Miscellaneous material, [ca.1912]-1956.

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Miscellaneous material, [ca.1912]-1956.

Brochures; leaflets; invitations; announcements; citations; news clippings; programs; map of Garden; other descriptive material about Garden and its activities, special events and lectures; announcements about adult education courses; and poster advertising courses for school teachers. Other records include a history of the Garden produced for its 25th anniversary; papers presented at an educational program, 1935; invitations to dedication of Laboratory Building and plant houses, 1917; and description of dedication ceremonies of Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Other materials in the collection include notices to members of BBG and other membership information; Women's Auxiliary fund raising activities, BBG WEEK and CHERRY BLOSSOM TIMES, publications of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1949; printed business forms; and information for ordering publications.

2 cubic ft.

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Women's Auxiliary.

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