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Pacific Weekly, April 12, 1910, University Of The Pacific Apr 1910

Pacific Weekly, April 12, 1910, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

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Letter From Joseph J. Perkins To John Muir, 1910 Mar 29., Joseph J. Perkins Mar 1910

Letter From Joseph J. Perkins To John Muir, 1910 Mar 29., Joseph J. Perkins

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

OFFICE OFJOSEPH J.PERKINSATTORNEY AT LAWNOTARY PUBLIC AND COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS. ETC...FOR..ARIZONAGEORGIAMICHIGANNEW YORKOREGONCOLORADOILLINOISMISSOURINEW MEXICOPENNSYLVANIADISTRICT OF COLUMBIALOUISIANAMASSACHUYSETTSOHIOIn re...........Panta Barbara, bal. March 29,1910. Mr.John Muir,Martinez,Cal.My dear Sir:-For the last fire weeks, with as much patienceas I could command, I have been submitting to an enforced rest-as a penalty for too much work and too little recreation. During this rest, I have had ample time to read for the second or third time, two of your books - entitled "Our National Parks" and "The Mountains of California", respectively. I scarcely know how to express to you my cordial appreciation of those two volumes; not …

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Letter From Mary Beal To John Muir, 1910 Mar 3., Mary Beal Mar 1910

Letter From Mary Beal To John Muir, 1910 Mar 3., Mary Beal

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

715 N. Marengo Ave.Pasadena, Cal.March 3rd, 1910Dear Mr. Muir,I am writing to you on the advice of your old friend, John Burroughs, whom I am also fortunate enough to claim for a friend.I was expecting to visit Mr Burroughs this spring and be introduced to his sylvan and pastoral divinities, but a severe illness in December has left me on the verge of a breakdown and I may need to seek a more favorable climate to hasten my recovery.Mr Burroughs told me your04720

daughter spend three years in the desert and fully regained her health, and that you could direst …

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Pacific Weekly, February 1, 1910, University Of The Pacific Feb 1910

Pacific Weekly, February 1, 1910, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

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Letter From Francis George To John Muir, 1910 Jan 17, Francis George Jan 1910

Letter From Francis George To John Muir, 1910 Jan 17, Francis George

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Valona Jan 17th 10 Mr. John Muir Martinez Calif Dear Sir Enclose ck no 39 for $64.00 kindly credit as follows To Mr J. Talken on lot 2 months 20.00 “ “ S. Zuppen “ “ “ “ 14.00 “ Mrs Rose Gerz “ “ “ “ 30.00 64.00 As to the interest on the note of the Immanuel church trustees. They are making application to the Church through Mr Tinning or Mr McKenzie to sell the property. How is it about lots 3 & 4 Block 33 which the partie wasn’t to buy who bought lot 2 in same …

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Letter From Joanna [Muir Brown] To [John Muir], 1910 Jan 6 ., Joanna Muir Brown Jan 1910

Letter From Joanna [Muir Brown] To [John Muir], 1910 Jan 6 ., Joanna Muir Brown

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[4]a letter this morning from Dan and his wife tells us of a fine article in Hollands magazine entitled "John Muir, Statures Man" which we will endeavor to secure, Your little thrilling story "Stickeen" has been must enthusiastically read, by some of our friends but thought it is so intensely interesting it is almost more than I can bear for it throws too strong a light upon your dangers and sufferings, and though it is so long past, it is almost a night more to me and always makes me want to get my arms about you - Now I …

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Letter From Myra Crow Marshall To John Muir, [Ca. 1910 ?]., Myra Crow Marshall Jan 1910

Letter From Myra Crow Marshall To John Muir, [Ca. 1910 ?]., Myra Crow Marshall

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

(4)which could never be obliterated. I feel much richer having read them. They appeal to me much in the same way as your little story of "Stikeen".Mr. Marshall and I often wish that there was some more "lobbying" for you to do, or at least that something would transpire to bring you back to us again— for such treats come to us but seldom-Always-Myra Crow MarshallSunday.[1] 831 N. St. SacramentoMy dear Mr. Muir-After two months of illness I am writing to thank you for that last charming book on La Salle which I have only partly read as yet owing …

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Letter From Katharine Hooker To John Muir, [1909 ?] Dec 9., Katharine Hooker Dec 1909

Letter From Katharine Hooker To John Muir, [1909 ?] Dec 9., Katharine Hooker

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[4]AffectionatelyyoursKatharine Hooker[1]San Francisco, Dec. 9.My dear Mr MuirI have waited two days, before writing to give you news of Marian, so as to be able to say she was better, which she really is today. But I see I ought to have written at once, since you note just received shows04647 [2]so much friendly solitude.I was troubled about her, she seemed so weak and miserable, and she has had a hard time, but this afternoon she is up and moving about the room, and says I am to tell you she is doing well. I heartily[3]echo your wish with regard …

