Inventory of the James Osborne South Coast Botanic Garden Collection SPC.2018.036
Jennifer Hill
California State University Dominguez Hills Archives and Special Collections
2018-09-11
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
archives@csudh.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills Archives and Special Collections
Title: James Osborne South Coast Botanic Garden Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2018.036
Physical Description:
.42 linear feet
Physical Description:
1 box
Date (inclusive): July 23, 1961-2014
Language of Material: Collection material is in English.
Abstract: This collection includes documents, letters, programs, publications, and other material related to the South Coast Botanic
Gardens. Subjects include the history and operation of the South Coast Botanic Garden and its 50th-anniversary celebration.
Preferred Citation
[title of item] James Osborne South Coast Botantic Garden Collection, Courtesy of the Department of the Department of Archives
and Special Collections. University Library. California State University, Dominguez Hills
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives
and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Scope and Contents
The James Osborne South Coast Botanic Garden Collection (1961-2014) consists of .42 linear feet of documents, publications,
letters, programs, and other material related to the South Coast Botanic Garden.
Biographical / Historical
The South Coast Botanic Garden is located in Palos Verdes, California. Before 1956, the land was used to mine diatomaceous
earth. After mining had declined, the land was sold to Los Angeles and used as a sanitary landfill until Los Angeles could
come up with a plan for the area. In 1961 Frances Young and other private citizens brought the idea to the County Board of
Supervisors to turn the land into a botanical garden, and in April 1961 the first significant planting had begun. Today the
plant collection consists of more than 200,000 plants.
Related Materials
For other material created by and/or donated by James Osborne please consult: James Osborne Nisei Collection; James Osborne
History of Lawndale Collection; James Osborne Photograph Collection (digital); and James Osborne Gardena and Torrance Photograph
Collection.
Processing Information
Processed by Jennifer Hill, 2018.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Botanical gardens--California
Botanical garden trustees
South Coast Botanic Garden
box 1, folder 1
Introduction to the South Coast Botanic Garden
January 24, 1995-July 28, 2006
box 1, Folder 2
South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation, Incorporated - Organization and Standing Committees
July 11, 2006
box 1, folder 3
By Laws of the South Coast Botanic Garden Incorporated
circa 2008
box 1, folder 4
South Coast Botanic Garden - Fact Sheet
undated
box 1, folder 5
Names and Information for the South Coast Botanic Garden
undated
box 1, folder 6
Proposed Budgets and Statements for the South Coast Botanic Garden
circa 2009-circa 2010
box 1, folder 7
Board of Trustees Meeting Agendas for the South Coast Botanic Garden
April 1, 2010- October 23, 2013
box 1, Folder 8
Documents related to the success, projects, and future plans of the South Coast Botanic Garden
undated
box 1, folder 9
Printed newspaper articles from ProQuest Historical Newspaper - Los Angeles Times
July 23, 1961-October 31, 1966
General
News articles about South Coast Botanic Garden.
box 1, folder 10
Printed newspaper articles from ProQuest Historical Newspaper - Los Angeles Times
February 26, 1967-October 12, 1980
General
Newspaper articles are about the South Coast Botanic Garden.
box 1, folder 11
Timeline for the South Coast Botanic Garden
circa 2009-2010
box 1, folder 12
South Coast Botanic Garden 50th Anniversary Open House Committee and planning documents
October 29, 2009-April 2010
box 1, folder 13
Programs and Cards for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the South Coast Botanic Garden
circa 2010
box 1, folder 14
Letters from the South Coast Botanic Garden to James Osborne regarding Fiesta de Flores
circa 1984-circa 1985
box 1, folder 15
Event flyers and schedules for the South Coast Botanic Garden
2010-2014; undated
box 1, folder 16
Com(-munications) Post -South Coast Botanic Foundation, Inc.
March 1984-April 1985
Scope and Contents
Contains: Vol. 4, No. 2; Vol. 5, No. 2
box 1, folder 17
South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation Newsletter for Members
December 2009-Summer 2010
box 1, folder 18
South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation [Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter] In the Garden
December 2010- February 2015
box 1, Folder 19
Book entitled "Trees and Shrubs of the South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes, California" by James H. Osborne
1990
box 1, folder 20
Article entitled "The South Coast Botanic Garden: From Landfill to Jewel of the Peninsula" by Laurel Woodley
circa 2009
box 1, Folder 21
Brochure entitled "Guide to birds: Palos Verdes/South Bay Audubon Society
circa 2009
