Papers of the American Rhododendron Society ca. 1944-1948; 1965-1997

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
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Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This addition to the papers of the American Rhododendron Society, ca. 600 items (3 Hollinger boxes), ca. 1944-1948, 1965-1997, consists of minutes, in files and an early bound volume; by-laws; additions to the Chapter Notebook; the correspondence and memoranda of President Austin C. Kennell, correspondence of Kennell and the Chapters, and correspondence of Kennell and the Executive Secretary, Barbara Hall; correspondence with the Editors of the Journal of the American Rhododendron Society, Adele Jonesand Sonja Nelson; records of the search committee to fill the editor position; files pertaining to the executive secretary position and its duties; financial statements of the American Rhododendron Societyand the Seed Exchange Fund; policies of the Board; membership census; scheduling of the National Conventions; a video cassette tape recording discussing the history of how the organization started, sent by William Robinsonto Barbara Hall; and a file on the International Rhododendron Union.

Acquisition information:
These papers were given to the University of VirginiaLibrary by the American Rhododendron Societythrough Sandra McDonald, Hampton, Virginia, on January 7, 1998.
Physical location:
Physical description:
ca. 600 items