Fruitland Nurseries notebooks, 1861-1915

Summary

Creator:

Berckmans, Prosper Jules Alphonse

Date:

1861-1915

Extent:

1.5 Linear Feet 2 boxes

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Fruitland Nurseries notebooks, ms3130, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of two notebooks kept by Prosper Jules Alphonse Berckmans of Fruitland Nurseries (Augusta, Georgia) from 1861-1915. Volume 1 contains drawings of grapes and grape leaves, some partly in watercolor; for some varieties, handwritten notes identify southern growers as Berckmans' source, including Dr. A.P. Wylie, G. Speth, J.A. Rion, and Dr. S.J. Kenworthy. The volume also includes newspaper clippings and letters from other growers. Volume 2 includes drawings of peaches, apples, pears, plums, oranges, tangerines, strawberries and pecans; and clippings, advertisements for nurseries, and letters from growers.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Drawing.
Notebooks.
Clippings (information artifacts)

Preferred citation:

Fruitland Nurseries notebooks, ms3130, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.