Fred Jay Seaver records 1888-1971.

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Fred Jay Seaver records 1888-1971.

Bulk of the collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, artwork and photographs covering Seaver's career at the New York Botanical Garden (1908-1948).

14 boxes (6.5 linear ft.)

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Seaver, Fred Jay, 1877-1970

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Fred Jay Seaver (1877-1970) was a mycologist whose specialty was the taxonomy of the Discomycetes. He began his career at the New York Botanical Garden in 1908 as Director of Laboratories and progressed up to Curator Emeritus. He was also editor of the journal Mycologia from 1909-1947. From the description of Fred Jay Seaver records, 1888-1971. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155483590 From the description of Fred Jay Seaver records 1888-1971. (New...

Morris, George Edward, 1853-1916

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George Edward Morris was born in England, February 25, 1853, and died at Waltham, Massachusetts on July 5, 1916. Mr. Morris was interested in all phases of natural science. He became especially interested in botany through his art work and the use of plants as a basis for design. He studied botany at the Martha's Vineyard Summer School and at the Teachers' School of Science in Boston. His herbarium took the form of sketches of plants in watercolor. Morris became interested in mushrooms in the la...

Eaton, Mary E.

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