Carl A. Totemeier Jr. Records (RG7)
Archives, The LuEsther T. Mertz Library
The New York Botanical Garden
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Collectors: |
Totemeier, Carl A., Jr., 1927-2004. |
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Title: |
Carl A. Totemeier Jr. Records (RG7) |
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Dates: |
1971-1992 |
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Dates: |
bulk, 1985-1991 |
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Abstract: |
Collection consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence, telephone logs, reports, budgets, memoranda, brochures, catalogs,
surveys, studies, architectural renderings, meeting minutes, inventories, photographs, and newspaper clippings. All materials
pertain to the administrative functions of the Department of Horticulture.
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Quantity: |
5.42 linear feet; 7 boxes |
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Call Phrase: |
Totemeier (RG7) |
Carl A. Totemeier, Jr., served as vice-president for Horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden from May of 1985 until
his retirement in 1990. He received his horticulture degree from Iowa State University in 1952 and conducted graduate studies
in horticulture and education at the University of California, Los Angeles and Ohio State University.
Totemeier we responsible for overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of living exhibits at the Garden in addition
to managing the department's propagation facilities.
Totemeier came to the Garden after a decade as director of Old Westbury Gardens, an historical estate located in Westbury,
Long Island, that was noted for its formal gardens. A highly respected horticulturalist and educator, he was founding director
of the Du Page Horticultural School, West Chicago, Illinois, and coordinator ofa two-year technical program at the University
of Minnesota, Waseca, Minnesota. For a time, Totemeier had written a weekly garden column for the suburban editions of the
New York Times, and held a number of posts in the fields of horticulture and education, including director of the Bayard Cutting Arboretum
in Oakdale, New York (1973-1974) and Coordinator of Education at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay, New York.
The materials were transmitted to the NYBG Archives from Totemeier's office in January 1993. The collection includes primarily
correspondence, memoranda, and background information for Garden projects during his tenure.
Also present are materials from prior years produced in large part by Carlton B. Lees who held several high ranking positions
at NYBG (1972-1980), including Senior Vice President of Horticulture.
In addition to general administrative records, a majpr portion of this collection concerns the restoration of and major exhibits
held at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
Access restrictions
This collection is open for research with permission from Mertz
Library staff.
Copyright
Requests for permission to publish material from the collection should
be submitted in writing to the LuEsther T. Mertz Library of the New York
Botanical Garden.
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The following terms have been used to index the description of this
collection in the library's online public access catalog.
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Persons |
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Irwin, Howard S. |
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Lees, Carlton B. |
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Subjects |
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New York Botanical Garden -- Buildings. |
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New York Botanical Garden -- Security measures. |
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Arboretums--New York (State). |
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Botanical gardens--New York (State). |
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Flower shows--New York (State). |
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Organizations |
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Cary Arboretum. |
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New York Botanical Garden. |
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Skylands Association. |
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Document Types |
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annual reports. aat. |
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budget. aat. |
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correspondence. aat. |
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drawings, architectural. aat. |
New York Botanical Garden
(RG7)-- Records of Carlton B. Lees
(RG7)-- Records of Dennis A. Brown
Verticle File--Carl A. Totemeier
A series of documents pertaining to the personnel files of NYBG staff has been removed from this collection to the Human Resources
(RG17) collection of the New York Botanical Garden; access is restricted. [Documents; Personnel Files; Horticulture Department,
1982-1991. Removed 6 April 2006 by Kathleene Konkle.]
Records of Carl A. Totemeier Jr. (RG7), Archives, The New York
Botanical Garden.
This collection was transferred to the NYBG Archives from Totemeier's office in January 1993.
Processed April 2006 by Kathleene Konkle under a grant from the
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) PA-50678-04.
Series 1. Biographical.
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Scope and Content:
This series contains copies of Totemeier's curriculum vitae, photographs of Totemeier used for NYBG promotions, retirement
letters, and receipts for retirement fund contributions.
