Archives Accession # 794

1.1.07.1g Arboretum Foundation Units 10, 17, 19, 25, 27, 35, 53, 64, 72, and 79: records and keepsakes

Date statement: : 1958-2015
Summary:

 1 file box

Description:

 Folder labelled "Unit 10: The Seedlings":
1958-59, "The Seedlings," unbound program booklet, 19 pp.

Folder labelled "Unit 17, Mercer Island/Mary Ellen Campbell Unit":
1/1965-1/1975, "Memories/ Arboretum Unit No. 17/Mercer Island/Mary Ellen Campbell Unit," title page in color, photocopy.
1965-1976, "Unit 17 photos and clippings," envelope with snapshots and event notes: "Work and Fun Day - April 1969," 2 photos; "Pot Planting - Beebe's Patio - May 1969," 4 photos; 10/1970 unit meeting news item; "Continuation of Planter Project/April 1970," 4 photos; 9/16/1971, unit meeting news item; "Field Trip to Mountains - Montgomery's Cabin - Sept. 1971, 5 photos; "Work and 'Fun' (?) in a Downpour. April 1972," 1 photo; unit meeting news item; "Making Forms for Ivy Tree Project  Sept. 1972," 1 photo.
12/1972-5/1973, 4 MIReporter articles on Unit meetings, plus Arboretum Foundation acknowledgement of $10 unit donation, all on photocopied sheet.
5/1972, "The Oliver B. Thorgrimson Cup," printed information; "Arboretum Unit Awarded," news article; "We Won Thorgrimson Cup Based on Activities of 1971," handwritten, all on photocopied sheet.
2/29/1972, letter to Thorgrimson Cup committee from Virginia Montgomery, Unit Chairman, photocopy, 2 pp.
3/1971-5/1971, news article, "Arboretum Plant/Sale Thursday," plus 3 news articles on unit meetings, photocopy, all on one sheet.
4/22/1971, thank you letter for unit contribution to Arboretum Foundation Work and Fun Day, to Bess from Norma Beebe; "Myrtle Thorgrimson," printed information, photocopy, both on one sheet.
1965, "Mary Ellen Campbell Arboretum Unit #17, officer and events list, typed, 4 members information in pencil on reverse.

Folder labelled "Unit 19: Maud Sawyer Unit":
5/2/1958, "Fauntleroy Garden Tour," description of gardens, 4 pp.

Folder labelled "Unit 25: The Over-Alls":
1/19/2015, envelope addressed to Niall Dunne containing:
   1/9/2015, letter from Signe Thorsen relating to her mother as secretary of the unit 1972-73.
   1975, "30th Anniversary 'Over-Alls," yarn decorated cover and program history, 3 pp.
   1972-75, program booklet pages from 3 years, stapled, 12 pp.
   1967-1972, program booklet pages from 5 years, stapled, with handwritten notes, 12 pp. 
n.d., three 5"x7" photos of unit members, unlabelled.

