Tree planting at Chavaniac (former home of Lafayette), 1925

Containers:
Box 28
Creator:
Wide World Photos, inc.
Language:
English.
Physical description:
Black and white press photograph of a willow tree from Mount Vernon being planted at Chavaniac, former home of Lafayette, on the anniversary of his death, May 20, 1925, as part of the "in the memory of our fallen soldier" initiative. In the photo; General Farge, commander of the 13th District and representing the French government, John Moffatt, chairman of the Board of Trustees who owns the property. Photograph by Wide World Photos. A typed caption is adhered to the reverse of the photograph.
Dimensions:
10 3/16 in. x 8 in. (25.9 cm x 20.3 cm)

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
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