Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Digital Commons Network™

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

History

Discipline
Institution
Publication Year
Publication
Publication Type
File Type

Articles 22231 - 22260 of 29988

Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network

Letter From Mary Harriman To John Muir, [1911 ?] Jun 18., Mary Harriman Jun 1911

Letter From Mary Harriman To John Muir, [1911 ?] Jun 18., Mary Harriman

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[1][letterhead]Dear Mr MuirHow are you after last night's festivities? We miss you & are anxious to hear of you. Be assured05045

[3]worth while for you to spend yourself & money for a purely English society.With best wishes always sincerelyMary W. HarrimanJune 18thSunday.

Go to article

Letter From Helen [Muir Funk] To [John Muir], 1911 Jun 17., Helen Muir Funk Jun 1911

Letter From Helen [Muir Funk] To [John Muir], 1911 Jun 17., Helen Muir Funk

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Cal. June 17, 1911.Dear Papa:-This has been another pretty hot day, but we are not minding it quite so much now. Little Muir dosent seem to feel it but part of the time he is rather fussy with his guns. However he sleeps and eats well and keeps right on gaining, he now weighs a little over 14 pounds, and is so pretty and bright and always ready to smile. Buel has him out on the porch showing him things and he enjoys that. He still likes to go in the hammock and watch the cottonwood leaves. We got …

Go to article

Letter From Harrington Putnam To John Muir, 1911 Jun 15., Harrington Putnam Jun 1911

Letter From Harrington Putnam To John Muir, 1911 Jun 15., Harrington Putnam

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

seems a good response to the invitation.W. John Ritchie of Boston has sent me the enclosed, to be forwarded to you, which he fancies you may not have before seen.Anticipating the pleasure of a long and delightful talk from you, concerning mountains, glaciers, and Sequoias, and the delights of the High Sierras!I am most sincerely yoursHarrington PutnamMr. John MuirJune 15, 1911[letterhead]My dear Mr. Muir:The following are the guests who expect to dine with us on Saturday.Henry S. AdamsH L. BridgemanProf. E W Brown, New HavenHenry G. Brigant, Philad.Benj S. ComstockLewis L. DelafieldCharles E. Fay, Tufts CollegeF. W. Treeborn.Dr. Wm Hallock, …

Go to article

Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, [Ca. 1911 Jun 15]., John Muir Jun 1911

Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, [Ca. 1911 Jun 15]., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[ca 15 June][1911]With all good wishes for the club outingFaithfullyJohn Muir[letterhead]Dear Mr Colby,I have just returned from a week long visit to Boston & have done what I could among the best workers of the Appalachian Club all along the Hetch Hetchy line.I'll dine with the Am. Alpine Club ere long & hope to do still more for the immortal valley.I'll write the Keith article as soon as I get a quiet spell. In the meantime I think a short notice should appear in the bulletin At the above, Mrs. Harrimans address Ill stay until I go to Brazil, will …

Go to article

Letter From John Muir To [Walter H.] Page, 1911 Jun 15., John Muir Jun 1911

Letter From John Muir To [Walter H.] Page, 1911 Jun 15., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[2]Mifflin might be kept busy. If not this you will be pretty sure to get the offer of anotherAs to the tree a [hiccory?] white pine or scarlet oak will do.I'm going to a alpine club dinner Saturday at the Manhattan Hotel & can go to your place Sunday to return Monday But I'll have to be personally conducted. Send reply[1][letterhead]N. Y. June 15, 1911Dear Mr PageThe SS received Mrs H will have copy of the Tribute sent you and of course you will send page proof for correction to her at Arden where she will be for a month …

Go to article

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 Jun 15., John Muir Jun 1911

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 Jun 15., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Hereafter my address will be c/o R. U. Johnson, The Century Magazine, union Square, New York City for Mrs. Harriman is going to move to her country place, while I'll remain in New York until after [the?] Yale affair & perhaps for another month working on the Yosemite book if the weather does not get too hot. If it does I'll off to the sea & finish the book next winter. I'm feeling fine, in this grand airy house on the side of Central Park & I've done some good work. Haven't heard a word from Mrs. Sellers, & but …

