Manuscript Collection
Files
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Identifier
Accession 287
Inclusive Dates
1953-1978
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
1000 pieces, .50 linear feet
Language
English;
Historical Note
The Town and Country Garden Club was organized in Rock Hill, SC in April 1953 with 22 charter members. The group became federated in 1955 with the Garden Club of South Carolina and the National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc. The object of the club is to promote the growth of our native trees, shrubs, wild flowers, and birds, and to encourage civic planting and civic beauty.
Scope and Content Note
The Town and Country Garden Club of Rock Hill Records consist of a club history, correspondence, constitutions and bylaws, minutes, financial records, flower show schedules, program notes, year books, newspaper clippings, and a scrapbook. The Town and Country Garden Club was organized in Rock Hill, SC in April 1953 with 22 charter members. The group became federated in 1955 with the Garden Club of South Carolina and the National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc. The object of the club is to promote the growth of our native trees, shrubs, wild flowers, and birds, and to encourage civic planting and civic beauty.
Provenance
The records of the Town and Country Garden Club of Rock Hill were deposited via Kathryn Hendrix, president, on 20 November 1979
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, "Town and Country Garden Club Of Rock Hill Records - Accession 287". Finding Aid 331.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/331
LC Subject Headings
Town & Country Garden Club (Rock Hill, S.C.); Garden Club of South Carolina; National Council of State Garden Clubs; Native plant gardening--South Carolina--Rock Hill; Urban beautification--South Carolina--Rock Hill; Gardening--South Carolina--Rock Hill--Societies, etc.; Rock Hill (S.C.)--Social life and customs--20th century