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Series 2: Research Papers, 1824-1925, bulk: circa 1892-1920

 Series

Scope and Contents

This series consists of 58 files of research papers and 5 boxes of bibliographic index cards relating to moss systematics. These consist of botanical descriptions, annotations of lists and catalogues, and notebooks, some with accompanying sketches. Notebooks and annotated publications (e.g. Musci Appalachiani by Coe Finch Austin) appear in Box 6. An annotated copy of Musci Austro-Americani by William Mitten (1869) appears in Box 7. Notes are organized variously by family, genus, geographical region, or habitat; some material relates to bryological organizations. The index cards pertain to the Acrocarpus and Pleurocarpus genera of mosses. Field notebooks of collection data, volumes 43-45, 52, 67-68, 132-155, 171, 172, 174, 177-181, and 222 (1892-1923) are located in the Collectors' Field Notebooks collection.

Dates

  • 1824-1925
  • Majority of material found within circa 1892-1920

Conditions Governing Access

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

Extent

From the Collection: 10.2 Linear Feet (22 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Arrangement

Arranged alphabetically.

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