mansion
- Box 12 Folder 5
Emergency Lighting Installation 1991
- Box 4 Folder 5
Executive Mansion Furnishings Changes, Repair and Cleaning 1990
- Box 4 Folder 6
Filming: A Woman Named Jackie 1991
- Box 4 Folder 7
Filming: A Woman Named Jackie 1991
- Box 4 Folder 8
Filming: A Woman Named Jackie 1991
- Box 4 Folder 9
Filming: Dream West 1985
- Box 4 Folder
10
Filming: First Kid
- Box 4 Folder
11
Filming: Ironclads 1990-1991
- Box 4 Folder
12
Filming: Shadow Conspiracy 1995 July 8-9
- Box 4 Folder
13
Floor Plans, Executive Mansion 1987
- Box 4 Folder
14
Furnishing and Redecorating Private Quarters 1990-1991
- Box 4 Folder
15
Grounds - Executive Mansion 1971-1992
- Box 4 Folder
16
Handicapped Access - Executive Mansion 1982-1991
- Box 4 Folder
17
Handicapped Access Project 1991-1992
- Box 4 Folder
18
Historical American Building Survey Team 1987
- Box 4 Folder
19
Kitchen Improvements - Stove Replacement 1991-1992
- Box 4 Folder
20
Long Range Improvement Planning Study for Use of the Executive Mansion
- Box 4 Folder
21
Long Range Improvement Planning Study for Use of the Executive Mansion
- Box 4 Folder
22
Mansion Gate House Air Conditioner 1991
- Box 4 Folder
23
Mansion Kitchen Restoration 1982-1990
- Box 4 Folder
24
Mansion Maintenance 1981-1988
- Box 4 Folder
25
Mansion Tunnel Project 1994
- Box 4 Folder
26
National Historic Landmark Application 1988
- Box 4 Folder
27
New Fire and Security Alarm System Installation 1992
- Box 4 Folder
28
Paint Analysis - Executive Mansion 1989
- Box 4 Folder
29
Painting / Wallpaper of First Floor 1990
- Box 4 Folder
30
Playground 1994
- Box 4 Folder
31
Post Painting Work 1990
- Box 4 Folder
32
Powder Room Wallpaper Replacement 1991
- Box 4 Folder
33
"Project Streamline #27" 1991
- Box 4 Folder
34
Recycling 1990-1991
- Box 4 Folder
35
Remodeling of Dining Room Niches 1992
- Box 4 Folder
36
Renovation Project Notes 1989-1990
- Box 4 Folder
37
Renovation 1990
- Box 4 Folder
38
Restoration - Executive Mansion 1987
- Box 4 Folder
39
Roof Replacement and Exterior Painting
- Box 4 Folder
40
Virginia Film Office Location Requests 1992
- Box 4 Folder
41
Wine Cellar
- Box 4 Folder
42
Wood Blinds and Ultraviolet Filtering Shades 1991-1992
Arranged alphabetically by folder title. Contains correspondence, memos and other materials relating to Historic Attractions throughout the Richmond Area and the United States as well as information on tours given at the Mansion.
Alphabetical
- Box 4 Folder
43
Bloemendal Newsletter (Louis Ginter Botanical Garden) 1990-1992
- Box 4 Folder
44
Brochures - Historical Homes, etc.
