Beale Garden
Abstract
This collection contains records related to the Garden Club of Virginia's renovation of the Beale Garden on Hollins University campus. It includes correspondence, planting lists, dedication speeches, financial information, and publications. It also includes a genealogical report of Lucy Preston Beale's descendants, and a thesis written on the garden in 2008.
Dates
- Creation: 2004-2008
Biographical / Historical
The Beale Garden on Hollins University campus was created in 1930 behind the Cocke Memorial building. It was planted in memory of Hollins alumna Lucy Preston Beale (Class of 1864), with support from her daughter Lucy Beale Huffman (Class of 1904). In 2004, a proposal was put forward to renovate the Garden, with support from the Garden Club of Virginia. The renovation was completed and the Garden was rededicated in October of 2006.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 record box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into 1 series: 1. Renovation.
- Status
- Completed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Hollins University Archives Repository