Located at the Miller Library.
Each accession (i.e. 2.00.72.01) represents a box or cubby with various contents.
Date statement: : 1986-2010
Summary:
1 file boxDescription:
Folder labelled "FlorAbundance":
2009, Sale layout with ink comments.
4/28-29/2007, vendor list and map.
4/23-24/2005, vendor list and map.
3/19/2004, "Instructions for Markers."
2004, "Information that Volunteers Need."
n.d., "Instructions for Cashiers/FlorAbundance - Spring Plant Sale," 2 pp.
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 "Arboretum 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
03/06/1996 letter from Laura Lipton and Valerie Easton to Ilse Burch and Arboretum Foundation members in thanks for books.
1996 book sale layout diagram
1996 "It's Book Sale Time" flyer asking for books.
1995-June 30, 1996," form filled by Ilse Burch, stapled with list of volunteers and their hours for 1996 sale, 2 pp.
3/14/1995 letter from Laura Lipton and Valerie Easton to Ilse Burch and Arboretum Foundation members in thanks for books.
3/13/1995 letter from Ilse Burch to Clem Hamilton appreciating Laura Lipton's help with book sale.
1995 list of book sale volunteers, 2 pp.
3/23/1994 letter from Laura Lipton and Valerie Easton to Margaret Li and Arboretum Foundation members in thanks for books.
12/14/1992, "Book Sale Volunteers," printout.
3/9/1992 book sale revenues and expenses, 2 pp.
3/7&8/1992, "Annual Used Book Sale," bookmark.
3/7&8/1992, "Used Book Sale," poster, photocopy.
March 1992 poster requesting books for sale.
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.
3/1991 Margaret Li's recommendations for next year.
3/5/1991 letter from Laura Lipton and Valerie Easton to Margaret Li and Arboretum Foundation members in thanks for books.
3/2&3/1991 Used Book Sale poster.
2/1991 information sheets re book sale, 2 pp.
1990 book sale report, 3 pp.
3/7/1990 letter from Janet and Keith Patrick of the Arboretum Foundation to Mr Marth.
3/3&4/1990 Used Book Sale poster and Book Sale Preview Party announcement, 2 pp.
2/1990 What still needs to be done, 1 p.
2/1990 "Recycling Books Can Be Fun" information sheet.
3/4&5/1998 5x17 poster for Third Annual Arboretum Foundation Book Sale with "Used Books of Every Description."
1988 sale figures, 1 p.
1988 sale PR notes (2 pp.) and general notes (3 pp.)
2/4/1988 letter from Barbara Doss to Seattle Public Library.
2/4/1988 letter from Barbara Doss to nurseries.
2/2/1988 memo to Unit Chairs from Barbara Doss (Book Sale Chair).
12/17/1986 Form to thank book donors.
7/24/1986 memo from Suzanne Wilson to H.B. Tukey, Jr.
7/13/1986 memo from Suzanne Wilson (Book Sale Chair) to Eric Nelson
3/1986 Book Fair report and poster, 3 pp.
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.
2/4/1986 Public Service Announcement re March 1 book sale.
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, 1986-1999":
10/3/1999 Bulb Sale volunteer program report.
1999 Bulb Sale volunteers, 5 pp.
9/3/1998 bulb sale time sheet report, 10 pp.
6/28/1998, "Orders 1998," 14 pp.
1995 bulb sale report, 2 pp.
10/11/1995 letter from Susan Hebert to Margaret Li.
9/15/1995 letter from Margaret Li to Seattle Parking enforcement and traffic measures taken for sale, 2 pp.
10/2&3/1994 Fall Bulb and Plant Sale catalog.
1993 Fall Bulb and Plant Sale Committee.
1992 bulb sale helpers, 3 pp.
12/14/1992 Bulb Sale volunteer list, 1 p.
8/27/1992 press release for bulb sale, 2 pp.
7/10/1992 memo from Rae Tennyson to Hazel Kelly, 4 pp.
23rd Annual Fall Bulb/Plant Sale Committee, 1 p.
press release for 1992 sale, 1 p.
10/1&2/1989 Arboretum Foundation Bulb and Plant Sale catalog.
1989 Bulb Sale workers, 1 p.
1989 Bulb Sale notes. 4 pp.
1988 Bulb Sale catalog.
1987 Bulb Sale report, 4 pp.
8/19/1987 letter from Joanne Layman, Chair to Unit Chairs re bulb sale, 2 pp.
10/10 &11/1986 Bulb Sale catalog, 6 pp.
9/5/1986 press release re bulb sale.
no date, "Cindy's Fact Sheet on the Bulb Sale."
no date, "Members interest in working on bulb sale," 1 p.
Folder labelled "Greens Galore 1991-1999:"
12/28/1999 email from Bryan Taulbee re sale name.
12/4/1999 Greens Galore volunteer program report.
11/9/1999 press release.
11/5/1999 memo to Native Plant Study Group members.
12/4&5/1998 poster for Greens Galore.
11/9/1998 memo to study groups.
11/6/1998 press release.
8/27/1998 email from Christy Cronn to Deb Andrews, 2 pp.
1/8/1996 letter re garland.
1993 report of procedures, 2 pp.
1992 Greens Galore inventory.
1992 Greens Galore report, 5 pp.
1992 Greens Galore flyer.
1992 fact sheet and press release, 2 pp.
12/1992 work schedule, 1 p.
11/1992 Greens Galore packet, 6 pp.
10/16/1992 press release.
9/1992 text for newsletter, 5 pp.
11/17/1991 letter to Dr. Tukey from Rosina McIvor.
1991 event fact sheet, flyer (including Greens Galore South in Tacoma), suggested donation sheet, and press release.
no date: photo of Arboretum Foundation Unit 98 with their Greens Galore bouquets, photocopy.
no date: storage request.
no date: Greens Galore phone list.
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."
5/3-4/1978, "The Arboretum Presents Its 33rd Annual Plant Sale," copies of photos as they were arranged in an album. Original photos are in a separate envelope labelled "May 3,4/1978, Arboretum Foundation Plant Sale, Washington Park Arboretum."
Folder labelled "Holiday/Christmas Luncheon 1987-1996"
Invitations and announcements for 1996, 1995, 1994, 1991, 1990, 1989, and 1988 Holiday luncheons and 1987 Christmas Meeting and Luncheon.
Folder labelled "1970 Arboretum Foundation Plant Sale":
n.d., Reprint envelope with 2 negatives.
n.d., "1970 Plant Sale/Arb. Foundation," envelope with negative strips.
n.d., "1970 Plant Sale," 6 contact sheets, 4x5," with one photo cut out.
n.d., 4 4x5" glossy black and white photos:
"6," [child with flower cart].
"Camelia Japonica Te Deum (pink-reddish flower)."
"Camelia appleblossom (white flower)."
"herb gift boxes prepared by Elizabeth Sichler. Sold as a fund-raising project by Unit 81."
Folder labelled "May 1956/ Work & Fun Day":
4/12/1956, 3 8" x 10" glossy photos.Accession date: 2025-03-10 Last updated: 2025-10-02 14:50:20| Location | Note |
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