Guide to The Breakers Collection, circa 1877-1990
The Preservation Society of Newport County
424 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Tel: 401-847-1000
museumaffairs@newportmansions.org
Published in 2019
Collection Overview
| Title: | The Breakers Collection |
| Date range: | circa 1877-1990 |
| Creator: | Vanderbilt Family |
| Extent: | 3 Hollinger Boxes; 1 album box; 5 oversized storage containers |
| Abstract: | The Breakers Collection is comprised of materials relating to the architecture of the home, as well as to its various occupants and their descendants. The collection spans a period from about 1877 until 1990. The collection includes images of the interior and exterior of the home from various points in its existence, as well as images, documents and correspondence related to the people whose lives were intertwined with the home. |
| Language of materials: | English |
| Repository: | The Preservation Society of Newport County |
| Collection number: | PSNCA.H.001 |
Scope & content
The Marble House Collection is comprised of photographs, correspondence, documents and a separate photo album. The objects date from 1892-1990, and formats include photographic prints, postcards, correspondence, documents, and diaries. The photographs depict the exterior and the interior of the house under various periods of ownership, as well as the various people who resided there throughout its time as a family home. The correspondence and diaries document much about the running of the house and the album holds more recent photographs, taken after the house was acquired by the Preservation Society of Newport County.This collection has been mostly digitized and is available for viewing online at newportalri.org
Access Points
Subject Names- Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1843-1899
- Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1873-1942
- Vanderbilt, Alfred Gwynne, 1877-1915
- Whitney, Gertrude Vanderbilt, 1875-1942
- Szechenyi, Gladys Vanderbilt, Countess, 1887-1965
- Vanderbilt, William H. (William Henry), 1901-1981
- Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1898-1974
- Vanderbilt, Jacob H. (Jacob Hand), 1807-1893
- Szápáry, Anthony, Countess, 1918-
- Vanderbilt, Reginald Claypoole
- Vanderbilt, Alice Claypoole Gwynne
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by type of materials and subject matter in nine containers. The collection has been divided into four series:
- Series 1: Photographs
- Subseries 1: Exteriors (Includes Breakers I and Breakers II)
- Subseries 2: Interior Photographs
- Subseries 3: People Photographs
- Series 2: Postcards
- Series 3: Correspondence and Documents
- Series 4: Oversized Materials
Biographical note
The Vanderbilt Family:The original Breakers was purchased in 1885 by Cornelius Vanderbilt II, as a summer home for his family. Cornelius II was the grandson of the great Commodore Vanderbilt and the son of William Henry Vanderbilt. After working upwards from the position of bank messenger and clerk, he became the treasurer and then the head of the Harlem Railroad. He then succeeded his father and grandfather as the Chairman of the Board of the New York Central Railroad. Cornelius was married to Alice Claypoole Gwynne in 1867, and by all accounts it was a good match. The couple had seven children together. Their firstborn, Alice Gwynne Vanderbilt, died at the age of five from a childhood illness, while the eldest son, William Henry Vanderbilt II died of typhoid fever while attending Yale University.
Of the surviving children, Cornelius “Neily” Vanderbilt III became the eldest. He was a graduate of Yale University and the Sheffield Scientific School, and also went on to work with the New York Central Railroad. Neily was disinherited by his father after eloping with Grace Vanderbilt Wilson, a well-known socialite, in 1896. The disagreement lasted many years, but softened somewhat just before his father’s death in 1899. Cornelius and Grace remained married for the rest of their lives. The next child, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, became a great sculptor, collector, and patron of the arts with her husband, Harry Payne Whitney. In 1931, Gertrude founded the Whitney Museum of American Art as a repository for her enormous collection of American modern art pieces. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, two years younger than Gertrude, was another Yale graduate who became heavily involved in the family railroad business after the death of his father in 1899. He was married twice, first to Miss Ellen Tuck French, and later to Miss Margaret Mary Emerson. Alfred was also well known for being a sportsman, and his interest in coaching. In 1915, at age 37, he was lost aboard the RMS Lusitania when it was sunk off the coast of Ireland.
Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt was the youngest son of the family. He attended Yale University, and was a self-styled “investor,” as well as a director for several railway lines. Reginald was married twice, had two children, and maintained residences in both New York and at Sandy Point Farm in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. He died in 1925 at the age of 45. Finally, the youngest child, Gladys Moore Vanderbilt Széchenyi inherited The Breakers upon the death of her mother. In 1908, she married Hungarian Count, László Széchenyi, and the couple had five daughters. It was with Countess Széchenyi that the Preservation Society of Newport County developed a relationship around the preservation of historic properties on Aquidneck Island. In 1948, the Countess graciously leased The Breakers to the Preservation Society for one dollar per year until, in 1972, the PSNC purchased the property from her descendants.
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: | The collection is open to the public, and there are no restrictions on access. However, the collection can only be seen by scheduled appointment. |
| Use of the materials: | All researchers seeking to publish materials from the collections of the PSNC Archives and Special Collections are requested to contact the archivist, prior to reproducing, quoting, or otherwise publishing any portion or extract from this collection. Although the Preservation Society has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim copyright ownership. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the copyright and to obtain any necessary permission from them. |
| Preferred citation: | "The Preservation Society of Newport County" |
| Contact information: | The Preservation Society of Newport County 424 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840 Tel: 401-847-1000 museumaffairs@newportmansions.org |
Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION | |
| Acquisition: | Some architectural photographs were taken by the Preservation Society of Newport County, some by Hopf Photography; The Breakers Construction Album was a gift of the Estate of Countess László Széchényi; some family photographs were gifts of Ms. Elizabeth Henry, Mrs. Karl B. Smith, and Mrs. Madeleine Souza; some postcards were gifted by Arnold Art; other family materials were gifts of Mr. Donald Magee, Mrs. William Souza, Mrs. Irene Hallowell, or were purchased from Gustave J.S. White Auction. |
| ABOUT THE FINDING AID | |
| Author: | Finding aid written and encoded by Kate McNally, Digitization Archivist. |
| Encoding: | This finding aid was encoded using Oxygen XML Editor, 2019 |
| Descriptive rules: | Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard(DACS). |
Additional Information
Inventory
Series 1. Photographs, circa 1877 - 1990
Subseries 1. Exteriors (Includes Breakers I and II), 1894 - 1895
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.1 |
January 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.2 |
1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.3 |
January 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.4 |
1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.5 |
January 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.6 |
January 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.7 |
March 3, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.8 |
March 3, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.9 |
March 3, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.10 |
March 3, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.11 |
April 2, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.12 |
April 2, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.13 |
April 2, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.14 |
April 2, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.15 |
May 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.16 |
May 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.17 |
May 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.18 |
May 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.19 |
June 2, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.20 |
June 2, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.21 |
June 2, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.22 |
June 2, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.23 |
July 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.24 |
July 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.25 |
July 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.26 |
July 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.27 |
August 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.28 |
August 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.29 |
August 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.30 |
August 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.31 |
September 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.32 |
September 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.33 |
September 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.34 |
September 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.35 |
October 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.36 |
October 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.37 |
October 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.38 |
October 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.39 |
November 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.40 |
November 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.41 |
November 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.42 |
November 1, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.43 |
December 3, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.44 |
December 3, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.45 |
December 3, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.46 |
December 3, 1894 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.47 |
January 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.48 |
January 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.49 |
January 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.50 |
January 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.51 |
February 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.52 |
February 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.53 |
February 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.54 |
February 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.55 |
February 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.56 |
March 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.57 |
March 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.58 |
March 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.59 |
April 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.60 |
April 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.61 |
April 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.62 |
May 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.63 |
May 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.64 |
May 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.65 |
May 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.66 |
1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.67 |
June 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.68 |
