Department of Botany records, 1892-1966.

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Department of Botany records, 1892-1966.

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The records contain materials describing the department's course offerings, history, events, finances and faculty. Types of materials include typescripts, press releases, syllabi, photographs, financial ledgers, published papers, journals, correspondence and meeting minutes. Annual reports from 1896-1919 provide an excellent overview of the department's activities. Course content is also described in the syllabi. Includes Frederick Law Olmstead's plant lists for the Smith College Campus and William Ganong's journal.

2.5 linear ft. (5 boxes)

Smith College, Neilson Library

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Smith College, Neilson Library

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