- Box 4 Folder
45
Executive Mansion Summer Tours 1986
- Box 4 Folder
46
Executive Mansion Summer Tours 1992
- Box 4 Folder
47
Executive Mansion Tour Script - Revised March 1986 1986
- Box 4 Folder
48
Executive Mansion Tour Hostess Manual, ca. 1993 1993
- Box 4 Folder
49
Executive Mansions - Other States
- Box 4 Folder
50
Executive Mansions - Other States
- Box 4 Folder
51
Executive Mansions - Other States
- Box 4 Folder
52
Historic Homes
- Box 4 Folder
53
Hostess Orientation Workshop - Master Copy of Guidelines, etc. 1992 Feb 17
- Box 4 Folder
54
Makeup Executive Mansion Tour Hostess Seminar 1992 Oct 19
- Box 4 Folder
55
Mansion Hostesses
- Box 4 Folder
56
Master copies of Guidelines for Hostesses, Revisions, Additions 1991 Sept
- Box 4 Folder
57
New Trainees Hostess Information Forms 1993 Oct 7
- Box 4 Folder
58
Questionnaires / Surveys
- Box 4 Folder
59
"Review of Evidence" G.S. Hood, Antiques Forum (Governor's Palace, Williamsburg) 1982 Jan 29
- Box 5 Folder 1
Southern Governors Association: African Heads of State Event / Mansion Tours 1993 Sept 19
- Box 5 Folder 2
Tours 1984-1991
- Box 5 Folder 3
Tours: Information 1986-1989
- Box 5 Folder 4
Tours - information: Quotations - Hostess Gifts
- Box 5 Folder 5
Tours 1994 Jan-Feb
- Box 5 Folder 6
Tours 1994 Mar-May
- Box 5 Folder 7
Tours 1994 June-Aug
- Box 5 Folder 8
Tours: Publicity 1988-1989
- Box 5 Folder 9
Tours 1994 Sept-Dec
- Box 5 Folder
10
Tours
- Box 5 Folder
11
Virginia Association of Museums 1988-1994
Arranged alphabetically by folder title. Contains correspondence, memos, brochures, and other materials relating to the Executive Mansion and Capitol Square. Included in the series is information on specific aspects of the Mansion and its grounds.
Alphabetical
- Box 12 Folder 7
Appraisal of Executive Mansion - Photographic Support 1980 Apr 30
- Box 12 Folder 8
Appraisement of Personal Property Belonging to the Commonwealth of Virginia Executive Mansion 1980 Apr 30
- Box 5 Folder
12
Brochures on the Mansion
- Box 5 Folder
13
Brochures (Mansion)
- Box 5 Folder
14
Capitol -200th Anniversary
- Box 5 Folder
15
Clippings
- Box 5 Folder
16
Clippings
- Box 5 Folder
17
Embossing - Ballroom Mantel Detail
- Box 5 Folder
18
Equipment Info./Insurance/Service Contracts/Warranties, Elevator 1989-1991
- Box 5 Folder
19
"The Executive Mansion: Linwood Holton, Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia, 1970-1974"
- Box 12 Folder
10
Executive Mansion Inventory, Commonwealth of Virginia 1974 Jan 4
- Box 12 Folder
11
Executive Mansion Inventory, Commonwealth of Virginia 1978 July 12
- Box 5 Folder
20
Financial Information: Fixed Assets
- Box 5 Folder
21
Friends of Executive Mansion Brochures
- Box 5 Folder
22
Governor - Executive Office: Report on Audit for year ended June 30, 1984
- Box 5 Folder
23
Governor - Executive Office: Report on Audit for year ended June 30, 1984
- Box 5 Folder
24
Governor Wilder's Gift Stamp (for books)
- Box 12 Folder
12
Inventory of Personal Property Belonging to Commonwealth of Virginia Executive Mansion 1982 Apr 23
- Box 5 Folder
25
Landscape Proposal - Tony Griffin 1994
- Box 5 Folder
26
Mansion Misc.
- Box 5 Folder
27
Plants of the Executive Mansion 1983
- Box 5 Folder
28
Policy Manual
- Box 5 Folder
29
Research Materials for restoration
- Box 5 Folder
30
State Capitol Diagrams
- Box 5 Folder
31
State Capitol Information
- Box 5 Folder
32
Stationary
- Box 5 Folder
33
Stationary Inventory
- Box 5 Folder
34
Stationary Samples / Inventory
- Box 5 Folder
35
Telephone Book Cover Artist: Vernon Johnson 1988
- Box 12 Folder
13
"Virginia's Legendary Mansion" by Terry Morton 1994-1996
- Box 12 Folder
14
Washington Statue - Capitol Square, Thomas Crawford, 1858
Alphabetical
- box 5-6
Subseries V.A: Contributions 1973-1990
Arranged chronologically. Contains information regarding monetary and property donations made to the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion for the calendar years 1973 through 1990. Members of the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion transferred these files to the Office of the Director of the Executive Mansion in 1987. These materials compliment the materials found in the Library of Virginia accession 35652 from the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion.
