Rosalie Doolittle Papers,
Collection
Identifier: MSS -604 -BC
Scope and Content
This collection consists of Rosalie Doolittle's notes and research for her book Southwest Gardening (Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 1953). Much of Rosalie Doolittle's research was done over many years in her own gardens. The collection includes her own garden orders beginning in 1945, and articles she clipped and collected over many years. Also included are the many awards given to Rosalie Doolittle from 1958-1991.
The intention of Southwest Gardening, was to provide residents of the Southwest, primarily New Mexico, with an easy to understand handbook on the problems and techniques of gardening in this area. Rosalie Doolittle collaborated with Harriet Tiedebohl, and the contents of the book were brought together over a period of three years. Also included in this collection are manuscripts of the first two drafts, as well as a first edition of the published work, containing Doolittle's own handwritten notes and typed additions to the book for revised publication. Revised editions were published in 1959 and 1967.
The intention of Southwest Gardening, was to provide residents of the Southwest, primarily New Mexico, with an easy to understand handbook on the problems and techniques of gardening in this area. Rosalie Doolittle collaborated with Harriet Tiedebohl, and the contents of the book were brought together over a period of three years. Also included in this collection are manuscripts of the first two drafts, as well as a first edition of the published work, containing Doolittle's own handwritten notes and typed additions to the book for revised publication. Revised editions were published in 1959 and 1967.
Dates
- 1940-1991
Language of Materials
English.
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Biographical Information
Rosalie Doolittle, author and gardener, was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in June 1904. When she was four years old, her family moved to New Mexico where she attended public schools. After graduation from Albuquerque High School, she attended the University of New Mexico. She married George Doolittle and, except for the years during World War II, they resided in Albuquerque.
Always interested in landscaping and planting, Rosalie became Albuquerque's gardening expert. She wrote a regular local newspaper column and was a regional columnist for House and Garden magazine. She also hosted a call-in talk show about gardening on KZIA radio for many years. In addition, she developed two fertilizers that were marketed commercially in New Mexico.
Doolittle's gardens attracted many visitors. The landscaped yard at her home was an Albuquerque landmark, but she was most proud of the garden she planted at St. John's Cathedral in Albuquerque. It was a biblical garden displaying plants mentioned in the bible and some representing biblical events.
She received many awards for her work, including one from the National Council of Garden Clubs for her book, Southwest Gardening. Doolittle was also the founder of the Albuquerque Rose Society and a founding member of the Albuquerque Garden Club. She died in Albuquerque on April 30, 1995.
Always interested in landscaping and planting, Rosalie became Albuquerque's gardening expert. She wrote a regular local newspaper column and was a regional columnist for House and Garden magazine. She also hosted a call-in talk show about gardening on KZIA radio for many years. In addition, she developed two fertilizers that were marketed commercially in New Mexico.
Doolittle's gardens attracted many visitors. The landscaped yard at her home was an Albuquerque landmark, but she was most proud of the garden she planted at St. John's Cathedral in Albuquerque. It was a biblical garden displaying plants mentioned in the bible and some representing biblical events.
She received many awards for her work, including one from the National Council of Garden Clubs for her book, Southwest Gardening. Doolittle was also the founder of the Albuquerque Rose Society and a founding member of the Albuquerque Garden Club. She died in Albuquerque on April 30, 1995.
Extent
1 box (1 cu. ft.)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Rosalie Doolittle Papers, 1940-1991
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Processed by Dana Brittain
- Date
- ©2000
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- June 28, 2004: PUBLIC "-//University of New Mexico::Center for Southwest Research//TEXT (US::NmU::MSS 604 BC::Rosalie Doolittle Papers)//EN" "nmu1mss604bc.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
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Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu