Forsythia Day collection, 1940-1980, 1940-1957 (bulk)

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Forsythia Day collection, 1940-1980, 1940-1957 (bulk)

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Scrapbooks containing telegrams acknowledging planting of forsythia and messages from civic organizations, garden clubs, and others supporting sponsorship. Also includes news clippings about Forsythia Day; correspondence regarding planting of forsythia throughout the borough; address given by Mrs. Edward C. Blum providing her personal views about spiritual and civic significance of planting of forsythia, 1947; and several award certificates given to Mrs. Blum for civic duties. Collection also includes scrapbook about Forsythia Day at Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Forsythia Awards given for civic achievement with lists of recipients, 1954-1980, correspondence, clippings, and invitations. Also includes obituary for Mrs. Blum, 1959.

1 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6871972

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Blum, Edward C., Mrs., d. 1959.

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Forsythia Day.

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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The idea of Forsythia Day was spurred by Mrs. Edward C. Blum to plant forsythias to enhance the beauty of Brooklyn. Brooklyn Borough president Cashmore proclaimed forsythia the official flower of Brooklyn in 1940. Forsythia Day is celebrated in April when the flowers blossom. From the description of Forsythia Day collection, 1940-1980, 1940-1957 (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155451985 Teatown Lake Reservation and Kitchawan Field Station were outreach stations of Broo...