The meaning of wilderness / by Sigurd F. Olson. 1958.

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The meaning of wilderness / by Sigurd F. Olson. 1958.

Olson speaks of his philosophy of wilderness and conservation, its broad social value, reasons for its preservation, and the effects of overpopulation.

7 leaves ; 28 cm.

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Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters.

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Society organized in 1908 to "promote research and creative endeavor in the sciences, arts and letters." From the description of Records, 1908- (Utah Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 81452475 ...

Olson, Sigurd F., 1899-1982

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Olson is past president of the National Parks Association and the Wilderness Society and author of many books on wilderness areas and the environment. From the description of Oral history interview with Sigurd F. Olson, 1976 May 27. (Minnesota Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 45441498 1899 Born April 4 in Chicago, Illinois, the second son of Lawrence J. Olson, a Baptist minister, and Ida ...