Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
MS 203
Ames Garden Club
Records, 1935-[ongoing]
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Ames Garden Club |
| title: | Records |
| dates: | 1935-[ongoing] |
| extent: | 2.1 linear feet (5 document boxes) |
| collection number: | MS 203 |
| repository: | Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | Ames Garden Club Records, MS 203, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Historical note
Members of the Ames community and members of the Iowa State College (University) Botany and Horticulture Departments organized the Ames Garden Club in 1923. The first meeting was held in the Council Chamber of the Ames City Hall and Harry Brown became the club's first president. The Ames gardens open for inspection in those early years belonged to Harry Brown, Clyde Kintzley, J. W. Woodrow, L. B. Spinney, Adolph Shane, and W. H. Stevenson. The purpose of the club, according to the 1969 Constitution of the Ames Garden Club, is to "promote interest and knowledge in the propagation and culture of flowers, trees, shrubs, and vegetables, native to or adaptable to this region; to learn of the flora and of other areas; to encourage the care and protection of plant and bird life; to foster city planting and beautification; and to learn how to best use plants and flowers in making our homes and gardens more attractive." From its inception, the Ames Garden Club has been active in the Ames community. Some of the community projects the club has been involved in include sponsorship of the first Christmas Lighting Contests, promoting flower shows, active participation in the State Garden Club movement, and establishing a roadside park and picnic site north of the city. In 1928 the Ames Garden Club became affiliated with the National Council of State Garden Clubs. This association allows Ames Garden Club members to participate in the many educational courses and activities sponsored by the State, Regional, and National organizations. Membership in the Ames Garden Club is open to men and women of all ages and includes members from the Ames community and surrounding areas. |
Collection description
The collection (1935-[ongoing]) documents the activities and administration of the Ames Garden Club, District V of the Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa, Inc. The administrative records include annual reports, yearbooks, meeting minutes, attendance records, membership listings, financial reports, and newspaper clippings. The collection also contains information on the club's flower shows and award entries. Applications and entries for the Geraldine Dean World Gardening Trophy and the Flower Show Achievement Awards are included in the collection. Two ribbons from the National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc. are housed in the University's Artifacts Collection. |
Organization
Description of series
| Series 1 | District Annual Reports | 1983-[ongoing] |
| extent: | 1.1 linear ft. (2.5 document boxes) |
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| description: | This series contains the reports prepared for the Ames Garden Club, District V of the Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa, Inc. The reports include the president's report, yearbook, and membership lists and also contain information on member workshops, donations, club projects, awards and other activities involving the club. Yearbooks can also be found in a separate series (see Series 5). |
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Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
2 |
13 |
District Annual Reports |
1983-1985 |
2 |
14 |
District Annual Reports |
1986-1987 |
2 |
15 |
District Annual Reports |
1991-1992 |
2 |
16 |
District Annual Reports |
1993 |
3 |
1 |
District Annual Reports |
1994 |
3 |
2 |
District Annual Reports |
1995 |
4 |
1 |
District Annual Reports |
1996 |
4 |
2 |
District Annual Reports |
1997 |
4 |
3 |
District Annual Reports |
1998 |
4 |
4-5 |
District Annual Report (Book of Evidence) |
1999 |
4 |
6-7 |
District Annual Report (Book of Evidence) |
2000 |
5 |
1 |
District Annual Report (Book of Evidence) |
2001 |
5 |
2 |
District Annual Report (Book of Evidence) |
2002 |
5 |
3 |
District Annual Report (Book of Evidence) |
2003 |
Description of series
| Series 2 | Administrative records | 1935-[ongoing] |
| extent: | 0.5 linear ft. (5 folders) |
