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Floral Arts Garden Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 143

Scope and Contents

The records of the Floral Arts Garden Club consist of yearbooks, membership cards, 2 photographs from 1967 and a constitution and by-laws paper. The yearbooks are artistically hand decorated and are dated from 1964-1984.

Dates

  • 1964-1985

Creator

Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

Historical Note

The Floral Arts Garden Club was organized in September of 1965 and federated in October of that year. It was affiliated with the National Council of State Garden Clubs and the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation, Coulee District. This women's group was interested in gardening, conservation, and community beautification. The members learned about floral design and maintained community flower beds.The last known year for the club's existance is 1985.

Extent

0.2 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Floral Arts Garden Club was organized in 1964 and affiliated with the National Council of State Garden Clubs and the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation. The collection consists mainly of artistically hand decorated yearbooks from 1964-1984. The last known year of the club's existence is 1985.

Arrangement

Materials in the Floral Arts Garden Club Records are arranged alphabetically by topic.

Acquisitions Information

Donated by Bill Doering, 1992.

Related Materials

Missing Title

(Clipping File)
La Crosse-Organizations-Floral Arts Garden Club

Physical Description

1 box

Processing Information

Processed by Peg Jerome, January 2013; finding aid written by Peg Jerome, January 2013.

Title
Guide to the Floral Arts Garden Club Records, 1964-1985
Status
Completed
Author
Peg Jerome
Date
January 2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the La Crosse Public Library Archives Repository

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