George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
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Emily Martin and Meghan Glasbrenner
Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Identification
C0166
Title
Reston Garden Club scrapbook collection 1970-2022
Quantity
12 Linear Feet, 19 boxes
Creator
Reston Garden Club
Location
R 42, C 6, S 1, 5-7
Language
English
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Abstract
A collection of scrapbooks created by the Reston Garden Club containing photographs, newsletters, programs, newspaper clippings,
and other materials documenting the club's yearly activities and events.
The copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions.
Preferred Citation
Reston Garden Club scrapbook collection, C0166, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
Acquisition Information
Donated by the Reston Garden Club from 1999-2023.
Processing Information
The Reston Garden Club scrapbook collection was originally attached to the larger Planned Community Archives collection currently
in the Special Collections and Archives. In 2009 the documents were removed and organized into a separate collection still
housed in the Special Collections Research Center at George Mason University Libraries. The old box and folder numbers are
also included as part of the new arrangement.
Processed in May 2009 by Emily Martin. Finding aid updated by Amanda Menjivar in November 2023.
Additional processing completed and finding aid updated by Meghan Glasbrenner in April 2024.
The Reston Garden Club was founded in 1970. The club's goal is to promote home gardening, flower arranging, community beautifications
and other horticultural activities in Reston, Virginia. The club meets on the first Tuesday of the month between the months
of September and June, taking the summer off. The club is also involved in many community programs including "Adopt-A-Highway"
and co-sponsoring the Reston Garden Tours as well as fundraising projects in Reston. In 2020, the club marked its 50th Anniversary,
with a formal celebration taking place in October 2021 at the Hidden Creek Country Club.
A collection of scrapbooks created by the Reston Garden Club containing photographs, newsletters, newspaper clippings, and
other materials documenting the club's yearly activities and events. Most scrapbooks cover one season, spanning two calendar
years (ex: 1993-1994), beginning with the founding of the Garden Club in 1970, with a few exceptions, notably the first which
includes the club's founding and covers the years 1970-1973 and the 50th Anniversary book which documents celebrations for
this event specifically which took place in 2021 and 2022. Also in the collection is the Garden Club's application to the
National Capital Area Federation of Garden Clubs in 1980 and copies of "Bulletin of The National Capital Area Federation of
Garden Clubs, Inc."
The collection contains two series:
Series 1: Scrapbooks, 1970-2009 includes scrapbooks covering from the club's founding in 1970 through the 2008-2009 season,
as well as the 1980 National Capital Area Federation of Garden Clubs application and copies of "Bulletin of The National Capital
Area Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc." from 1977-1978.
Series 2: Scrapbooks, 2009-2022 includes scrapbooks covering from the club's 2009-2010 year and ending with the 50th Anniversary
edition, which documents celebrations taking place in 2021 and 2022. No scrapbooks for the years 2018-2019 or 2019-2020 are
included.
Series 1: Scrapbooks, 1970-2009 includes scrapbooks covering from the club's founding in 1970 through the 2008-2009 season,
as well as the 1980 National Capital Area Federation of Garden Clubs application and copies of "Bulletin of The National Capital
Area Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc." from 1977-1978.
Mixed Materials box: 1 object: 1
Club Founding Scrapbook
1970-1972
Scope and Content
403
Mixed Materials box: 1 object: 2
Scrapbook
1972-1973
Scope and Contents note
404
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1
"A Standard Flower Show"
1974
Mixed Materials box: 2 object: 1
Scrapbook
1974-1975
Scope and Contents note
404
Mixed Materials box: 2 object: 2
Scrapbook
1975-1976
Scope and Contents note
405
Mixed Materials box: 3 object: 1
Scrapbook
1976-1977
Binding is held together very loosely by a thin metallic string, care should be taken when opening – use of book pillow required
as pages are not attached to each other. Book currently held together with ribbon. Candidate for disbanding.
Scope and Contents note
405
Mixed Materials box: 3 object: 2
Scrapbook
1977-1978
Scope and Contents note
405
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 1
American Horticultural Society brochure
circa 1976-1978
Mixed Materials box: 3 folder: 2
"Bulletin of The National Capital Area Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc."
Series 2: Scrapbooks, 2009-2022 includes scrapbooks covering from the club's 2009-2010 year and ending with the 50th Anniversary
edition, which documents celebrations taking place in 2021 and 2022. No scrapbooks for the years 2018-2019 or 2019-2020 are
included.
Mixed Materials box: 18 object: 1
Scrapbook
2009-2010
Mixed Materials box: 18 object: 2
Scrapbook
2010-2011
Mixed Materials box: 18 object: 3
Scrapbook
2011-2012
Mixed Materials box: 18 object: 4
Scrapbook
2012-2013
Mixed Materials box: 18 object: 5
Scrapbook
2013-2014
Back cover is not attached to pages/front cover with the bottom fastener, only the top, the spine is unstable, care should
be taken when opening – use of book pillow required – Last plastic insert does not have page, has loose paper and newspapers
clippings tucked inside
Mixed Materials box: 19 object: 1
Scrapbook
2014-2015
Mixed Materials box: 19 object: 2
Scrapbook
2015-2016
Scope and Contents
Paper inserted in front page over 2015-2016 booklet for 2016-2017
Mixed Materials box: 19 object: 3
Scrapbook
2016-2017
Mixed Materials box: 19 object: 4
Scrapbook
2017-2018
Mixed Materials box: 19 object: 5
1970-2020 50th Anniversary Scrapbook
2020-2022
Scope and Contents
Includes materials from 2021- 2022 anniversary celebration events