Go to article

Letter From Helen [Muir Funk] To [John Muir], 1911 Jun 14., Helen Muir Funk Jun 1911

Letter From Helen [Muir Funk] To [John Muir], 1911 Jun 14., Helen Muir Funk

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Cal. June 14, 1911.Dear Papa:-All goes well here, tho it has been very hot this last week. Sunday it was 104° on our porch, and no breeze, which made it worse. The next day was hot too but was quite windy so no one minded it much. Now today and yesterday has been cool - in comparison - 90°, and little son is happy. He is lying on the bed on the porch, playing with a little rattle, and talking to it. He grows sweeter each day, and is such a comfort. He is getting along nicely with his …

Go to article

Letter From John Muir To Hooker [Family], 1911 Jun 13., John Muir Jun 1911

Letter From John Muir To Hooker [Family], 1911 Jun 13., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

be with you in case I might be able to help in some way. Write a word or two often I may not start on the Amazon trip for nearly a month trying to complete the Yosemite book.Remember me to Alice and Fred. Ever faithfully affectionately yoursJohn MuirI sent a letter to your s. F. address.[letterhead]New York, June 13, 1911My dear dear friends HookersI'm so glad your brother is with you, and hope ere this you have all gone to the healing soothing Mountains.Surely the melancholy business affairs can be left to lawyers by this time.Anyhow don't let your hearts …

Go to article

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 Jun 12., John Muir Jun 1911

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 Jun 12., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[letterhead]June 12, 1911Darling Helen,I've been [been?] up here in wonderfully fine Catskills at the magnificent summer home of the Harrimans a few days & am going back to the city house this eveningHave been at work on Yosemite book.Received your fine cheery June 5 letter 3 days ago.All goes well though I see lot of work aheadThe weather is not oppressively hot in the spacious Harriman mansions.I saw Mr H's doctor who winked so much encouragement when you were so sick in the Los Angeles Hospital. He was glad to hear you were now so merrily well.Ever devotedlyJohn Muir

Go to article

Letter From John Muir To [Harriet M.] Ashley, 1911 Jun 12., John Muir Jun 1911

Letter From John Muir To [Harriet M.] Ashley, 1911 Jun 12., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

I can't visit one in a score of them and get anything done in the way of real work.One of my new books is just published and I'll send you a copy which surely is better than a brief chat.With sincere regardfaithfully yoursJohn MuirMrs. M.C. AshleyState HospitalMiddletown[illegible][letterhead]New YorkJune 12, 1911 -Dear Mrs Ashley:Your two letters with kind invitations to Middletown at last reached me. And nothing I assure you would be more delightful were time available.Never before have I been compelled to disappoint so many friends as now.John Muir

Go to article

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

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

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Cal. June 10, 1911.Dear Papa:-This is a hot day and I as wondering how you are standing the heat in the East. The little boy is rolling around on the porch floor on a sheet, with very few clothes on. He seems to be getting on all right with his gums and I think one tooth will be thru before long. He was out in the hammock a long time this morning and nearly all afternoon yesterday. He likes to watch the pretty leaves on the cotton-wood tree, and always goes to sleep when I swing him. The rest …

Go to article

Letter From John Muir To [R. B.] Marshall, 1911 Jun 8., John Muir Jun 1911

Letter From John Muir To [R. B.] Marshall, 1911 Jun 8., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

I trust you still get good news from darlings abroad. Give them my love when next you writeI've lost two of my best friends since I saw you. Mr Hooker of Los Angeles, & Col. Sellers of Pasadena.Ever faithfullyJohn MuirJun 9 - 1911R. B. Marshall PapersBancroft library[letterhead]New York, June 8, 1911Dear Mr MarshallI'm still pegging away here on my Yosemite book but with endless interruptions making very slow progress.In the hurry of leaving home my map of Yosemite Park was forgotten. May I trouble you to send me another copy to above address c/o Mrs. E. H. Harriman.I shall probably …

Go to article

Letter From Helen [Muir Funk] To [John Muir], 1911 Jun 7., Helen Muir Funk Jun 1911

