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The Pacific Weekly, November 22, 1911, University Of The Pacific Nov 1911

The Pacific Weekly, November 22, 1911, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


Letter From Marion Momville Pope To John Muir, 1911 Nov 18., Marion Momville Pope Nov 1911

Letter From Marion Momville Pope To John Muir, 1911 Nov 18., Marion Momville Pope

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

the home in the Outlands. It is sold now, and we are leaving in a fortnight for Buenos AiresI have kept up down here the old custom that we had at home,---the table always set for tho unexpected guest. My husband and I sit down alone so often, but we each hare at our right the ordered place, oftener empty than filled---though I can always see in my imagination's eye, those dear familiar figures who will not sit at any board again here. If you can come to us, Mr Pope will gladly call for you, and we will imagine …


Letter From Buel A. Funk To Margaret H. Lunam, 1911 Nov 17., Buel A. Funk Nov 1911

Letter From Buel A. Funk To Margaret H. Lunam, 1911 Nov 17., Buel A. Funk

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Los Angeles, Cal.November 17th1911.Mrs. Marge ret H. Lunan,Westfield, Dunbar,Haddingtonshire, Scotland.Dear Madam:-Mr. Muir writes me from Rio do Janeiro to send you $100 of which he wishes you to keep one half for your self, and give the other half to the poor.Wishing you a merry Christmas for Mr. Muir, I remain,Yours truly,[Illegible]05118


Letter From Willard Jefferson Sigler To John Muir, [19]11 Nov 16., Willard Jefferson Sigler Nov 1911

Letter From Willard Jefferson Sigler To John Muir, [19]11 Nov 16., Willard Jefferson Sigler

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

To Mr. John MuirNature, as an impersonal it, should be studied causally, as well as in effects. Serving full for causes, and full for effects, but serving causes before effect in a single positive differential causal [service?]Incidentallyin the interests ofSelfevidence, presentation,[Presence?]Serving, saving, preservingRespectfully from a private individual citizenMr. Willard Jefferson Sigler11-16-1109872


A Naturalist Of International Renown. An Interview With Prof. John Muir., John Muir Nov 1911

A Naturalist Of International Renown. An Interview With Prof. John Muir., John Muir

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

'-~: OS AIRES HERALD ΓÇö Wednesday, No ΓÇö 4. NATURALIST OF INTERNATIONAL RENOWN AN INTERVIEW WITH Prof. JOHN M'JIR James Russel Lowell has commented on the sad state of the man who ne'er had seen Nature untold itself, and his words gain a fresh significance to one who listens as did a Heisai.d representative while joan Muir, geologist, explorer, naturalist of international renown,' gave of his apparently unlimited knowledge of the subjects which. have been the basis of his life work, Professor Muir John iYiuir is the son of Daniel am Anne (GilyreJ M. Muir, and was bon in Dunbar,' …


The Pacifc Weekly, November 15, 1911, University Of The Pacific Nov 1911

The Pacifc Weekly, November 15, 1911, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


Letter From John Muir To Wanda [Muir Hanna], 1911 Nov 14., John Muir Nov 1911

Letter From John Muir To Wanda [Muir Hanna], 1911 Nov 14., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Santiago, ChileNov. 14, 1911Dear WandaJust a word to let you know that I fondly hope you are all well.So far I've been wonderfully successful in my studies etc. Am just starting south in search of araucari woods & expect to return in a week or two to Buenos Aires & sail thence for South Africa.Ever devotedly yoursJohn Muir05117

Dont let the boys forget me.Remember me to the [Reids?] Smith & all who care to hear from me


Letter From Henry Prather Fletcher To [?] Jenkins, [Ca. 1911] Nov 14., Henry Prather Fletcher Nov 1911

Letter From Henry Prather Fletcher To [?] Jenkins, [Ca. 1911] Nov 14., Henry Prather Fletcher

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Nov 14[letterhead]Dear Mr JenkinsThis note will introduce Mr John Muir one of the greatest American scientists. Anything you can do for him I will take as a personal favor.Vy trulyHenry P. Fletcher09857[Henry Prather FletcherEnvoy extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of AmericaAlameda 1584Santiago - Chile09857]


Letter From D. W. Reimers To John Muir, 1911 Nov 13., D. W. Reimers Nov 1911

Letter From D. W. Reimers To John Muir, 1911 Nov 13., D. W. Reimers

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

CAIXA POSTAL 728,PARA. BRAZIL/ 13/11/11.Dear Professor Muir,The books have all arrived this morning and we are all alike delighted at the prospect of reading them at an early moment. In fact, I have just taken up and finished straight away your charming story "STIKEEN": I can see you in almost every line of it. Please accept my very sincere thanks for your kind remembrance and be assured of my highest appreciation. It is with very great pleasure that I look back upon the days when you were with us. One feels more than ever as the days go on how …


The Liberty Boys' War Flag, Or, Standing By The Colors, Harry Moore Nov 1911

The Liberty Boys' War Flag, Or, Standing By The Colors, Harry Moore

Liberty Boys of "76"

No abstract provided.


Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 Nov 8., John Muir Nov 1911

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 Nov 8., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[2]& Araucaria woods. Then returning here & find a a way to far off South Africa thence home.Of my Amazon trip I have already written you. Had glorious times among the rocks & waters of Rio de Janeiro Bay (as glacial as those of Alaska) & in other Parana Arucaria Braziliensis woods & the fiords between Santos & Rio Grande do Sul.Everbody kind find lots of friends & am[1][letterhead]Nov. 8, 1911Darling Helen,I arrived here yesterday & received your long letter from Martinez telling the health & general wellbeing of your little family & of Wanda's.Your letter with others was forwarded …


The Pacific Weekly, November 8, 1911, University Of The Pacific Nov 1911

The Pacific Weekly, November 8, 1911, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


The Pacific Weekly, November 1, 1911, University Of The Pacific Nov 1911

The Pacific Weekly, November 1, 1911, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


Letter From Anna R. Dickey To John Muir, [Ca. 1911] Nov ., Anna R. Dickey Nov 1911

Letter From Anna R. Dickey To John Muir, [Ca. 1911] Nov ., Anna R. Dickey

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[2]shall see you in our little home, although I fancy Los Angeles will not see so much of you now the dear Hookers are making their home in San Francisco.I am quite desolate over the thought that next year Ellie girl will go with them. She and Maude are to be my guests at a concert tomorrow to hear a very good Irish singer, McCormick by name. I see all too little of them even so near[1]Dear Mr Muir,I cannot tell you how much pleasure your letter and the enclosed "appreciation" in Spanish gave us. I think it was my …


Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 [Nov ?]., John Muir Nov 1911

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 [Nov ?]., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Darling HelenHope you're all well. Am just leaving Paranagua for Montevideo on steamer Sirio. Have had glorious time in forests of Araucaria Braziliensis, in state of Parana & am quite wellLove to all.J. M.05114Mrs Buel A. FunkCaliforniaU. S. A.233 Formosa Ave& HOllywood.


The Pacific Weekly, October 25, 1911, University Of The Pacific Oct 1911

The Pacific Weekly, October 25, 1911, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


The Pacific Weekly, October 18, 1911, University Of The Pacific Oct 1911

The Pacific Weekly, October 18, 1911, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


The Pacific Weekly, October 11, 1911, University Of The Pacific Oct 1911

The Pacific Weekly, October 11, 1911, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 Oct 10., John Muir Oct 1911

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 Oct 10., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

1911Rio de Janeiro Oct 10Darling Helen,Ive been here 3 days & leave today for Santos. Thence I go inland 4 or 5 hundred miles to look for Araucaria Braziliensis in the state of Parana Rio harbor is a glacial fiord. A glorious place I'll return to Rio from the woods thence go to Buenos Aires. Thence to Valparaiso etc.I am feeling quite well & of course fondly hope you & family are

I wish you would tell Buel to send $100 to Mrs Margaret H. Lunam, Westfield, Dunbar, Haddingtonshire, Scotland.By postal order of course & tell her in the letter …


Letter From [Katharine Hooker] To John Muir, [1911] Oct 4., Katharine Hooker Oct 1911

Letter From [Katharine Hooker] To John Muir, [1911] Oct 4., Katharine Hooker

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[4]next door to Osgoods After we have lived in it long enough to be ready to undertake some trouble, we shall build another, there will be [illegible] enough after we have moved this one away. We are having it put in order and made clean, and by the time you come back it will be all ready for you to come and visit us in it. A man wants to buy the house in Los Angeles.[1]3255 Pacific AveOct. 4Just received Sep 16 on return from [illegible] to ParaMy very dear friendThis at Buenos AiresIt was good to hear from you …


The Pacific Weekly, October 4, 1911, University Of The Pacific Oct 1911

The Pacific Weekly, October 4, 1911, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