June 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.69 |
July 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.70 |
June 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.71 |
June 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.72 |
July 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.73 |
July 1, 1895 |
| Box 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Under Construction Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.74 |
July 1, 1895 |
| Box 2, Folder 1 | Aerial Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.75 |
1963 |
| Box 2, Folder 1 | Aerial Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.76 |
circa 1950 - 1980 |
| Box 2, Folder 1 | Aerial Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.77 |
circa 1950 - 1980 |
| Box 2, Folder 1 | Aerial Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.78 |
circa 1960 |
| Box 2, Folder 1 | Aerial Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.79 |
circa 1950 - 1980 |
| Box 2, Folder 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.80 |
circa 1950 - 1980 |
| Box 2, Folder 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.81 |
circa 1950 - 1980 |
| Box 2, Folder 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.82 |
circa 1970 - 1990 |
| Box 2, Folder 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.83 |
circa 1990 |
| Box 2, Folder 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.84 |
circa 1950 - 1980 |
| Box 2, Folder 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.85 |
circa 1948 - 1951 |
| Box 2, Folder 1 | Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.86 |
circa 1948 - 1951 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.87 |
circa 1895 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.88 |
circa 1895 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.89 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Photograph of The Breakers Children's Cottage Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.90 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.91 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.92 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.93 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.94 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.95 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.96 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.97 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.98 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Photograph of the Van Mander Tapestry Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.99 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.100 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.101 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.102 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.103 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.104 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Photograph of a Tree at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.105 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Photograph of a Tree at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.106 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.107 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.108 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.109 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Photograph of a Bedroom at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.110 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 2 | Architectural Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.111 |
circa 1940 - 1950 |
| Box 2, Folder 3 | Photograph of The Breakers Children's Cottage Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.112 |
circa 1940 - 1960 |
| Box 2, Folder 3 | Photograph of The Breakers Children's Cottage Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.113 |
circa 1940 - 1960 |
| Box 2, Folder 3 | Photograph of Visitors at The Breakers Children's Cottage Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.114 |
circa 1950 - 1960 |
| Box 2, Folder 3 | Photograph of The Breakers Children's Cottage Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.115 |
circa 1950 - 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 3 | Photograph of The Breakers Children's Cottage Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.116 |
circa 1950 - 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 3 | Photograph of The Breakers Children's Cottage Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.117 |
circa 1970 - 1990 |
| Box 2, Folder 3 | Contact Print of The Breakers Children's Cottage and Marble House Tea House Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.118 |
circa 1980 - 1990 |
| Box 2, Folder 3 | Photograph of Visitors Entering The Breakers Gate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.119 |
circa 1940 - 1960 |
| Box 2, Folder 3 | Photograph of The Breakers Gate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.120 |
circa 1940 - 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 3 | Photograph of The Breakers Gates Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.121 |
circa 1950 - 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 3 | Photograph of The Breakers Gates Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.122 |
circa 1950 - 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 | Copy Print Photograph of The Breakers Stables and Carriage House Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.123 |
circa 1950 – 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 | Copy Print Photograph of The Breakers Stables and Carriage House Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.124 |
circa 1950 - 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 | Photograph of The Breakers Stables and Carriage House Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.125 |
circa 1950 - 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 | Photograph of The Breakers Stables and Carriage House Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.126 |
circa 1950 - 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 | Photograph of The Breakers Stables and Carriage House Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.127 |
circa 1950 - 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 | Copy Print Photograph of The Breakers Stables and Carriage House Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.128 |
circa 1940 - 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 | Photograph of The Breakers Stables and Carriage House Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.129 |
circa 1950 - 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 | Photograph of The Breakers Stables and Carriage House Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.130 |
circa 1950 - 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 | Photograph of The Breakers Stables and Carriage House Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.131 |
circa 1950 - 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 | Photograph of The Breakers Stables and Carriage House Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.132 |
circa 1950 - 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 | Photograph of The Breakers Stables and Carriage House Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.133 |
