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Series 4: Photography, circa 1882-1924

 Series

Scope and Contents

Photo subjects include the Knight family, including portraits of Elizabeth alone and with her mother. There are portraits of Nathaniel Lord Britton, and one of John Strong Newberry (1892) inscribed to Elizabeth Britton. There are many unidentified nature scenes of lakes, meadows, farmlands, woodlands, and other scenic and floral subjects. One photo depicts the Brittons at a picnic at Middlesex Falls, Melrose, Massachusetts, in 1924. One envelope contains photos taken by Lucien Marcus Underwood in Switzerland, including shots of the Matterhorn

Dates

  • circa 1882-1924

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 by subject.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the New York Botanical Garden, Mertz Archives Repository

Contact:
New York Botanical Garden, Mertz Library
2900 Southern Boulevard
Bronx NY 10458 United States