Henry Nehrling Collection 1890-1929

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Henry Nehrling Collection 1890-1929

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Thepersonal papers and library of Henry Nehrling contain manuscripts, photographs,memorabilia, periodicals and pamphlets from his personal library. Thecollection also includes Nehrling's correspondence with internationally famousbotanists, plant collectors and horticulturalists of his time, such as TheodoreL. Mead.

8.5 linear ft.

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Archives and Special Collections, Olin Library, Rollins College,

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Mead, Theodore Luqueer, 1852-1936

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Botanist. From the description of Theodore Luqueer Mead postal cards, 1873-1881. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64073017 ...

Nehrling, Henry, 1853-1929

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Ornithologist, horticulturist. Henry Nehrling was born on May 9, 1853 in Herman, Wisconsin. He developed an interest in nature during hikes to and from school. In 1890 he became Custodian of the Public Museum in Milwaukee where he collected plant specimens for their greenhouse. Nehrling then developed a garden in Gotha, Florida, where he purchased land in 1884. He grew, hybridized and popularized many exotic plants for the general public. Caladiums, palms, bamboo and ama...