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1.1 |
Curriculum vitae |
1985-1992 |
1.2 |
New York Times articles |
1986-1987 |
1.3 |
Photographs |
1987/1991 |
1.4 |
Retirement Gift Fund |
1989-1990 |
1.5 |
Retirement letters |
1989-1990 |
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Series 2. Calendar.
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Scope and Content:
Month-at-a-glance appointment books of one calendar year each. The contents include handwritten notes and notices regarding
meeting times, appointments, and special events within NYBG.
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Folder |
Title |
Date |
1.6 |
Calendar |
1986 |
1.7 |
Calendar |
1987 |
1.8 |
Calendar |
1988 |
1.9 |
Calendar |
1989 |
1.10 |
Calendar |
1990 |
1.11 |
Calendar |
1991 |
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Series 3. Correspondence.
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Scope and Content:
This series includes incoming and outgoing correspondence between Totemeier and a wide variety of correspondents. These include
vendors, horticultural organizations, and general horticultural inquiries from both individuals and institutions. Interoffice
memoranda and off site correspondence are included. Interoffice material covered concerns security and operations activities.
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Title |
Date |
1.12 |
General |
1985 |
1.13 |
General |
1985 |
1.14 |
General |
1985-1986 |
1.15 |
General |
1986 |
1.16 |
General |
1986-1988 |
1.17 |
General |
1987-1988 |
1.18 |
General |
1989-1990 |
1.19 |
Internal |
1986 |
1.20 |
Internal |
1986-1990 |
1.21 |
Internal |
1986-1990 |
1.22 |
Information replies |
1986 |
1.23 |
Information replies |
1987 |
1.24 |
Information replies |
1988 |
1.25 |
Information replies |
1989-1990 |
1.26 |
Memoranda--Operations |
1984-1989 |
1.27 |
Memoranda--Security |
1988-1989 |
1.28 |
Miscellaneous |
1986-1989 |
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Series 4. Telephone Logs.
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Scope and Content:
Three Telephone Memo Record books identifying date, time, and subject matter of phone messages received by Totemeier's office.
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Date |
1.29 |
Log book |
11/12/1990-5/9/1991 |
1.30 |
Log book |
5/10/1991-10/7/1991 |
1.31 |
Log book |
10/8/1991-4/29/1992 |
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Series 5. Planning.
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Scope and Content:
This series contains Action and Master plans for both the New York Botanical Garden and the Mary Flagler Cary Arboretum. Plans
consist of meeting minutes, financial and geographic surveys and studies, policy outlines and rough and final drafts.
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Date |
2.1 |
Action Plan |
1985-1986 |
2.2 |
Master Plan--Long Range Planning Committee (Carlton B. Lees) |
1977-1980 |
2.3 |
Master Plan |
1980-1988 |
2.4 |
Master Plan |
1980-1988 |
2.5 |
Master Plan--Visitor Center |
1987-1989 |
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Series 6. Finance.
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Scope and Content:
This series contains budget outlines, service requests, check requisition, capital project goals and expectations, and capital
fund contributions and needs assessments as related to the infrastructure and operating needs of the Department of Horticulture.
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Title |
Date |
2.6 |
Budget |
1986-1987 |
2.7 |
Budget |
1987-1988 |
2.8 |
Budget |
1988-1989 |
2.9 |
Budget |
1989-1990 |
2.10 |
Budget--New York Cultural Affairs |
1986 |
2.11 |
Service Request and Check Requisitions |
1985-1989 |
2.12 |
Service Request and Check Requisitions |
1985-1989 |
2.13 |
Capital Fund--Phase I |
n.d. |
2.14 |
Capital Projects |
1986 |
2.15 |
Capital Projects |
1987 |
2.16 |
Capital Projects |
1988 |
2.17 |
Capital Projects |
1989 |
2.18 |
Capital Projects |
1989-1990 |
2.19 |
Christmas Decorations |
1987-1989 |
2.20 |
Fund raising |
1990-1991 |
2.21 |
Watson Building Capital Fund |
1986-1987 |
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Series 7. Custodial, Horticulture, Operations, Security (CHOPS).