Chronological
- Box 5 Folder
37
1973 Mansion Contributions 1973
- Box 5 Folder
38
1973 Mansion Contributions 19
- Box 5 Folder
39
1974 Mansion Contributions 1974
- Box 5 Folder
40
1975 Mansion Contributions 1975
- Box 5 Folder
41
1976 Mansion Contributions 1976
- Box 5 Folder
42
1977 Mansion Contributions 1977
- Box 5 Folder
43
1978 Mansion Contributions 1978
- Box 5 Folder
44
1979 Mansion Contributions 1979
- Box 5 Folder
45
Contributions, 1979-1990 1979-1980
- Box 6 Folder
1
1980 Mansion Contributions 1980
- Box 6 Folder
2
1981 Mansion Contributions 1981
- Box 6 Folder
3
1982 Mansion Contributions 1982
- Box 6 Folder
4
1983 Mansion Contributions 1983
- Box 6 Folder
5
1984 Mansion Contributions 1984
- Box 6 Folder
6
1985 Mansion Contributions 1985
- Box 6 Folder
7
1987 Mansion Contributions 1987
- Box 6 Folder
8
1988 Mansion Contributions 1988
- Box 6 Folder
9
1989 Mansion Contributions 1989
- Box 5 Folder
37
- box 6
Subseries V.B: Correspondence 1973-1989
Arranged chronologically. Contains correspondence and other materials relating to the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion (formerly the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion). Included in these materials is correspondence regarding the donation and restoration of property for the furnishing of the Mansion as well as correspondence with members of the Citizens' Advisory Council. Members of the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion transferred these files to the Office of the Director of the Executive Mansion in 1987. These materials compliment the materials found in the Library of Virginia accession 35652 from the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion.
Chrological
- Box 6 Folder
10
Notes from Ruth Anne M. Brooks and Notes re: Helen Scott Reed
- Box 6 Folder
11
Friends of the Executive Mansion, First "Friends" Reception by Mansion Committee
- Box 6 Folder
12
1973 Correspondence 1973
- Box 6 Folder
13
1974 Correspondence 1974
- Box 6 Folder
14
1975 Correspondence 1975
- Box 6 Folder
15
1976 Correspondence 1976
- Box 6 Folder
16
1977 Correspondence 1977
- Box 6 Folder
17
1978 Correspondence 1978
- Box 6 Folder
18
1979 Correspondence 1979
- Box 6 Folder
19
1980 Correspondence 1980
- Box 6 Folder
20
1981 Correspondence 1981
- Box 6 Folder
21
1982 Correspondence 1982
- Box 6 Folder
22
1983 Correspondence 1983
- Box 6 Folder
23
1984 Correspondence 1984
- Box 6 Folder
24
1985 Correspondence 1985
- Box 6 Folder
25
1987 Correspondence 1987
- Box 6 Folder
26
1988 Correspondence 1988
- Box 6 Folder
27
1989 Correspondence 1989
- Box 6 Folder
10
- box 6-7
Subseries V.C: Financial Files 1973-1979
Arranged chronologically. Contains information regarding donations and purchases made by the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion from 1973 until 1989. This series also includes invoices for repair and restoration work on items within the Mansion. Members of the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion transferred these files to the Office of the Director of the Executive Mansion in 1987. These materials compliment the materials found in the Library of Virginia accession 35652 from the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion.
