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Photo scrapbook, family and friends, undated

 Item — Box: 20, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

The series consists of an address book, diaries, scrapbooks, correspondence, clippings, and a small box of personal effects. There are 2 files of news clippings and correspondence (1917-27) regarding the preservation of trees and other flora of New York City parks. There is a diary of the Britton's wedding vacation (1885) and trip to Kew Botanic Garden (1888) each with a typed transcription. The wedding diary also includes a journal kept by Nathaniel Lord Britton on a U.S. Geological Survey expedition to the American west in 1882. There is a bound leather volume (entitled "Zoe") by Miriam Barnett Fridenberg, inscribed to Elizabeth G. Knight. One scrapbook contains personal correspondence and clippings relating to the Normal School, and one photo scrapbook has been disassembled and filed.

Dates

  • undated

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

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