Reston Garden Club scrapbook collection Guide to the Reston Garden Club scrapbook collection C0166 Reston Garden Club scrapbook collection

Guide to the Reston Garden Club scrapbook collection C0166

Reston Garden Club scrapbook collection


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George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center

Fenwick Library, MS2FL
4400 University Dr.
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Business Number: 703-993-2220
Fax Number: 703-993-8911
speccoll@gmu.edu
URL: https://scrc.gmu.edu

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 .
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.

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

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.


Historical Information

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.

Scope and Content

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.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into two series by date range.

Series Series 1: Scrapbooks, 1970-2009 Series 2: Scrapbooks, 2009-2022

Related Material

The Special Collections Research Center holds the Planned Community Archives collection and the Greater Reston Newcomers and Neighbors Club scrapbook collection , as well as other personal papers and organization records that document Reston, Virginia and other planned communities , as well as other scrapbooks .

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Gardening
  • Gardening -- Societies, etc.
  • Northern Virginia
  • Reston (Va.)
  • Reston Garden Club
  • Scrapbooks
  • Virginia, Northern

Bibliography

"About Us." n.d. The Reston Garden Club (blog). Accessed April 24, 2024. https://restongardenclub.org/.


Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • Northern Virginia
  • Reston (Va.)
  • Virginia, Northern

Container List

Series 1: Scrapbooks
Mixed Materials box: 1-17 1970-2009
(17 boxes)
Scope and Content

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."
    1977-1978
    Scope and Contents

    Editions include: - September-October 1977 - November-December 1977 - January-February 1978 - March-April 1978 - June-July 1978

  • Mixed Materials box: 4 object: 1
    Scrapbook
    1978-1979
    Scope and Contents note

    405

  • Mixed Materials box: 4 object: 2
    Scrapbook
    1980-1982
    Scrapbook is currently in white paper wrapping with ribbon, possibly already disbanded. Candidate for digitazation and rehousing.
    Scope and Contents note

    407

  • Mixed Materials box: 5 object: 1
    National Capital Area Federation of Garden Clubs, Incorporated application
    1980
    Scope and Contents note

    405

  • Mixed Materials box: 5 object: 2
    Scrapbook
    1983-1984
    Scope and Contents note

    407

  • Mixed Materials box: 5 object: 3
    Scrapbook
    1985-1986
    Scope and Contents note

    408

  • Mixed Materials box: 6 object: 1
    Scrapbook
    1988-1989
    Scope and Contents note

    408

  • Mixed Materials box: 6 object: 2
    Scrapbook
    1989-1990
    Scope and Contents note

    409

  • Mixed Materials box: 7 object: 1
    Scrapbook
    1990-1991
    Scope and Contents note

    409

  • Mixed Materials box: 7 object: 2
    Scrapbook
    1991-1992
    Scope and Contents note

    410

  • Mixed Materials box: 8 object: 1
    Scrapbook
    1992-1993
    Scope and Contents note

    410

  • Mixed Materials box: 8 object: 2
    Scrapbook (1 of 2)
    1993-1994
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 object: 1
    Scrapbook (2 of 2)
    1993-1994
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 9 object: 2
    Scrapbook
    1994-1995
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 object: 1
    Scrapbook
    1995-1996
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 10 object: 2
    Scrapbook
    1996-1997
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 object: 1
    Scrapbook
    1997-1998
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 11 object: 2
    Scrapbook
    1998-1999
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 12 object: 1
    Scrapbook
    1999-2000
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 12 object: 2
    Scrapbook
    2000-2001
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 13 object: 1
    Scrapbook
    2001-2002
    Back cover is not attached to pages/front cover, pages are stable, but care should be taken when opening; use of book pillow required.
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 13 object: 2
    Scrapbook
    2002-2003
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 14 object: 1
    Scrapbook
    2003-2004
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 14 object: 2
    Scrapbook
    2004-2005
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 14 folder: 1
    Reston Garden Tour
    2006
  • Mixed Materials box: 15 object: 1
    Scrapbook
    2005-2006
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 15 object: 2
    Scrapbook
    2006-2007
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 16
    Scrapbook
    2007-2008
    Scope and Contents note
  • Mixed Materials box: 17
    Scrapbook
    2008-2009
    Scope and Contents note
Series 2: Scrapbooks
Mixed Materials box: 18-19 2009-2022
Scope and Content

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