Letters of John Muir, 1902-1955.

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Letters of John Muir, 1902-1955.

The collection consists of letters, including 22 autograph letters (1902-13) from Muir to his daughter, Helen. There is also correspondence with Enos Abijah Mills, J. Marshall Watkins, and the John Muir Association.

86 pieces.1 box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6780928

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Muir, John, 1838-1914

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John Muir (born April 21, 1838, Dunbar, Scotland – died December 24, 1914, Los Angeles, California), Scottish-born American naturalist, author, and early advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States. His letters, essays, and books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, have been read by millions. His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which h...

Funk, Helen Muir,

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Watkins, J. Marshall.

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John Muir was a naturalist, conservationist, and author. His published works include: The mountains of California, Our national parks, The Yosemite, and My first summer in the Sierra. From the description of Collection of research material related to John Muir, 1891-1961. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122499724 ...

John Muir Association.

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Mills, Enos Abijah, 1870-1922

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Colorado naturalist and author. Active in establishing Rocky Mountain National Park. From the description of Enos Mills papers, 1896-1954 [manuscript]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 13659487 ...