Minutes (administrative records)
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 3 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
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