Chronological
- Box 6 Folder
28
1973 Financial 1973
- Box 6 Folder
29
1974 Financial 1974
- Box 6 Folder
30
1975 Financial 1975
- Box 6 Folder
31
1976 Financial 1976
- Box 6 Folder
32
1977 Financial 1977
- Box 6 Folder
33
1978 Financial 1978
- Box 6 Folder
34
1979 Financial 1979
- Box 6 Folder
35
1979 Financial 1979
- Box 7 Folder
1
1980 Financial 1980
- Box 7 Folder
2
1981 Financial 1981
- Box 7 Folder
3
1982 Financial 1982
- Box 7 Folder
4
1983 Financial 1983
- Box 7 Folder
5
1984 Financial 1984
- Box 7 Folder
6
1985 Financial 1985
- Box 7 Folder
7
1987 Financial 1987
- Box 7 Folder
8
1988 Financial 1988
- Box 7 Folder
9
1989 Financial 1989
- Box 6 Folder
28
Arranged into two (2) subseries: Correspondence and Other Materials, 1987-1989; and Financial Files, 1987-1989. Contains correspondence and financial information relating to the events surrounding the 175th Anniversary of the Executive Mansion. The Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion (formerly the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion) was responsible for the developing of activities and events for the celebration. Members of the Citizens' Advisory Council on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion transferred these files to the Office of the Director of the Executive Mansion in 1987.
Alphabetical
- box 7
Subseries VI.A: Correspondence and Other Materials
Arranged alphabetically by folder title. Contains correspondence and other materials relating to the 1988 celebration of the 175th anniversary of the Executive Mansion.
Alphabetical
- Box 7 Folder
10
Correspondence - Contributions
- Box 7 Folder
11
Correspondence - Contributor's Thank You Letters
- Box 7 Folder
12
Correspondence - General
- Box 7 Folder
13
Correspondence - General Thank You Letters
- Box 7 Folder
14
Correspondence - Survey Letters/ First Ladies' Letter
- Box 7 Folder
15
Education Committee 1987
- Box 7 Folder
16
Event 1988 June 25
- Box 7 Folder
17
Garden Week 1988
- Box 12 Folder
15
General Information
- Box 7 Folder
18
Library Book References
- Box 7 Folder
19
Lists
- Box 7 Folder
20
Meeting Minutes 1987-1988
- Box 7 Folder
21
Miscellaneous
- Box 7 Folder
22
Office Insurance
- Box 7 Folder
23
Responses to Invitations to be on Commission
- Box 7 Folder
24
Statewide Essay Contest
- Box 7 Folder
25
Steering Committee
- Box 7 Folder
10
- box 7
Subseries VI.B: Financial Files
Arranged alphabetically by folder title. Contains budget information, invoices, financial statements and statements of contributions to the 175th Anniversary of the Executive Mansion Committee.
Alphabetical
- Box 7 Folder
26
Bills Paid: A
- Box 7 Folder
27
Bills Paid: B
- Box 7 Folder
28
Bills Paid: C
- Box 7 Folder
29
Bills Paid: D
- Box 7 Folder
30
Bills Paid: E
- Box 7 Folder
31
Bills Paid: F
- Box 7 Folder
32
Bills Paid: G
- Box 7 Folder
33
Bills Paid: H
- Box 7 Folder
34
Bills Paid: I-J
- Box 7 Folder
35
Bills Paid: K-L
- Box 7 Folder
36
Bills Paid: M
- Box 7 Folder
37
Bills Paid: N
- Box 7 Folder
38
Bills Paid: P
- Box 7 Folder
39
Bills Paid: R
- Box 7 Folder
40
Bills Paid: S
- Box 7 Folder
41
Bills Paid: T
- Box 7 Folder
42
Bills Paid: U-V
- Box 7 Folder
43
Bills Paid: W
- Box 7 Folder
44
Bills Paid: X, Y, Z
- Box 7 Folder
45
Budget, Schedule of Events Proposals 1987-1989
- Box 7 Folder
46
Contributions 1987-1988
- Box 7 Folder
47
Financial Statements
- Box 7 Folder
26
Arranged alphabetically by folder title. Contains correspondence, memos and other items not directly related to the Executive Mansion and its functions.
