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Swarthmore Tree Committee Records

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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081

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Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
RG7.021
Repository:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Extent:
0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
[Indicate the cited item or series here], Swarthmore Tree Committee Records, RG 7/021, Swarthmore Historical Society Archives
Date:
1977-2004 (inclusive)
Creator:
Swarthmore Tree Committee
Abstract:
The Swarthmore Tree Committee was mandated by the borough of Swarthmore to fulfill the responsibilities of a Shade Tree Commission. The Tree Committee was created in 1971. The records include the mandate from the Borough of Swarthmore, minutes, and miscellaneoous papers.

The Swarthmore Tree Committee was mandated by the borough of Swarthmore to fulfill the responsibilities of a Shade Tree Commission. The Tree Committee was created in 1971. Long-time members included William Cresson and Lyn Jones.

Donor: Swarthmore Tree Committee

Accession: SHS 2014.002

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Publisher
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Finding Aid Author
FHL staff
Finding Aid Date
2016
Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

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Collection Inventory

Borough Code #266 concerning Tree Committee, 1990, 1999.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

Borough elected not to create a separate Shade Tree Commission but rather mandate Tree Committee to fulfill that role

Physical Description

1 folder

Minutes, 1985-2000.
Box 1
Physical Description

1 folder

Street tree removals, 1977-2003.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

Just numbers, not specific addresses

Physical Description

1 folder

PECO project, 1993-1994.
Box 1
Physical Description

1 folder

Tree reports, 1997-1999.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

Ailing trees.

Maps, membership lists, etc., 1995-2000.
Box 1
Borough thanks to Lyn Jones, 2007.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

For her long-time contributions

Arbor Day, 1981-2000.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

Arbor Day celebrations and Tree City, USA, applications. 1981 photos.

Physical Description

1 folder

Swarthmore Arbor Day scrapbook, 1982-2004.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

Non-archival magnetic binder pages deteriorated. Removed pages from binder, should be copied and photographs rehoused

Physical Description

1 folder

Distinguished Trees of Swarthmore, 2003.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

Program established in 2003 to identify and formally recognize Borough's finest tree specimens.

Physical Description

1 folder

Borough Hall area planting blueprint, 1997.
Box 1
Scope and Contents

Menke & Menke planting plan. Also 1994 plan for memorial tree.

Physical Description

1 folder

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