David Starr Jordon letters to Charles Fletcher Lummis 1899-1902

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David Starr Jordon letters to Charles Fletcher Lummis 1899-1902

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Letters primarily concern articles and photographs for illustration that Jordan is sending to Lummis for publication in his magazine LAND OF SUNSHINE. Other subjects include politics, education reform, dangers of scarlet fever, and fish in the Rio Grande River.

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Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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Jordon, David Starr, 1851-1931.

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Lummis, Charles Fletcher, 1859-1928

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Charles F. Lummis (1859-1928) was born in Lynn, Massachusettts. He became an editor for the Los Angeles Times on February 1, 1884, working for Harrison Gray Otis. He promoted interest in the American Southwest with his photography and articles. Lummis helped found the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles and the School of American Research in Santa Fe. The items from librarian Mary Sarber concern her research of Mr. Lummis' writings. From the guide to the Charles F. Lummis Collection, S27...