George Harry Pring papers, 1905-1972.

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George Harry Pring papers, 1905-1972.

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The collection includes an oral history recorded in 1969 by Pring's son-in-law, Russell Seibert. It highlights Pring's early years in England, his activities at the Garden and his professional relationships. Mr. Pring's scrapbooks are his collection of printed matter about himself and the Garden, 1905-1972. Mr. Pring's handwritten notes describe his water lily hybridization experiments. Each set of notes is accompanied by a diagram and photographs. The notes are supplemented by incoming and outgoing correspondence with the public and with Longwood Gardens concerning his water lily research. The photograph and portrait collections focus on the Garden and Pring.

6.0 linear ft.

Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H Raven Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7807940

Missouri Botanical Garden, Peter H Raven Library

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Pring, George H., 1885-1974.

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Superintendent of the Missouri Botanical Garden, 1928-1963, after coming to the Garden in 1906; horticulturist born in England; trained in horticulture at Kew Garden. He was a specialist in hybridizing orchids and water lilies. From the description of George Harry Pring papers, 1905-1972. (Missouri Botanical Garden). WorldCat record id: 61772627 ...

Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square, Pa.)

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Missouri botanical garden

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