The Miller Library is an integral part of the Center for Urban Horticulture, made possible by the hard work of many people. The stories featured here tell how the library developed, describe emotions around the event of the 2001 Earth Liberation Front bombing, and give insight to the garden and personality of Elisabeth “Betty” Miller, the namesake of the library.
Grant Jones
Grant Jones, principal landscape architect of the Jones & Jones Architecture firm, talks about working with architect John Paul Jones to design the landscape for the Center for Urban Horticulture campus.
Lyn Sauter
Arboretum volunteer Lyn Sauter describes her early vision for a computer catalog at the library and how the book collection developed.
Dick Brown
Betty Miller’s former gardener and later the Director of the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, Dick Brown, tells us about his experience working in her garden, giving us insight to Betty’s dynamic personality.
Harold Tukey
Former CUH Director Harold Tukey and his wife Tish describe when they heard about the bombing of Merrill Hall while on a trip overseas. Dr. Tukey provides his thoughts around the event.