Alphabetical
- Box 7 Folder
48
200th Anniversary of the Bill of Rights Informational Materials
- Box 7 Folder
49
Correspondence regarding gifts received, Baliles administration 1986-1989
- Box 7 Folder
50
Internship, Fall 1992 - Elizabeth Chisman Museum education Project 1992
- Box 7 Folder
51
Mattaponi Indians News Article 1995 June
- Box 7 Folder
52
Notes regarding photographs
- Box 7 Folder
53
Sheet Music
- Box 7 Folder
54
Virginia Executive Institute Alumni Association, Fall 1992 1992
- Box 7 Folder
55
Virginia State Library & Archives
Arranged chronologically. Most items are found in Box 11, Oversize. Some items were removed from folders in other series -- notations of such actions accompany the item and are indicated in the folder listing for each series.
Chronological
- Box 11 Folder 1
"Basement Plan. Executive Mansion. Richmond, Virginia." No name or date. SOE File No. 138 2.17. On yellow paper.
- Box 11 Folder 2
Detail of cabinets (in dining room) with fa硤e detail. Photocopy. No name or date. [Name on detail is that of Mansion Director.] Removed from Executive Mansion DGS/Special Projects Renovation Project Notes.
- Box 11 Folder 3
Detail of cabinets with fa硤e and moulding details. Photocopy. No name or date. [Name on detail is that of Mansion Director.] Removed from Executive Mansion DGS/Special Projects Renovation Project Notes.
- Box 7 Folder
56
Drawing of detail of niche in Dining Room. Mounted on foamcore, colored pencil shading. No name or date. Removed from Executive Mansion DGS/Special Projects Renovation Project Notes.
- Box 11 Folder 4
Drawing of first floor of Mansion -- North and South Ballrooms and Dining Room -- with indication of table placement for events. No name or date. Removed from Executive Mansion, DGS/Special Projects Long Range Improvement Planning Study for Use of the Executive Mansion
- Box 12 Folder
16
Drawing of Formal Garden with indication of plantings. Title:"Formal Garden, Overlay #2000-9." Photocopy. No name or date. Removed from Executive Mansion DGS/Special Projects Grounds - Executive Mansion
- Box 11 Folder 5
"First Floor Plan. Executive Mansion. Richmond, Virginia." No name or date. SOE File NO. 138 2.17. Has notations in green regarding interior details.
- Box 11 Folder 6
Floor plan of first floor of Executive Mansion, with table placements in north and south ballrooms and dining room. Photocopy. No name or date. 2 table arrangements, 2 copies of each. Removed from Executive Mansion DGS/Special Projects Renovation Project Notes.
- Box 11 Folder 7
"Second Floor Plan. Executive Mansion. Richmond, Virginia." No name or date. SOE file number 138 2.17. On yellow paper.
- Box 11 Folder 8
Photocopy of "A Plan for the City of Richmond" by Richard Young. From Weddell, Alexander W. Richmond Virginia in Old Prints, 1737-1887 (Richmond: Johnson Publishing Company, 1932). 2 copies
- Box 11 Folder 9
Photocopy of map/plan of Capitol Square area of Richmond. From the Virginia State Library. Source unknown.
- Box 7 Folder
57
Plans of first and second floors of Executive Mansion. No name or date. Contains 3 copies of the second floor plan.
