Hester, James M., 1924-2014

Scope and Contents The Board of Trustees records consist of administrative files, minutes and supporting documentation for Board and committee meetings, Board member files, and material related to Board trips and retreats. Topics in this collection include Garden finances, design and construction projects, long-range planning, staff appointments, policy developments, departmental and committee reports, and general Garden updates. These records show the Garden’s growth and development, its relationships with...

Scope and Contents The James M. Hester Executive records document his NYBG career, as well as the institution's activities during his term (1980-1989). The records have been arranged into eleven series.Series 1, Correspondence, includes subject and individual correspondence that document several of the major activities in which Hester was involved throughout the 1980s.Series 2, Administrative Records, includes NYBG's administrative records from Hester's Presidency. This series is divided...