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The Hetch Hetchy Valley In The Yosemite National Park, What It Is And The Dangers Threatening Its Destruction., John Muir Jan 1913

The Hetch Hetchy Valley In The Yosemite National Park, What It Is And The Dangers Threatening Its Destruction., John Muir

John Muir: A Reading Bibliography by Kimes (Muir articles 1866-1986)

More Light on the Destructive Hetch Hetchy ? Scheme The Yosemite National Park is not only the greatest and most wonderful national playground in California, but in many of its features it is without a rival in the., whole world. It belongs to the American people, and in world-wide interest ranks with the Yellowstone and the Grand Cation of the Colorado. It embraces the headwaters of two riversΓÇöthe Merced and the Tuolumne. The Yosemite Valley is in the Merced basin; the Hetch Hetchy Valley, the Grand Canon of the Tuolumne, and the Tuolumne Meadows are in the Tuolumne basin. Excepting …

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More Light On The Destuctive Hetch Hetchy Scheme. A Crisis In National Park Affairs. Let Everyone Help To Save Our Great National Playgrounds From Invasion. To The American People, Fellow Owners Of The Yosemite National Park., John Muir Jan 1913

More Light On The Destuctive Hetch Hetchy Scheme. A Crisis In National Park Affairs. Let Everyone Help To Save Our Great National Playgrounds From Invasion. To The American People, Fellow Owners Of The Yosemite National Park., John Muir

John Muir: A Reading Bibliography by Kimes (Muir articles 1866-1986)

More Light on the Destructive Hetch Hetchy Scheme The Yosemite National Park is not only the greatest and most wonderful national playground in California, but in many of its features it is without a rival in the whole world. It belongs to the American people, and in world-wide interest ranks with the Yellowstone and the Grand Canon of the Colorado. It embraces the headwaters of two riversΓÇöthe Merced and the Tuolumne. The Yosemite Valley is in the Merced basin; the Hetch Hetchy Valley, the Grand Canon of the Tuolumne, and the Tuolumne Meadows are in the Tuolumne basin. Excepting only …

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More Light On The Destructive Hetch Hetchy Scheme., John Muir Jan 1913

More Light On The Destructive Hetch Hetchy Scheme., John Muir

John Muir: A Reading Bibliography by Kimes (Muir articles 1866-1986)

More Light on the Destructive Hetch Hetchy ? Scheme The Yosemite National Park is not only the greatest and most wonderful national playground in California, but in many of its features it is without a rival in the., whole world. It belongs to the American people, and in world-wide interest ranks with the Yellowstone and the Grand Cation of the Colorado. It embraces the headwaters of two riversΓÇöthe Merced and the Tuolumne. The Yosemite Valley is in the Merced basin; the Hetch Hctchy Valley, the Grand Canon of the Tuolumne, and the Tuolumne Meadows are in the Tuolumne basin. Excepting …

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Constitutionality Of Teachers' Pensions Legislation, Horace Lafayette Wilgus Jan 1913

Constitutionality Of Teachers' Pensions Legislation, Horace Lafayette Wilgus

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To arrive at a safe conclusion as to the validity of legislation. providing for teachers' pensions requires some consideration of all pension legislation. A pension is defined by BOUVIER as "A stated and certain allowance granted by the government to an individual, or those who represent him, for valuable services performed by him for the country;"1 "a periodical allowance of money granted by the government for services rendered;"2 "a stated payment to a person in consideration of the past services of himself or of some kinsman or ancestor;"3 "an annuity from the government for services rendered in the past;"4 "a …

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The Pacific Weekly, November 20, 1912, University Of The Pacific Nov 1912

The Pacific Weekly, November 20, 1912, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

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My Boyhood, John Muir Nov 1912

My Boyhood, John Muir

John Muir: A Reading Bibliography by Kimes (Muir articles 1866-1986)

