Records, 1870-1988.

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Records, 1870-1988.

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Records, books, research materials, specimens, and artifacts collected by Daniel Smiley (1855-1930), Daniel Smiley (b. 1907), and the Smiley family as a result of interest in American history, local history, landscape design, municipal parks, horticulture, estate management, preserves, and forestry. Materials on the Shawangunk Mountains include records and measurements of natural phenomena such as weather, air and water temperatures, water acidity, sunlight, and observations of flora, fauna, and environmental conditions; maps and land records; an ecosystem file consisting of correspondence, reports, and other information on natural history and its cultural and educational aspects; pamphlet file on parks and wildlife areas; glass plate negatives of photographs taken at Mohonk Mountain House and its grounds; and a series of Mohonk Mountain House publications. Also includes personal correspondence of Daniel Smiley (1855-1930) on parks, forestry, education, educational institutions, and local and Mohonk land management, 1900-1930.

609 linear ft., 191 cubic ft.

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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SNAC Resource ID: 6880639

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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Smiley family.

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Smiley, Daniel, 1855-1930

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Daniel Smiley was a member of the Haverford College class of 1878. Richard M. Jones received his B.A. and M.A. from Haverford College in 1867 and 1879 respectively. He was married to Annie Costello. From the description of ALS, 1879 March 10, Philadelphia, [Pa.] to Mrs. Jones. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 363304195 ...

Mohonk Preserve

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Mohonk Mountain House

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The Mohonk Mountain House was established in 1869 by Quaker brothers Albert K. and Alfred H. Smiley. It is now a National Historic Landmark. The resort offers a wide assortment of programs utilizing its natural setting. From the description of Records, 1834-1988, 1869-1988 (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155528627 ...

Smiley, Daniel, 1907-1989

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Proprietor of the Lake Mohonk Mountain House. From the description of Letter, 1938 February 26. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 51949819 ...