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Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs records, 1925-1985
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.
- Title
- Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs records
- Dates
- 1925-1985 (inclusive)19251985
- Quantity
- 1.8 cubic feet, (4 document cases)
- Collection Number
- Mss 1052
- Summary
- Records of an Oregon organization of local garden clubs founded in 1927. Materials include meeting minutes, files on Heritage Trees in Oregon, photographs of trees, a small amount of correspondence, and ephemera.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs was formed in 1927, when members of Oregon's local garden clubs met in Salem to form a statewide organization. The first president was Mrs. W. E. Anderson of Salem. In the period when the records in this collection were created, the organization promoted horticulture, civic and highway beautification, and the preservation of historic trees.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection includes records of the Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs from 1925-1985. These include minutes of general meetings and Executive Board meetings; files on Heritage Trees for individual districts in the state; photographs of trees; a small quantity of general correspondence; and ephemera. Also included are materials relating to the Oregon Roadside Council.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs records, Mss 1052, Oregon Historical Society Research Library
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in three series:
- Series 1: Minutes
- Series 2: Heritage trees files
- Series 3: General files
Acquisition Information
Gifts of the Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs in July 1976 (via Mrs. Milton W. Belsher, Lib. Acc. 13757); February 1986 (care of Clarice Holmstrom, Lib. Acc. 17609); April 1987 (via Ruth C. Scott, Lib. Acc. 18211); September 1987 (care of Ruth C. Scott, Lib. Acc. 18417); and November 1987 (care of Ruth C. Scott, Lib. Acc. 18515).
Processing Note
Collection guide revised to conform to current standard in August 2023.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: Minutes, 1934-1984Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Subseries 1.1: General meetings and Executive Board |
1934-1959 | ||
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | 1934 May 18-1939 | |
| 1 | 2 | 1938 July 29-1942 October 28 | |
| 1 | 3 | 1943 May 31-1948 June 19 | |
| 1 | 4 | 1950 June 15-1954 June 9 | |
| 1 | 5 | 1954 June 12-1957 June 24 | |
| 1 | 6 | 1957 July 31-1959 June 18 | |
Subseries 1.2: Executive Board |
1957-1984 | ||
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 7 | 1957-1958 | |
| 1 | 8 | 1959-1961 | |
| 1 | 9 | 1962-1964 | |
| 2 | 1 | 1965-1966 | |
| 2 | 2 | 1967-1968 | |
| 2 | 3 | 1969-1970 | |
| 2 | 4 | 1971-1972 | |
| 2 | 5 | 1973-1974 | |
| 2 | 6 | 1975-1976 | |
| 2 | 7 | 1977-1978 | |
| 2 | 8 | 1979-1981 | |
| 3 | 1 | 1982-1984 | |
Series 2: Heritage trees files, 1935-1977Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 2 | Portland--District 1 |
1974-1975; undated |
| 3 | 3 | Willamette--District 2 |
1975-1976; undated |
| 3 | 4 | Santiam--District 3 |
1975-1976 |
| 3 | 5 | Siskiyou--District 4 |
1935-1939; 1975-1977 |
| 3 | 6 | District 6 |
undated |
| 3 | 7 | North Coast--District 7 |
1975; undated |
| 3 | 8 | Mount Hood--District 8 |
undated |
| 3 | 9 | Prineville--District 9
Includes cuttings from the trees
|
undated |
| 4 | 1 | Blue Mountain--District 10 |
1975-1976 |
| 4 | 2 | Malheur--District 11 |
undated |
| 4 | 3 | Klamath--District 12 |
1976 |
| 4 | 4 | Pioneer--District 13 |
circa 1975 |
| 4 | 5 | Multnomah--District 14 |
1976 |
| 4 | 6 | Clackamas--District 15 |
1974-1976 |
| 4 | 7 | Umpqua--District 16 |
undated |
| 4 | 8 | Capitol--District 17 |
undated |
Series 3: General files, 1925-1985Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 4 | 9 | Awards for excellence in horticulture |
1966 |
| 4 | 10 | Correspondence, general |
1928-1935 |
| 4 | 11 | Salem Garden Club programs; clipping about federation's formation |
1925-1927 |
| 4 | 12 | Historic trees/shrubs (booklet) |
1974-1976 |
| 4 | 13 | Large and famous trees of Oregon |
1976 |
| 4 | 14 | Letters regarding the Oregon Roadside Council |
1934-1935 |
| 4 | 15 | Oregon Roadside Council papers |
1933-1934 |
| 4 | 16 | Tombstone Prairie Nature Trail (broadside) |
1985 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Gardening--Oregon--Societies, etc.
- Historic trees--Oregon
- Women--Oregon--Societies and clubs
Corporate Names
- Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.--Records and correspondence
Form or Genre Terms
- minutes (administrative records)
- photographs
- printed ephemera