' New York City, August 20, 1912. Rkv. II. D. Lamb. Dear tiir, ΓÇö The editor of the Atlantic Monthly has been good enough to send me your letter to him for perusal, ΓÇö I being 'The Outsider.' It was my earnest endeavor to write the article in question without giving offense, but I fear I have failed in this, and even in the more important task of expressing clearly what I meant to say. My point was that Smith is frankly not a Christian; therefore that it is idle to say that he should go to church if he …

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Letter From Sarah [Muir Galloway] To [John Muir], 1912 Oct 31., Sarah Muir Galloway Oct 1912

Letter From Sarah [Muir Galloway] To [John Muir], 1912 Oct 31., Sarah Muir Galloway

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[4]the little Town has become. Mrs. Lunam was well considering her age when last I heard but that is a long time since.You would be sad I know when you knew what had happened to your friend Roosevelt. We were here and are glad he is recovering. The country will in time get quieted again when election is over.I hope that you and yours are well.AffectionatelySarah[1]Pacific Grove Cal.October 31st 1912[in margin: I have a fine newspaper clipping showing you plucking an orang blossom at Helen's Hollywood home. How is Hellen and Wanda?]My dear brother John:-It is a long time since …

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Letter From John Muir To [Anna R.] Dickey, 1912 Oct 30., John Muir Oct 1912

Letter From John Muir To [Anna R.] Dickey, 1912 Oct 30., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[Original letter returned to Mrs. Anna R. Dickey]Martinez, Oct. 30, 1912.Dear Mrs. Dickey:Your letter just received and I heartily rejoice with you and Donald that you have enjoyed a serene inspiring summer in the peaceful northern woods fathering health and strength to help the good along in whatever ways you are destined to travel. How unlike the peace of the woods and streams is the war of the nations over the seas and beside us in Mexico, and the noisy bitter political battles in our own favored country!And the killing of Presidents -- is this never to end? The very …

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Letter From John Muir To Katharine Hooker, 1912 Oct 30., John Muir Oct 1912

Letter From John Muir To Katharine Hooker, 1912 Oct 30., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez Oct. 30, 1912Dear friend Katharine HookerI saw Marian last Saturday just for a moment as we stepped from a train at the Palo Alto station. I was startled & surprised as if she had suddenly appeared on one of my Amazon vine-tangled jungle walks. Strange that we had been in adjacent cars without knowing it, as if in the eternal unfitness of these contrary heart things neither long or short journeys together were ever to be allowed us. She was on a visit to a cousin & I to the Kelloggs, & as we all met in a bunch …

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Letter From Herbert H. Allsop To City Of San Francisco, 1912 Oct 29., Herbert H. Allsop Oct 1912

Letter From Herbert H. Allsop To City Of San Francisco, 1912 Oct 29., Herbert H. Allsop

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Mabirra ForestJinja P.O.UGANDA.vis Mombasa. B.E.A.29th October 1912Dear Mr Muir,Your welcome letter of September August 14th arrived here on September 2lat and the book "Mountains of California a couple of weeks after. Thank you so very much for this latter, I have not yet read it but have glanced through it and am sure I shall enjoy reading. I am posting the negatives under separate cover and trust they arrive at your address in good order.Many thanks for your information regarding California it is a part of the world I have always longed to visit, and perhaps fate may yet direct …

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The Pacific Weekly, October 16, 1912, University Of The Pacific Oct 1912

The Pacific Weekly, October 16, 1912, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

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Letter From John Muir To [Henry Fairfield] Osborn, 1912 Oct 12., John Muir Oct 1912

Letter From John Muir To [Henry Fairfield] Osborn, 1912 Oct 12., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Hollywood, Cal. Oct. 12, 1912Dear Professor OsbornI'm hurrahing out here over your glorious glad news letter and sending such a flood of radium joy waves I'm sure you must feel then in New York, "All the Osborns splendidly well, especially Mrs. Osborn who is in better health and spirits than ever." All this after much good work done in Europe. Surely your good luck cup is overflowing. How I congratulate you let the joy waves tell, while I glory in the gladdest letter that ever crossed this Continent.I start home this evening, stopping at Yosemite by the way for the …

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Letter From Robert Moran To John Muir, 1912 Oct 5., Robert Moran Oct 1912

