Gleason, Henry A. (Henry Allan), 1882-1975
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
Henry A. Gleason papers
Collection
Identifier: PP-030
Scope and Contents
The Henry Allan Gleason Papers, 1835-1973, documents the life and career of Dr. Gleason before and after his association with the New York Botanic Garden. The bulk of the material consists of manuscripts produced by Dr. Gleason during his retirement—a three-volume autobiography, "The Short and Simple Annals of Henry A. Gleason"; reminiscences of his contacts with the leading botanists of his age; and historical and scientific essays. Other materials are brochures and memorabilia related to...
Dates:
1835-1984; Majority of material found within 1914-1964
Henry A. Gleason records
Collection
Identifier: RG-04-10
Scope and Contents
The Henry Allan Gleason Records, 1921-1975, documents the scientific and administrative career of Dr. Gleason at the New York Botanic Garden. The bulk of the material consists of correspondence generated in his capacities as head curator, assistant director and acting director of the institution. Other materials are photographs and printed, typewritten and manuscript articles and botanical descriptions; especially material related to his life work- a comprehensive study of the flora of...
Dates:
1921-1983; Majority of material found within 1930-1950
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- Library buildings 1
- Melastomataceae 1
- Pacaraima (Brazil) 1
- Phytosociology -- History -- Sources 1
- Plants -- Guiana Highlands 1
- Plants -- Guyana 1
- Plants -- Philippines 1
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