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Letter From John Muir To [Margaret Hay Lunam], 1909 Nov 27., John Muir Nov 1909

Letter From John Muir To [Margaret Hay Lunam], 1909 Nov 27., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, CaliforniaNov. 27, 1909—Dear Cousin:Your letter came yesterday and I am glad to know that you are both in usual good health. We are pretty well here & in Nebraska last news. I had a delightful trip with the President as I did in 1903 with President Roosevelt. Helen so fully recovered her health that she got married over a month ago to Mr Buel Funk in Daggett. Has built a new house there & is very happy. So I'm now alone in the big house here, writing etc Mrs Vernon Kellogg Ive seen once since their return from Italy …

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Letter From Joanna [Muir Brown] To [John Muir], 1909 Sep 27., Joanna Muir Brown Sep 1909

Letter From Joanna [Muir Brown] To [John Muir], 1909 Sep 27., Joanna Muir Brown

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[4]Of course I am not positively certain that I can come myself but think if all the others are favorable I can get things arranged in time -Hoping that you are well and that good health has been regained in the valley I am as everYour affectionate sisterJoanna-[1]Port Norfolk VaSep. 27, '09Dear brother JohnHere we are at home again, Ethel and myself and find everything all right, even the chickens, which we left in care of a neighbor boy;Soon after reading my last letter to you, I received one from brother Dan, advising that Bessie remain in Nebraska until the …

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Letter From John Muir To John Burroughs, 1909 Sep 23., John Muir Sep 1909

Letter From John Muir To John Burroughs, 1909 Sep 23., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

(Original letter in possession of Dr. Clara Barrus)Martinez, Sept. 23, 1909Dear John Burroughs:I'm very glad to hear from you that you are in good sound health after your long varied wanderings and that you have a canyon article done and a Yosemite nearly done. I haven't the slightest objection to your using any of the pictures taken on our trips. On the contrary will be proud to appear in your company and work. All my travels with you were pleasure and I heartily thank you for so fine a visit. I only regret you were so pressed for time you …

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Letter From John Burroughs To John Muir, 1909 Sep [3?]., John Burroughs Sep 1909

Letter From John Burroughs To John Muir, 1909 Sep [3?]., John Burroughs

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[1]West Park N.Y.Sept 3rd 1909Dear John Muir,I suppose you are back home long ere this from your camping trip to your beloved mountains, I hope you had a good time. Would I could have made it with you - hope I may sometime - if not in the California Sierras then in the sierras of paradise, I have been in fine health since my return but rather idle & discontented.04574[2]Such a trip to such lands & people as we saw & met rather take the taste out of ones mouth for the home country & people. I expect it will …

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Letter From B[Enjamin] H. Ticknor, Jr. To John Muir, 1909 Jun 26., Benjamin H. Ticknor Jr. Jun 1909

Letter From B[Enjamin] H. Ticknor, Jr. To John Muir, 1909 Jun 26., Benjamin H. Ticknor Jr.

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANYTHE RIVERSIDE PRESSCAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTSJune 26, 1909.Mr. John Muir,HartInez| Cal.Dear Mr. Muir:-We have Just published Dr. Wilfred Grenfell's account of an experience of his in Labrador, and as I think you may enjoy reading it I am sending you a copy today.It has also occurred to me that you might be interested in glancing over the enclosed circular letter, which I drew up and had sent out a couple of days ago to our entire list of the trade in this country.04534HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANYTHE RIVERSIDE PRESSCAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTSJ. M #2.I trust that you have been in the best of health …

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Letter From Mary [Muir Hand] To [John Muir], [1909] Jun 22., Mary Muir Hand Jun 1909

Letter From Mary [Muir Hand] To [John Muir], [1909] Jun 22., Mary Muir Hand

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[3]You must feel richer now in having two grandsons a namesake too - a little John Muir - my sincere wish is that he may become as great and good a man as you will wish him to be.—We have one grandchild- Wheler's little Helen - named for our Helen - she is now nearly three years old - very bright and pretty. Your letter says "in the big house on the hill - living all alone"[1] June 22, [1909]My dear brother John,Your recent letter came and was most welcome. About six weeks ago I was taken with "La grippe" …

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1909 May 26., John Muir May 1909

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1909 May 26., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Home May 26, 1909.Darling Helen, Your letter of the 22d was received yesterday & I immediately drew a check for the sum Mr Van Dyke wants, feeling pleased that we have the privilege of obliging him after he has so kindly done so many good deeds in our anxious days of trouble.I have been at Del Monte attending the meetings of the Women's Clubs, & much against my will had to address the whole for[illegible]dable array! Think of it.I saw all our Pacific Grove folk. They are well & comfortably situatedI'm glad you are regaining your health so speedily & …

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1909 May 18., John Muir May 1909

