New York Botanical Garden. Library

Scope and Contents The Charles Barney Harding records contain material covering the period of Harding's tenure on the Board of Managers. While some records of note survive, most of Harding’s Garden-related documents were destroyed after his death. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence and proposals concerning the formation of the Mary F. Cary Arboretum, the construction of the Charles B. Harding Laboratory, alterations to the Museum building, and the budgetary challenges faced by...

Scope and Contents The Henry de la Montagne records primarily consist of correspondence related to fundraising, endowments, and routine internal operations of the Garden. The bulk of the collection pertains to the years when Montagne served as a volunteer administrator. The collection contains no personal or biographical information.These records represent only a small portion of Montagne's administrative files; at least an equal quantity can be found interfiled within the records of the directors...

Scope and Contents The Harriet Barnes Pratt records document the period from her election to the Board of Managers at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in 1939 until her death in 1969. This collection does not contain personal or biographical information.The bulk of the materials consists of correspondence related to Pratt's involvement in fundraising and planning activities at NYBG. Topics include the post-World War II rebuilding of the Garden, construction of the Charles B. Harding Laboratory...