Name/Title
Charlotte Hall School Collection Addendum--Documents associated with the White House renovationEntry/Object ID
2005.003.0022Scope and Content
1 folder ; 9 5/8" x 11 3/4"
This folder contains documents associated with the 1937-1938 renovation of the White House at Charlotte Hall School. Delos H. Smith, the architect, generated most of them.
1774-1804 Mr. Smith went through the proceedings of the school trustees to find references to the original building.
March 18, 1936 Letter from B. F. Crowson to Delos H. Smith setting a date for a visit.
June 20, 1937 Checklist for what needed to be done at the White House.
June 26, 1937 Letter from B. F. Crowson to Delos H. Smith asking for ball park cost figures
July 14, 1937 Letter from Delos H. Smith to B. F. Crowson asking for a date for a visit
July 15, 1937 Letter from B. F. Crowson to Delos H. Smith telling Mr. Smith to come when convenient
July 19, 1937 Letter from Delos H. Smith to Tovell, Inc. alerting that firm to the potential of work
July 20, 1937 Letter from Tovell, Inc. to Delos H. Smith asking for drawings when available
July 21, 1937 Report and specifications for the White House
July 24, 1937 Letter from Delos H. Smith to W.C. Turner sending a set of plans
July 24, 1937 Letter from Delos H. Smith to B. F. Crowson notifying him of the shipment of the plans
July 27, 1937 Letter from Delos H. Smith to Tovell, Inc. notifying them of shipment of the plans
July 30, 1937 Letter from Delos H. Smith to B. F. Crowson suggesting a meeting
August 1, 1937 Statement of account
August 2, 1937 Letter from Tovell, Inc. to Delos H. Smith telling him to expect a bid by August 6
August 4, 1937 Letter from George Dorsey, a plumbing and heating contractor asking for the chance to bid on that work
August 9, 1937 Letter from Delos H. Smith to Charles B. Kilhofer who seems to have been chosen for some of the work
August 25, 1937 Envelope from C. B. Kilhofer to B. F. Crowson with figuring on the front
September 10, 1937 Letter from Delos H. Smith to C. B. Kilhofer being unhappy about a stoppage of work
September 18, 1937 Two statements of account
September 20, 1937 An envelope with figuring on the front and drawings on the back
September 22, 1937 Two statements of account
September 25, 1937 Letter from Delos H. Smith to B. F. Crowson discussing extra tasks
October 4, 1937 Letter from Delos H. Smith to C. B. Kilhofer listing change items
October 5, 1937 Bill from C. B. Kilhofer
November 29, 1937 Three statements of account
January 1, 1938 Postcard from C. B. Kilhofer to Delos H. Smith asking him to come down to see the building
January 8, 1938 Letter from O. R. Evans to Delos H. Smith asking for approval of a drawing
February 1938 Sheet of figures
February 2, 1938 Sheet of figures
February 14, 1938 Letter from on behalf of B. F. Crowson to Delos H. Smith sending him a check
April 15, 1938 Letter from Delos H. Smith to B. F. Crowson telling him Smith sent some images
April 20, 1938 Statement of account
April 20, 1938 Sheet of figuresCollection
Charlotte Hall School Collection AddendumArchive Items Details
Date(s) of Creation
1774 - 1938Location
Container
Charlotte Hall School Collection Addendum, Box 1Shelf
Rack 03, Shelf 3Rack
Rack 03Wall
West wallRoom
Archives 2Building
Tudor HallContainer
Charlotte Hall School Collection, Box 1Shelf
Rack 03, Shelf 3Rack
Rack 03Wall
West wallRoom
Archives 2Building
Tudor HallRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Crowson, B. F.Person or Organization
Kilhofer, Charles B.Person or Organization
Smith, Delos H.