Perennial Gardners Records

 Collection
Identifier: 97-19

Scope and Contents

The Perennial Gardners Records includes minutes, constitution and bylaws, correspondence, membership rolls, presidential gavels, and financial receipts. Also included are some minutes of the related organization, Garden Clubs of Reno and Sparks.

Dates

  • 1950-1995

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Administrative History

Perennial Gardners was a Reno, Nevada, women's organization began in 1950 and disbanded April 10, 1995. The object of the club was to study plant life, to promote better gardens, to further horticultural knowledge, and to make lasting friendships through active gardening. Membership was limited to sixteen members.

Extent

0.62 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Perennial Gardners was a Reno, Nevada women's organization that studied plant life. The collection includes minutes, constitution and bylaws, correspondence, membership rolls, presidential gavels, financial receipts, and minutes from the Garden Clubs of Reno and Sparks.

Arrangement

Arranged chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Janice McCarty in 1997.

A Part of

Nevada women's archives.

Creator

Title
Guide to the Perennial Gardners Records
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
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