Papers, 1848-1990, bulk 1983-1990.

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Papers, 1848-1990, bulk 1983-1990.

Collection pertains almost exclusively to apples and includes note cards, research notes, catalogs, articles, illustrative material, and several versions of van Ravenswaay's manuscript on apples. In addition, there is correspondence relating to the preparation of the book.

12 cubic ft. (30 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8325492

Winterthur Library

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Van Ravenswaay, Charles

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Charles van Ravenswaay was born in Boonville, Mo. in 1911. There he began to develop life long interests in horticulture, decorative arts, history, and architecture. In 1934, he graduated from Washington University, St. Louis. Van Ravenswaay served as an advisor and consultant in many historical preservation and restoration projects, especially in Missouri and Illinois. He was the director of the Missouri Historical Society, president of Old Sturbridge Village, and director of the Henry Francis ...