Archives Accession # 73

1.1.17i. Arboretum Historical Collection 1937-1966

Date statement: : 1937-1966
Summary:

 3 legal folders, numbered 4A, 4B & 4C, in large file box 15" x 10" x 5", containing photocopies of newspaper clippings, annual reports, brochures and pamphlets relating to the history of the Washington Park Arboretum

Description:

 Folder labelled #4A Brochures/Pamphlets:
after 1969, "University of Washington Arboretum in Washington Park," brochure including 1969 map.
after 1969, "Arboretum Foundation" flier, stapled with "Cherry Time" guide, 4 pp., photocopy.
4/1966, "University of Washington Arboretum Rhododendron Glen," 6 pp. brochure, photocopy.
8/1964, "Native Plant Walk," 8 pp. booklet, photocopy.
1955, "Arboretum 1955," Arboretum Foundation Roster, 42 pp. stapled.
3/1955, "Rhododendron Glen," 5 pp. brochure stapled with 12/1951 Index Seminum, 3 pp. 
1940, "The University of Washington Arboretum," photocopy of 13 p. booklet.
3/21/1938, "Report of Arboretum Advisory Council Upon The University of Washington Arboretum and Botanical Gardens," 37 pp., clipped together with March 1936 General Plan map (2 pp.); Appendix C "Actual Sponsor's Contributions to Project 4251 (2 pp.); "Roads and Trails as per Olmsted Brothers Plan" landscape design(2 pp.); "Areas Excavated" landscape plan (2 pp.); and a 12/15/1938 typed report by Frederick Leissler stapled together with 8/21/1938 organization and budget information, 19 pp. typed.
1934, "The Washington State Arboretum," 7 pp. pamphlet, photocopy, pencil note says "First official Arboretum publication."
n.d., "Your Arboretum," 8 pp. booklet (2 copies).
n.d. "Endowing One of Our Most Prized Assets," printed article, 2 pp. plus "An Aeroplane view of the site of the University of Washington Arboretum." (2 copies).
n.d., "University of Washington Arboretum," information flier, photocopy.
plus a different flier, 2 pp.
n.d., "Blooms for Enjoyment," 7 pp. stapled booklet.

