California Native Plant Society Collection, 1936-2009, bulk (bulk 1963-1982)

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Summary

Creators:
California Native Plant Society
Abstract:
Organizational records related to the foundation of the California Native Plant Society. Includes photocopies of correspondence, membership records, newsletters, notes, news clippings, publications, and photographs. Also includes a small amount of material related to the Native Plant Society of New Mexico.
Extent:
2.4 linear feet
Language:
Collection materials in English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], California Native Plant Society Collection, D-376, Department of Special Collections, General Library, University of California, Davis.

Background

Scope and content:

The California Native Plant Society Archives spans the years 1936-2009, with the bulk of the material falling between 1963 and 1982. The collection contains material related to the foundation and activities of the California Native Plant Society, including correspondence, membership records, newsletters, notes, news clippings, publications, and a small set of photographs. The collection also includes a small amount of material related to the Native Plant Society of New Mexico.

Most of the materials in this collection are photocopies; the originals were donated to New Mexico State University Special Collections.

Arrangement of the Collection

The Collection is arranged into five series: 1. Correspondence and Notes; 2. Minutes; 3. Publications; 4. Ephemera; 5. Photographs.

Biographical / historical:

The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) was founded in California's East Bay region in 1965. It was the first organization in the United States dedicated to the study and appreciation of native plants, and its work inspired the formation of many native plant societies across the country and around the world.

The CNPS is a statewide non-profit organization with thirty-two local chapters. The members are both amateurs and professionals, all of whom share an interest in California's native plants. The aim of the CNPS is to foster "the understanding and appreciation of California's native plants and how to conserve them and their natural habitats through education, science, advocacy, horticulture, and land stewardship."

Sources

California Native Plant Society website: http://www.cnps.org/cnps

Accessed 1/14/09

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mary Ann Montague, 2002 and 2004.
Processing information:

Elizabeth Phillips, Manuscript Archivist, processed the collection and created the finding aid.

Physical location:
Researchers should contact Special Collections to request collections, as many are stored offsite.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Copyright is protected by the copyright law, chapter 17, of the U.S. Code. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Department of Special Collections, University of California, Library, Davis as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], California Native Plant Society Collection, D-376, Department of Special Collections, General Library, University of California, Davis.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Davis, Special Collections, UC Davis Library
100 NW Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292, US
Contact:
(530) 752-1621
speccoll@ucdavis.edu
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