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Howard, Richard A. (Richard Alden)

 Person

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Bob Cook papers

Collection Identifier: I B REC
Abstract:

This collection documents Bob Cook's (1946- ) work as Director of the Arnold Arboretum from 1989-2009. The Director's papers reflect a wide range of administrative functions including strategic planning, project management, fundraising, and community relations.

Master planning records

Collection Identifier: I A-4 MP

Richard A. Howard papers

Collection Identifier: I B RAH
Abstract:

Richard A. Howard (1917-2003) was appointed Director of the Arnold Arboretum in 1954 and would lead the institution until 1978. A prolific researcher, photographer and writer, Howard published more than 325 scientific papers and was the author of 13 books in addition to compiling the definitive Flora of the Lesser Antilles. Howard’s papers reflect over 25 years of leadership and scholarly contributions to the sciences of botany and horticulture.

Richard Alden Howard papers

Collection Identifier: arn00014
Scope and Contents:

This collection consists of field notes, articles, correspondence, photographs, biographical information, research notes, botanical illustrations, ephemera, an oral history interview with Howard, and personal effects.

“The Controversy” records, 1945-1966.

Collection Identifier: I A-3
Abstract:

The collection contains records of the legal dispute between The Association for the Arnold Arboretum, Inc. and the President and Fellows of Harvard College that became widely known as “The Arnold Arboretum Controversy.” After a protracted legal battle the outcome was finally adjudicated by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in 1966.