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Bowling along: early travel adventures of Mary Morris Vaux

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14650
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2011
Author
Jones, Marjorie G
Call Number
02.3 V46j Pam
Author
Jones, Marjorie G
Responsibility
Marjorie G. Jones
Published Date
2011
Physical Description
p.22-39 : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Biography
Vaux family
Walcott, Mary Vaux
Notes
In Quaker History: the bulletin of Friends Historical Association, vol 100, no. 1 (Spring 2011).
Contains bibliographic references
Manuscript of the article to be in Quaker History sent to the Whyte Museum requestin permission to use a photograph of Mary Vaux Walcott
Actual article in 02.3 V46j
Call Number
02.3 V46j Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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A man for all seasons

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14693
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2001
Author
Vaux, Henry
Call Number
08 V46m Pam
Author
Vaux, Henry
Responsibility
reviewed by Henry J. Vaux Jr.
Published Date
2001
Physical Description
3 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Biography
Paleontology
Walcott, Charles Doolittle
Walcott, Mary Vaux
Vaux family
Notes
A review of the book entitled A man for all seasons : Smithsonian Institution Secretary, Charles Doolittle Walcott by Ellis L. Yochelson 2001 The Kent University Press
The review's book is the second biographical volume of the final 20 years of the life of Charles Doolittle Walcott
Henry Vaux Jr.'s great aunt was the third wife of Charles Doolittle Walcott
Call Number
08 V46m Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Wild flowers of America

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19958
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1963
Author
Rickett, H.W.
Publisher
New York : Duenewlad Printing Corporation
Call Number
04.1 R35w
Author
Rickett, H.W.
Responsibility
H.W. Rickett
Publisher
New York : Duenewlad Printing Corporation
Published Date
1963
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Botany
Flowers
Vaux family
Walcott, Mary Vaux
Abstract
Pertains to the comprehensive collection displaying paintings of 400 wild flowers of North America. Revealed in true color, the work of artist Mary Vaux Walcott, is astounding and beautiful. For each painting, a flower description is provided that shares the botanical name of the plant, their location in nature, and other relevant information. Her work is detailed, inspiring and reflective of nature’s mighty resilience. Edited and arranged by H.W. Rickett, Wild Flowers of America offers readers a wonderful look into the art of Mary Vaux Walcott, and the flowers of North America.
Contents
Introduction (pg. 7)
Glossary (pg. 9)
Flower Descriptions (pg. 11)
Identification Chart (pg. 64)
Index (pg. 68)
The Plates, 1 to 400 (following 72)
Notes
400 flowers in full colour based on paintings by Mary Vaux Walcott as published by the Smithsonian institute of Washington, with additional paintings by Dorothy Falcon Platt.
Edited wtih an introduction and detailed descriptions by H. W. Rickett
Accession Number
2019.71
Call Number
04.1 R35w
Collection
Archives Library
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Smithsonain Institution : Mary Vaux Walcott wildflowers : donor edition

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24938
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1925
Author
Vaux Walcott, Mary
Publisher
Smithsonian Institution
Call Number
04.1 W14m O.S.
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Author
Vaux Walcott, Mary
Publisher
Smithsonian Institution
Published Date
1925
Physical Description
1 portfolio (1 folded sheet, 5 plates, 4 loose leaves) : color illustrations, portraits
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Botany
Art
Walcott, Mary Vaux
Flowers
Smithsonian Institute
Research
Vaux family
Abstract
Pertains to wildflower prints by Mary Vaux Walcott reprinted by the Smithsonian Institution as a "Donor Edition - Contributing Membership Smithsonian National Associate Program" - short write up about the process and her career with 5 prints on rag paper created using the "Smithsonian Process"
Contents
White Epidendrum - epidendrum nocturnum Jaquin - 337 - MVW - 1925
Silverberry - elaeagnus commutata [additional single print - no write up] - 70 - MVW
Goldenpea - thermopsis rhombifolia (Nuttal) Richardson - 297 - MVW - 1925
Missouri Pricklypear - opuntia polyacantha - Haworth - 35 - MVW - 1925
Rabbitbean - cracca virginiana - Linnaeus - 44 - MVW - 1925
Notes
Contributing Membership Smithsonian National Associate Program
Accession Number
3089 (single print)
3077 (portfolio)
Call Number
04.1 W14m O.S.
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Mary Vaux Walcott spotlight with images of wildflower prints on the Smithsonian Art Museum website
Websites
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The Vaux family's scientific pursuits

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue21193
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Author
Vaux, George, 1907? -
Call Number
TR787 V3
Author
Vaux, George, 1907? -
Responsibility
by George Vaux
Physical Description
p.56-63 : ill., ports.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Vaux, William S. (William Sansom)
Vaux, George
Vaux, George, Jr.
Vaux, William S. (William Sansom), Jr.
Walcott, Mary Vaux
Walcott, Charles D. (Charles Doolittle)
Schaffer, Mary Townsend Sharples
Photography of mountains
Vaux family
Notes
In Frontiers : annual of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia -- v.III (1981-82)
Bibliography p.63
In same issue : Mary Sharples Schaffer : explorer of the Canadian Rockies / By Patricia Peterson Tyson
ISBN
0016-2159
Call Number
TR787 V3
Location
Art Library is located in Curatorial Department - Please contact Curatorial Department for access
Collection
Art Library
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