Moses, Robert, 1888-1981
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
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
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 Jacob 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. The records are divided into nine series and are organized in the following four groups:
Correspondence, 1930-1958
Administrative Records, 1891-1961
Financial Records, 1930-1960
Education,...
Dates:
1891 - 1970; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1963