Ochre Court, 1947 - 1999

This subseries contains slides, negatives, and 189 photographs of the exterior elevations and interior spaces of Ochre Court, ranging in date from 1947 to 1999. Aerial photographs include: 2 - 5 x 7 in. and 1 - 8 x 10 in. prints of the east, north, and south elevations. Exterior photographs include: 10 - 3.5 x 5 in., 21 - 4 x 6 in., 13 - 5 x 7 in., and 19 - 8 x 10 in., and 6 oversized prints. Featured are images of the grounds, entry gate, gargoyles, clock tower, sacred heart statue, and shrine. An unidentified couple is represented in an earlier image (1947). Materials documenting the terrace restoration project include 20 slides, 1 set of negatives, 14 - 3.5 x 5 in., 8 - 5 x 7 in., and 4 - 8 x 10 in. prints. Select images are produced by Robert Fagan, photographer (1999). See oversized materials.

Interior photographs include: 12 - 3.5 x 5 in., 25 - 4 x 6 in., 9 - 5 x 7 in., and 34 - 8 x 10 in., and 11 oversized prints. Featured are images of the Great Hall, including arches and friezes, painted ceiling, and ornamental medallions; the stained glass window on the grand staircase (1947); the Chapel, including arches and ceiling (1984), and Father Christopher Johnson (1947); the State Dining Room, including details of the fireplace surround and original furnishings; the Library (1947); the Limpias crucifixion in upper hall (1948); and various artworks (some sold at auction), including the commissioned wall hanging of the Presidential Medallion by the Sisters (1977), the Brussels tapestry (sold), a number of tables in temporary storage at Wakehurst (sold), and a number of paintings (sold). See oversized materials.