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Columbia -- Rooney Garden

Smithsonian Gardens

Object Details

Provenance

The Palmetto Garden Club of South Carolina

Architect

Richards, John J.

Landscape architect

Betsill, George

Collection Creator

Garden Club of America

Collection Citation

Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Scope and Contents

The folder includes worksheets and additional information.
sova.aag.gca_ref12476

GUID

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb68eeafc1c-025d-4a6f-a2fd-3f2de4d7e5d5

General

Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this garden features a covered patio and Italian cherubs statues and a garden bench from Vicenzia. The garden was started in 1981.
Persons associated with the property include George Betsill (landscape architect, n.d.); John J. Richards (architect, n.d.)

Place

Rooney Garden (Columbia, South Carolina)
United States of America -- South Carolina -- Richland County -- Columbia

Topic

Gardens -- South Carolina -- Columbia

Provenance

The Palmetto Garden Club of South Carolina

Architect

Richards, John J.

Landscape architect

Betsill, George

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The Garden Club of America collection
The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Gardens / South Carolina

Sponsor

A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Custodial History

The Palmetto Garden Club facilitated the submission of this garden's documentation.

Archival Repository

Archives of American Gardens

Identifier

AAG.GCA, File SC057

Type

Archival materials

Collection Rights

Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Collection Restrictions

Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Related Materials

Rooney Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (3 35 mm. slides (photographs))
AAG.GCA_ref12476
Large EAD
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kb68eeafc1c-025d-4a6f-a2fd-3f2de4d7e5d5
AAG.GCA
AAG

Record ID

ebl-1643208220039-1643210186785-0

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