Archives Accession # 795

1.1.07.1h Arboretum Foundation events

Date statement: : 1986-2010
Summary:

 1 file box

Description:

 Folder labelled "Arbor Eden 2010":
2/3/2010, Crosscut Public Media invoice, stapled to 1/27/2010 ad.
2/2/2010, "Arbor Eden:/The Preview Gala,"  9x11" poster, in plastic.
February 2010, "Fundraisers/Arboretum Foundation Arbor Eden Preview Gala," Seattlewoman, clipping.
1/28/2010, "Help Arboretum, Get Preview/Of Flower & Garden Show," Seattle Times.
Jan. & Feb. 2010,  ad for Arbor Eden, Seattle Homes Magazine.
1/15/2010, "Re: Join Us: Arbor Eden - Feb. 2, 2010," Paige Miller, Ciscoe Morris email chain, 3 pp.
12/30/2009, Seattle Homes Magazine invoice.
n.d., "Arbor Eden Coming Soon!": poster draft, 2 pp.
n.d., "Registration": volunteer instructions, 5 pp.
n.d., "Arbor Eden," ad draft.

Folder labelled "Arbor-Read-Em Book Sale 2005":
4/12/2005, "2005 Arbor-Read-Em Book Sale/Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon," directions to Edgewood event.
3/31/2005, "The Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1514," 6 pp.
3/9/2005, "Arboretum Foundation/Check Request."
3/1/2005, "Romio's Pizza and Pasta," receipt.
2/24/2005, "Arbor-Read-Em Used Book Sale," Seattle Times.
2/24/2005, "Northwest Weekend/Next Bets," Seattle Times.
2/24/2005, "Re: Book Sale?," Ann O'Meara email to Kelly Duffield McCarter.
2/15/2005, "Re: Monday the 28th," Ilga Jansons-Kelley Duffield McCarter email exchange.
1/31/2005, "The Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1684," 2 pp.
1/11-1/26/2005, purchase receipts, photocopies, 2 pp.
1/7/2005, "Re: Book sorting workparties," Kelley Duffield McCarter-Ilga Jansons email exchange, 2 pp.
12/28/2004, "Book sorting parties," Kelley Duffield McCarter email seeking volunteers.
12/17/2004, "FW: Book Sorting and Pickup," Ilga Jansons to Kelley Duffield McCarter email.
12/7/2004, "Arboretum Foundation Memorandum," "Subject: Book Sorting Work Parties," with sticky note 2/28, "Set-up," handwritten.
5/20/2004, Graham Visitors Center--Room Reservation Request," form for 3/07/2005 event.
5/6/2004, "Subject: Unit 5 to gift for Book Sale," Ashley Clark email to Deborah  Andrews, Kelley Duffield McCarter, stapled to 10/1/2004, thank you letter to "Mary and Members of Unit 5" from Deborah Andrews, photocopy.
n.d., "STOP! If you take a book beyond this door, we consider it SOLD!," poster in plastic, with "If you bring a book through this door, consider it SOLD! NO RETURNS!," in paper. 
n.d., layout plan for sale.
n.d., "'ARBOR-READ-EM'/Price Guide," poster.
n.d., "Free Books!," sheet with four coupons.
n.d., "Book Sorting Location/Map and Directions," with ink route.

Folder labelled "Arbor-Read-Em Book Sale 2004":
8/10/2004, "Volunteer Support of Annual Book Sale," memo from Deb Andrews to Kelley McCarter, with  list of volunteer hours since 2001, 5 pp.
7/28/2004, "The Arboretum Foundation/Batch Control Report/Batch 1515," 4 pp.
3/22/2004, "Dear Book Sale Volunteers," thank you letter from Ilga Jansons and Kelly McCarter.
3/19/2004, "Dear Book Sale Volunteers," thank you note from Kelly McCarter.
3/18/2004, special thanks letter to Barbara Howell from Deborah Andrews.
3/6/2004, "Arbor-Read-Em/Used/Book/Sale," postcard.
3/6/2004, "2004 Arbor-Read-Em Book Sale," floor plan and price list for sale.
2/29-3/8/2004, "2004 Arbor-Read-Em Book Sale/Set-up days/Sale day/Cleanup days.
2004, "Location for Sandwich Boards in 2004," handwritten on map of Arboretum.
2004, layout plans for Patio Area, Book Sale and Kitchen (for 2003 sale),Lobby Layout for 2004 sale with ink edits.
2004, "'2004 Arbor-Read-Em Book' Sale/Price list."
12/1/2003, "Subject: Good news/bad news," Ilga Jansons and Bryan Taulbee email exchange, 2 pp.
9/30/2003, Graham Visitors Center reservation confirmation, stapled with application for book sale dates 2/28-3/7/2004.
6/25/2003, Graham Visitors Center reservation application for 3/8/2004.
2003, "'Arbor-Read-Em' Book Sale/2003," floor layout edited for 2004 sale.
n.d., proofs for eight name labels.
n.d., "Price Guide."
 
