Commonwealth Fund, 1945 - 1951
Scope and Contents
Arranged by organization, then chronologically.
This series contains records of NYBG's grant supported activities during Robbins' Administration. Grant documentation is arranged by the relevant organization and then chronologically. Amongst the major grant providers are the American Cancer Society and the National Science Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, which is now known as the March of Dimes. Records include correspondence, initial contacts, grant applications, grant terms, statistical reports, and other data documenting grant activities.
Dates
- 1945 - 1951
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research with permission from Mertz Library staff.
Extent
From the Collection: 20.3 Linear Feet (26 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Robbins, William Jacob, 1890-1978 (Person)
- From the Collection: Columbia University (Organization)
- From the Collection: Everett, Thomas H. (Person)
- From the Collection: Harding, Charles B. (Person)
- From the Collection: Lewis, Clarence McK. (Clarence McKenzie), 1876-1959 (Person)
- From the Collection: Merrill, Elmer D. (Elmer Drew), 1876-1956 (Person)
- From the Collection: Moses, Robert, 1888-1981 (Person)
- From the Collection: New York (N.Y.). Department of Parks and Recreation (Organization)
- From the Collection: Saffel, Mildred (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the The Archives of the New York Botanical Garden Repository
New York Botanical Garden, Mertz Library
2900 Southern Boulevard
Bronx NY 10458 United States
ssinon@nybg.org