- Box 11 Folder
10
"Suggested Revisions for the Gardens and Grounds." Stanley W. Abbott, 11-30-70. #2000-6 rev. Removed from Executive Mansion DGS/Special Projects Grounds - Executive Mansion 1970 Nov 30
- Box 7 Folder
58
"Virginia Governor's Mansion - Dining Room. H.S.T.R. May 1974." Detail of niche "as is" and "reworked." Also includes tracing attached to back. 1974 May
- Box 11 Folder
11
"Executive Mansion Ballroom" with notations regarding furniture owned by and to be acquired by the Mansion. RAC Interior Design. 1976 Nov
- Box 11 Folder
12
Executive Mansion Ballroom" without furniture notations. RAC Interior Design. 1976 Nov
- Box 11 Folder
13
"Executive Mansion Proposed Design Sketches." Sketches of windows and window treatments for breakfast room and dining room. RAC Interior Design. William E. Joel, II 1978 July
- Box 11 Folder
14
"The Carved Stone Fountain" Overall Ht. 7'-11" Diameter of top bowl 3'-5" Lower Bowl 4'-6"diameter." Removed from Executive Mansion, Citizens' Advisory Committee on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion, 1980 Correspondence. Letter dated 7/7/80 from Tom Crowther (filed chronologically with response letter dated 10/9/80). 1980
- Box 11 Folder
15
"The Terra Cotta Dolphin Fountain on Stone Bases" Surmounted by a lead figure - overall Ht. 5'-9" Diameter of Bowl 4'-0". Removed from Executive Mansion, Citizens' Advisory Committee on Furnishing and Interpreting the Executive Mansion, 1980 Correspondence. Letter dated 7/7/80 from Tom Crowther (filed chronologically with response letter dated 10/9/80). 1980
- Box 11 Folder
16
"Scheme #1 Proposed Second Floor Plan. Alterations to Living Quarters. Plan shows dust partitions as proposed and work access." Howard Shockey and Sons, Inc. 3-12-82, 3-29-82. 1982
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17
"Alterations to Living Quarters The Virginia Executive Mansion Richmond Virginia." "Shows schematic layout with dotted lines showing construction to be removed and shaded lines showing new construction." Howard Shockey and Sons, Inc. 3-12-82, 3-29-82. 1982
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"Alterations to Basement Area The Virginia Executive Mansion Richmond Virginia." Howard Shockey and Sons, Inc. 3-12-82, 3-29-82. 1982
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19+
"Alterations to The Guest House The Virginia Executive Mansion Richmond Virginia." First Floor. Howard Shockey and Sons, Inc. 3-12-82, 3-29-82. 1982
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20
"Alterations to The Guest House The Virginia Executive Mansion Richmond Virginia." Second Floor. Howard Shockey and Sons, Inc. 3-12-82, 3-29-82. 1982
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21
"Alterations to Living Quarters The Virginia Executive Mansion Richmond Virginia." "Shows schematic layout upon completion of the second floor." Howard Shockey and Sons, Inc. 3-12-82, 3-29-82. 1982
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22
"Flower Arranging Room." Howard Shockey and Sons, Inc. 10-7-82. Removed from Executive Mansion DGS/Special Projects Grounds - Executive Mansion 1982
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23
Floor plans (Basement, First and Second Floors), with electrical notes. 1986. No name. 3 pages. 1986
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24
Drawing of basement plan of Mansion. No name or date [circa 1987]. Removed from Executive Mansion DGS/Special Projects Historical American Building Survey Team 1987
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25
Illustration of exterior elevation. "View of Terrace from South Garden." No name or date [circa 1987]. Removed from Executive Mansion DGS/Special Projects Historical American Building Survey Team 1987
- Box 11 Folder
26
First floor plan of the Executive Mansion with furniture designations and other items. No name or date [circa 1987]. 3 copies. Removed from Executive Mansion DGS/Special Projects Historical American Building Survey Team 1987
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27
"Renovations to the Executive Mansion Capitol Square" Hanbury Evans Newill Vlattas. 10-30-90. Job No. 90027.00. Details of doors. Removed from Executive Mansion DGS/Special Projects Renovation Project Notes. 1990
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28
Series of partial plans for providing handicapped access to the Mansion. Includes enlarged elevation, section thru ramp, profile of screen wall, plan of toilet for disabled, partial plan showing lift, partial plan showing ramp, and sectional elevation. Plans by Hanbury Evans Newill and Vlattas. No date. Removed from Executive Mansion DGS/Special Projects Handicapped Access Project, 1991-1992. 1991-1992
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Details of handicapped restroom in cottage. Comprised of detail of door jamb, elevation of door, plan for toilet for disabled. Photocopy. Plan by Hanbury Evans Newill and Vlattas. No date. 2 copies. Removed from Executive Mansion DGS/Special Projects Handicapped Access Project, 1991-1992. 1991-1992
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"Modifications to the Executive Mansion for the Disabled." Hanbury Evans Newill and Vlattas. Project No. 9002703. By J.P.C. Hanbury. Dates: 12-31-91 : 5-20-92 : 6-8-92. 2 copies. Removed from Executive Mansion DGS/Special Projects Handicapped Access Project, 1991-1992. 1991-1992
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"Renovations to Existing Dining Room china Cabinets" Hanbury Evans Newill Vlattas and Co., 1990. Job no. 90027.00 Date: 1-15-93 on plan. Note on plan "New 2-8-93" Removed from Executive Mansion DGS/Special Projects Renovation Project Notes. 1993
- Box 11 Folder
32
"Painted plinth for niches (2 required) full size profiles." Hanbury Evans Newill Vlattas. 8-5-93. 2 copies. Removed from Executive Mansion DGS/Special Projects Renovation Project Notes. 1993
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59
Fax from Gallahan's Furniture with possible furniture for Mrs. Allen's office. Fax dated Feb. 6, 1994. Folder titled: Executive Mansion First Ladies Office and 2nd fl. Mansion plans 1994
Arranged into seven (7) subseries. Contains photographs, slides and negatives depicting the Mansion, its occupants and events at the Mansion. Many of the photographs were previously used in brochures and other publications about the Executive Mansion, including William Seale's Virginia's Executive Mansion (1988). Photographs are from various sources including the Richmond Newspapers, the Valentine Museum, the Library of Virginia, and from private collections.
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Subseries IX.A: Photographs of Governors and their families
Arranged alphabetically by last name. Contains photographs of former Governors of the Commonwealth of Virginia and their families.
Alphabetical
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1
Allen, George Felix
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2
Almond, James Lindsay, Jr.
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3
Baliles, Gerald Lee
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4
Battle, John Stewart
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5
Byrd, Harry Flood
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6
Dalton, John Nichols
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7
Darden, Colgate Whitehead, Jr.
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8
Godwin, Miles Edwin, Jr.
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9
Harrison, Albertis Sydney, Jr.
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10
Holton, Abner Linwood, Jr.
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11
Montague, Andrew Jackson
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12
Peery, George Campbell
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13
Pollard, John Garland
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14
Price, James Hubert
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15
Robb, Charles Spittal
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16
Stanley, Thomas Bahnson
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17
Trinkle, Elbert Lee
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18
Tuck, William Munford
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19
Wilder, Lawrence Douglas
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1
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Subseries IX.B: Photographs of Executive Mansion Exteriors
Arranged alphabetically by subject. Contains photographs of the exteriors of the Executive Mansion. The date range is not clear, but there are photographs from before and after several of the exterior restorations of the Mansion.
Alphabetical
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20
Fountain
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21
Mansion Exterior, 175th Anniversary 1988
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22
Mansion Exterior with holiday decorations, probably 1992 1992
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23
Mansion Exterior, photographed by Katherine Wetzel 1996
- Box 8 Folder
24
Mansion Exterior, dates unknown
- Box 8 Folder
20
- Box 8
Subseries IX.C: Photographs of Executive Mansion Interiors
Arranged alphabetically by room. Contains photographs of unknown dates of the rooms in the Mansion. There are photographs from before and after the restoration of the Mansion to a Federal Period theme.