Folder labelled "4B Newspaper clippings, copies and originals":
6/23/1969, "Floral Splendor," photo of George Mally and Brian O. Mulligan, Seattle Times, photocopy.
c. 1963, "'Gardener's Potpourri' Due on KCTS," photo of Joe Witt, Seattle Times, photocopy.
3/16/1959, "Arboretum Council Will Meet Thursday," Seattle Times, photocopy.
3/24/1956, "Arboretum Still Whole in Spite of Bridges and Freeze," Argus, photocopy.
1956, "Arboretum Made Possible by WPA; Great Progress in Last Ten Years," The Argus, photocopy.
5/1950, "Visit the arboretum this month," Sunset magazine, photocopy.
5/5/1940, "Arboretum Enthusiast," Seattle Times, photocopy.
6/18/1939, "Seattle Arboretum Will Be Floral Treasure House," Seattle Times, photocopy.
1/30/1939, "Gardeners Form Club To Support Arboretum," Seattle Times, photocopy.
12/9/1938, "Arboretum Is Near Center of Distribution," Seattle Times, photocopy.
11/16/1938, "Roses Planted In Arboretum," Seattle Times photo, photocopy.
11/11/1938, "Seattle's Arboretum's Being Is Credited to Prof. Meany," Seattle Times.
11/6/1938, "'Light' on Arboretum Light Problem; There Isn't Any," Seattle Times.
10/23/1938, "Seattle's Garden Spot As It Is," photos over "Our Arboretum - What It Is, What It Will Be Some Day," Seattle Times.
10/7/1938, "Distinguished Visitor" [Sara Delano Roosevelt], Seattle Times, photocopy (2 copies).
7/24/1938, "Garden Club Will Show Alpines of This State," Seattle Times, photocopy.
7/14/1938, "West Seattle Garden Club to View Beach Drive Plots," photocopy.
4/17/1938, "Carload of Rhododendrons Received by U.W. Arboretum," Seattle Times, photocopy.
1938, "Arboretum to be 'Greatest' Says Dawson, Noted Expert," photocopy.
11/16/1937, "Arboretum Aid Given By Ernst," Seattle Times, photocopy.
10/14/1937, "Lodgehouse for Park Guide" photo and "Arboretum to Have Two Nice Sitting-Down Jobs - Some Day," Seattle P-I?, photocopy.
8/1/1937, Rockery Built At Arboretum," Seattle Times.
7/30/1937, "Seattle Arboretum Work Wins Praise, Seattle Times, photocopy.
7/17/1937, "Japanese Society May Aid Arboretum," Seattle Times, photocopy.
5/11/1937, "English Union Will Plant 'Royal' Tree," Seattle Times. photocopy.
5/9/1937, "Board Elected for Arboretum," Seattle Times, photocopy.
4/30/1937, "Sequoia Washingtonia Moves To Seattle, Seattle Times, photocopy.
4/25/1937, "36 Japanese Cherry Trees Presented to U. Arboretum," Seattle Times, photocopy.
4/14/1937, "Arboretum Job Makes Headway," Seattle Times, photocopy (3 copies).
3/7/1937, "New W.P.A. Jobs Include U. of W. Landscape Work," photocopy.
after 1936, "Attend This Meeting," photocopy.
12/5/1936, "New Greenhouse For Arboretum Will Cost $3,000," photocopy.
11/6/1936, "Arboretum To Get Rare Trees," Seattle Times, photocopy.
10/13/1936, "$97,359 Garden Job Will Begin," Seattle Times, photocopy.
8/12/1936, "It's Deodar, Native of India," Seattle Times, photocopy.
8/7/1936, "Officers Names for Arboretum," Seattle Times, photocopy.
6/24/1936, "The Arboretum," P-I editorial, photocopy (2 copies).
6/5/1936, "Ross Tenders Arboretum Aid," Seattle Times, photocopy.
6/3/1936, "Arboretum Friends Call Rally for Tomorrow," Seattle Times.
6/2/1936, "Mass Arboretum Meeting," P-I, photocopy.
6/2/1936, "Arboretum Gets Big Donations, Seattle Times, photocopy.
6/1/1936, "Nursery Stocks Contributed To U.W. Arboretum," Seattle Times, photocopy.
5/27/1936, "Clubs Declare for Arboretum," Seattle Times, photocopy.
5/20/1936, "What's an Arboretum?  June Mass Meeting Will Answer," P-I, photocopy.
4/17/1936, "Mere Stunt, Westfall Admits, To Rouse City," P-I, photocopy.
4/16/1936, "Park Fence Arguments Rage on to No Decision," Seattle Times, photocopy.
9/1/1934, "$300,000 O.K'D to Begin Work on Arboretum," P-I, photocopy.
8/31/1934, Closing of Boulevard Opposed by Residents," Fence Around Arboretum Hit," "Board Again Surprised," "Relief Funds Assure Work on Arboretum," 'Winkenwerder Answers," "Winkenwerder Raps Critics of Arboretum," several articles copied on 2 pages.
6/23/1934, "Park Board to Act on Plans for Arboretum," photocopy.
5/15/1932, "Eyesore to Beauty Spot/A Seattle Man's Dream," Seattle Times, photocopy.
1930, "Fond Dream of Arboretum in Seattle Nearing Realization," photocopy.
1929, "Architect Wins National Honor," about Frederick Leissler, University Daily.
n.d., "Arborateum [sic] Is Topic At Rotary Club Luncheon," [unknown source], photocopy.
n.d., "To Vie With the World," [unknown source], photocopy.
n.d., "Future Generations To See Mighty Redwood," photo, P-I, photocopy.
n.d., "Washington Arboretum Boon to All Northwest," U. Dist. Herald, photocopy.
n.d., c. 1938, "Club Exhibit Chosen," photo, Seattle Times.
n.d., "Rotarians Enjoy Talk By Mrs. First Johnson on Arboretum in Seattle," [unknown source], photocopy.
n.d., "Arboretum To Get Rare Flowers," [unknown source], photocopy.
n.d., "Hundreds Of Plants Stolen At Arboretum," [unknown source], photocopy.

Folder labelled #4C Annual Reports:
5/27/1949, "The Development of the University of Washington Arboretum, Seattle," 6 pp., by Brian Mulligan.
5/31/1945, "Annual Report for the Year Ending 5/31/1945," 11 pp.
5/31/1942, "Annual Report," 8 pp., by John E. Hanley.
5/31/1940, "Annual Report - June 1, 1939-May 31, 1940/Status of W.P.A. Projects," 12 pp. stapled.
1938, "Annual Report Including a Summary of Work for 1938," 8 pp., typed photocopy.
1/14/1938, "Report on the Arboretum," 4 pp., by Hugo Winkenwerder.

Accession date: 2012-03-06 Last updated: 2023-06-28 14:51:14
Subjects: Washington Park Arboretum--history, Washington Park Arboretum, Washington Park Arboretum--publications, Washington Park Arboretum--Education, Washington Park Arboretum--Annual Reports

Names	Role	Function
Mulligan, Brian O., Sr. , 1907-1996		Creator
Winkenwerder, Hugo		Creator
Hanley, John, Dr.		Creator
Leissler, Frederick, 1904-1989		Subject

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