Fund raising -- New York (State) -- New York
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Board of Trustees records
Collection
Identifier: RG-02-01
Scope and Contents
The Board of Trustees records consist of administrative files, minutes and supporting documentation for Board and committee meetings, Board member files, and material related to Board trips and retreats. Topics in this collection include Garden finances, design and construction projects, long-range planning, staff appointments, policy developments, departmental and committee reports, and general Garden updates. These records show the Garden’s growth and development, its relationships with...
Dates:
1891 - 2024
Nathaniel L. Britton, Elmer D. Merrill, and Marshall A. Howe records
Collection
Identifier: RG-03-01
Scope and Contents
The Britton, Merrill, and Howe Records document the NYBG administrative careers of Britton, Merrill, and Howe as well as the history of the institution during their directorships (1880-1936). These records also overlap with the early years of William J. Robbins’ NYBG administrative career (1937-1958). The Britton, Merrill, and Howe Records are arranged in the following four series:
Administrative...
Dates:
1875 - 1946
Addison Brown records
Collection
Identifier: RG-02-04
Scope and Contents
The Addison Brown records contain early material on the origins and development of the New York Botanical Garden, particularly its charter and location. They also document Brown’s role on the Board of Managers and his interactions with the Scientific Directors.
This collection does not include records related to his judicial career, personal life, or involvement with other organizations, and it does not contain material documenting his botanical writings or other publications.
Dates:
1891 - 1940; Majority of material found within 1891 - 1900
Council of the New York Botanical Garden records
Collection
Identifier: RG-02-03
Scope and Contents
The records of the Council of the New York Botanical Garden contain material relating to the Council’s history from its inception through the late 1980s and early 1990s. Included are correspondence, publicity materials, minutes, and financial records related to the Council’s social and fundraising activities. The Council’s early history is well documented in its minutes, but many other early records have not survived. The Council’s history from 1990 until its dissolution in 2013 is not...
Dates:
1914 - 1990; Majority of material found within 1953 - 1985
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
Charles Barney Harding records
Collection
Identifier: RG-02-07
Scope and Contents
The Charles Barney Harding records contain material covering the period of Harding's tenure on the Board of Managers. While some records of note survive, most of Harding’s Garden-related documents were destroyed after his death. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence and proposals concerning the formation of the Mary F. Cary Arboretum, the construction of the Charles B. Harding Laboratory, alterations to the Museum building, and the budgetary challenges faced by...
Dates:
1947 - 1978; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1978
Henry de la Montagne records
Collection
Identifier: RG-02-06
Scope and Contents
The Henry de la Montagne records primarily consist of correspondence related to fundraising, endowments, and routine internal operations of the Garden. The bulk of the collection pertains to the years when Montagne served as a volunteer administrator. The collection contains no personal or biographical information.These records represent only a small portion of Montagne's administrative files; at least an equal quantity can be found interfiled within the records of the directors...
Dates:
1926 - 1967; Majority of material found within 1937 - 1967
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:
Correspondence, 1920-1980
Administrative Records, 1891-1980
Financial Records, 1930-1960
Education, 1930-1958
Publications,...
Dates:
1891 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1963