A, 1920 - 1932
Scope and Contents
Arranged alphabetically.
This series documents both the founding years and the early years development of NYBG. Records include individual correspondence and general administrative papers. The bulk of the records consist of Nathaniel Lord Britton’s correspondence. These records include correspondence of the Secretary of the Board and correspondence of the Director (Chief Executive Officer). This is because the NYBG Chief Executive Officer served as both the Secretary of the Board and the Director until William J. Robbins was appointed NYBG Director in 1937.
Dates
- 1920 - 1932
Extent
From the Collection: 10.5 Linear Feet : 23 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Correspondents include Academy of Mount St. Ursula, Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia (Francis W. Pennell, Curator of Plants), Department of Agriculture and Markets (A.E. Albrecht, Director), American Association of Museums, American Iris Society, American Orchid Society (Albert C. Burrage, President), American Rose Society, and Arthur A. Anderson.
Creator
- From the Collection: Britton, Nathaniel Lord, 1859-1934 (Person)
- From the Collection: Brown, Addison, 1830-1913 (Person)
- From the Collection: Hollick, Charles Arthur, 1857-1933 (Person)
- From the Collection: MacDougal, Daniel Trembly, 1865-1958 (Person)
- From the Collection: Merrill, Elmer D. (Elmer Drew), 1876-1956 (Person)
- From the Collection: Rose, J. N. (Joseph Nelson), 1862-1928 (Person)
- From the Collection: Dodge, William Earl (1832-1903) (Person)
- From the Collection: Low, Seth (1850-1916) (Person)
- From the Collection: Rusby, Henry Hurd (1855-1940) (Person)
- From the Collection: Brinley, John R., 1861-1946 (Person)
- From the Collection: Burrage, Albert C., 1859-1931 (Person)
- From the Collection: Gleason, Henry A. (1882-1975) (Person)
- From the Collection: Howe, Marshall A. (1867-1936) (Person)
- From the Collection: Lee, Frederic S. (1859-1939) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the New York Botanical Garden, Mertz Archives Repository
New York Botanical Garden, Mertz Library
2900 Southern Boulevard
Bronx NY 10458 United States
ssinon@nybg.org