Folder labelled "Arbor-Read-Em Book Sale 2003":
3/1/2004, "Volunteer Skills and Experience," [2003 Book Sale], 4 pp.
3/1/2004. Time Sheet Reports," [2/03], 20 pp.
3/5/2003, "Subject: book sale potluck," Christy Cronn email to volunteers.
2/28/2003, "MR Johnson's Antiques," business card, clipped with 3 handwritten messages, a hand drawn layout sketch, and "The Arboretum Foundation/Custom Control Report."
2/24/2003, "Re:Saturday am," email exchange between Bryan Taubee and Deborah Andrews.
2/23/2003, "Subject: Book Sale," Ann O'Meara email to Christy Cronn.
2/20/2003, "Re: Your Book Sale," email chain between Ilga Jansons, Christy Cronn, and Phyllis Thornton-Marshall, 3 pp.
2/15/2003, "Subject: Thursday volunteers," Ilga Jansons email to Christy Cronn.
2003, "2003 Arbor-Read-Em Book Sale/Volunteer Schedule," 10 pp.
2003, "Book Sale Volunteers/From 1/1/02/ to 3/15/02/Scheduling for 2003 Sale," 16 pp, 2 copies.
6/28/2002, "Re: Hours," Ilga Jansons email to Elaine Anderson.
3/21/2002, Graham Visitors Center confirmation of 2/23 Book Sale set-up date.
1/16/2002, Graham Visitors Center confirmation of 2/27/2002 book sale set-up room.
n.d., book sale layout plan, ink with pink sticky notes, in plastic envelope.

Folder labelled "Arbor-Read-Em Book Sale 2002":
4/11/2002, "2002 Book Sale Volunteers," "data entered 4/11," with handwritten notes, 3 pp.
3/25/2001, undated thank-you note to Vonnie Breidenstein from Elaine Anderson, stapled with 3/25/2002, "Subject: Sunday's book pickup," Ilga Jansons email to Elaine Anderson, 2 pp., and 3/20-21/2002, "Re: Books: Something Different," email exchange between Elaine Anderson and Mike Dreyfoos, and 4/8/2002, Sandra Sledd letter to Elaine Anderson.
3/17/2002, "Thanks for helping to make the 'Arbor-Read-Em'/Book Sale a Grand Success," invitation to potluck, with handwritten notes.
3/12/2002, "Re: Book Sale Volunteer Hours," Mike Dryfoos email exchange with Elaine Anderson, 2 pp., clipped with "Book Sale Volunteers," 2/12-3/3 log sheets, ink sign-ins and added number of hours, 11 pp.
3/6/2002, "Re: Post Mortem 'Arbor-Read-Em' Book Sale, 3/2002," memo to Arboretum Foundation Staff from Ilga Jansons and Michael Dryfoos, 3 pp.
3/1/2002, "Notes for '03," handwritten, stapled with 3/1, "Book Sale-suggestion for 2003," Penny Lewis email to Bryan Taulbee and Elaine Anderson.
2/07/2002, "Subject: Book Sale Announcements on KUOW," Bryan Taulbee email to Christy Cronn.
n.d., "Look Here: Take a chance, buy a 'bag o' love,' and you might find," poster clipped with 3 book title photocopies.
n.d., "2002 Arbor-Read-Em Used Book Sale," poster? with goals, objectives, tasks and rewards.
n.d., "2002 Book Sale Volunteer Report," list of volunteer hours.
n.d., "Book Sale Procedure," questions, typed, 2 pp., clipped with comments, handwritten, 3 pp.
n.d., "Non-fiction Sorting Categories." 
n.d., "Price Guide."
n.d., "Welcome/Book Sale/Volunteers," sign-in poster.

