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Machine-readable finding aid derived from Re:discovery database program and converted into xml; Code template by Archives and Information Associates (http://archivesandinformation.com), Alexandria, Virginia . 2005 Finding aid written in English Guide to the Burleith Garden Club Records, 1949-2000 MS2023 Special Collections Research Center, The Gelman Library, The George Washington University

Washington, D.C.

Processed by: Special Collections Staff, 2006 Encoded by: Jennifer King, 2006

Descriptive Summary Burleith Garden Club Burleith Garden Club records, 1949-2000 MS2023 1.5 Linear feet Collection contains bylaws, annual reports, membership lists, lists of officers, flyers, correspondence, one stapled booklet "My Favorite Recipes", and the neighborhood tot lot and flower mart generated by the Burleith Garden Club between 1949 and 2000. The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, Special Collections Research Center

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English Information for Users Preferred citation

Burleith Garden Club records, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University.

Restrictions on Access

Some records may be restricted.

Acquisition Information

On September 25, 2002, Ms. Sara Revis donated archival papers from the Burleith Garden to The George Washington University Gelman Library.

Restrictions on Use

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

Historical or Biographical Note

The Burleith Garden Club began on October 18, 1949 with fourteen members attending the first meeting. In 1950, the club decided to join the Burleith Citizens Association, but became independent again in 1954. The Burleith Garden Club is one of the charter members of the National Capital Garden Club League.

The Burleith Garden Club activities included speakers at the monthly meetings, and landscaping work in the community. For example, at one point, the club collected funds from homeowners to protect the Burleith community from Japanese beetles. The areas covered by the Japanese beetle program included private homes, parks, and school property. In addition, members participated in the flower show held at the National Guard Armory serving as judges, hostesses, and entrants. The club held garden tours in the spring and provided flowers and plants to shut-ins and the elderly during Christmas and Easter. At the April 2000 meeting, in response to declining membership, the club endorsed a proposal to become a standing committee of the Burleith Citizens Association.

Collection Scope and Content

This collection contains bylaws, annual reports, membership lists, lists of officers, flyers, correspondence, one stapled booklet "My Favorite Recipes", and the neighborhood tot lot and flower mart. The materials span the dates 1949-2000.

Collection Organization

Organized into three series: General files, Graphics, and Minutes.

Subject Terms Corporate Entities Burleith Garden Club Burleith Citizens Association Topics Flower shows Landscape gardening Burleith (Washington, D.C.) Geographic Locations Washington (D.C.) Detailed Description of the Records MS2023 Series 1 General files, 1949-1998 0.5 Linear feet

This series contains annual reports, and membership dues that help relay the story of the operational workings of the club. This series consists of a sample of the type of issues and topics important to the garden club. This includes organizations they associated with such as the Friends of the National Arboretum. The material dates from 1949-98.

1 1 Annual Reports, 1956-1984

1 2 Burleith Garden and Nature Club News, 1991-1994

1 3 By-laws, undated

1 4 Correspondence of Burleith Garden Club, 1949-1994

1 5 Correspondence between Sara Revis and District of Columbia Board of Trade, 1991-1992

1 6 Correspondence between Charlotte Walker and Mrs. Gibson, 1960-1962

1 7 Correspondence letter to Peggy Concerning Flower Mart, 1998

1 8 Fairfax Bio Lab Sales, undated

1 9 Fern Valley Trail Guide, undated

1 10 Fillmore Arts Center, 1984-1996

1 11 Flea Market, undated

1 12 Friends of River Farm membership form, 1999

1 13 Friends of the U.S. National Arboretum, 1960-1994

1 14 Garden Notes from Brookside Gardens, undated

1 15 Garden Resources of Washington, 1991-1994

1 16 History of Burleith Garden Club, undated

1 17 Invitations, meeting invitations, 1957-1976

1 18 Johnson's Information Sheet, 1987

1 19 Member lists, officer lists and past presidents, 1954-1974

1 20 Membership dues, 1999

1 21 National Flower Week, 1957-1986

1 22 News articles and miscellaneous, undated

1 23 Newsletter, 1992-1993

1 24 Obituaries for members, undated

1 25 Personal notes, 1993

1 26 Plant Care, undated

1 27 Programs, 1987

1 28 Recipe: Stephanie Brown's favorite, undated

1 29 Schedule, 1982-1992

1 30 Stoddert Elementary School, 1996

1 31 Tour, Garden, 1987

1 32 Video Rental Programs, undated

1 33 Washington National Cathedral Flower Mart 1992, 1992

1 34 Workshops and announcements 1950-1997, 1950-1997

MS2023 Series 2 Graphics, undated 0.5 Linear feet

This series consists of photographs and slides. These images represent Garden Club activities such as the flower mart, Hillwood, and a picnic. Some of the images relate to the work the club did for the Burleith neighborhood such as landscaping for the tot lot.

1 35 Flower Mart photographs, undated

1 36 Hillwood photographs, undated

1 37 Jane Picnic photographs, undated

1 38 River Farm photographs, undated

1 39 Tot Lot photographs, undated

1 40 Unidentified slides, undated

MS2023 Series 3 Minutes, 1949-2000 0.5 Linear feet

This series consists of club minutes. The records run from the first meeting in 1949 until its last meeting in 2000 when the club decided to transition into a committee within the Burleith Citizens Association.

2 1 Minutes, 11/1949

2 2 Minutes, 1950

2 3 Minutes, 1951

2 4 Minutes, 1952

2 5 Minutes, 1953

2 6 Minutes, 1954

2 7 Member list and attendance list, 1955-1956

2 8 Minutes, 1955

2 9 Minutes, 1965-1957

2 10 Minutes, 1956

2 11 Minutes, 1957

2 12 Minutes, 1958

2 13 Minutes, 1959

2 14 Minutes, 1960

2 15 Minutes, 1961

2 16 Minutes, 1962

2 17 Minutes, 1963

2 18 Minutes, 1964

2 19 Minutes, 1965

2 20 Minutes, 1966

2 21 Minutes, 1967

2 22 Minutes, 1968

2 23 Minutes, 1969

2 24 Minutes, 1970

2 25 Minutes, 1971

2 26 Minutes, 1972

2 27 Minutes, 1973

2 28 Minutes, 1974

2 29 Minutes, 1975

2 30 Minutes, 1976

2 31 Minutes, 1977

2 32 Minutes, 1978

2 33 Minutes, 1979

2 34 Minutes, 1980

2 35 Minutes, 1981

2 36 Minutes, 1982

2 37 Minutes, 1983

2 38 Minutes, 1986

2 39 Minutes, 1987

2 40 Minutes, 1988

2 41 Minutes, 1989

2 42 Minutes, 1990

2 43 Minutes, 1991

2 44 Minutes, 1992

2 45 Minutes, 1993

2 46 Minutes, 1994

2 47 Minutes, 1995

2 48 Minutes, 1996

2 49 Minutes, 1997

2 50 Minutes, 1998

2 51 Treasurer's report, 1999

2 52 Minutes, 2000