W, 1940 - 1954
Scope and Contents
This series contains incoming and outgoing correspondence related to NYBG planning activities, post-World War II rebuilding, the restoration of the Lorillard Snuff Mill, the Badianus Manuscript, and fundraising and construction efforts for the Charles B. Harding Laboratory and the Harriet Barnes Pratt Library Wing. Correspondents include William J. Robbins, William C. Steere, Alfred Tozzer, T. H. Everett, Charles B. Harding, Henry de la Montagne, Joseph Swan, and employees of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, such as Francis Cormier and Robert Moses.
Dates
- 1940 - 1954
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research with permission from Mertz Library staff.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.25 Linear Feet (3 document boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Pratt, Harriet Barnes, 1879-1969 (Person)
- From the Collection: Harding, Charles B. (Person)
- From the Collection: Montagne, Henry de la, 1888-1982 (Person)
- From the Collection: Moses, Robert, 1888-1981 (Person)
- From the Collection: Robbins, William Jacob, 1890-1937 (Person)
- From the Collection: Steere, William Campbell, 1907-1989 (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