Rita B. and James Lassiter Botany collection, 1895-1975, Date acquired: 01/28/2016
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This Rita B. and James Lassiter botany collection primarily contains publications, writings, photographs, and pictures of John Kunkel Small. These items focus on botanical subjects, as well as natural environments of the United States and the Bahamas.
- Extent:
- 1.66 Linear Feet
- 4 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Rita B. and James Lassiter botany collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Biographical / historical:
John Kunkel Small was a botanist and the first curator of The New York Botanical Garden. He specialized in flora of the southeastern United States, especially Florida. His well-known doctoral thesis "Flora of the Southeastern United States" is considered a significant reference material for florism in the South.
Note written by The New York Botanical Garden
- Acquisition information:
Rita B. and James Lassiter
Donation
- Arrangement:
Boxes are organized alphabetically with the exception of personally numbered photographs that are categorized numerically.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Rita B. and James Lassiter botany collection, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