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], 1909 May 18., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Home, May 18 1909Darling Helen:The deed arrived yesterday I wish you could see how beautiful your home acres are Everything thriving & blooming The roses, geraniums, Romneya calistemon etc are making a great show. Also the young eucalyptus which are making a fine growth- & the grounds are all clear of weeds.All well here, saw Johnnie Reid's twins Sunday last. Maggie is kee[p?]ing well ever since I got her to keep her nose out doors.Wanda's pair are of course above all- anyhow healthy.I'm anxious to hear from you everyday. Be eternally careful & you will yet enjoy fine joyful health. …

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Letter From John Muir To [A. H.] Sellers, 1909 May 12., John Muir May 1909

Letter From John Muir To [A. H.] Sellers, 1909 May 12., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, May 12, 1909Dear friend Sellers:Let me hear how you are, Ill be here a while in the old home busy & tranquil after getting John Burroughs & Co safely to Yosemite & back to Berkeley & off to Honolulu. It was curious fun to watch his features while he was interviewing the falls & El Capitan The snow was still heavy on the trails therefore no view of the summit peaks was obtained, but the falls were almost in full spring bloom & a ten or twelve mile walk to the Vernal & Nevada tired him & yielded all …

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Letter From John Muir To R[Obert] U[Nderwood] Johnson, 1909 Apr 26., John Muir Apr 1909

Letter From John Muir To R[Obert] U[Nderwood] Johnson, 1909 Apr 26., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, Cal. April 26,1909.Dear Mr. Johnson:I have just returned from Daggett on the Mohave Desert, where my daughter Helen is again located after being five weeks in a Los Angeles Hospital. She is now convalescing and everything looks favorable for a complete return to her usual health.In the mean time I have not been able to attend to my correspondence, but all your letters have now been read. They all show forth your old time effective zeal in the good work of saving our parks and forests, while at the same time carrying a half dozen other burdens, each enough …

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Letter From Marian O. Hooker To John Muir, 1909 Mar 31., Marian O. Hooker Mar 1909

Letter From Marian O. Hooker To John Muir, 1909 Mar 31., Marian O. Hooker

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[4]and again ready for the best mountain trips with you.My work pres on [illegible]igly, and my reprehensible [illegible]euritis is retreating into the uncared-for past. I need the mountains to put strength and muscle again into that [illegible]ably arm, however[1]March 31/09.My dear Mr. Muir-It is very nice to have [received?] news of you through my father, and your messages through my mother's letters- I wish I might be at home enjoying the days you are spending there and hearing of the moutnains04463 [2]again. It would be a delight to get off into the regions around Yosemite with you this summer, but …

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The Tiger, March 4, 1909, Students Of The University Of The Pacific Mar 1909

The Tiger, March 4, 1909, Students Of The University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

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Among The Birds Of Yosemite., Henry David Thoreau, John Burroughs Mar 1909

Among The Birds Of Yosemite., Henry David Thoreau, John Burroughs

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

AMONG THE BIRDS OP THE YOSEMITE J.BAVELEHS in the Sierra forests usually complain of the want of life. " The trees," they say, " are fine, but the empty stillness is deadly; there are no animals to be seen, no birds. We have not heard a song in all the woods." And no wonder! They go in large parties with mules and horses; they make a great noise; they are dressed in outlandish, unnatural colors; every animal shuns them. Even the frightened pines would run away if they could. But Nature-lovers, devout, silent, open-eyed, looking and listening with love, find …

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Three Days With John Muir. Conversations With The Man Who Has A Most Intimate Knowledge Of Nature. . . ., John Muir Mar 1909

Three Days With John Muir. Conversations With The Man Who Has A Most Intimate Knowledge Of Nature. . . ., John Muir

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

-Vf\M&v.d6\hMTkj V.HnosS Marti Of THREE DAYS WITH JOHN MUIR ┬½3S5 agreed to remit a part of its charges to the railroad, so we had cases where the Standard paid a rebate to the railroad instead of the reverse ΓÇö but I do not remember having hear35┬░ THREE DAYS WITH JOHN MUIR millions of years, without one hitch or one mistake, the development of beauty that has made every microscopic particle of matter perform its function in harmony with every other in the universe ΓÇö that such a plan is the blind product of an unthinking abstraction. No; somewhere, before evolution …

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Letter From M. S. Griswold To John Muir, 1909 Feb 17., M. S. Griswold Feb 1909

Letter From M. S. Griswold To John Muir, 1909 Feb 17., M. S. Griswold

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[letterhead]WAUKESHA, WIS., Feb. 17. 1909John Muir, Esq.Martinez, Cal.My Dear old friend;I so address you, as an old friend of our school days of the university. Mr. John Howitt has just called on me and shown me your late letter to him and for your kindly remembrance of me therein [mentioned?] I most sincerely thank you.I have often been prompted to write to you, and especially after reading some of your graphic descriptions of nature scenery as found in various articles which have come to my notice. I have always read such with intense pleasure, and when reading them there always …