Letter From Helen [Muir Funk] To [John Muir], 1911 Jun 7., Helen Muir Funk

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Cal. June 7, 1911.Dear Papa:-It is six o'clock in the morning, and as breakfast is not ready yet I am going to write your letter now. this is a glorious summer morning, perfectly still and the air is delichious. I have been getting up early lately as I think I feel better these warm days.Your letter of May 30th came yesterday and I too was saddened.IT is too bad our dearest friends must leave us, and I feel the loss of the three good friends just gone more than you know, and appreciate what their loss must mean to …

Go to article

Letter From Helen [Muir Funk] To [John Muir], 1911 Jun 5., Helen Muir Funk Jun 1911

Letter From Helen [Muir Funk] To [John Muir], 1911 Jun 5., Helen Muir Funk

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Cal. June 5, 1911.Dear Papa:-We are all well and happy here, especially Muir who is busy kicking and laughing to himself. He has just had his breakfast, after sleeping all night. He seems to feel the warm weather, as it has been real summery the last three days, and he cant stand much clothing. Buel thinks it will be best to take his to some cooler place for a while during the hottest weather. But now he is all right just as long as I keep him dressed right. Every day he goes out in the hammock and plays …

Go to article

Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, [1911] Jun 2., John Muir Jun 1911

Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, [1911] Jun 2., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[1911][letterhead]Dear Mr ColbyI havn't been able to find time for a good sketch of dear Keith for the Bulletin, and I'm unwilling to send a hasty one.As for the moving plans of Mrs. H. I know nothing so far The H. Hy seems safe as far as I can learnAm still busy with my Yosemite book etcFaithfullyJohn Muir

Go to article

Letter From [John Muir] To [Houghton Mifflin Co.], [1911 Jun]., John Muir Jun 1911

Letter From [John Muir] To [Houghton Mifflin Co.], [1911 Jun]., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[Rough draft of letter][June, 1911].[Houghton Mifflin Company,s Boston, Mass.]I have been reading over my 1st vol. Auto[biography] correcting and making slight changes. Your Mr. Scaife conveyed to me that your proposal was to pay me a royalty of fifteen per cent. on the retail price, increasing to twenty after the sales of ten thousand copies. Excepting the 10,000 copies clause there terms are satisfactory. Should you feel able to assume the risk of changing the terms to 20 per cent, on all copies sold, I shall send a corrected copy of the manuscript, and sign the contract without further delay. …

Go to article

Letter From Helen [Muir Funk] To [John Muir], 1911 Jun 1., Helen Muir Funk Jun 1911

Letter From Helen [Muir Funk] To [John Muir], 1911 Jun 1., Helen Muir Funk

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Cal. Jane 1, 1911.Dear Papa:-Your two letters dated May 23 and 26th were both received and we were so glad to hear from you. All goes well here with us - the little boy is growing every day and is so bright and sweet and good-natured. He notices something new all the time and enjoys being outdoors. We have a hammock under the cottonwood tree at the west side of the house and I take him out there whenever it is still.We have had very cool weather for this time of the year so far and a great deal …

Go to article

Letter From Charles Scribner To John Muir, 1911 Jun 1., Charles Scribner Jun 1911

Letter From Charles Scribner To John Muir, 1911 Jun 1., Charles Scribner

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS PUBLISHERS153-157 FIFTH AVENUEBETWEEN 2IST AND 22ND STREETSNEW-YORK June 1,1911.My dear Mr. Muir:I intended to write yesterday about the manuscript but could not get around to it. My morning of Decoration Day was given to it and it added very much to the pleasure of the holiday. We should be delighted to publish it for you and if properly issued with an inviting title, I should think it would prove a decided success. Some such title as "My Boyhood on the Frontier" would be a good one. I suppose you hope to continue the autobiography at some time …

Go to article

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 May 30., John Muir May 1911