Letter From Robert Moran To John Muir, 1912 Oct 5., Robert Moran

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

ROBERT MORANROSARIO, WASHINGTONOctober 5, I9I2.Mr. John Muir,Martinez, Cal.Dear Mr. Muir:Our mutual friend, Professor Meany when last here spoke of you, which recalled to my mind our acquaintance in Alaska. I think it was in 1879 when I was engineer of the steamer "gertrude" and "Cassiar" on the Port Wrangle Telegraph Creek, Stickeen river run, you made trips with us part way up the river.I particularly remember one of your trips, you took the Rev- Young along, we were to call for you on our return trip down from Telegraph creek; when we landed at the bank of the river, you …

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Letter From Edwin D. Ward To William F. Bade, 1912 Oct 4., Edwin D. Ward Oct 1912

Letter From Edwin D. Ward To William F. Bade, 1912 Oct 4., Edwin D. Ward

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Office ofHealth DepartmentCity of Los AugrlesL. M. POWERS, M. D.HEALTH COMMISSIONEROctober 4, 1912.Mr. William Frederick Bade. Berkeley, California.Dear Sir:Replying to your letter of September 28th, relative to Sanitary Rulesto Protect the water supply of the City of los Angeles, will say that we are looking to the State Law for protection. No rule of local origin has been adopted.Very truly yours,[illegible]Acting Health Commissioner.06328

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Letter From John Muir To [Anna R.] Dickey, 1912 Oct 4., John Muir Oct 1912

Letter From John Muir To [Anna R.] Dickey, 1912 Oct 4., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[Original letter returned to Mrs. Anna R. Dickey]1525 Formosa Ave.,Hollywood, Cal.,Oct. 4, 1912.Dear Mrs. Dickey:It is delightful to hear your cheery All's well from the redwoods, especially that Donald has gained in health, strength and spirits right straight along, as I always hoped he would. Sep. 21st I arrived here on visit to Helen, who has had hard time with sick child and husband. All are well again.The photographs Miss Craig made came from New York by Ex. yesterday. I have to be in Yosemite at the National Parks Convention Oct. 14th, so will have to leave on the 12th. …

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Letter From C. F. Davidson To E[Dward] T. Parsons, 1912 Sep 26., C. F. Davidson Sep 1912

Letter From C. F. Davidson To E[Dward] T. Parsons, 1912 Sep 26., C. F. Davidson

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[illegible] C. F. DAVIDSOLL MD. [illegible] INSPECTORJ. E. CRICHTON, M. D.COMMISSIONER OF HEALTHThe City of SeattleWashingtonDEPAHTMENT OP HEALTH AND SANITATIONSeptember 26th, 1912. E.T. Parsons,Sierra Club,402 Mills Bldg., San Francieco. Dear Sir:A copy of your letter to this department under date of August 21st, 1912, was handed me by Miss Nettleton who spent some time with you this summer In reply to your questions I enclose a copy of Dr. Crichton's letter, dated August 26th, replying to your note of August 21st.Further I may say that we now have a physician representing the department, constantly on duty in the municipal camps …

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Letter From Henry Fairfield Osborn To John Muir, 1912 Sep 23., Henry Fairfield Osborn Sep 1912

Letter From Henry Fairfield Osborn To John Muir, 1912 Sep 23., Henry Fairfield Osborn

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENTFOR THE PEOPLE FOR EDUCATION FOR SCIENCETHE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY NEW YORK23 September,1912My dear Mr. Muir:I found your welcome letter of July 2nd on my return. You will be glad to hear that all the Osborns are splendidly well, especially Mrs, Osborn who comes back from our tour through the historic caverns of Europe in better health and spirits than ever.It has now proved impossible to get any permit from Madame Hancock "Ross for any institutions outside of California, but Dr. Merriam who has the matter in charge has promised to give us some of …

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Letter From M. T. Stevens To William F. Bade, 1912 Sep 21., M. T. Stevens Sep 1912

