World War, 1939-1945
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
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. The records are divided into nine series and are organized in the following four groups:
Correspondence, 1920-1980
Administrative Records, 1891-1980
Financial Records, 1930-1960
Education,...
Dates:
1891 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1963