Folder labelled "Unit 27: Vera Poole Unit":
9/14/1980, "'I Have Had to Get/My Hands in the Dirt'," PI/Northwest Magazine, 4 pp.
1976-1977, "Vera Poole Arboretum Unit #27," officers, members, and programs, 2 pp.
3/18/1976, Certificate of Award to Unit 27 for "25 years in Unit Council."
1967-1975, "Vera Poole Unit 27/1966-1967 [68-69 handwritten], booklet cover with loose inserts:
   10/17/1967 -11/18/1975 meeting minutes.
   1973-74, unit program list.
   3/13/1974, letter to Mrs. James Owen from Sam Miller.
   1970-1971, "Arboretum Yearbook/Vera Poole Unit #27," 2 pp.
   1959-61, "It Shows in Your Face," typed poem.
1972, "Island Horticulturist Displays Bonsai," no source.
1969-1970, "Arboretum Yearbook: Vera Poole Unit #27," 4 pp. with handwritten notes, clipped.
11/21/1967-1/20/1970, meeting minutes, clipped. Includes 3/20-4/16/1968 letters to and from Brian Mulligan.
1964-1965, "Arboretum Yearbook/Vera Poole Unit #27," cover and 3 pp.
1962, "Vera Poole Unit - #27/Program,"  meeting list 9/'62-7/'63.
1964, "Fletcher Bay," 2  5"x7" color photos of members.
1963-1964, "Arboretum Yearbook/Vera Poole Unit #27," wax paper with leaves cover, 4 pp. 
1962-1963, "Arboretum Yearbook/Vera Poole Unit #27," cover, 4 pp., yarn tied. 
1961-1962, "Meetings for 1961-1962."
1960-1961, "Arboretum Yearbook/Vera Poole Unit #27," cover, 4 pp., yarn tied.
1959-1960, "Arboretum Yearbook/Vera Poole Unit #27," cover, 4 pp., cord tied.
1956-1957, "Vera Poole Arboretum Unit No 27," cover, 4 pp., yarn tied.
n.d., gift card signed by members, enclosing  2 3"x5" photos and one 4"x6" photo of members.
n.d., 2 news clippings re: Bainbridge Island  Unit of the Music and Art Foundation, no source.

Folder labelled "Unit 35: Raines Unit":
5/25/1956, "dedication of Raines Memorial bench, tea at old Arb. Fdn. clubhouse/Raines Unit 35," 8"x10" photo.
5/25/1956, "dedication of Raines Memorial bench," Raines Unit #35," 8"x10" photo.

Folder labelled "Unit 53: Bear Creek Garden Club":
1997-1998 Unit booklet, 8 pp., stapled.

Folder labeled "Unit 64: The Woodbees":
1993-1994, unit booklet, 9 pp., yarn tied.
n.d., Arboretum Foundation card acknowledging $15 gift from Vera Poole Unit.

Folder labeled "Unit 72: Jeanne Gardiner Unit":
1977-1978 "The Perennial" booklet with description, officers, program.
1976-1977 "Northwest Natives: Our Heritage" booklet.
1975-1976 "Love is" booklet.
1972-1973 Unit 72 booklet.
1971-1972 Unit 72 booklet.

