Shrub & rose collections papers, 1951-1992.

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Shrub & rose collections papers, 1951-1992.

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Although dates range from 1951 to 1992, some of the research is retrospective and reaches as far back as the founding of the Arboretum. Most of the documents reflect the workings of the Arboretum as an institution; some are a reflection of local news media and of the Arboretum's consultants.

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Harvard University, Botany Libraries

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Harvard University, Botany Libraries

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