Photographs, 1911-[ca.1948], 1911-1916 (bulk)

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Photographs, 1911-[ca.1948], 1911-1916 (bulk)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155452252

Black and white mounted photographs documents construction of Laboratory Building (now Administration Building), Conservatory, and gardens within Brooklyn Botanic Garden such as Rose, Oriental and Rock, and individuals associated with Garden, 1911-1940; another series documents children's activities associated with Children's Garden, 1920's-ca. 1948. Photographs show planting, hoeing, harvesting, and examining of plants. Adult classes are also included.

2 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6872030

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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Buhle, Louis, 1890-1972.

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Superintendent of Brooklyn Botanic Garden and staff photographer for 53 years. From the description of Lantern slide collection, [ca.1930-1954] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155452243 From the description of Photographs, 1911-[ca.1948], 1911-1916 (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155452252 ...

Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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