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Woman's National Farm and Garden Association, Maine Division Records

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0636

Scope and Contents

The collection contains administrative records of the organization including constitution and bylaws, minutes of meetings, annual reports, correspondence, treasurer's reports, membership information and newsletters. Also included are subject files, scrapbooks, information from the national organization and from the Associated Country Women of the World.

Dates

  • Creation: 1951-1993

Creator

Access Restrictions

This collection is kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice is required for retrieval.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Historical Note

The Maine Division of the Woman's National Farm and Garden Association was organized in 1950. Its purposes were to stimulate interest in conservation of natural resources and love of country life, to improve rural conditions, to help women through scholarships and expert advice to gain training in agriculture, horticulture and related professions, and to furnish members with opportunities for marketing farm and garden products.

Extent

3 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains administrative records of the Women's National Farm and Garden Association, Maine Division as well as subject files, scrapbooks, information from the national organization and from the Associated Country Women of the World.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Ruth Gray in November 1993.

Title
Guide to the Woman's National Farm and Garden Association, Maine Division Records
Status
Box And Folder List Available
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for uncoded script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686