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1. Articles and Newspaper Clippings 1932 - 2016.9.1

   Newspaper

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. Gates and Brakeley Inspecting the Fernery, November 1932 - 2014.40.22

   UPenn President Thomas S. Gates and Vice Pres George Brakeley inspecting Fernery after the University inherited it in 1932

   Record Type: Photo

   
3. Historical Docs Prove Arboretum Operated as a Tax Exempt Entity Before Aug. 1933 - 2014.11.1

   Correspondence

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. Thomas Gates and George Brakeley at Compton 1932 - 2014.40.3

   Thomas Gates and George Brakeley of the University of Pennsylvania examining shrubs at Compton in 1932. This image is owned by the Asam Family.

   Record Type: Photo

   
5. Tour of Compton estate November 1932 - 2018.14.5

   Group surveying the Rose Garden November 1932 President Thomas Gates is pointing with the cane, Dr. Rodney True, George A. Brakeley, University provost, John Tonkin, and James Lambert are standing on the Rose Garden steps. . Exhibit Photos of Compton Estate. Mounted and framed prints 24" x 24"

   Record Type: Photo

   
6. University Leadership Surveying the Rose Garden Nov 1932 - 2004.1.531

   Surveying the Rose Garden President Thomas Gates is pointing with his cane, Dr. Rodney True, George A. Brakeley, University provost, John Tonkin, and James Lambert are standing on the Rose Garden steps. John Tonkin is beside President Gates wearing the plus fours. Thomas S. Gates was the President of the University of Pennsylvania when Penn acquired the Morris Arboretum in 1932.

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. University Starts New Era: Men on Steps - 2013.27.44

   Group of men standing on steps of Rose Garden. President Thomas Gates (in center) pointing with cane; George A. Brakeley, University VP, John Tonkin, and James Lambert (to left); Rodney True (to right). Notes: Thomas S. Gates was the President of the University of Pennsylvania when Penn acquired Lydia Morris's property in 1932.

   Record Type: Photo