circa 1950 - 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 4 | Photograph of The Breakers Stables and Carriage House Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.134 |
circa 1950 - 1970 |
| Box 2, Folder 5 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.135 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 5 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.136 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 5 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.137 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 5 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.138 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 5 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.139 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 6 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.140 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 6 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.141 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 6 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.142 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 6 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.143 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 6 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.144 |
circa 1885 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 6 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.145 |
circa 1885 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 6 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.146 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 7 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.147 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 7 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.148 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 7 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.149 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 7 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.150 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 7 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.151 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 7 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.152 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 7 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.153 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 8 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.154 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 8 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.155 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 8 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.156 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 8 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.157 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 9 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.158 |
circa 1877 - 1900 |
| Box 2, Folder 9 | Photograph of the Original Breakers Estate Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.159 |
circa 1885 - 1892 |
| Box 2, Folder 9 | Photograph of the Gazebo at By-the-Sea Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.160 |
circa 1877 - 1892 |
Subseries 2. Interior Photographs, circa 1940 - 1990
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box 3, Folder 1 | Photograph of the Billiards Room at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.161 |
circa 1970 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 1 | Photograph of the Breakfast Room at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.162 |
circa 1950 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 1 | Photograph of the Dining Room at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.163 |
circa 1970 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 1 | Photograph of Gertrude Vanderbilt's Bedroom at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.164 |
circa 1970 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 1 | Photograph of a Guest Bedroom at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.165 |
circa 1950 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 1 | Photograph of a Guest Bedroom at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.166 |
circa 1950 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 1 | Photograph of the Great Hall at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.167 |
circa 1960 |
| Box 3, Folder 1 | Photograph of the Great Hall at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.168 |
circa 1960 |
| Box 3, Folder 1 | Photograph of the Great Hall at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.169 |
circa 1970 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 1 | Photograph of the Kitchen at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.170 |
circa 1970 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 2 | Photograph of the Library at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.171 |
circa 1970 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 2 | Photograph of the Ladies' Reception Room at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.172 |
circa 1970 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 2 | Photograph of the Ladies' Reception Room at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.173 |
circa 1940 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 2 | Photograph of the Loggia at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.174 |
circa 1950 - 1980 |
| Box 3, Folder 2 | Photograph of the Morning Room at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.175 |
circa 1972 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 2 | Photograph of the Morning Room at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.176 |
circa 1940 - 1970 |
| Box 3, Folder 2 | Photograph of Mrs. Vanderbilt's Bedroom at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.177 |
circa 1972 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 2 | Photograph of Mrs. Vanderbilt's Bedroom at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.178 |
circa 1976 |
| Box 3, Folder 2 | Photograph of the Music Room at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.179 |
circa 1940 - 1970 |
| Box 3, Folder 2 | Photograph of the Music Room at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.180 |
circa 1972 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 2 | Photograph of the Music Room at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.181 |
circa 1972 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 2 | Photograph of the Music Room at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.182 |
circa 1972 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 2 | Photograph of the Music Room at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.183 |
circa 1972 - 1990 |
Subseries 3. People Photographs, 1882 - 1990
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box 3, Folder 3 | Photograph of Count and Countess Szechenyi Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.184 |
circa 1920 |
| Box 3, Folder 3 | Postcard Photograph of a Carriage Outside The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.185 |
circa 1900 - 1920 |
| Box 3, Folder 3 | News Photograph of Gladys Vanderbilt Széchényi Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.186 |
circa 1910 |
| Box 3, Folder 3 | Photograph of Captain Jacob Vanderbilt Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.187 |
