Diary, 1907-1908.

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Diary, 1907-1908.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/320778663

A diary kept by Burgess from September 1907 to June 1908 recording his daily activities including walks and hikes in the area around New York City, travels to New Hampshire for the summer, and trips into Maine as well as in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Entries give detailed descriptions of plants seen, hiking trails followed, etc.; many include sketches by Burgess of buildings and houses in the areas he visited. The diary also records some of his activities while in New York City including his duties at Hunter College, cultural events attended and activities of friends and family.

1 v. ; 20 cm.

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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Burgess, Edward Sandford, 1855-1928

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The collection of manuscripts is named for Edward Sandford Burgess (1855-1928), the original owner and builder of the collection. From the description of Edward Burgess manuscript collection. ca. 1101-1900. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 64400848 Edward Sandford Burgess, son of Chalon and Emma Burgess, was born in Little Valley, New York on Jan. 19, 1855. A graduate of Hamilton College in 1879, for the next 15 years Burgess taught botany, Latin and oth...