Correspondence, 1883-1942, bulk: 1883-1933
Scope and Contents
This series contains letters from around 275 correspondents, dated 1883-1925; the bulk of the correspondence predates 1920. Content is primarily botanical and includes drafts and carbon copies of replies sent by Collins. Correspondence is arranged alphabetically by correspondent, organization, and occasionally by family; original order has been maintained.
Correspondence from Collins was added to this series at a later date. That correspondence is arranged by date and spans 1892-1942.
Major correspondents include:
Britton, Elizabeth Gertrude; Chamberlain, Edward Blanchard; Collins, Frank Shipley; Deane, Walter; Dunham, Elizabeth Maria; Evans, Alexander William; Farlow, William Gilson; Fernald, Merritt Lyndon; Grout, Abel Joel; Holzinger, John Michael; Kennedy, George Golding; Macoun, John; Nichols, George Elwood; Rand, Edward Lothrop; Smith, Annie Morrill; Stevens, Mary Louise; Thornton, Edward C.
Dates
- Creation: 1883-1942
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1883-1933
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is available by appointment for research. Researchers must register and provide one form of valid photo identification. Please contact botref@oeb.harvard.edu for additional information.
Extent
30 linear feet (file cabinet drawer P1, 6 flat boxes, 32 small boxes, 1 oversize folder)Creator
- From the Collection: Collins, J. Franklin (James Franklin), 1863-1940 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Botany Libraries, Gray Herbarium Library, Harvard University Repository
The Harvard University Herbaria houses five research libraries that are managed collectively as the Botany Libraries. The Gray Herbarium Library specializes in the identification and classification of New World plants with emphasis on North American plants. The Archives of the Gray Herbarium houses unique resources including personal papers, institutional records, field notes and plant lists, expedition records, photographs, original artwork, and objects from faculty, curators, staff, and affiliates of the Gray Herbarium.
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