July 1, 1892 |
| Box 3, Folder 3 | Photograph of Captain Jacob Vanderbilt Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.188 |
circa 1882 - 1892 |
| Box 3, Folder 3 | Photograph of Grace Wilson Vanderbilt Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.189 |
circa 1890 - 1900 |
| Box 3, Folder 3 | Photograph of Crinoline Days Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.190 |
circa 1909 - 1967 |
| Box 3, Folder 3 | Photograph of Crinoline Days Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.191 |
circa 1909 - 1967 |
| Box 3, Folder 4 | Campaign Postcard for William H. Vanderbilt III Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.192 |
circa 1939 - 1942 |
| Box 3, Folder 4 | Photograph of William H. Vanderbilt III Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.193 |
circa 1925 - 1945 |
| Box 3, Folder 4 | Photograph of William H. Vanderbilt III and Anne Colby Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.194 |
circa 1942 |
| Box 3, Folder 4 | Photograph of Will Barrett and Winifred Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.195 |
circa 1900 |
| Box 3, Folder 4 | Photograph of a Breakers Staff Member Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.196 |
circa 1920 - 1940 |
| Box 3, Folder 5 | Photograph of Makvala Kasrashvili at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.197 |
circa 1979 |
| Box 3, Folder 5 | Photograph of Katherine Warren at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.198 |
circa 1958 |
| Box 3, Folder 5 | Photograph of Visitors at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.199 |
circa 1950 - 1970 |
| Box 3, Folder 5 | Photograph of Katherine Warren at The Breakers Stables Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.200 |
circa 1950 - 1980 |
| Box 3, Folder 5 | Photograph of Katherine Warren at The Breakers Stables Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.201 |
circa 1950 - 1980 |
| Box 3, Folder 5 | Photographic Holiday Card from the Szapary Family Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.202 |
1977 |
| Box 3, Folder 5 | Photograph of General Cornelius Vanderbilt III Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.203 |
circa 1920 - 1930 |
| Box 3, Folder 5 | Photograph of an Unidentified Woman Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.204 |
circa 1930 - 1960 |
| Box 3, Folder 5 | Photograph of an Unidentified Woman Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.205 |
circa 1930 - 1960 |
Series 2. Postcards, circa 1904 - 1990
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box 3, Folder 6 | Postcard Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.206 |
circa 1940 |
| Box 3, Folder 6 | Postcard Image of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.207 |
1904 |
| Box 3, Folder 6 | Postcard Image of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.208 |
1904 |
| Box 3, Folder 6 | Postcard Image of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.209 |
1907 August 10 |
| Box 3, Folder 6 | Postcard Image of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.210 |
circa 1900 - 1940 |
| Box 3, Folder 6 | Postcard Image of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.211 |
circa 1900 - 1940 |
| Box 3, Folder 6 | Postcard Image of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.212 |
circa 1900 - 1920 |
| Box 3, Folder 6 | Postcard Image of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.213 |
circa 1900 - 1920 |
| Box 3, Folder 6 | Postcard Image of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.214 |
1905 February 20 |
| Box 3, Folder 6 | Postcard Image of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.215 |
1907 January 1 |
| Box 3, Folder 6 | Postcard Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.216 |
circa 1900 - 1960 |
| Box 3, Folder 7 | Postcard Photograph of The Breakers' Children's Cottage Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.217 |
circa 1980 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 7 | Postcard Photograph of The Breakers' Children's Cottage Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.218 |
circa 1970 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 7 | Postcard Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.219 |
circa 1980 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 7 | Postcard Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.220 |
circa 1980 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 7 | Postcard Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.221 |
circa 1980 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 7 | Postcard Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.222 |
circa 1980 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 7 | Postcard Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.223 |
circa 1980 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 7 | Postcard Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.224 |
circa 1970 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 7 | Postcard Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.225 |
circa 1970 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 7 | Postcard Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.226 |
circa 1980 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 7 | Postcard Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.227 |
circa 1970 - 1990 |
| Box 3, Folder 7 | Postcard Photograph of The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.228 |
circa 1970 - 1990 |
Series 3. Correspondence and Documents, circa 1875 - 1990
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box 4, Folder 1 | Musical Programme Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.229 |
1909 March 5 |
| Box 4, Folder 1 | "Railroad Men" Publication Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.230 |
1899 October |
| Box 4, Folder 1 | "Rochambeau and Rhode Island” Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.231 |
1954 October |
| Box 4, Folder 1 | "No Room for Jesus” Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.232 |
1875 |
| Box 4, Folder 2 | Chauffeur's Account Book Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.233 |
1928 September - October |
| Box 4, Folder 2 | Correspondence from James H. Bowditch to Cornelius Vanderbilt II Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.234 |
1895 February 25 |
| Box 4, Folder 2 | Correspondence from Kibbey, Bennett, Gust, Smith & Rosenfeld to Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr. Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.235 |
1931 January 30 |
| Box 4, Folder 2 | Correspondence to Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr. Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.236 |
1931 February 28 |
| Box 4, Folder 3 | Photocopy of a Recommendation Letter from William H. Vanderbilt Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.237 |
1949 March 1914 |
| Box 4, Folder 3 | Correspondence to Bishop Szent-Ivanyi Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.238a - h |
1971 February 5 |
| Box 4, Folder 3 | Stationery from The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.239 |
circa 1920 - 1925 |
| Box 4, Folder 3 | Calling Card Belonging to Mr. Cornelius Vanderbilt III Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.240 |
circa 1914 - 1940 |
