Robbins, William Jacob, 1890-1978
Person
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Igor Nicholas Asheshov records
Collection
Identifier: RG-05-03
Scope and Contents
The Igor Nicholas Asheshov collection consists of correspondence, research and laboratory records, typescripts, photography, and progress reports of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, covering the years of his association and research with the NYBG.
Dates:
1942-1956; Majority of material found within 1948-1953
Records of the Bayard Cutting Arboretum
Collection
Identifier: RA-003
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of records from the files of William Jacob Robbins, Director of the New York Botanical Garden from 1937-1958, and William Campbell Steere, Director from 1958-1977. Both were members of the Board of Trustees with the Bayard Cutting Arboretum.
Dates:
1936-1963
Downtown Office records
Collection
Identifier: RG-02-02
Scope and Contents
The Downtown Office records consist of materials related to the fundraising activities of the Downtown Office following World War II, up to 1950. Since fundraising was the primary function of the office, most of the records focus on this activity, though the collection also includes general administrative materials.The records primarily document the work of Mildred Saffel, manager of the Downtown Office, with materials related to President Joseph R. Swan and Director William J....
Dates:
1943-1950; Majority of material found within 1944-1948
Charles Barney Harding records
Collection
Identifier: RG-02-07
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...
Dates:
1947-1978; Majority of material found within 1950-1978
Annette Hochberg Hervey records
Collection
Identifier: RG-05-06
Scope and Contents
Dr. Hervey carried on research on natural growth substances in several fungi. Her research includes tissue culture experiments and the anti-bacterial action and nutritional requirements of fungi. Her work included the evaluation of the mineral oil technique in preserving the stock culture collection of microorganisms and proved to be a successful method of long term preservation. She collaborated with Dr. Wm. Robbins until his death in 1978 so their correspondence and research notebooks are...
Dates:
1945-1980; Majority of material found within 1947-1979
Harriet Barnes Pratt records
Collection
Identifier: RG-02-05
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...
Dates:
1934 - 1969; Majority of material found within 1939 - 1969
William J. Robbins records
Collection
Identifier: RG-03-02
Scope and Contents
The William J. Robbins Records document Robbins' career as Director of NYBG from 1937-1958 as well as the history of the institution during this time period.
Dates:
1891 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1963
William Jacob Robbins records
Collection
Identifier: RG-05-08
Scope and Contents
The William Jacob Robbins collection consists of correspondence, institutional records, research papers, laboratory notebooks, manuscripts and typescripts, grant records, certificates, awards, photographic material, and reprints. It covers the periods of his associations with the University of Missouri (1921-1937) and the NYBG (1937-1957) as well as his post-retirement work. In addition, there are correspondence and organizational records pertaining to his association with the American...
Dates:
1918-1978; Majority of material found within 1937-1958
Peter Jacobus Van Melle papers
Collection
Identifier: PP-066
Abstract
Collection contains handwritten notes and correspondence related to a variety of horticulture issues.
Dates:
1932; 1941; undated
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- Correspondence 5
- Fund raising -- New York (State) -- New York 4
- Antibiotics -- Research. -- Research 3
- Financial records 3
- World War, 1939-1945 3
- Bayard Cutting Arboretum (Long Island, N.Y.) -- History 2
- Fungi -- Growth 2
- Plant hormones 2
- Actinomycetales 1
- American Philosophical Society -- History -- Sources. 1
- Arboretums -- New York (N.Y.) 1
- Arboretums -- New York (State) -- Long Island 1
- Bacteriology -- Research 1
- Bacteriophages 1
- Basidiomycetes 1
- Black-and-white photographs 1
- Botany -- New York (State) 1
- Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research -- History -- Sources. 1
- Bulbs--Varieties. 1
- Cadastral maps 1
- Coniferae--Varieties. 1
- Contracts 1
- Dermatophytes. 1
- Fairchild Tropical Garden -- History -- Sources. 1
- Hedera helix. 1
- Horticulture -- New York (State) -- Long Island 1
- Horticulture--Research. 1
- Japan -- History -- Allied occupation, 1945-1952 -- Sources. 1
- Juniperus--Varieties. 1
- Kalanchoe -- Photographs 1
- Kalanchoe. 1
- Long Island State Park Commission 1
- Manuscripts (documents) 1
- Memorandums 1
- Morchella 1
- National Academy of Sciences (U.S.). Scientific Advisory Group. 1
- New York Botanical Garden Research Laboratory. 1
- Newspaper clippings 1
- Nursery growers--United States--History. 1
- Orchidaceae -- Breeding 1
- Plant nutrients. 1
- Plant physiology. 1
- Plant tissue culture 1
- Poliomyelitis -- Research 1
- Robbins, William Jacob, 1890- -- Archives. 1
- Strophanthus. 1
- Tumors, Plant 1
- Women philanthropists 1
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