Series 4: Correspondence, 1936 - 1985, bulk: 1953 - 1985
Series
Scope and Contents
This series contains incoming and outgoing correspondence of the Council of the New York Botanical Garden. Much of the general correspondence was kept in chronological order and relates to the Council’s regular functions, including meetings, group visits, luncheons, and membership. Other correspondence in the series concerns the Executive and Finance Committees and the Parks Commissioner, Robert Moses.
Dates
- 1936 - 1985
- Majority of material found within 1953 - 1985
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research with permission from Mertz Library staff.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.5 Linear Feet (14 document boxes and 1 card file box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically and chronologically.
Creator
- From the Collection: New York Botanical Garden. Council (Organization)
- From the Collection: Anderson, Jean F. (Jean Ferris), 1915-2009 (Person)
- From the Collection: Cooper, Katherine Fenimore, 1920-2012 (Person)
- From the Collection: Corning, Elizabeth P. (Person)
- From the Collection: Cross, June C. (Person)
- From the Collection: Farnsworth, Mary (Secretary) (Person)
- From the Collection: Lafferty, Jane F. T. (Person)
- From the Collection: Mackenzie, Evelyn (Person)
- From the Collection: Montagne, Henry de la, 1888-1982 (Person)
- From the Collection: Scofield, Helen (Person)
- From the Collection: Williams, Henrietta McC. (Henrietta McCormick), 1872-1958 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the The Archives of the New York Botanical Garden Repository
Contact:
New York Botanical Garden, Mertz Library
2900 Southern Boulevard
Bronx NY 10458 United States
ssinon@nybg.org
New York Botanical Garden, Mertz Library
2900 Southern Boulevard
Bronx NY 10458 United States
ssinon@nybg.org