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Subseries A: South America, 1962

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

This series contains notes, correspondence, reports, specimen lists and dissections drawn on site during Dr. Allen’s five grant-funded field trips to South American, Mexican, and European herbaria and botanical gardens. A personal journal recording her experiences during her first expedition offers insight into her personality and issues faced by female scientists of her era. Other drawings and illustrations done by Dr. Allen are located in the Botanical Art and Illustration Collection.

Dates

  • 1962

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research with permission from Mertz Library staff.

Extent

From the Series: 8 Linear Inches

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