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Barney, J. Stewart (John Stewart), -1925

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Letter from J. Stewart Barney to William Loeb

Letter from J. Stewart Barney to William Loeb

J. Stewart Barney sends William Loeb a photograph of his progress on the lecturn commissioned for the 300th anniversary of Williamsburg by President Theodore Roosevelt. The lecturn will be presented by Roosevelt to the Bruton Parish Church to hold a Bible presented by King Edward VII of England. Barney asks permission to release the photograph to the press.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-18

Creator(s)

Barney, J. Stewart (John Stewart), -1925

Letter from J. Stewart Barney to William Loeb

Letter from J. Stewart Barney to William Loeb

Architect J. Stewart Barney encloses a letter written to Right Reverend Henry Yates Satterlee. Barney needs information for a lectern he is working on and Rev. Dr. Goodwin suggested that he contact President Roosevelt. He encloses a photograph of the model, apologizes for the quality of the photograph, and explains his design that symbolizes “the union of England and America.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-17

Creator(s)

Barney, J. Stewart (John Stewart), -1925