Harriet Nicewonger papers, 1956-1982.

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Harriet Nicewonger papers, 1956-1982.

Consists of 5 letters and a brochure pertaining to efforts to make John Muir Home, Martinez, Calif., a national park.

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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...

Hughes, Edward, 1899-

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Nicewonger, Charles R.

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John Muir National Historic Site (Martinez, Calif.)

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John Muir Memorial Association.

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Nicewonger, Harriet.

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Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Nicewonger of Berkeley, Calif. were John Muir enthusiasts and members of John Muir Memorial Association. Mr. Nicewonger's uncle, Edward Hughes, was a friend of John Muir. The Nicewongers were active in an attempt to have John Muir's home in Martinez, Calif. made a national historic site (1964). From the description of Harriet Nicewonger papers, 1956-1982. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 34911763 ...