Manuscript Collection
Files
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Identifier
Accession 450
Inclusive Dates
1927-1981
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
4,500 pieces, 2.25 linear feet
Language
English
Historical Note
The Sumter Garden Club was organized in March 1927 in Sumter, SC. The Sumter Garden Club is a member of the Garden Club of South Carolina, The National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc., and The Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter. The Object of the Club is “to promote the Love of Gardening and to Increase the Knowledge of Horticulture; to Project and Promote the Growth of our Native Flowers, Trees, Shrubs and Birds; and to Encourage Civic Planting.”
Scope and Content Note
The Sumter Garden Club Records consist of secretary, treasurer’s and president’s reports and minutes. The collection also consists of several newspaper clippings, photographs, and awards pertaining to flower shows, yearbooks, and programs from a radio show sponsored by the club. The collection includes two historical sketches and records relating to the club’s reconstruction after World War II. The collection also contains records relating to civic work by the club. The Sumter Garden Club was organized in March 1927 in Sumter, SC. The Sumter Garden Club is a member of the Garden Club of South Carolina, The National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc., and The Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter. The Object of the Club is “to promote the Love of Gardening and to Increase the Knowledge of Horticulture; to Project and Promote the Growth of our Native Flowers, Trees, Shrubs and Birds; and to Encourage Civic Planting.”
Provenance
The records of the Sumter Garden Club were deposited with the Archives on May 27, 1981 by Mrs. C.B. Burns.
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Sumter Garden Club Records - Accession 450". Finding Aid 1407.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1407
LC Subject Headings
Sumter Garden Club--Archives; Women--South Carolina--Sumter--Societies and clubs; Gardening--South Carolina--Sumter--Societies, etc; Sumter (S.C.)--Social life and customs