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Scope and Content:
This series contains the minutes of CHOPS meetings, a weekly gathering of staff from these interrelated departments. Topics
discussed include general upkeep of Garden grounds and offices, setting of priorities, and impending projects.
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Title |
Date |
2.22 |
CHOPS--Meeting minutes |
1986 |
2.23 |
CHOPS--Meeting minutes |
1987 |
2.24 |
CHOPS--Meeting minutes |
1988 |
2.25 |
CHOPS--Meeting minutes |
1989 |
2.26 |
CHOPS--Meeting minutes |
1989 |
2.27 |
CHOPS--Meeting minutes |
1990 |
2.28 |
CHOPS--Meeting minutes |
1991 |
2.29 |
CHOPS--Meeting minutes |
1991 |
2.30 |
CHOPS--Meeting minutes |
1992 |
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Series 8. Reports.
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Scope and Content:
This series consists of Horticulture Department reports regarding supply and product inventories, staff rosters and budgets,
and horticultural evaluations of Garden sites, such as the Native Rock Garden.
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Date |
2.31 |
Horticulture Program evaluation |
1981/1985 |
2.32 |
General Report |
1984-1985 |
2.33 |
General Report |
1986 |
2.34 |
General Report |
1986 |
3.1 |
General Report |
1988 |
3.2 |
General Report |
1989 |
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Series 9. Subject Files.
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Scope and Content:
This series consists of files on topics related to but not part of the Department of Horticulture directly. Correspondence
from Totemeier is present and consists mainly of general inquiries about goods and services and consultancies. Featured events
include the The International Garden and Greenery Exposition in Osaka, Japan, the New York Flower Show, and the International
Garden Festival. Totemeier also sat on the Board of Managers of the Skylands Manor Association, for which meeting minutes
are present.
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Folder |
Title |
Date |
3.3 |
ABE Peony Co. |
1985 |
3.4 |
Adelphi University |
1987 |
3.5 |
Admissions Policy |
1979-1982 |
3.6 |
Attendance |
1980/1989 |
3.7 |
B & K Flowers |
1984-1988 |
3.8 |
Bermuda Arboretum |
1988 |
3.9 |
Bible Garden |
1987 |
3.10 |
Bronx County President |
1979-1984 |
3.11 |
Burpee Advisory Committee |
1988-1990 |
3.12 |
David Case |
1989 |
3.13 |
Centennial |
1986-1991 |
3.14 |
Centennial Book |
1986-1991 |
3.15 |
Centennial tulips |
1987-1991 |
3.16 |
Centennial Day lily |
1989 |
3.17 |
Chemical Bank Court |
1982-1983 |
3.18 |
DeWitt Clinton --Mercy College |
1989 |
3.19 |
Display Gardens |
1982-1986 |
3.20 |
Eastern Native Plant Alliance |
1987 |
3.21 |
Elite Plants Collection Program--National Arboretum |
1985-1988 |
3.22 |
ERNA Exhibit |
1989 |
3.23 |
Evander Childs Special Education Project |
1985-1986 |
3.24 |
T. H. Everett--AH Scott Award |
1980-1983 |
3.25 |
T. H. Everett--Encyclopedia |
