Ralph Wright Curtis papers

Collection — mapcase folder: 1

Identifier: 21-25-1406

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Includes correspondence; articles; genealogical material; photographs; slides; postcards; Christmas cards; letters from students and friends on his retirement from Cornell; material on the funeral of Harriet Curtis; plaque from the Garden Club of Ithaca; medal from the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State; articles on Cornell; maps and informational publications regarding New York State parks; news clippings and other printed matter; notebooks; and periodicals related to horticulture and gardens.

Dates

[ca.1872-1967].

Creator

Curtis, Ralph W. (Ralph Wright), 1878-1968. (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Ralph W. Curtis was a Professor of Ornamental Horticulture at Cornell University.

Extent

3.5 cubic feet. (3.5 cubic feet.)

Additional Description

Abstract

SERIES LIST

Series I. Genealogical, Biographical & Personal Material Boxes: 1

Series II. Correspondence Boxes: 1 & 4

Series III. Cornell University Boxes: 2

Series IV. Community & Professional Activity Boxes: 1

Series V. Photographs Boxes: 3 & 5

Series VI. Miscellany Boxes: 1, 2, & 3

Physical Description

Correspondence, articles, genealogical material, photographs, slides, maps, plaque, medal, news clippings, notebooks, books, and periodicals.

General

Contact Information:: Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections 2B Carl A. Kroch Library Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 (607) 255-3530 Fax: (607) 255-9524 rareref@cornell.edu http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:: Katherine A. Talcott
Date completed:: August 2005
EAD encoding:: Katherine A. Talcott, 2005