Arbor Day
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1885-1889 : Martin)
Date: 1885-1889
These letters are from various individuals regarding Arbor Day to Kansas Governor John Martin. Some are asking if there is an Arbor Day or supporting the celebration of Arbor Day, especially educators and schools. Others are asking for a proclamation from the governor and copies of it. Many letters also discuss planting trees as the main activity for an Arbor Day celebration.

Arbor Day at the Menninger Clinic
Date: March 31, 1948
This photograph shows Dr. C.F. Menninger planting a larch tree which resembles the Cedar of Lebanon. Dr. C.F. Menninger and his sons, Dr. Karl and Dr. Will, founded the Menninger Clinic for mental-health treatment, education, research, and prevention in Topeka. Arbor Day was always celebrated at the Menninger Clinic because of the deep interest in the environment.

Governor Clyde M. Reed correspondence, proclamations
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1929-1931 : Reed)
Date: 1929-1931
This file includes subject correspondence relating to proclamations. Topics in the correspondence cover but is not limited to the American Red Cross, Armistice Day and Arbor Day. This file is part of a bigger collection of Governor Clyde M. Reed correspondence.

John Michael (Mike) Hayden, Kansas Governor
Date: 1989
A photograph showing Governor Mike Hayden and Mayor of Lenexa, Rich Becker, planting trees commemorating Arbor Day at the governor's resident, Cedar Crest in Topeka, Kansas. Born in Atwood, Kansas, Hayden entered politics after a decorated career in the military where he held multiple offices from 1962 forward. Hayden returned to Kansas after pursuing politics in Washington, D. C. in 2002 as the Secretary of Wildlife and Parks.

Proclamations
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1879-1883: Glick)
Date: 1883-1885
These official proclamations are from Kansas Governor G. W. Glick to the people of Kansas. The proclamations cover holidays including Arbor Day and Thanksgiving. Other proclamations cover issues like disease in livestock and vacancies in the office of congress.

The three Drs. Menninger on Arbor Day in Topeka, Kansas
Date: April 03, 1953
Drs. Karl, C. F. and Will posed outside on Arbor Day, April 3, 1953. Dr. C.F. Menninger and his sons, Dr. Karl and Dr. Will, founded the Menninger Clinic for mental-health treatment, education, research, and prevention in Topeka. Dr. Bob, son of Dr. Karl, and Dr. Roy and Dr. Walt, sons of Dr. Will, continued in the leadership of the Clinic. Arbor Day was always celebrated at the Menninger Clinic because of the deep interest in the environment.