William Henry Leggett papers, 1862-1883.

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William Henry Leggett papers, 1862-1883.

Collection consists of correspondence from Leggett's tenure as editor of the Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club and research notes on Lechea, Compositae and a list of the flora of New York City dated 1862.

1 box (0.5 linear in.)

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Torrey Botanical Club.

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The Torrey Botanical Club was organized by John Torrey in 1866 for the purpose of promoting botany. It was incorporated in 1871. From the description of Records, 1865-1978. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155462240 ...

Leggett, William Henry, 1816-1882

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William Henry Leggett (1816-1882) was a classical scholar, amateur botanist and founding member of the Torrey Botanical Club. He was founder and first editor of the Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club. From the description of William Henry Leggett papers, 1862-1883. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155462380 From the description of William Henry Leggett papers 1862-1883. (New York Botanical Garden). WorldCat record id: 47060321 ...