Red River Rose Society Papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 57

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Red River Rose Society Papers encompass material related to the formation and functioning of the organization between 1958 and 1969. The collection includes the constitution and meeting minutes as well as newspaper clipping, newsletters, and show programs.

Dates

1958-1969.

Creator

Red River Rose Society. (Organization)

Access

The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the NDSU Archives.

Copyrights

Copyrights to this collection are held by the NDSU Archives.

History

A meeting was held on August 27, 1958 to determine the feasibility of forming a Rose Society. Thirteen people were present. The society was formally organized on September 17, 1958. According to the constitution, the Red River Rose Society was formed “to encourage interest in and cultivation of the rose, and to be affiliated with the American Rose Society, and to spread the love of the ROSE whenever and wherever possible” (Constitution, pg. 1). Membership was open to anyone who was interested in roses, with dues of $3.00 per year. The first Rose Show was held June 28-29 in Fargo, the first flower show devoted only to roses held in North Dakota. There were 33 exhibitors and 154 entries.