1979/1989 |
3.26 |
Farmingdale Advisory Committee |
1986-1989 |
3.27 |
Garden Writer's Conference |
1991 |
3.28 |
Gary Hightshoe--Iowa State University |
1988 |
3.29 |
Hofstra Arboretum Advisory Committee |
1989 |
3.30 |
Hoya Crystal Gallery |
1987-1988 |
3.31 |
IBM Atrium |
1981-1983 |
3.32 |
Institute of Urban Horticulture |
1980-1988 |
3.33 |
Institute of Urban Horticulture--Correspondence |
1980-1985 |
3.34 |
International Garden Festival |
1982 |
3.35 |
The International Garden and Greenery Exposition, Osaka, Japan |
1986-1990 |
3.36 |
The International Garden and Greenery Exposition, Osaka, Japan |
1990 |
3.37 |
The International Garden and Greenery Exposition, Osaka, Japan--Catalog |
1990 |
3.38 |
Kellogg Museum |
1983-1984 |
3.39 |
Lirlodendron |
1990 |
3.40 |
Mercy College |
1989 |
3.41 |
Museum Assessment |
1987-1989 |
3.42 |
National Association Exchange of Industrial Resources (NAEIR) |
1987-1989 |
3.43 |
Netherlands Flower Bulb Institute |
1982-1983 |
3.44 |
New England Cruise |
1987 |
3.45 |
New York Flower Show |
1985 |
3.46 |
New York Flower Show |
1986 |
3.47 |
New York Flower Show |
1987 |
3.48 |
New York Flower Show |
1988 |
3.49 |
New York Flower Show |
1989 |
3.50 |
New York Flower Show |
1990 |
3.51 |
New York Flower Show |
1991 |
3.52 |
New York Flower Show |
1992 |
3.53 |
New York Orchid Show |
1991 |
3.54 |
Public Relations--Ogilvy and Mather |
1986-1988 |
3.55 |
OVERSIZED--Arbor Day Festival |
1986 |
4.1 |
Plants--Garden Club of America |
1989 |
4.2 |
Red Oak Committee |
1987-1988 |
4.3 |
Ronald McDowell House |
1989 |
4.4 |
Roses--All American Selections |
1985-1990 |
4.5 |
Roses--All American Selections |
1985-1990 |
4.6 |
Skylands Manor Association--Board of Managers |
1986-1989 |
4.7 |
Skylands Manor Association--Board of Managers |
1986-1989 |
4.8 |
Spain, Portugal, France--Trip |
1989 |
4.9 |
Stay Well Project |
1988 |
4.10 |
Twyford Labs |
1986-1988 |
4.11 |
Waverly Flower Show |
1985 |
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Series 10. Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
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Scope and Content:
This series consists of materials relating to the restoration, exhibits, and general maintenance and activities of the Enid
A. Haupt Conservatory. Included are building and landscape plans, budgets, architectural plans, inventories, brochures, attendance
reports, and newspaper clippings related to the restoration and reopening. Other specific events held by the Garden include
the annual Orchid Show, Christmas Show, and international collaborations with countries such as the Netherlands, the United
Kingdom, Germany, and Japan.
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Title |
Date |
4.12 |
Architect--Edward Barnes |
1973-1981 |
4.13 |
Attendance Reports |
1986 |
4.14 |
Attendance Reports |
1987 |
4.15 |
Attendance Reports |
1988 |
4.16 |
Attendance Reports |
1989 |
4.17 |
Special Events Attendance |
1981-1983 |
