Series VII. Cherry Blossom Festivals in Washington, D.C, 1920-1970

Series VII consists primarily of photocopies of original materials which document cherry blossom festivals held in Washington, D.C. Types of materials include memoranda, correspondence, programs, speeches and addresses, and newspaper articles. Subjects include planning and programming of the cherry blossom festivals; inquiries and comments from the public; and the donation from Japan of a memorial tablet, stone lantern, and the Mikimoto Pearl Crown. Noteworthy is the list of bloom dates from 1924-1958 found in Box 8 Folder 5. This series is arranged in chronological order.