Author

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Title

Kentucky Botanic Garden papers

Date

1927-1950

Repository

University of Kentucky Special CollectionsLexington, Kentucky 40506

Arrangement

Unarranged.

Conditions Governing Access note

Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation Note

[Identification of item], Kentucky Botanic Garden papers, 1927-1950, 1M53M99, Special Collections, University of Kentucky.

Extent

1 volume, ca. 218 pieces.

Biography/History

The Kentucky Botanic Garden was established on the University of Kentucky campus in 1927. It was planned by a group of interested citizens, not directly associated with the University of Kentucky, as a botanical museum of Kentucky, featuring native species of plants.

Scope and Content

These are the papers of the Kentucky Botanic Garden, dating from 1927-1950. Included are correspondence, clippings, financial records, lists of donated plants, programs, and radio addresses about the garden.

Subjects

• Kentucky Botanic Garden.
• Botanical gardens--Kentucky--Lexington.
• Horticulture--Kentucky--Lexington.
• Clippings.
• Lists.
• Programs