Hunt Institute specializes in the history of botany and all aspects of plant science and serves the international scientific community through research and documentation. To this end, the Institute acquires and maintains authoritative collections of books, plant images, manuscripts, portraits and data files, and provides publications and other modes of information service. The Institute meets the reference needs of botanists, biologists, historians, conservationists, librarians, bibliographers and the public at large, especially those concerned with any aspect of the North American flora. Learn more
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Margery Claire Carlson correspondence
Carlson (1892–1985) was an American plant collector, plant anatomist, morphogeneticist and taxonomist. She was the first woman to major in botany and to become a full professor at Northwestern University. This collection consists of correspondence with three individuals.
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Portraits of Indian Trees
This illustrated catalogue accompanied exhibitions of artwork of Indian trees at Hunt Institute and at Chatham College. The catalogue included an essay by artist Arundhati Vartak as well as biographical data and a portrait of the artist.
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Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman
13 March–9 May 2025In celebration of the recent acquisition of over 200 artworks by Derek Norman, this exhibition highlights work created over the last three decades and reflects his lifelong interest in the beauty of nature.
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