Bayard Cutting Arboretum (Long Island, N.Y.) -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Name Authority File
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Records of the Bayard Cutting Arboretum
Collection
Identifier: RA-003
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of records from the files of William Jacob Robbins, Director of the New York Botanical Garden from 1937-1958, and William Campbell Steere, Director from 1958-1977. Both were members of the Board of Trustees with the Bayard Cutting Arboretum.
Dates:
1936-1963
William J. Robbins Executive records
Collection
Identifier: RG-03-02
Scope and Contents
The William J. Robbins Executive records document Robbins' career as Director of NYBG from 1937-1958 as well as the history of the institution during this time period.Series 1, Correspondence, includes subject and individual correspondence that document many of the activities in which Robbins as well as NYBG were involved during his Administration. It is split into three sub-series: Individuals and Organizations, Subject Files, and Location Files.Series 2,...
Dates:
1891 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1963