Folder labelled "Arbor-Read-Em Book Sale 1986-2001":
3/12/2001, Note card from Norma Brady to Elaine Anderson enclosing six photos of people at book sale.
3/3/2001, "Book Drop-off Points" and "Non-fiction Sorting Categories."
2001, "2001 Book Sale Volunteer Report."
2001 [?], "Room Layout," hand drawn.
2001 [?], "Books, Books, Books," poster
8/1/2000, "book sale budget," Ron Stone, Christy Cronn, Kai Kushner email exchange.
6/29/2000, "Subject: reservation completed," Christy Cronn to Kai Kushner email.
2000 [?], memo page listing reservation dates for 2001 sale from Elaine Anderson.
2000, "2000 Arboretum Used Book Sale/Sign Up for Sale Day, March 4," form.
2000, ""2000 Arboretum Used Book Sale/Cashier Sign Up for Sale Day, March 4," form.
2000,"2000 Arboretum Used Book Sale/Volunteer Sign Up Sheet, February 7," form.
2000, "2000 Book Sale Volunteer Report."
2/1/1999, "Volunteer Orientation," stapled with "Sorting Fiction Books."
1999, "1999 Book Sale Volunteer Report," clipped with "1999 Used Book Sale Volunteers"; 1/18/1999, "General Outline of Sale Activities," 2 pp.; "The 1999 Arboretum Foundation Used Book Sale," poster;  and January 1999, "Annual Used Book Sale," Ground Work ad."
3/7/1998, "12th Annual/Used Book Sale," 19x11" poster.
3/7/1998, "12th Annual/Used Book Sale," 11x8" poster.
3/7/1988, "12th Annual/Used Book Sale," four small copies of 11x8" poster on one sheet.
3/1/1997, "The 11th Annual/Used Book Sale," poster.
3/1/1997, "The 11th Annual/Used Book Sale," four small copies of poster on one sheet..
2/26/1997, PIP printing receipt and folder enclosing edited "Price Guide."
1997 or later, list of names and dates 1989-1997; suggestions for next year, handwritten.
1996, "Arboretum Foundation/Volunteer Hours/Committees and Events/July 1 1995-June 30, 1996," form filled by Ilse Burch, stapled with list of volunteers and their hours for 1996 sale, 2 pp.
12/14/1992, "Book Sale Volunteers," printout.
3/7&8/1992, "Annual Used Book Sale," bookmark.
3/7&8/1992, "Used Book Sale," poster, photocopy.
1/28/1992, "Popular Book Sale Announced," press release.
1/13/1992, Laura Lipton letter to University Bookstore seeking donated books, stapled with one to Half-Price Books.
3/11/1986, thank-you letter to Mary Ellen Mulder for gift of 44 books, stapled with list of the books, 3 pp.
2/6/1986, letter inviting Dr. H.B. Tukey, Jr. and Members of CUH Staff to book sale preview, from Mary Ellen Mulder."
n.d., "Price Guide," posters, drafts, from various years, 5 items.
n.d., "Planning Guide for Special Events," marked "Working Draft," 10 pp.
n.d., "Book Presales," poster.
n.d., The Event Chair Checklist," 2 pp.
n.d., information on sale operation, for incoming sale chair (?).
n.d., "Books from main room are not allowed inside," poster.
n.d., books sorting categories, 7 different sheets. "

Folder labelled "Gray Barn grand opening fundraiser":

7/21/1999, "Gray Barn/Grand Opening Event," post card, 2 printed on one sheet.
6/21/1999, "Gray Barn," Terry LaBrue email to Deb Andrews.
6/15/1999, "Re: Gray Barn Garden Center & Landscaping Company," FAX memo from Terry LaBrue to Deb Andrews."
6/15/1999, "Opening of Gray Barn Garden Center/at Bella Bottega Shopping Center Delayed," press release.
n.d., "Historic Gray Barn Garden Center & Landscape Company/to open flagship store in Downtown Redmond," press release.
n.d., "Color Your Garden/Beautiful," printed ad.

Folder labelled "Garden Party in honor of donors and volunteers, July 1999":
7/25/1999, invitation.
7/25/1999, "Summer Garden Party" handout including information and gift wish list.  

Folder labelled "Bulb Sale, 1998":
6/28/1998, "Orders 1998," 14 pp.

Folder labelled "Events Council, 1998/New York/Connecticut tour, 1997":
3/13/1998, "Events Council" meeting announcement card.
9/8-17/1997, "Tour of Private and Public Gardens of the Historic Hudson River/New York and Connecticut," information sheet.

Folder labelled "Earthwork April 18, 1998":
4/18/1998, "earthwork," volunteer request, with sticky note "original," clipped with half page copy.
4/18/1998, "Sign Up Sheet for earthwork Volunteers & Site Captains."
3/20/1998, "Re: Earthwork," Chris email to Deb, stapled with list of project sites.
2/18/1998, letter to Arboretum Foundation Board Members re: participation in earthwork Seattle, from Deborah Andrews.
2//16/1998, letter to Unit Members re: participation in earthwork Seattle, from Deborah Andrews. 
2/8?/1998, "earthwork 98/We Need YOU to be a Crew Leader," mailer from The Student Conservation Association, Inc.
1997, "earthwork/seattle," project description from Student Conservation Association, stapled with 1/27/1998, "Re: update on EarthWork Northwest: April 18," Chris Pfeiffer email to Deb Andrews; 12/3/1997, letter from Lisa Steele to Chris Pfeiffer, with handwritten notes, photocopy; n.d., "EarthWork Northwest: April 18, 1998," list of "You need to provide," "You can expect SCA to provide," and "SCA accepts projects which:," photocopy.

Folder labelled "Arboretum Foundation photographs of sales":
1990? - 2001, envelope containing photos from 1990?, 2000, and 2001 "AF Spring Plant Sale" and 1994 NWFGS Gift Shop Booth/Flower & Garden Show."

Folder labelled " events May 1956/ Work & Fun Day":
4/12/1956, 3 8" x 10" glossy photos.

Accession date: 2025-03-10 Last updated: 2025-05-07 09:37:53
Subjects: Arboretum Foundation

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