Howard, Richard A. (Richard Alden)
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Richard A. Howard papers
FOUND IN:
Arnold Arboretum Archives
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.