| Box 4, Folder 3 | Calling Card Belonging to Mr. Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr. Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.241 |
circa 1900 - 1974 |
| Box 4, Folder 3 | Calling Card Belonging to Mr. and Mrs. William H. Vanderbilt III Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.242 |
circa 1927 - 1938 |
| Box 4, Folder 4 | Watchclock Card from The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.243 |
1990 October 19 |
| Box 4, Folder 4 | Watchclock Card from The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.244 |
1990 August 6 |
| Box 4, Folder 4 | Watchclock Card from The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.245 |
1988 May 24 - June 1 |
| Box 4, Folder 4 | Watchclock Card from The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.246 |
1988 June 2 |
| Box 4, Folder 4 | Watchclock Card from The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.247 |
1990 August 23 |
| Box 4, Folder 4 | Watchclock Card from The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.248 |
1990 August 2 |
| Box 4, Folder 4 | Watchclock Cards from The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.249 - .254 |
circa 1963 |
| Box 4, Folder 5 | Photocopy of Newspaper Clippings Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.255 |
1933 March 15 |
| Box 4, Folder 5 | Photocopy of a Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.256 |
1933 March 20 |
| Box 4, Folder 5 | Comments on a Newspaper Article Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.257 |
circa 1933 |
| Box 4, Folder 5 | Hungarian Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.258 |
circa 1933 |
| Box 4, Folder 5 | Hungarian Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.259 |
circa 1933 |
| Box 4, Folder 5 | Correspondence from Szechenyi to W. Coleman Nevils Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.260 |
1933 March 16 |
| Box 4, Folder 5 | Translation of an Hungarian Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.261 |
1933 March 13 |
| Box 4, Folder 5 | Translation of an Hungarian Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.262 |
1933 March 13 |
| Box 4, Folder 5 | Photocopy of a Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.263 |
circa 1933 |
| Box 4, Folder 6 | Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.264 |
circa 1920 |
| Box 4, Folder 6 | Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.265 |
circa 1920 |
| Box 4, Folder 6 | Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.266 |
1931 January 28 |
| Box 4, Folder 6 | Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.267 |
1931 January 28 |
| Box 4, Folder 6 | Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.268 |
1931 March 27 |
| Box 4, Folder 6 | Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.269 |
1931 January 10 |
| Box 4, Folder 6 | Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.270 |
1931 January 29 |
| Box 4, Folder 6 | Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.271 |
1931 March 25 |
| Box 4, Folder 6 | Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.272 |
1931 March 26 |
| Box 4, Folder 6 | Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.273 |
1931 February 4 |
| Box 4, Folder 6 | Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.274 |
1931 March 25 |
| Box 4, Folder 6 | Newspaper Clipping Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.275 |
1931 January 31 |
| Box 4, Folder 6 | Pamphlet about Cornelius Vanderbilt II Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.276 |
circa 1964 |
| Box 4, Folder 6 | Pamphlet about Cornelius Vanderbilt II Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.277 |
circa 1964 |
Series 4. Oversized Materials, circa 1824 - 1980
| Container | Description | Date |
| Box 5 | Photograph of The Breakers Great Hall Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.278 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 5 | Photograph of The Breakers Loggia Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.279 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 5 | Photograph of The Breakers Great Hall Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.280 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 5 | Photograph of The Breakers Great Hall Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.281 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 5 | Photograph of The Breakers Library Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.282 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 5 | Photograph of The Breakers Breakfast Room Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.283 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 5 | Photograph of The Breakers Mourning Room Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.284 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 6 | Photograph of The Breakers Exterior Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.285 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 6 | Photograph of The Breakers Exterior Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.286 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 6 | Photograph of The Breakers Exterior Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.287 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 6 | Photograph of The Breakers Exterior Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.288 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 6 | Photograph of The Breakers Dining Room Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.289 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 6 | Photograph of The Breakers Great Hall Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.290 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 6 | Photograph of The Breakers Exterior Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.291 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 6 | Photograph of The Breakers Exterior Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.292 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 7 | Photograph of The Breakers Music Room Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.293 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 7 | Photograph of The Breakers Great Hall Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.294 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 7 | Photograph of The Breakers Dining Room Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.295 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 7 | Photograph of The Breakers Exterior Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.296 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 7 | Photograph of The Breakers Music Room Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.297 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 7 | Photograph of The Breakers Stair Hall Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.298 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 7 | Photograph of The Breakers Loggia Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.299 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 7 | Photograph of The Breakers Exterior Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.300 |
circa 1895 - 1910 |
| Box 8 | Photograph of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.301 |
circa 1824 - 1877 |
| Box 9 | Plans for the Water Supply at The Breakers Accession Number: PSNCA.H.001.302 |
circa 1892 - 1895 |