Alphabetical
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25
Dining Room
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26
Drawing Room
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27
Entrance Hall
- Box 8 Folder
28
Family Quarters, not identified
- Box 8 Folder
29
Lafayette Bedroom
- Box 8 Folder
30
Mantel Details, Katherine Wetzel 1996
- Box 8 Folder
31
Old Governor's Office
- Box 8 Folder
32
North Ballroom
- Box 8 Folder
33
South Ballroom
- Box 8 Folder
34
Unknown (Governor's Bedroom)
- Box 8 Folder
25
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Subseries IX.D: Photographs of events held at the Executive Mansion
Arranged chronologically. Contains photographs of events that took place at the Executive Mansion. For more information about the specific events, including programs, see Series I: Event Files.
Chronological
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1
Virginia First Ladies Reunion 1982 Mar 24
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2
Executive Mansion Open House with Music by the Suzuki strings and Members from the Swift Creek Middle School Orchestra 1990 Dec 15
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3
Holiday Events 1991
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4
Holiday Tree Lighting 1992 Dec 9
- Box 9 Folder
5
Holiday Tree Lighting 1992 Dec 9
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6
Mansion Interior and Exteriors, Garden Week 1995
- Box 9 Folder
1
- Box 9
Subseries IX.E: Photographs of events not held at the Executive Mansion
One folder. Contains photographs from the First Ladies Conference in 1984. Mrs. Robb attended this conference which featured wives and daughters of former presidents of the United States.
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17
First Ladies Conference, Grand Rapids Michigan 1984 Apr
- Box 12 Folder
17
- Box 9
Subseries IX.F: Photographs, Miscellaneous
Arranged alphabetically by folder title. Contains one unknown photograph and one photographic reproduction of an 1860s lithograph.
Alphabetical
- Box 9 Folder
7
Photograph of 1860s color lithograph (source: Virginia State Library and Archives)
- Box 9 Folder
8
Unidentified photograph
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7
- Box 9
Subseries IX.G: Negatives, Slides and Transparencies
Arranged alphabetically by medium (negative, slide or transparency) and then chronologically. Contains negatives, slides and transparencies of photographs taken of the Mansion or at Mansion events. Prints of some of these materials may be found in Series VIII.
Alphabetical
- Box 9 Folder
9
Negatives, Christmas 1991
- Box 9 Folder
10
Negatives -- Interior and Exterior of Mansion, by Katherine Wetzel, 1996. Black and white, 4"x6" 16 items. 1996
- Box 9 Folder
11
Negatives
- Box 9 Folder
12
Slides from Historical American Building Survey 1987
- Box 9 Folder
13
Slides of Mansion
- Box 9 Folder
14
Transparencies -- Interior and Exterior of Mansion, by Katherine Wetzel, 1996. Color, 4"x6" 19 items. 1996
- Box 9 Folder
9
Arranged alphabetically by item title. Contains artifacts, videotapes, decorator samples, and one book.
Alphabetical
- Box 10 Folder 1
Piece of marble in green velvet bag from unknown occasion. 2 items.
- Box 10 Folder 2
Samples of upholstery, carpet and wallpaper. Removed from DGS/Special Projects: Furnishing and Redecorating Private Quarters 1990-1991
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Sample of wallpaper. Removed from DGS/Special Projects: Painting/Wallpaper of first floor 1990
- Box 10 Folder 4
Sample of wood blind. Removed from DGS/Special Projects: Wood Blinds and Ultraviolet Filtering Shades.
- Box 10 Folder 5
Videotape: Executive Mansion Hostess Seminar. Master Tape #2. Friday, September 11, 1992, 10-3pm. VHS Format. 1992 Sept 11
- Box 10 Folder 6
. Videotape: Executive Mansion Hostess Seminar. Tape #2. Thursday, October 7, 1993. VHS Format. 1993 Oct 7
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Our Governor's Mansions by Cathy Keating (New York: Abrams, 1997), 2 copies. 1997