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Series 8: Personal Papers, 1901-1950

 Series

Scope and Contents

This series includes personal correspondence, news clippings, photographs, memoirs, and essays. Personal correspondence with Captain Charles Towne (1940, 1942) and Frances Robotti (1949) pertains to Dr. Dodge’s inquiries concerning the genealogy of a family ancestor, Rebecca Nourse (or “Nurse”) who was executed in the Salem, Massachusetts witchcraft trials of 1692.

Dates

  • 1901-1950

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research with permission from Mertz Library staff.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

Arranged by subject.

Creator

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