Scope and Contents
The following is a list of senders of the Davenport letters, with notations of number of letters and their inclusive years for each sender. In most cases the names of senders serve as folder titles; when "mounted postcards" are mentioned, however, users must refer to the postcard files at the end of the alphabet.
Dates
- Creation: 1872-1907
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
2.5 linear feet (File cabinet P1, Box 1, 1 oversize folder, photo collection file cabinet)Creator
- From the Collection: Davenport, Geo. E. (George Edward), 1833-1907 (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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