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| description: | This series contains administrative records of the Ames Garden Club including minutes, record books, news clippings, and reports. There are two record books, which document meeting minutes, news clippings, attendance records, financial reports, and secretary's reports. Additional meeting minutes are in a third notebook. There is also a small spiral ring notebook containing financial records and membership listings. |
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Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
Record Book |
1935-1960 |
| 5 | 15 | History of Club: correspondence | 1953 |
1 |
2 |
Membership List and Financial Data |
1956-1978 |
1 |
3 |
Record Book |
1960-1979 |
1 |
4 |
Minutes |
1980-1988 |
5 |
4 |
Minutes Book |
1989-1992 |
5 |
9 |
News Clippings |
1978 |
5 |
10 |
News Clippings and Releases |
1979 |
5 |
11 |
Garden and Therapy Projects |
1980 |
5 |
12 |
President's Annual Report |
1982 |
5 |
13 |
President's Annual Report |
2007 |
Description of series
| Series 3 | World Gardening Projects | 1979-[ongoing] |
| extent: | 0.1 linear ft. (2 folders) |
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| description: | This series contains material related to the club's World Gardening Projects and award applications submitted to the National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc. for consideration in the Geraldine Dean World Gardening Trophy. |
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Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
2 |
11 |
World Gardening Project and Award Application for Dean World Gardening Trophy - "Seeds to Sudan" |
1979 |
2 |
12 |
World Gardening Project and Award Application for Dean World Gardening Trophy - "Self Help Program" |
1980 |
Description of series
| Series 4 | Flower and Garden Shows and Awards | 1937-[ongoing], undated |
| extent: | 0.3 linear ft. (8 folders) |
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| description: | This series contains material related to flower and garden shows sponsored by the Ames Garden Club. Included are schedules for the Annual Gladiolus and Flower Show, Flower Show Achievement Award applications and entries, and an Ames Junior Garden Club fair information sheet. Two ribbons from the National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc. are housed in the Artifacts Collection. |
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Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
3 |
4 |
Annual Gladiolus and Flower Show Schedules |
1937-1945 |
3 |
5 |
Annual Gladiolus and Flower Show Schedules |
1948-1955 |
| 5 | 16 | Membership Awards | 1978-1979 |
3 |
6 |
Flower Achievement Awards Entries |
1980-1986 |
5 |
6 |
Awards Certificates |
1989 |
5 |
5 |
Flower Show Award Entry (19- 3.5x5" color photographs) |
1991 |
3 |
7 |
Flower Achievement Awards Entries |
1992-1994 |
Artifact collection
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National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc. Flower Show Ribbon: Flower Show Achievement (Artifact 97-0052.01) |
1993 |
|
Artifact collection
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National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc. Flower Show Ribbon: Public Buildings & Garden Show (Artifact 97-0052.02) |
1994 |
|
3 |
8 |
Annual Achievement Award Entries |
1995 |
3 |
3 |
Ames Junior Garden Club Fair Information Sheet |
undated |
Description of series
| Series 5 | Yearbooks | 1937-[ongoing] |
| extent: | 0.1 linear ft. (18 folders) |
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| description: | This series consists of program books printed annually and include lists of officers and committees, programs planned for the year, and membership lists. The club's constitution can also be found in the yearbooks. |
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Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
5 |
Yearbooks |
1937-1940 |
1 |
6 |
Yearbooks |
1960 |
1 |
7 |
Yearbooks |
1963 |
1 |
8 |
Yearbooks |
1967 |
1 |
9 |
Yearbooks |
1968 |
1 |
10 |
Yearbooks |
1969 |
2 |
1 |
Yearbooks |
1970 |
2 |
2 |
Yearbooks |
1973 |
2 |
3 |
Yearbooks |
1974 |
2 |
4 |
Yearbooks |
1975 |
2 |
5 |
Yearbooks |
1976 |
2 |
6 |
Yearbooks |
1977 |
2 |
7 |
Yearbooks |
1978 |
2 |
8 |
Yearbooks |
1979 |
2 |
9 |
Yearbooks |
1980 |
2 |
10 |
Yearbooks |
1994-1997 |
5 |
7 |
Yearbooks |
1998-2000 |
5 |
8 |
Yearbooks |
2000-2004 |
5 |
14 |
Yearbook |
2008 |