4.18 |
Attendance Summary |
1981-1982 |
4.19 |
Awards |
1978-1980 |
4.20 |
Certificate of Occupancy |
1982 |
4.21 |
Clippings |
1978-1992 |
4.22 |
Conservation Proposal |
1982 |
4.23 |
Contact sheets |
n.d. |
4.24 |
Desert house |
1973-1986 |
4.25 |
Desert house |
1977-1986 |
4.26 |
Donor's Plaque |
1978 |
4.27 |
Endowment Fund |
1979-1989 |
4.28 |
Floor plan and layout |
1977 |
4.29 |
Fern Gallery brochure |
1977 |
4.30 |
Fern House |
1971-1988 |
4.31 |
Food Service |
1981/1984 |
4.32 |
General Food Exhibit |
1987-1988 |
4.33 |
Grand Opening |
1978 |
4.34 |
Greenschool |
1982-1988 |
4.35 |
Greenspace/Children's Garden |
1979-1987 |
4.36 |
Greenspace/Children's Garden |
1979-1987 |
5.1 |
"The Greenworld" |
1978-1985 |
5.2 |
Guide Books |
1983-1988 |
5.3 |
Handicap Access |
1979-1987 |
5.4 |
Enid A. Haupt |
1974-1983 |
5.5 |
Haupt Fund |
1979-1989 |
5.6 |
House #4 |
1983-1985 |
5.7 |
House #5 |
1985 |
5.8 |
Landmark Commission Status |
1973-1975 |
5.9 |
Lighting |
1985-1988 |
5.10 |
Maintenance Report |
1984 |
5.11 |
Manual for Operations |
n.d. |
5.12 |
Open House |
1977 |
5.13 |
Palm House |
1983 |
5.14 |
Plant Inventory |
1982-1988 |
5.15 |
Pools |
1983-1984 |
5.16 |
Renovation specs |
1976 |
5.17 |
Restoration Funding |
1977-1978 |
5.18 |
Restoration Costs |
1977-1978 |
5.19 |
Restoration History |
1974-1975 |
5.20 |
Show/Exhibit Publicity |
1979-1989 |
5.21 |
Shows/Exhibit Schedule |
1981-1992 |
5.22 |
Shows--Dutch Festival (Bloembollen) |
1984 |
5.23 |
Shows--Bonsai Festival |
1987-1988/1990/1992 |
5.24 |
Shows--"Salute to Chelsea" |
1982-1983 |
5.25 |
Shows--"Salute to Chelsea" |
1982-1983 |
5.26 |
Shows--Christmas |
1982 |
5.27 |
Shows--Christmas |
1983 |
5.28 |
Shows--Christmas |
1984 |
5.29 |
Shows--Christmas |
1985 |
5.30 |
Shows--Fern and Orchid Weekend |
1991 |
5.31 |
Fields of Lilies |
1984 |
5.32 |
Shows--"Isle of Mainan" (Germany) |
1985 |
5.33 |
Shows--Holiday |
1989 |
5.34 |
Shows--Holiday |
1990 |
5.35 |
Shows--Holiday |
1991 |
5.36 |
Shows--Holiday |
1993 |
5.37 |
Shows--Gertrude Jekyll |
1991 |
5.38 |
Shows--Kiku-ka Ten |
1981/1982 |
6.1 |
Shows--Kiku-ka Ten |
1981 |
6.2 |
Shows--Kiku-ka Ten |
1983 |
6.3 |
Shows--Kiku-ka Ten |
1984 |
6.4 |
Shows--Kiku-ka Ten |
1984 |
6.5 |
Shows--Kiku-ka Ten |
1985 |
6.6 |
Shows--Kiku-ka Ten |
1986 |
6.7 |
Shows--Kiku-ka Ten (proposal) |
1989 |
6.8 |
Shows--Orchid |
1982 |
6.9 |
Shows--Orchid |
1983 |
6.10 |
Shows--Orchid |
1984 |
6.11 |
Shows--Orchid |
1985 |
6.12 |
Shows--Orchid |
1986 |
7.1 |
Shows--Orchid |
1988-1989 |
7.2 |
Shows--Orchid |
1989 |
7.3 |
Shows--Orchid |
1990 |
7.4 |
Shows--Orchid |
1991 |
7.5 |
Shows--Orchid |
1985 |
7.6 |
Shows--Spring |
1992 |
7.7 |
Shows--Summer Green Treasures |
1992 |
7.8 |
Sound System |
1983 |
7.9 |
Surround |
1982-1984 |
7.10 |
Syrian Mosaic Fountain |
1978-1987 |
7.11 |
Tents |
1983-1991 |
7.12 |
Ticket booth |
1983 |
7.13 |
Tunnel |
1977/1987 |
7.14 |
Wattle Fencing |
1983-1986 |
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