Knowledge, Truth, and Service : The New York Botanical Garden, 1891 To 1980

ISBN: 9780761838401 | 0761838406
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 9/30/2007

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The New York Botanical Garden was established with a mission to seek knowledge about plant life, conduct research, offer courses of instruction, and provide a place for the public to learn about botany.

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Foreword	p. v
Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgements	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
History of Gardens	p. 1
History of the Bronx River Area	p. 9
Foundation	p. 15
Early History	p. 21
Developments Down to the Depression	p. 27
The Depression Years	p. 39
World War II	p. 45
Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration	p. 51
Post World War II Years	p. 59
Growth and Environment Issues	p. 67
The Conservatory, Library, Herbarium	p. 79
Conclusion	p. 93
1891 Act of Incorporation, Amended 1894	p. 97
Overview of New York Botanical Garden	p. 101
Endnotes by Chapter	p. 105
Index	p. 117
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Knowledge, Truth, and Service : The New York Botanical Garden, 1891 To 1980

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