Marie Mellinger collection, 1940-2006

Summary

Creator:
Mellinger, Marie, 1914-2006 and Stiles, Billy Joe
Date:
1940-2006
Extent:
14 Linear Feet 28 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Marie Mellinger collection, ms3754, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of Marie Mellinger's index of flower and nonflowering plants as well as slides, a copy of her book, Atlas of the Vascular Flora of Georgia, and several handmade scrapbooks about plants. The index includes illustrations, photographs, and cuttings from plants.

Biographical / historical:

Marie Barlow Mellinger (1914-2006) was a teacher, naturalist, conservationist and scholar. She served as the first non-Atlanta president of the Georgia Botanical Society and authored the Atlas of Vascular Flora of Georgia. Mellinger led seminars titled "Incredible Wild Edibles" focused on wild flowers and plants suitable for eating as well as medicinal herbs. Additionally, she served as one of the plant advisors to the early Foxfire books.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Marie Mellinger collection, ms3754, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.