Bush-Holley National Historic Landmark (Greenwich, Conn.)

Scope and Contents The papers include correspondence, photographs, financial records, and ephemera from the Holley and MacRae families, as well as material relating to the 1913 Armory Show. The holley family operated a tide mill on Strickland Road and a boardinghouse frequently used by members of the Cos Cob Art Colony (1890-1920). The MacRaes were an affluent New York City family. Elmer Livingston MacRae became associated with the Holleys through his involvement with the Cos Cob Art Colony. MacRae...

Scope and Contents These papers are primarily comprised of Bill’s collected research and documents. Bill was often asked to write histories and biographies of people and places in town, but also researched and collected documents on his own particular interests. He was especially interested in mail, postmasters, stamps, post offices, etc.; in Christ Church, as his mother was a devoted member and he was close friends with many of the congregation and clergy; and in his family’s and related families...