Greentree (Carol) Collection, 1907-1999

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Summary

Title:
Carol Greentree Collection
Dates:
1907-1999
Creators:
Greentree, Carol
Abstract:
This collection contains the subject files and notes of landscape and horticulture historian Carol Greentree, particularly pertaining to the ranchos and missions of San Diego County.
Extent:
5.25 Linear feet (11 boxes)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Carol Greentree Collection, MS 305, San Diego History Center Document Archives, San Diego, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists primarily of Greentree’s subject files and notes on landscape and horticulture in California, especially as they pertain to the ranchos and missions of San Diego County. Files contain copies of articles, Greentree’s own notes and correspondence, booklets, and brochures. Larger subject areas include the Los Penasquitos Rancho, architect Cliff May, and horticulturist Kate Sessions.

Biographical / historical:

Carol Greentree was a landscape and horticulture historian who was based in San Diego for many years. Her area of expertise and focus of study included the adobe ranchos and missions of California, especially in San Diego County.

Processing information:

Collection processed by Frank Sweeney in 2014.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged in five series:

Series I: Ranchos;

Series II: Missions;

Series III: Horticulture;

Series IV: Biographical Files;

Series V: San Diego Area History.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Samantha Mills
Date Prepared:
August 22, 2016
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2016-08-22T11:44-0700

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The San Diego History Center (SDHC) holds the copyright to any unpublished materials. SDHC Library regulations do apply.

Preferred citation:

Carol Greentree Collection, MS 305, San Diego History Center Document Archives, San Diego, CA.

Location of this collection:
1649 El Prado, Suite 3
San Diego, CA 92101, US
Contact:
(619) 232-6203
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