Botanical gardens -- Administration -- New York (State) -- New York
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
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
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