Fund raising -- New York (State) -- New York
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
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
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