Adrian, Sylvester F., 1894-1981.
Museum owner, local historian. Adrian, a resident of Montello, Wisconsin, was instrumental in creation of John Muir Memorial County Park on Fountain Lake, first homesite of Muir family. From 1946 Adrian worked with Mary Harriman Foundation, Wisconsin Historical Society and others to purchase lands and organize park, which was dedicated in 1957. Muir scholar, Ronald H. Limbaugh taped interviews with various involved parties, including Sylvester Adrian, in 1981.
From the description of John Muir Memorial Park (Wisc.) papers, 1954-1982. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 35332508
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| creatorOf | Adrian, Sylvester F., 1894-1981. John Muir Memorial Park (Wisc.) papers, 1954-1982. | University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library |
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| associatedWith | Mary Harriman Foundation. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Muir, John, 1838-1914. | person |
| associatedWith | State Historical Society of Wisconsin. | corporateBody |
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