Financial records
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 5 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
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
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
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