logo for Elisabeth C. Miller Library, University of Washington Botanic Gardens

Archives Accession # 34

About the Archives

Located at the Miller Library.

Each accession (i.e. 2.00.72.01) represents a box or cubby with various contents.

Purpose and scope

Search Title, Summary and Description fields

All records

1.1.07.1b Arboretum Foundation in the news and Arboretum Foundation publications

Date statement: : 1940-2023
Summary:

 3 file boxes and one book
Description:
 Book is entitled Cultivated Palate: The Arboretum Foundation Cookbook.

Box 1 contains:
1980-present folder of Foundation publications:
    rcd. 1/2024, "You Belong at the Arboretum," 6x9" card, and 2 9x4" information cards: "Volunteer" and "Support."
   rcd. 5/2023, "You Belong at the Arboretum" membership trifold.
   2019, "Under the Mediterranean Sun," flier for Northwest Flower & Garden Festival.
   2/6/2018, "Winter Garden Carnivale" auction booklet and invitation.
   2/21/2017, "Hanami - Savoring Spring," auction invitation.
   2/16/2016, "Opening  Night Party & Auction," invitation.
   2/10/2015, "Opening Night Party & Auction," invitation and program.
   2/08/2015, "Arboretum Display Garden" sketch and description, stapled with "Live Auction Preview" and email from Jeff Boyer to John  Wott on his assignments.  
   7/ 2010-6/2011, Foundation yearbook, 15 pp., 2 copies.
   2009, 75th anniversary bookmark.
   after 2008: two brochures, undated: "A Driving or Walking Tour of Arboretum Drive East" and "A Tour of Trees Arboretum Drive Map" brochures printed as "a community service of the Arboretum Foundation."
   2/19/2008 "Arbor Eden Passport," Garden Show preview gala invitation.
   2005, "Events & Plant Sales" flier.
   2004, 'Gardens in a Forest Glade" garden show information sheet.
   2/18/2003 "Spectacles," Northwest Flower & Garden Show Preview Gala invitation.
    after 2001, "Native Knoll/A Native Plant Restoration and Demonstration Area," brochure.
     2001-2002 yearbook, 23 pp.
     6/20/2001, Foundation Annual Meeting agenda and directors.
     8/2000 and 10/2000, "Arboretum Foundation News," issues stapled together.
     2000, WPA volunteer opportunities bifold.
    2000, WPA colored information card [2 copies].
    1999?, Foundation membership trifold [2 copies].
    1997, "Into the Woods," flier for Arboretum entry in garden show.
      5/9/1992, "1992 Arboretum Foundation Plant Sale" program and map, 33 pages plus insert.
     2/1992, Arboretum Foundation Newsletter.
     8/1987, "Welcome to the Washington Park Arboretum" brochure.  A second undated copy has added map.
     1988, Arboretum Foundation fall bulb sale booklet.
     7/1987, Checklist of Birds, stapled booklet, 7 pp [2 copies].  
     5/1987, Checklist of Birds, stapled booklet, 7 pp.
     4/19/1986, Visitor Center dedication booklet [2 copies].
     1982, "Arboretum Visitor Center" information sheet.
     1981, "Arboretum Foundation welcomes you to the Washington Park Arboretum,"  information trifold [2 copies].]
      rec'd 3/5/1981, "The Arboretum Foundation/Who We Are," brochure [2 copies].
      n.d., "Arbor Kids Activity Book," 12 pp.
      n.d., "Plant Study in the Arboretum Foundation," bifold.
      n.d., "The Arboretum Foudation," fundraising brochure [2 copies].
      n.d., "The Arboretum Foundation/who we are," brochure.
      n.d., "University of Washington Arboretum," information brochure.
      n.d., "Visitor Guide," foldout.
      n.d., "Membership Renewal Notice."
      n.d., "Your Support for the Washington Park Arboretum does more than grow trees," bookmark.

Box 2 contains:
1958-1979 folder of Foundation publications:
     1978, "Arboretum Foundation information trifold. 2 other copies are dated 1970, rev. 1978.
    7/1970, reprint of 1958 "Botanically Speaking" 24 page booklet.
    1965, "Ericaceous Plants for Northwest Gardens," 41 page booklet, 2 copies.
    1959, "Survey of the Heath Family," 23 page booklet, 4 copies.
    1958, Botanically Speaking" by Pat Ballard, 24 page booklet.
     n.d., "The University of Washington Arboretum" early information folder.
     n.d. Foundation fundraiser folder with attached return envelope, 3 copies.
     n.d. "Arbor Kids" activity book.
     n.d. Foundation membership  invitation trifold.
     n.d. Visitor Guide brochure with map.
     n.d. "Native Knoll" foldout brochure.
     n.d. "Welcome to the Washington Park Arboretum," foldout brochure.
     n.d., Membership Renewal Notice.
     n.d., Volunteer information trifold [2 copies].
     n.d., Pacific Connection Gardens request for volunteers sheet [2 copies].
         
2005-1976 folder WPA Foundation in the news: 
     Mar/Apr 2005, "Meritorious Service Award" article about Duane Kelly, in The American Gardener.
     4/22/2006, "Arboretum sale gets bigger and better," P-I.
     12/26/2004, "Dig down and give a deserving group a gift of green this season," Seattle Times.
     7/21/2003, "A taxing situation at Market," Seattle Times.

Box 3 contains:
Annual Reports: 2022-2023, 2020-2021 (2 copies), 2019-2020 (2 copies), 2018/2019 (2 copies), 2017-2018, 2014-2015, 2013-2014, 2012-2013, 2010-2011 (2 copies), 2009-2010, (6/20/2007 Annual Meeting agenda), 2003-2004, 2001-2002, 2000-2001 "A New Future for Washington Park Arboretum", 1998-1999 (2 copies), 1997-1998 (2 copies), 1995-1996 (4 copies), 1955, 1940-1941 (2 copies). 

Folder labelled "Arb. Found. documents on Washington Park Arboretum 2003 Master Plan Implementation:
2/16/2005, "Interpretive and Wayfinding Plan Executive Summary," 8 pp. printed.
9/10/2003, "Washington Park  Arboretum Master Plan/Implementation Plan," list of projects, 2 pp.
9/10/2003, "Washington Park  Arboretum Master Plan/Implementation Plan/Project Descriptions," details of High Priority Projects, 5 pp.
Autumn 2003, "Implementing the Master Plan for Washington Park Arboretum," 8 pp. printed. 
June 2001, "A New Future for Washington Park Arboretum - City and University Approve Master Plan," GroundWork Special Edition, 4 pp.
n.d., "Planning for the Future: Washington Park Arboretum," brochure. [2 copies].

Folder labelled "Arboretum Calendar and Cuttings Through the Year":
2007 WPA calendar (2 copies).
2003, 1980, 1966 [2 copies], 11/1959, "Cuttings Through the Year," booklet, ranging from 29 to 52 pp.

Photocopy of Jones & Jones exhibit: "The University of Washington Arboretum is: Plants/Places/People/Programs", no date. Support provided by the Arboretum Foundation.

Blue folder containing map drafts and text for Arboretum promotional materials, circa 1968.
Accession date: 2012-01-17 Last updated: 2024-02-06 10:30:03
Subjects: Washington Park Arboretum--financial support, Arboretum Foundation, Ericaceae (Heath family)

NamesRoleFunction
Arboretum Foundation.Creator

LocationNote
Archives compact shelving

Archives Inventory