Series 3: Correspondence NYBG, 1943-1991

During his long association with NYBG (1943-1991), Dr. Maguire held many positions, led expeditions, developed botanical collections, mentored students and was internationally recognized and acclaimed for his prodigious scholarly output. He maintained a robust correspondence that was organized by Celia K. Maguire, his wife, secretary and assistant. The Garden's correspondence series is alphabetically arranged with one exception: the collection of National Science Foundation grant proposals, reports and correspondence is arranged chronologically from 1952-1983. The series also includes material regarding the Mary Flagler Cary Arboretum. Dr. Maguire, as a member of the Advisory Committee, was part of a team that helped to develop and enhance the Arboretum, now known as the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies.