Plant and Share Garden Club Records, 1959-1992

Plant and Share Garden Club Records

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Collection Overview

Title: Plant and Share Garden Club Records, 1959-1992

ID: OGLMC1514

Primary Creator: Plant and Share Garden Club (1959-1991)

Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 01/02/2007

Subjects: Horticulture, Organizational Records

Languages: English

Abstract

Founded in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, in 1959. The club’s last meeting was held in 1991.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Plant and Share Garden Club Records, 1959-1992, consist of materials related to the Plant and Share Garden Club, the Eleventh District of the State Horticultural Society, and the Minnesota State Horticultural Society. The constitution, secretarial records, show files, and publications about the Plant and Share Garden Club are included as well as information about the Eleventh District of the State Horticultural Society such as the Constitution, correspondence with the Plant and Share Garden Club, and show programs. The third section of this collection contains correspondence, tips about meetings and programs, and publications from the Minnesota State Horticultural Society.

Collection Historical Note

The Plant and Share Garden Club was founded in East Grand Forks, Minnesota in 1959. During their monthly meetings, the members would discuss different types of plants, ways to care for them, and shows or events. The club was part of the Eleventh District of the State Horticultural Society and the Minnesota State Horticultural Society. Club members attended an annual show held in various places throughout the district in August or September, where gardeners from all over the district would bring arrangements of different flowers and plants to be judged. The club’s last meeting was held in 1991.

Subject/Index Terms

Horticulture
Organizational Records

Administrative Information

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Source: Bernice Laager, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Acquisition Method: Donation; 2007-2876

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Plant and Share Garden Club Records. OGLMC 1514. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in January 2015.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Plant and Share Garden Club ],
[Series 2: Eleventh District of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society],
[Series 3: Minnesota State Horticultural Society],
[Series 4: Other Minnesota Clubs],
[All]

Series 1: Plant and Share Garden Club

Box 1

Folder 1: Constitution
Folder 2: Officers, 1959-1987
Folder 3: Meeting programs, 1981-1992
Folder 4: Secretarial Records, 1969-1986
Folder 5: Show file
Folder 6: Show attendance, 1960-1986
Folder 7: Publications, 1973-1990
Folder 8: Publicity Plans
Folder 24: Bank Statements, 1985-1993

Series 2: Eleventh District of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society

Box 1

Folder 9: Constitution and By-Laws
Folder 10: Correspondence to the Garden Club, 1977-1990
Folder 11: Club List
Folder 12: Treasurer’s Report, 1980-1982, 1989
Folder 13: Flower and Garden Show Instructions
Folder 14: Flower and Garden Show Registration, 1971-1979
Folder 15: Show winners, 1981, 1984-1985
Folder 16: Fall Flower and Garden Show Programs, 1965-1985

Series 3: Minnesota State Horticultural Society

Box 1

Folder 17: Basic Information
Folder 18: 125th Anniversary Information
Folder 19: Correspondence to the Plant and Share Garden Club, 1980-1991
Folder 20: Tips about meetings and programs
Folder 21: Show Awards
Folder 22: “Seasons” and “The Garden Club Dispatch” publications, 1991

Series 4: Other Minnesota Clubs

Box 1

Folder 23: Roseau Garden Club Programs, 1953 and 1955

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