Personal Correspondence, 1896-1905

Letters from Dr. Gleason’ s family during his school years and professional contacts regarding publications and collections make up the bulk of this series. There is one folder of correspondence addressed to Professor T.J. Burrill, which has autographed letters from some of the most distinguished scientists of the era preceding Dr. Gleason’s. Another folder of material from Thea Mattei tells the story of Gleason’s courtship and their eventual marriage. Dr. Gleason’s early contacts with the New York Botanic Garden is also chronicled through correspondence with N.L. Britton, E.D. Merrill and L. M. Underwood.