Organizational records consisting of minutes, 1973-1991; executive board minutes, 1965- 1969, 1973-1991; executive committee minutes, 1982 and 1989; "Grapevine" newsletters, 1981-1990, 1999-2000; scrapbooks, 1926-2006; yearbooks, 1926-2002; "Tour of Homes" brochures re architecture of historic buildings in or near Columbia, S.C.; flower show catalogs; newspaper publicity; and writings on history of the organization. Scrapbooks, 1926-2003, include volume, 1960-1961, with photographs documenting before and after views of the landscaping project on the USC campus in the garden between South Caroliniana Library and the War Memorial Building; includes partial views of the rear elevation of South Caroliniana Library prior to construction of the fire stairs and elevator, as well as incomplete views of homes along Sumter Street from the Library. Also including historical essays, Mar. 1972, "Things I Remember About the Early Days of Columbia Garden Club," by Christine S. Johnstone [Mrs. Otis, Sr.]; and script of anniversary presentation, "Seventy-Five Years Revisited Skit, 1926-2001," compiled by Virginia Meynard from contributions of various members. Bound volumes include minute books, 1926-1936 and 1957-1966; scrapbooks, 1941-1943 and 1960-1991; workbook for "Grapevine" newsletter, 1962-1964; and memory book, 1970-1976.
