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GARDEN CLUB RESTORATION PROJECT

Mrs. Smith reported that the Garden Clubs of Virginia had earmarked approximately $40,000
of its receipts for the restoration of University gardens and would dedicate its income from the 1951
Garden Week to the same purpose. The governing board of the Garden Clubs had asked Mrs. Smith to
explore with the Board of Visitors the type of maintenance which the University would provide for
these gardens after they were restored.

After discussion of the matter, the President and Mrs. Smith were requested to draft a
letter to the Garden Clubs of Virginia setting forth the University's responsibility for the maintenance
of these gardens, this letter to be presented to the Board for consideration at its next
meeting.