Scope and Contents This collection contains landscape architectural drawings and surveys that document tree planting projects completed by the Georgia Trees Coalition in preparation for the 1996 Olympics. The drawings show sidewalks, tree planting locations, and street furniture, and some include tree lists. Of special interest are the drawings of Peachtree Road in Brookhaven, which was part of The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.'s "Pathways of Gold" project and details specific portions of the street decorated...

Scope and Contents This collection contains correspondence, proposals, reports, financial records, and public relations materials documenting the tree planting projects of the Georgia Tree Coalition. The materials include tree lists, area maps, and press releases for each project, as well as issues of Treeways, the Coalition's newsletter. Of special interest is the bookletTrees - Friends for Life, published by the Coalition, which lists...

Scope and Content This collection contains clippings, correspondence, surveys, research, and minutes that provide details on the civic activities of the society. A large amount of material consists of biological surveys of Georgia flora as well as botanical papers and research on native, rare, and endangered plant species in Georgia. In addition, meeting and field trip summaries offer insight into the society's interests and conservation projects. The writings of several members are included such as Marie...

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This collection contains landscape drawings of mostly residential projects, but also includes some commercial properties and parks in Griffin and other Georgia cities. Drawings include general landscape plans and plant lists as well as plans for walls, foundation plantings, and traffic islands. Of special interest is Bell's 1940 senior thesis drawing of a country estate for his parents.

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This collection contains articles, certificates, and handwritten notes from the professional career of J. Newton Bell. Also included in the collection are landscape architecture contract templates and plant resources such as catalogs and tree lists. Of special interest is a proclamation by the mayor of the City of Griffin, designating February 17, 2005 as J. Newton Bell, Jr. Day.

Scope and Content This collection contains books of evidence, minutes, yearbooks, and scrapbooks that document the social and civic history of the federation. Included in the collection are flower show programs, correspondence, clippings, and histories that provide details about the federation's activities, events, interests, and members. Scrapbooks highlight community projects, gardening education, and flower shows at Stone Mountain Park as well as other locations. Several of the scrapbooks document the...