Folder for Unit 79: Brian Mulligan Unit 1990 and after:
2009-2010, "Arboretum/Unit #79/(Brian Mulligan Unit)/2009-2010, yearbook, 16 pp., 6x8".
2003-2004, "Arboretum/Unit #79/(Brian Mulligan Unit)/2003-2004," yearbook, 16 pp., spiral bound, 6x8".
2002-2003, "Arboretum Unit #79/2002-2003," yearbook, 14 pp., 6x8".
2001-2002, "Arboretum Unit #79/2001-2002," yearbook, 14 pp., 6x8".
2000-2001, "Arboretum Unit #79/2000-2001," yearbook, 13 pp., 6x8".
1999-2000, "Arboretum Unit #79/1999-2000," yearbook, 13 pp., 5x8".
1998-1999, "Arboretum Unit #79/1998-1999," yearbook, 11 pp., 5x8".
9/9/2014, Re: "request for volunteer newsletter," Linda Gross email to Megan Meyer.
5/19/2010, "The Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 2567," 10 pp., stapled with "AF Unit 79," roster, and 1/14/2009-4/14/2010, "Volunteer Hours Report by Unit or Group/Unit 79," 9 pp.
2008-2009, "Arboretum Unit #79/Brian O. Mulligan Unit/ 2008-2009,"  yearbook pages 1, 9-13.
4/5/2008, "The Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1453," 2 pp., stapled with 4/9/2008, "Arboretum Foundation/Volunteer Hours Report by Unit or Group/Unit 79."
7/3/2007, Subject: Unit 79, Nancy Morningstar email to Sarah Luczyk.
6/22/2007, "The Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1453," 2 pp., stapled with 6/13/2007, "Arboretum Foundation/Volunteer Hours Report by Unit or Group/Unit 79."
5/20/2007,  "The Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1453," 2 pp., stapled with 5/9/2007, "Arboretum Foundation/Volunteer Hours Report by Unit or Group/Unit 79."
3/20/2007, "The Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1453," 2 pp., stapled with 3/14/2007, "Arboretum Foundation/Volunteer Hours Report by Unit or Group/Unit 79."
2/22/2007, "The Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1453," 2 pp., stapled with 2/14/2007, "Arboretum Foundation/Volunteer Hours Report by Unit or Group/Unit 79."
2/22/2007, "The Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1453,"  stapled with 1/7/2007, "Arboretum Foundation/Volunteer Hours Report by Unit or Group/Unit 79."
12/13/2006, "The Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1453," 2 pp., stapled with 12/6/2006, "Arboretum Foundation/Volunteer Hours Report by Unit or Group/Unit 79."
12/13/2006,"The Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1453," 2 pp., stapled with 11/8/2006, "Arboretum Foundation/Volunteer Hours Report by Unit or Group/Unit 79."
12/13/2006,"The Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1453," stapled with 10/11/2006, "Arboretum Foundation/Volunteer Hours Report by Unit or Group/Unit 79."
9/21/2006,  "The Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1453," 2 pp., stapled with 9/13/2006, "Arboretum Foundation/Volunteer Hours Report by Unit or Group/Unit 79."
9/06/2006, "Arboretum Unit 79/Officers for 2006/2007."
6/15/2006, "The Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1453," 8 pp.
10/17/2005, "The Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1848," 2 pp., stapled with "Arboretum Foundation/Volunteer Hours Report by Unit or Group/Unit 79," for "Unit 79 meetings 2005."
10/17/2005, "Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1453," 4 pp., stapled with "Arboretum Foundation/Volunteer Hours Report by Unit or Group/Unit 79," for "Unit 79 meetings 2005," 2 pp.
9/21/2005, "You're Invited" card for "New Arboretum Foundation Unit."
7/5/2005, "Graham Visitor Center-Room Reservation Request," for "Unit 79 Arboretum Tour & Talk."
6/30/2005, "Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1453," 2 pp., stapled with "Arboretum Foundation/Volunteer Hours Report by Unit or Group/Unit 79," for "Unit 79 meetings 2004.
1/21/2005, Jenna Hall letter to Deborah Andrews asking how to start a new unit.
12/10/2003, Kelley Duffield McCarter letter to Anne Edmonds re: invasive plants on Mercer Island.
2003-2004, "Brian Mulligan, Arboretum Unit #79," list of officers, stapled with 6/18/2003 note card to Deborah from Barbara Bigelow.
6/26/2002, "Units 2002-2003," list of "Non-AF Member" names, stapled with  6/26/2002, Elaine Anderson letter to Sue Cairns with handwritten response; "Unit 79" member list; 6/26/2002, Elaine Anderson letter to Carol Brady; 6/26/2002, Elaine Anderson letter to Barbara Engelstein, with its envelope.
5/24/2002, "Subject: Unit 79," Sue Cairns email to Elaine Anderson.
5/18/2002, "A Spring Garden Luncheon/With Author-Gardener/Richard Hartlage," invitation, stapled with "Arboretum Unit #79 Roster," and "Brian Mulligan Arboretum Unit #79 Officers," with post-it to Penny from B. Bigelow.
9/30/2000, "Units -- 2000 - 2001," chart with "Non-AF Member Name" list, stapled with "2000- - 2001 Membership Roster," 2 pp.
7/31/2000, Re: garden contest volunteers, Elaine Anderson, Barbara McKeon, Christy Cronn, email chain, 2 pp. 
7/15/1999, Unit chair and program chair information, Christy Cronn email to Elaine Anderson.
1997-1998, "Washington Park Arboretum Foundation/Brian Mulligan Unit #79/Officers and Membership for 1997-98," 4 pp.
4/10/1996, "Arboretum Unit #79 Bylaws," with 4/10/1996, revision recommendation, 4 pp.
1994 - 1995, "1994-1995 Membership Roster," 2 pp.


