Yachorough Marie 10/6/2016 XFINITY Connect XFINITY Connect eppster2@comcast.net + Font Size - Re: **review this updated script instead--trash the other** From : Ronald Epp Thu, Oct 06, 2016 09:02 AM Subject : Re: **review this updated script instead--trash the other** 1 attachment To : Marie Yarborough Hi Marie, First off, you ask about setting aside funds for Dorr's funeral expenses. With cremation the expense was slight; the main cost being the transport of his body to Cambridge, MA. I have reviewed my Mt. Auburn Cemetery Archives file and it shows that the date of incineration was August 8, 1944, ordered by Ben Hadley and that the remains were removed the next day to John A. Peters. I have a letter dated Jan. 3, 1939 from the Mt. Auburn Cemetery to GBD regarding George's request for cremation information, the fee being $40. A followup letter ten days later details plans for shipment of the body via the Boston & Maine RR. Then there would be a cost for the hearse to deliver the body; and following the cremation the hearse could "take the urn back with them when returning to Maine." No record of prepayment is extant. Expenditures were tightly controlled by Judge Peters. Regarding the script you sent me, you will see that I made substantial additions to beef up its narrative content. I don't know what word number limits you operate within for each station so some cuts might be necessary. Certain broad themes were omitted that I added; others might be added in subsequent drafts. I also deleted the incident with his coronary attack since it appeared incidental; moreover, it is an uncorroborated report. Without a location finder I had difficulty matching content against the orientation of the visitor; can one be developed? All in all, I think that this is a most worthwhile project and I am delighted that you included me in the process. I think it requires several more drafts before it has the necessary polish and balance you are looking for. I have some ideas for a couple more themes that could be succinctly introduced at various stations, if you are interested. Do you have a timeline for completion of this? Attached find my version. All the Best, Ronald From: "Marie Yarborough" To: "Ronald Epp" Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2016 1:39:20 PM Subject: **review this updated script instead--trash the other** https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=391672&tz=America/New_York&xim 1/2 12/27/2017 XFINITY Connect Inbox Re: Dorr's "Secretary" --article for Chebacco Marie Yarborough 12/21/2017 2:43 PM To Ronald Epp Ron, thanks for the kind words--it means a lot coming from you! It was really fun to be able to have the time to write this article. I love research and writing and sadly, do not get enough time to do so. I hope to write more articles for sure--just a matter of having the time while also making sure to keep up with my other duties. I'm only part-time so it's tough! And, yes--I would love to collaborate! O'Neill: Ah, wonderful. I knew there was a Rockefeller connection due to marriage--the power of google--but that is even better to read. And, this other stuff is amazing. I'm not surprised at all re: #6--I would characterize the letters from G. O'Neill in the park record as incessant groveling and social climbing at best, trying to get anything and everything from GBD's estate that they could. Hadley was not fooled though, thankfully! I also google-mapped G. O'Neil's 10 Exchange PI. address today for fun you should see. Here is his obit: notice the name of one of his children? Desperate to keep the (loose) connection to "Cousin George"? http://www.nytimes.com/1972/02/23/archives/grover-oneill-arealty-man-ex-investment-counselor-and-civic- leader.html Amazing how family wealth builds and privileges those that come after! Please send a hard copy when you have a chance and Merry Christmas! Marie On Thu, Dec 21, 2017 at 12:40 PM, Ronald Epp wrote: Marie, It occurred to me that I had a file on Abby and George O'Neill with some items that may not be in your files: 1. Trustees of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, they may have had clout with the Rockefeller family. 2. Abby Rockefeller Mauze (1903-1976) was the first child born to JDRJr. and Abby. Their daughter married three times, once to David Milton with whom she had two children, one who became Mrs. George Dorr O'Neill. (See her entry in the Rockefeller Family Archives). 3. In 2004 I tracked down George O'Neill in Oyster Bay where he had been a candidate for mayor. I left a message for him, repeated calls followed from me, no response from him; similarly, a letter followed, no response. 4. In a letter to Robin Karson dates 12/2/2009 (she is the Director of the Library of American Landscape History), I stated that the O'Neill's visited Oldfarm two years after Dorr's death, and their son attended the Dorr Memorial unveiling. 5. I take it that you have a copy the letter of 5/18/48 to Hadley from the Acting NPS Asst. 6. Most importantly, I found in the John A. Peters archive (still secure in Ellsworth at Hale and Hamlin) a 10/21/1936 letter the father of Grover and Catherine O'Neill. It is on 10 Exchange Place, NY stationary, and begins innocuously "Dear Cousin George" about Dorr's plans for an horticultural exhibit but soon begins to give--over three pages--near directives as to how he should act in setting up a trusteeship (as though he lacked experience with such matters). He suggested establishing a scholarship at Harvard, warned him about the dangers of individual bequests, Then a series of specific questions about Compass Harbor, the nursery, his library, family letters, silverware, furnishings, china, etc. You get the drift. I can send you a snail mail copy if you are interested. The signature is largely indecipherable. Ron Ronald H. Epp, Ph.D. 532 Sassafras Dr. Lebanon, PA 17042 717-272-0801 eppster2@comcast.net On December 20, 2017 at 10:41 AM "Yarborough, Marie" wrote: Ron, sending along a draft of my article for Chebacco's next publication with the theme "The Collection." They are asking for island institutions to highlight an item in their collection thorough storytelling--Thought you might enjoy reading it! Best, Marie Marie C. 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