Letter From Ellie Mosgrove To John Muir, [1911] Sep 31., Ellie Mosgrove Sep 1911

Letter From Ellie Mosgrove To John Muir, [1911] Sep 31., Ellie Mosgrove

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[1][letterhead]Dear Mr. Muir,Are we not true to our teaching and our love for the pines and running waters.Helen, Marian and I are here together and are having a beautiful time. Do you know that granite when I walk or stand on it thrills me. Its solidity, color and vastness.05112

[2]We were two weeks on the large Lake but had to come up to our old love the Glen. The flowers are beautiful. The larkspurs are very tall and the castillegas flaming.Do you remember a Mr. Stewart of Vesalia President of the Mt. Whitney Club. He is here and remembered all …


The Pacific Weekly, September 27, 1911, University Of The Pacific Sep 1911

The Pacific Weekly, September 27, 1911, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 Sep 26., John Muir Sep 1911

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 Sep 26., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Para, Brazil Sep 26, 19Darling Helen,The hardest part of my big trip is done. I go aboard the steamer San Paulo today for Rio de Janeiro & am quite well with loving hopes you & your little family are also well. Have made lots of friends & have fared astonishingly well every way.Give this news to Charlotte & Wanda. Am in great haste Address your next letter to Buenos Aires Argentine Republic S. America. c/o American consul.With all devoted love wishesYour wandering fatherJohn Muir


Letter From Henry Fairfield Osborn To John Muir, 1911 Sep 25., Henry Fairfield Osborn Sep 1911

Letter From Henry Fairfield Osborn To John Muir, 1911 Sep 25., Henry Fairfield Osborn

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYNEW YORKOFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT25 September, 1911My dear Mr. Muir:On our return from the West I found your most welcome letter of August 29th from Para, Brazil. After I left Mrs. Osborn in Glacier Park I had an inspiring trip down the Red Deer River two hundred and fifty miles in a small boat, observing the geological formations closely and collecting fossils. This journey enables me to plan for work two years ahead for our collecting parties, and I feel sure that we have a wonderful field for Upper Cretaceous life.I have been back a week …


Letter From John Muir To Osborn [Family], 1911 Sep 20., John Muir Sep 1911

Letter From John Muir To Osborn [Family], 1911 Sep 20., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Para, Brazil, Sept. 20, 1911Dear friends Osborns allI fancy you home from the health-giving Rockies full of icy radium and ozone and silver fir balsam, if possible happier and lovelier than everI've had a glorious time up the great river into the heart of its vast forested basin and have gained far more telling views of the trees than I ever hoped for. The river as yon know is immensely wide but for hundreds of miles the steamer ran so close to the densely forested banks that I could almost touch the out-reaching branches, fancy how I stared and sketched. …


The Pacific Weekly, September 20, 1911, University Of The Pacific Sep 1911

The Pacific Weekly, September 20, 1911, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.


Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1911 Sep 19., John Muir Sep 1911

Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1911 Sep 19., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Para, Brazil, Sep. 19, 1911.Dear Mr. Colby:I hope you all had a good time this summer, the usual Sierra Club luck.When I left New York August 12th the Hetch Hetchy looked comparatively safe as far as I could see. But the wicked, whether down or up, are. never to be trusted, so we must keep on watching, praying -and- fighting, overcoming evil with good, as we are able.I've had a glorious time up the Amazon. In about a week from above date I hope to be on my way to Rio de Janeiro. Thence I intend going to Buenos Aires, …


Letter From John Muir To [Katharine Hooker], 1911 Sep 19., John Muir Sep 1911

Letter From John Muir To [Katharine Hooker], 1911 Sep 19., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[1]Para, Brazil, Sep 19, 1911Ill in bed, dear dear friend no wonder to those who know the cruel burdens Fate has heaped on head & heart those long weary years.Yet this news seems almost incredible for your bodily strength always appeared to be beyond change or disease like crystals or sunshine. Of course you need absolute rest. Lie down among the pines for a while then get to plain pure white love-work with Marian, to help humanity and other mortals and the Lord, heal the sick, cheer the sorrowful, break the jaws of the wicked etc. But this Amazon delta …


Letter From John Muir To [Henty Meade] Bland, 1911 Sep 19., John Muir Sep 1911

Letter From John Muir To [Henty Meade] Bland, 1911 Sep 19., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Para, Brazil, Sep 19, 1911Dear Mr Bland,Henry Meade Bland PapersBancroft LibraryDear Mr Bland,Your kind letter just received. Am wandering in S. America. Have been up the Amazon, a glorious trip. Am now about to sail for Rio, thence I intend to go to Buenos Aires, up the Uruguay & La Plata across Andes to Valparaiso etc etc.Wishing you all good luck on your eastern trip I amfaithfully YoursJohn Muir