Francis Hastings horticultural papers
Biographical/Historical note
Francis Hastings (often called "Frank") was originally from Rochester, where he had operated a nursery with his brother-in-law James Sibley. Hastings moved to Chicago sometime in the early 1840s.
Scope and Contents
The Hastings Horticultural Papers provide insight into the business of setting up a nursery in Chicago, along with much information regarding the various types of trees and plants shipped westward from Rochester.
Creator
- Hastings, Francis (Person)
Dates
- Creation: 1839-1878
Language of Materials
English
Extent
1 box(es)
Access
The Francis Hastings Horticultural Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.
Use
In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], Francis Hastings Horticultural Papers, D.379, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Genre / Form
Geographic
Occupation
Topical
Subject
- Hastings, Francis (Person)
- Title
- Francis Hastings horticultural papers
- Author
- Eileen Fay
- Date
- undated
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Library Details
Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library