Letter From M. T. Stevens To William F. Bade, 1912 Sep 21., M. T. Stevens

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

M. T. STEVENS, Chief Sanitary EngineerFLETCHER E. SMITH, D. V. S., Chief Meet Inspector A. N. HENDERSON, Chief Milk InspectorJ. E. CRICHTON, M. D.,COMMISSIONER OF HEALTHA. A. BRAYMER, Chief Clerk end SecretaryJAMES MclNTTRE. Chief Plumbing InspectorJAMES F. MeOEE, Chief Quarantine OfficerThe City of SeattleWashingtonDEPARTMENT OF HEALTHAND SANITATIONSeptember 21, 1912.Prof. William JT. Bade,Sierra caul), 402 Mills Bldg., San iEransisco. California.Dear Sir:-in response to your letter of recent date to Dr. Crichton, our Commissioner of Health, I take pleasure in sending you herewith copies of our state laws, and city regulations governing the Cedar River water-shed.Trusting the same will reach you promptly, …

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Letter From George W. Goler To E[Dward] T. Parsons, 1912 Sep 11., George W. Goler Sep 1912

Letter From George W. Goler To E[Dward] T. Parsons, 1912 Sep 11., George W. Goler

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[illegible]Sept. 11, 1912Mr. E. T. Parsons,#1 Mosswood Road, Berkeley, Calif. My dear. Mr. Parsons:- Mr. Adelbert Cronise has enclosed to me your letter of Sept, 4th and asked me to answer your questions. First, as to the outbreaks of typhoid occurring as a result of the polution of the Hemlock water supply: Ten years ago last March when the ground about the Henlook hills was well covered with snow, a sudden rise in the air temperature occurred and the snow melted and rapidly ran into the lake. The water at that time was found to contain some colon bacilli, but …

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Letter From E[Dward] T. Parsons To Adelbert Cronise , 1912 Sep 4., Edward T. Parsons Sep 1912

Letter From E[Dward] T. Parsons To Adelbert Cronise , 1912 Sep 4., Edward T. Parsons

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

San Francisco, Sept. 4t 1912.JAdelbert Cronies Esq., Rochester, N.Y.My Dear Cronise:-The question of water sanitation' has been debated with me by several Of ray friends, and among other instances of lake reservoirs, Rochester and Hemlock Lake were named I have a dim recollection that during mt seven years in Rochester, an epidemic of typhoid occurred through Hemlock Lake having been polluted, or was it possibly an epidemic on the water shed to Hemlock Lake that caused the city to fear an epidemic in Rochester? May I not ask you at your early convenience to write me briefly anything you recollect …

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The Pacific Weekly, September 4, 1912, University Of The Pacific Sep 1912

The Pacific Weekly, September 4, 1912, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

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Letter From J. E. Crichton To E[Dward] T. Parsons, 1912 Aug 26., J. E. Crichton Aug 1912

Letter From J. E. Crichton To E[Dward] T. Parsons, 1912 Aug 26., J. E. Crichton

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

The City of SeattleWashintonDEPARTMENT OF HEALTHAND SANITTIONAugust 26th, 1912.E.T. Parsons,Sierra Club,402 Mills Bldg.,San Francisco.Dear Sir:In answering your communications, received August 24th, I beg to state that your understanding of the matter regarding the Chicago - Milwaukee Railroad etc., is not exactly correct.We were opposed to the franchise being granted through a portion of our watershed. Our watershed, however, at the point of crossing by the railroad is narrow so that their camps were easily located outside of the shed. They were not to exceed a half mile from our watershed but yet entirely within the adjoining river basin.The typhoid rate …

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1912 Aug 23., John Muir Aug 1912

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1912 Aug 23., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, Aug. 23, 1912Darling HelenI'm anxious for a word from you. Have heard nothing for more than a weekAm sending box of peaches hoping you will like themBuel I trust is back in good health from the desertAll well here. Had good time at ShastaDevotedly your fatherJohn Muir

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Letter From Ja[Me]S Wyllie To John Muir, 1912 Aug 14., James Wyille Aug 1912

Letter From Ja[Me]S Wyllie To John Muir, 1912 Aug 14., James Wyille

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[letterhead]Aug 14th 1912.My Dear Mr. Muir,Your interesting and welcome letter of June 25th came duly to hand. I was gratified to find that your journeyings throughout a portion of Southern and Eastern Africa had proven of such an interesting and instructive character, and that you arrived home in good health. I was sorry when we arrived at Cape Town (where we have had our home for over 30 years) that I was unable to devote some time to you in showing you a number of beauty spots in the Cape Peninsula which you were unlikely to see alone. As you …

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Letter From John Muir To [Enos A.] Mills, 1912 Aug 14., John Muir Aug 1912

Letter From John Muir To [Enos A.] Mills, 1912 Aug 14., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, Cal. Aug 14, 1912My dear Mr Mills:I am glad to hear of your continued good health & good work in the cause of saving samples of God's best mountain handiwork for the benefit of humanity & all our fellow mortals vertical or horizontal. Strange that the government is so slow to learn the value of parks.I'm quite well, & had a good time abroad tho hard.It was on what is now called "The Brady Glacier" that Stickeen was so terribly [tried?].With all good wishes I amFaithfully yoursJohn Muir

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1912 Aug 13., John Muir Aug 1912

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1912 Aug 13., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, Aug 13, 1912Darling HelenI'm so glad you are home again in good health & good spirits rejoicing in the love of your husband & children. Be very careful not to get overheated in this hot month.I got Tom's man to pack a lot of peaches. They are small this year but the best taste well & I hope you will enjoy them. If so I'll send all you want as long as they last.Love to you all fromJohn Muir

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Letter From L. Barbezat To John Muir, 1912 Aug 4., L. Barbezat Aug 1912

Letter From L. Barbezat To John Muir, 1912 Aug 4., L. Barbezat

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Kishogo Estates[Rjoso?]4th August 1912Dear Mr MuirYour letter dated June 25th just reached me, it was very kind to have remembered our journey from Mombasa to Nairobi; I enjoyed it immensely, I am sure you will not think the worse of me, if I bring back to your memory the little book about "The Dog" it would interest me so much, besides being a memento from a congenial and respected traveller.I trust your journey was interesting in every respect and you reached your home quite in good health. My own lot has not been very bright. I spent two months in …

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], [1912 Aug ?]., John Muir Aug 1912

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], [1912 Aug ?]., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[Aug 1912?]Darling HelenYou know how the horrible trials you have been called on to endure distress me, & how great was the relief when assured at the close of your letter that the worst was over & your all were on the way to hopeful health again. Spare no expense for help in the house & feel assured I'll stand by you to any extent. and if my presence is wanted telegraph a word & I'll leave everything & take the first train to you.When I left you I expected to be with you again within a few weeks. But …

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Letter From C[Harles] W[Alter] Carruth To John Muir, 1912 May 31., Charles Walter Carruth May 1912

Letter From C[Harles] W[Alter] Carruth To John Muir, 1912 May 31., Charles Walter Carruth

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[3]engaged our attention would very much like to have the pleasure and honor of putting your name on its list of Honorary Members, and as a Director of the Club. I wish that you would authorize me to present your name in this way. Prof Henry Morse Stephens and two others are the only names on the list at present. There are no fees nor duties connected with this membership--but, if sometimes we might have an informal talk from you on your travels or any phase of your work, we would appreciate it highly.Trusting that I may have the pleasure …

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Letter From Walter L. Fisher To William E. [F.] Bade, 1912 May 29., Walter L. Fisher May 1912

Letter From Walter L. Fisher To William E. [F.] Bade, 1912 May 29., Walter L. Fisher

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIORWASHINGTONMay 29, 1912.Dear Sir:It has been found necessary to grant the city of San Francisco a further extension of time within which to present the matters hearing upon the use of the Hetch Hetchy as a reservoir site. The prep-are taken and presentation of the data required from the city of San Francisco by the Board of Army Engineers has been in charge of Mr. Marsden Manson, the San Francisco city engineer, Mr. Manson has unexpectedly broken down in health to such an extent that his physician has ordered him to stop work. As a result …

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