Folder labeled "Unit 79: Brian Mulligan Unit through 1989":
1/8/1986, "Brian Mulligan Unit #79," minutes, 2 pp.
1985-86, "Officers - 1985-86."
1985-86, "Roster - 1985-86."
1985-86, "Brian Mulligan Arboretum Unit #79/Program 1985-86,"  includes officers and roster, 4 pp.
1985-86, attendance sheet.
12/11/1985, unit meeting minutes.
9/11/1985, unit meeting minutes.
9/4/1985, "Education Committee Work Sheet," handwritten, 3 pp.
5/30/1985, "Unfinished business," handwritten list.
5/22/1985, unit meeting minutes.
3/17/1985, unit meeting minutes.
3/17/1985, letter to Harold Tukey supporting Arboretum project removing weed trees.
3/13/1985, Harold Tukey letter to Mrs. McClure Hall, unit president, thanking unit for $810 gift.
2/13/1985, unit meeting minutes, 2 copies with different handwritten changes.
2/13/1985, unit meeting treasurer's report.
1/9/1985, unit meeting agenda, 2 pp.
1/9/1985, unit meeting minutes.
1/9/1985, unit meeting treasurer's report.
1/3/1985, letter from unit to Harold Tukey offering support ideas for tree removal concerns.
12/12/1984, unit meeting minutes.
12/12/1984, unit meeting treasurer's report.
11/14/1984, unit meeting minutes.
11/14/1984, unit meeting treasurer's report.
912/1984, unit meeting agenda, minutes, treasurer's report.
7/5/1984, memo noting non-Foundation members, clipped with Gina Hall letter requesting unit members to join the Foundation.
1984-85, "Aims and Objectives for 1984-85."
1984, "Financial Report 1983-84."
1982/83 unit yearbook.
1981, "Program 1981-82."
1980, "Program 1980-1981." 
1980, "Attendance Sheet 1979-80."
1979, "Program 1979-80," with handwritten corrections.
1979, "Brian Mulligan Unit #79," membership list with handwritten notes.
8/27/1979, Mary Ann Trombold letter to members describing programs.
1978, "Program 1978-79."
1978, member list, 2 pp.
9/2/1978, Mary Ann Trombold letter to members describing programs, 2 pp.
1977, "1977-1978 Program."
1976,"1976-77 Program."
1975, "1975-76 Program."
1975, member list.
1974, "1974-1975 Membership," with handwritten changes.
1974, "1974-75 Program."
1973, "Unit 79   1973-1974," member list, with handwritten changes, 2 pp., clipped with "1973-74 Program."
1972, "1972-1973," member list with handwritten changes, 3 pp.
1972-1973, Unit meeting, officers, program information, 11 pp.
1971-72, "Arboretum Unit #79/1971-72," program, officers, bylaws, membership information, some with handwritten notes, in 3-hole binder, 20 pp.
September 1971-August 1972 notes and minutes, 9pp. 
n.d., letter to Mavis MacKay from Daphne Lewis re: program at unit, typed.
n.d., "Brian Mulligan Unit #79," membership list.

Accession date: 2025-03-10 Last updated: 2026-03-10 10:19:33
Subjects: Arboretum Foundation

Names	Role	Function
Mulligan, Margaret		Subject
Mulligan, Brian O., Sr. , 1907-1996		Subject
Campbell, Mary Ellen		Subject
Sorrells, Thyra		Subject
Mulder, Mary Ellen		Subject
Sawyer, Maud		Subject
Mead, Vivian		Subject
Sperry, Muriel		Subject
Taylor, Marguerite		Subject
Poole, Vera		Subject
Benckert, Doris		Subject
Gardiner, Jeanne, -2006		Subject
Bender, Barbara		Subject

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