Located at the Miller Library.
Each accession (i.e. 2.00.72.01) represents a box or cubby with various contents.
Date statement: : 1942-1944
Summary:
1 very large box, 20 x 16 1/2 x 2 inches containing photocopied pages of the Arboretum Foundation Scrapbook. Includes color pictures of the Arboretum and data.Description:
Some of the contents overlap with photocopies filed in1.1.07.1e, Arboretum Foundation early promotional materials (1942/1943).
1 aerial photo, black and white photocopy.
25 pp. of unidentified color photos, some of which have headline "Permanent Appreciation to be recorded on Bronze Plaques" and photo of plaque titled "Souvenir Tower Policyholders" with July 1928 and July 1929 dates.
14 pp. titled "Prudent Planners," one a rough draft. The others include signatures of donors. Text includes that first 500 donors will have names on plaque in Arboretum in 1947.
Page of text titled "The University of Washington Arboretum," a later draft of the next page, which has "Foundation" added and crossed out in ink and an added subtitle "Foreword." The later page has two additional paragraphs.
Subtitles on following text pages:
Ownership - Management. Budget Items.
What has been done. General Construction. Educational and Scientific.
Chief Planting Developments. 2 versions of a page including Rhododendron Glen, The Tenny Collection, The Dexter Collection, Garden Clubs Collection, Private Donations. The second page, earlier version, also includes Seedlings.
Chief Planting Developments, 2 versions, including Azalea Way.
The University of Washington Foundation for the Arboretum.
Statements of Famous Authorities.
Unlabeled photo of guard at fence gate.
Acquisition Committee and Funds. Gifts and Bequests. Endowments and Maintenance Funds.
Permanent Appreciation to be recorded on Bronze Plaques.
The Arboretum Foundation. Ownership - Management. Budget Items.
What has been done. Plant Material. Surplus Material.
The Woodland Garden.
Chief Planting Developments. Seedlings. Types. The Woodland Garden.
Further Planting Developments. Lagoon Island. The Maple Family.
What has been done. General Construction.
Further Planting Developments. Lagoon Island. The Maple Family. [Earlier version of previous page].
Acquisition Committee and Funds. Endowments and Maintenance Funds.
The University of Washington Arboretum [with aerial photo]. Other Outstanding Pacific Northwest Accomplishments.
8/23/1942 Photocopy of Seattle Sunday Times Rotogravure Section titled "...and Pretty Maids All In A Row."
11/19/1943 letter from L.P. Sieg to Foundation, and an aerial photo
on page titled "An Expression from the President of the University of Washington."
3/10/1944 Trust Agreement. Photocopy, 6 pp. stapled.
"Authorization for Endowment Fund Accumulation." Copy of letter "To All Friends of the Arboretum Foundation" placing gifts in trust fund.
11/20/1943, Authorization for Endowment Fund Accumulation. Copy of letter to H. L Quigley assigning him responsibility to raise $500,000.
"Some Educational and Scientific Advantages," with list of 5.
10/2/1943, copy of letter from Harold Preston to H. L. Quigley on donation eligibility for IRS deduction.
"Unique Function of 20 year Endowment Insurance" with list of advantages. 2 different pages, one with list of 5, one 8.
"Rates" list plus plants photo.
"Discounts" list plus plants photo.
Another copy of 11/20/1943 letter to H.L. Quigley.
"Personal Memberships," 5 pp.
"Individual Memberships, 5 pp. not in alphabetical order.
unlabeled photo of bronze plaque for donor names.Accession date: 2012-03-13 Last updated: 2024-08-05 19:47:12| Names | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Foundation. | Creator |
| Location | Note |
|---|---|
| Archives workroom shelving | Must be stored flat, not upright. |