Size: 1.1 linear feet

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Processing: PHW, November 2000

The first garden clubs in LaGrange were formed shortly after World War II. Westgate Garden Club of West Point Road, Rose Garden Club of South West LaGrange, and the Garden Section of the LaGrange Woman's Club were among the first clubs formed. The LaGrange Lions Club sponsored the first flower show in 1952. The show was extremely popular and sparked an interest in the garden clubs among the women in the county. Among the earlier clubs was the Elms and Roses Garden Club. The demand for membership and participation grew so high that the Elms and Roses divided itself into districts. In each district, a club was formed with the stipulation that each club could have no more than 25 members. A council to oversee the activities of each club was formed named the Elms and Roses Garden Club Council. New Clubs were added in the 1970's and as of the 1980's there were 10 clubs with a total membership of around 200-250.

The bulk of the collection consists of annual reports submitted by the clubs to the Elms and Roses Garden Club Council. Reports contain information regarding membership and activities of each club. Also contained within some of the reports are financial records of each club, by-laws for the council, awards, information on the clubs, and financial records dating back to 1968. Also included are programs and ribbons from flower shows, material relating to the Garden Club of Georgia, minutes from council meetings and newsletters. Two ledger books, the National Council of State Garden clubs directory and a history of garden clubs in Troup County written by Glenda Major can also be found.

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