World War, 1939-1945
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Otto and Isa Degener records
Collection
Identifier: RG-04-07
Scope and Contents
CONTENT WARNING: The Fritz Kuhle file includes government seals with swastikas, as well as references to racial purity and imprisonment in Berlin during World War II. Additionally, other parts of the collection – particularly Series 1 – contain outdated and derogatory language used to describe Asian and Pacific Islander communities.The Otto and Isa Degener records consist of correspondence, research materials, subject files, personal papers, and...
Dates:
1899 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1987
Downtown Office records
Collection
Identifier: RG-02-02
Scope and Contents
The Downtown Office records consist of materials related to the fundraising activities of the Downtown Office following World War II, up to 1950. Since fundraising was the primary function of the office, most of the records focus on this activity, though the collection also includes general administrative materials.The records primarily document the work of Mildred Saffel, manager of the Downtown Office, with materials related to President Joseph R. Swan and Director William J....
Dates:
1943-1950; Majority of material found within 1944-1948
Harriet Barnes Pratt records
Collection
Identifier: RG-02-05
Scope and Contents
The Harriet Barnes Pratt records document the period from her election to the Board of Managers at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in 1939 until her death in 1969. This collection does not contain personal or biographical information.The bulk of the materials consists of correspondence related to Pratt's involvement in fundraising and planning activities at NYBG. Topics include the post-World War II rebuilding of the Garden, construction of the Charles B. Harding Laboratory...
Dates:
1934 - 1969; Majority of material found within 1939 - 1969
William J. Robbins records
Collection
Identifier: RG-03-02
Scope and Contents
The William J. Robbins Records document Robbins' career as Director of NYBG from 1937-1958 as well as the history of the institution during this time period.
Dates:
1891 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1963