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Letter From John Muir To Knute Nelson, 1909 Feb 8., John Muir Feb 1909

Letter From John Muir To Knute Nelson, 1909 Feb 8., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

To Senator Knute Nelson, Feb. 8, 1909.Your consideration is asked for a national questi[illegible] cheapness not sufficient reason for [destroction?] on second greatest feature of Yosemite Park; part of my life's work endangered and loss to nation irreparable; no necessity for such a sacrifice. You have helped to create our parks you will not destroy them without proof of necessity. My health does not permit me to appear before you. Alden Sampson will represent me and [illegible] and large majority of Sierra Club;Robert Underwood Johnson also expected to appear.John Muir

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Letter From Mary [Muir Hand] To [John Muir], 1909 Jan 31., Mary Muir Hand Jan 1909

Letter From Mary [Muir Hand] To [John Muir], 1909 Jan 31., Mary Muir Hand

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[3]I trust permanent improvement will be realized, and continued good healthGive her my best wishes when you write. And remember me to Wanda I should be happy to see her - and her little sonYou have a grandson and I have a grand-daughter Wonder if they will ever correspond- -Sarah tells me you have been requested to write your autobiography, we hope to see it sometime. [1]My dear brother John,-It is long since I wrote to you, and longer since we received a letter from you. Quite often I hear of you from Sarah, and once in a long while …

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], [Ca. 1909 Jan 29]., John Muir Jan 1909

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir], [Ca. 1909 Jan 29]., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[29 Jan. 1909?]320 WEST CALIFORNIA STREETPASADENA, CALIFORNIAFriday morningDarling Helen:I mean to start home tomorrow evening. Have had a pleasant time, gained in health & spunk & feel much better from change of food exercise etc. Have seen the Calkins & arrived at amicable understanding all round. Mrs C is not yet quite well Mr C. has gone into real estate but hopes soon to sell his house, go back into the foothills & buy a patch of oranges & live in better climate, where he will be glad to help in literary work by & by. Stayed last night at …

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Letter From J. E. Calkins To John Muir, 1909 Jan 21., J. E. Calkins Jan 1909

Letter From J. E. Calkins To John Muir, 1909 Jan 21., J. E. Calkins

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[illegible]Lordsburg, Cal., Jan 21, 1909.My Dear Mr. Muir:-Your fine kindly letter of recent date came to hand on time, and was very welcome. Today there is another bond between us beside that furnished by the mails, viz: the weather. We are having the southern end of the great storm that has been in progress in Northern California, raising the rivers and otherx kinds of Cain, and all fears of a drouth here have been dispelled. We have had enough water spilled on us the past week to last the irrigators a whole season, if it were properly conserved. Also we …

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Letter From John Muir To [A. H.] Sellers, 1909 Jan 18., John Muir Jan 1909

Letter From John Muir To [A. H.] Sellers, 1909 Jan 18., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, Jan. 18, 1909-Dear Sellers:In accordance with your delayed letter of the 11th & Mr Vroman's I'll try to be in Pasadena next Friday, the 22d. after a short visit to Helen, to get that letter business settled. I want to see you anyhow. I would have been down as soon as I got word of your successful management of the affair were it not that we were in the thick of the Hetch Hetchy fight.Take precious care of your health these trying days, I was afraid of the very news you have sent.Ever yours faithfully John Muir

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Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1909 Jan 5., John Muir Jan 1909

Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1909 Jan 5., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Martinez, Jan. 5, 1909.Dear Mr ColbyHere is a rather discouraging health report from Mr Johnson. Who it seems cannot be depended on for further attendance at WashingtonMy throat is much better & I shall try to see you as soon as this melancholy fog vanishes.You & Parsons are doing bravely, but how huge & insatiable a devourer of time is our precious park, especially the Tuolumne half, & Hetch Hetchy in particular. Fortunately as Mr Briggs says "Even this shall pass away. Faithfully yoursJohn Muir

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The Endangered Valley. The Hetch Hetchy Valley In The Yosemite National Park., John Muir Jan 1909

The Endangered Valley. The Hetch Hetchy Valley In The Yosemite National Park., John Muir

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

THE ENDANGERED VALLEY THE HETCH-HETCHY VALLEY IN THE . YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK BY JOHN MUIR -\ Author of "The Mountains of California." " Our National Parks," etc. ΓÇó In The Century for August, 1908, in an editorial article entitled "A High Prut to Pay for Water," attention was called to the grant last May by the present Administration to the city of San Francisco of extensive portions of the great Yosemite National Park for use as a water supply. The agreement between the city authorities am the Government provided, among other conditions, that the voters of San Francisco should accept …

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