Located at the Miller Library.
Each accession (i.e. 2.00.72.01) represents a box or cubby with various contents.
Date statement: Date range of documents and letters: 1924-1938
Summary:
1 file box containing letters and documents concerning the Washington Park ArboretumDescription:
File folder labelled "#3B Misc. Reports, Papers, Notes, Chronologies, 1924-49:"
12/23/1949, letter to Bert A. Tucker from B.O. Mulligan re: proposed Milburn Memorial.
8/12/1938, Memo to Arboretum Advisory Committee from Hugo Winkenwerder with "information and recommendations," 4 pp. typed, copy.
6/23/1938, letter to G. Wright Arnold from Hugo Winkenwerder asking clarification on 6/11/ letter.
6/11/1938, letter to Hugo Winkenwerder from Donald Graham re: street extension through Arboretum.
5/18/1938, letter from Donald Graham to Hugo Winkenwerder noting no approval for added construction work on rockery.
4/13/1938, letter from Raymond Davis, comptroller, to Arboretum Advisory Council about incorrect statements of UW responsibility.
3/21/1938, letter to Raymond Davis from Donald Graham, cover letter for an Advisory Council report.
3/4/1938, "Summary of Report," 3 pp. typed, photocopy.
2/22/1938, "Program for Planting Washington Elm in Arboretum," typed speech script (2 pp.) plus 2/17/1928 History of George Washington Elm" by Ludwig Metzger, 2 typed pp. with notes, photocopy.
1/26/1938, letter from Frederick Leissler to W.C. Hall, Park Dept. engineer, about hauling cinders.
1/14/1938, "Report on the Arboretum" by HW responding to Arboretum Foundation Board questions about possible irregularities in expenses by "myself and Mr. Leissler," 4 pp., typed photocopy.
1938, "General Report Upon the University of Washington Arboretum and Botanical Gardens for The Arboretum Advisory Council," 23 pp. typed, photocopy.
11/15/1937, letter from Leissler to Herbert Ihrig re: "List of Woody Plants," 1 p. typed, photocopy (2 copies).
11/11/1937, "General Specifications" for "Comfort Station," 21 pp. typed, photocopy.
11/1/1937, "Information on University of Washington Arboretum," 5 pp. typed, photocopy.
10/18/1937, letter from Leissler to Maunsell Van Rensselaer at Blaksley Botanic Garden explaining method of handling plant acquisitions, 2 pp., typed, photocopy.
9/ 10 /1937 and 9/28/1937, 2 letters from Frederick Leissler and Hugo Winkenwerder about disposal of fence machine, 2 pp. typed photocopy.
8/30, 1937, letter to Lee Sieg from E. D. Merrill praising WPA potential, 2 pp. typed, photocopy.
7/30/1937, "Seattle Arboretum Work Wins Praise," news article on visit of Donald G. Wyman of Arnold Arboretum, photocopy.
2/9/1937, Acquisitions Committee agenda with list of plant groups, 1 p., typed, photocopy.
1/11/1937, letter to Mrs. Loren Grimstead from Frederick Leissler with list of plants desirable to buy and plant collections willing to exchange seeds, 10 pp. typed, photocopy.
11/13/1936, Winkenwerder letter to Clarence Gore re: fence weaving machine, 1 p., typed, photocopy.
10/14/1936, letter to Winkenwerder from George Peavey, president of Oregon State Agricultural College, envying arboretum plans.
8/16/1936, memorandum to Winkenwerder from Noble Hoggson estimating time needed to complete Arboretum Sectional Maps.
7/17/1936, "Supplementary Report on the University of Washington Arboretum," 3 pp. typed, photocopy.
7/9/1936, letter to Winkenwerder from Aubrey White of "Spokesman Review," supporting plans for arboretum, 2 pp. typed.
6/17/1936, "To the Seattle Board of Park Commissioners," plan for development of the Arboretum, typed memo from Hugo Winkenwerder, 3 pp. photocopy.
5/6/1936, letter to Hugo Winkenwerder, from 8 landscape architects supporting Olmsted plan for the Arboretum.
5/6/1936, Winkenwerder letter to G. Wright Arnold, re: fence, 2 pp., typed.
5/2/1936, letter to Winkenwerder from Fred Cole, declining meeting, 1 p., typed, photocopy.
5/11936, Winkenwerder letter to O. E. Holmdahl, 1p. typed.
4/10/1936, Winkenwerder letter to Park Board chair Harry Westfell,3 pp., carbon copy.
2/6/1936, letter to Mrs. Loren Grimstead from Mrs. First Johnson, together with Little Gardens article "Arboretum Work Goes Forward," typed, 2 pp.
2/3/1936, letter from Emma Edwards to W.T. Douglas re: Little Gardens.
11/6/1935, recommendation letter for Noble Hoggson from W. G. Carnes, together with Hoggson's application letter to Henry Vincent Hubbard of Olmsted Brothers, dated 3/14/1936.
12/6/1934, "Agreement Relating to Arboretum and Botanical Garden in Washington Park," between Seattle and UW, 4 pp., typed, photocopy.
2/12/1929-1/27/1931, excerpted minutes from Seattle Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees regarding establishing WPA, 2 pp.
11/26/1928, list of parts of Washington Park area owned by state, park, et al., total 277.42 acres, 1 p. typed photocopied.
1928, "Importance of an Arboretum to the College of Forestry," by Burt P. Kirkland, 8 pp. typed, photocopy.
2/13/1924 - 12/1/1934, handwritten summaries of Park Board actions in 1924 and 1934, ending with passing an agreement between Board and UW to establish and maintain an Arboretum, 7 pp. photocopy.
4/7/1924, 2 letters, one to Winlock W. Miller from (unsigned) President, the other to Hugo Winkenwerder, signed by Henry Suzzallo,
affirming Park Board will develop and manage a botanical garden and arboretum in Washington Park.
2/7/1924, letter to Seattle Board of Park Commissioners from Henry Suzzallo proposing a botanical garden and arboretum in Washington Park, 2 pp., photocopy
2/6(or 8)/1924, "Resolution No. 40," Park Board resolution setting aside Washington Park for "a Botanical Garden and Arboretum," 1 p., typed, copied.
6/2/1894, letter from Henry Hindshaw to A.P. Mitten listing items needed for "the State University grounds," 1 p., handwritten, photocopy.
Folder labeled "WPA founding:"
"The Arboretum and Botanic Garden Society of the State of Washington" Bulletin No 1 (2 originals and one photocopy).
"Agreement relating to Arboretum and Botanical Garden in Washington Park" (1934).
1930, untitled printed document including Foreword by Sara Wrenn, a history of Arboreta and Botanic Gardens, Tentative Plans for WPA development, articles of incorporation; much material similar to Bulletin #1.Accession date: 2011-12-27 Last updated: 2025-03-19 14:22:55| Names | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Paul Sieg | Subject | |
| McKenny, Margaret , 1885-1969 | Subject | |
| Grinstead, Loren | Subject | |
| Frank Johnson | Subject | |
| Merrill, E.D. | Subject | |
| Graham, , Donald G. | Subject |
| Location | Note |
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| Archives compact shelving |