Savannah Tree Foundation records, 1977-2017

Summary

Creator:
Savannah Tree Foundation
Date:
1977-2017
Extent:
19 Linear Feet (18 boxes, 1 oversize box, and 3 oversize folders)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Savannah Tree Foundation records, ms4327, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the records of the Savannah Tree Foundation including meeting minutes; grant applications; correspondence; presentations; newspaper clippings; reports; and proposals, plans, maps, and photographs relating to planting projects.

Biographical / historical:

The Savannah Tree Foundation was founded in 1982 by Page Hungerpiller, Lynda Beam, and Suzie Williams to advocate for the canopy trees endangered by the city's growing infrastruture. The S.T.F. partners with other community organizations and local municipalities to raise awareness of Savannah's urban forest as a vital part of the city's environment and cultural heritage.

For more information, see the Savannah Tree Foundation's website.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into five series: 1. Administrative, 2. Financial, 3. Policy, 4. Projects, and 5. Publicity, by record type.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Savannah Tree Foundation records, ms4327, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.