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McBurney Art Memorial Garden, Edith Henderson, approximately 1955

 File — Control: VIS 289.034, location: VIS 289.034 FF 379

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection contains images of club members participating in civic and social activities. Photographs of club projects such as the Atlanta History Center Swan Woods work days and decorating the Shepherd Center are included. Also a part of the collection are images of club meetings, luncheons, and garden and home tours. A large number of photographs document the restoration of the Swan Woods and its designation as the first Garden for Peace, an international network of gardens that ease suffering and promote peace. Of special interest are photographs, landscape drawings, and a poster of the ten year club project of the McBurney Art Memorial Garden also known as The Member's Garden.

Dates

  • approximately 1955

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

1 landscape drawing(s) (one landscape drawing and one plant key)

Language

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

Contact:
130 West Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta GA 30305
404-814-4040