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Scrapbook, 1967-1968

 File — Location: MSS OS Box 3.623

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection contains the records of the Avondale Estates Garden Club. The collection chiefly consists of the Club's scrapbooks which highlight its projects, awards, and anniversaries. Of particular interest are early scrapbooks from 1938-1940 which describe the Club's involvement in projects to beautify Lake Avondale as a living memorial to G.F. Willis, founder and builder of Avondale Estates, and to establish a bird sanctuary. Also included are yearbooks and history of the Club. These materials document the Club's civic and social activities as well as special projects.

Dates

  • 1967-1968

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 35.86 linear ft. (43 oversized boxes and one half document case)

Language

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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