Brown, Addison, 1830-1913
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Nathaniel L. Britton, Elmer D. Merrill, and Marshall A. Howe records
Collection
Identifier: RG-03-01
Scope and Contents
The Britton, Merrill, and Howe Records document the NYBG administrative careers of Britton, Merrill, and Howe as well as the history of the institution during their directorships (1880-1936). These records also overlap with the early years of William J. Robbins’ NYBG administrative career (1937-1958). The Britton, Merrill, and Howe Records are arranged in the following four series:
Administrative...
Dates:
1875 - 1946
Nathaniel Lord Britton records
Collection
Identifier: RG-04-05
Scope and Contents
The Nathaniel Lord Britton collection consists of correspondence, research and personal papers, manuscripts and typescripts, lecture notes, photography, certificates, and a suede-bound presentation volume. It covers his botanical career including graduate studies at Columbia College (1875-79), association with the Torrey Botanical Club, the founding and directorship of the New York Botanical Garden (1891-1929), and post-retirement years to his death in 1934. Information about Dr. Britton's...
Dates:
1875-1976; Majority of material found within 1888-1930
Addison Brown records
Collection
Identifier: RG-02-04
Scope and Contents
The Addison Brown records contain early material on the origins and development of the New York Botanical Garden, particularly its charter and location. They also document Brown’s role on the Board of Managers and his interactions with the Scientific Directors.
This collection does not include records related to his judicial career, personal life, or involvement with other organizations, and it does not contain material documenting his botanical writings or other publications.
Dates:
1891 - 1940; Majority of material found within 1891 - 1900
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- Correspondence 2
- Fund raising -- New York (State) -- New York 2
- Administrative reports 1
- Andros Island (Bahamas) -- Maps 1
- Botanical gardens -- Administration -- New York (State) -- New York 1
- Botanical gardens -- Design and construction -- New York (State) -- New York 1
- Cactaceae 1
- Financial records 1
- Library buildings 1
- Minutes (administrative records) 1
- Plants -- Bahamas 1
- Plants -- Canada. 1
- Plants -- Cuba. 1
- Plants -- Florida 1
- Plants -- Jamaica 1
- Polygala 1
- Scientific survey of Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands. 1 ∧ less
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