Guide to the Papers of the Middle Atlantic Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society ca.1952-1966 American Rhodonendron Society, Middle Atlantic Chapter, Papers, ca. 1952-1966 10553-ae

Guide to the Papers of the Middle Atlantic Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society ca.1952-1966

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Accession Number 10553-ae


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Repository
Special Collections, University of Virginia Library
Accession number
10553-a
Title
Papers of the Middle Atlantic Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society ca. 1952-1966
Physical Characteristics
The papers consist of ca. 440 slides of rhododendrons and related material.
Language
English

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Preferred Citation

American Rhododendron Society, Middle Atlantic Chapter, Papers, 1959-1980 , Accession # 10553-ae, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Middle Atlantic Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, through Sandra McDonald.

Scope and Content Information

This addition to the papers of the Middle Atlantic Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, ca. 1952-1966, consists of ca. 440 slides of rhododendrons and related material, taken by Dr. Thomas Wheeldon, and a bound scrapbook containing a copy of the early by-laws, minutes, and membership of the Chapter, 1952-1963. Slides includes examples of Exbury azaleas, rhododendrons from the National Arboretum, Hilary G. Neighbors plants, rhododendrons of E.L. Manigault, Charles Owen Dexter hybrids, Joseph B. Gable hybrids, G. Guy Nearing crosses, peonies, and pictures from early meetings of the American Rhododendron Society.