NSF Grant, 1964
Scope and Contents
The Planalto do Brasil Project was founded and directed by Dr. Irwin from 1964 to 1972. It was a ten year collaboration between the NYBG and the Universidade de Brasilia to explore and collect in the plateau of south-central Brazil of the same name. By 1972 the program had collected over 225,000 specimens and over 30,000 numbers. Included in this series is the correspondence written and answered while on expedition, permits, budgets, supply lists, determinations and financial statements.
Dates
- 1964
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research with permission from Mertz Library staff.
Extent
From the Series: 5 linear inches
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Irwin, Howard S. (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