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 May 30., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

kind. I'm trying to finish the book on Yosemite before I set out for the other America. I got a copy of "My First Summer" from the publishers two or three days ago. It looks well. In a week or so it will be in the stores.I'm so glad your little boy is thriving & is so dear a child. I haven't heard from Wanda since I left California. Give my kindest regards to Buel & his mother & that little girl.Devotedly your fatherJohn Muir1911[letterhead]New YorkMay 30Darling Helen,Your letter recd yesterday, telling our dear Sellers death Sunday, made me sad …

Go to article

Letter From Helen [Muir Funk] To [John Muir], 1911 May 29., Helen Muir Funk May 1911

Letter From Helen [Muir Funk] To [John Muir], 1911 May 29., Helen Muir Funk

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Cal. May 29, 1911.Dear Papa:-IT is a lovely warm morning here and we are all feeling fine. Little son has just had his bath and is asleep. He gets sweeter and prettier every day and is snob a beautiful big boy. We have not heard from Wanda and her family for some time now, but the last letter was cheerful and they were all well.Miss Beal is waiting to take this so good-bye for today.LovinglyHelen.05026

Go to article

Letter From Helen [Muir Funk] To [John Muir], 1911 May 27., Helen Muir Funk May 1911

Letter From Helen [Muir Funk] To [John Muir], 1911 May 27., Helen Muir Funk

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Cal. May 27, 1911.Dear Papa:-We are all well here, and our little family is happy today as Buel is home again and all is well with us. The little boy is in his orib talking and laughing and looking at things in the room. He is growing every day.Once wore there is sad news, though I feel sure you have heard of it ere now. The first thing I saw in the paper yesterday was the account of our dear friend Mr. Hookers death. It is too bad. It was such a shook to us, for I had received …

Go to article

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

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

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Cal. May 28, 1911.Dear Papa:-Just a line to let you know we are well, then I am going to take this up to the post office on horseback. It is a lovely morning after our wild sand-storm of yesterday, and I will enjoy the ride. Little son is asleep after his breakfast, and I will bathe him when I get back. He is so well and so happy. He is always ready to smile and daily grows brighter.I am fine as can be. Buel will be home this afternoon from Los Angeles. Everything as usual on the ranch.LovinglyHelen.05023

Go to article

Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1911 May 26., John Muir May 1911

Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1911 May 26., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[1][letterhead]New York CityMay 26, 1911Dear Mr ColbyI have just received a copy of "my first summer in the Sierra" It is dedicated To The Sierra Club Faithful Defender of the People's Playgrounds.Am stopping with the Harriman's. The above will be my address until the first of July.Faithfully John Muir

[2][letterhead]The American Alpine Club is arranging to give me a dinner at which you may be sure there will be a lot of Hetch Hetchy work.J. M.

Go to article

Letter From Charlotte [H. Kellogg] To [John Muir], [1911 ?] May 25., Charlotte H. Kellogg May 1911

Letter From Charlotte [H. Kellogg] To [John Muir], [1911 ?] May 25., Charlotte H. Kellogg

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[4]I am eager to see your Yosemite book, the Atlantic articles have been delightful, so filled with your big heart and your keenest seeing of things. I love your always seeing the funny side too. Vernon says to send his warmest greetings and to say he will visit soon.I want to hear from Helen, must write her as soon as I can. I hop most of the day, but I hop merrily. The university has given Vernon leave from December 1911 till Sept 1912, and he wants to go to the British Museum for part of it & wants us …

Go to article

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 May 25., John Muir May 1911

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 May 25., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

We shall never forget his great kindess to us in our darkest trouble days.I have just written & telegraphed my sympathy to the family.With kindest affectionate regards to Buel & the babe I am ever your devoted fatherJohn MuirSend your letters direct to above address for this Harriman residence will be my home for a month or six weeks[letterhead]New York CityMay 25 1911Darling HelenIts delightful to get your sweet mother & child letters, and I'm glad Mrs F. is now getting better.I have just received a telegram from the Hooker family announcing the sudden death of our friend J. D. …

Go to article

John Muir Talks Of His California, And Of How He Adopted It. His Part In Saving The Yosemite Valley As A Public Park-Nowhere In His Many Travels Has He Ever Seen Our Giant Sequoia Outdone For Height Or Majesty-Mr. Muir Himself, His Great Knowledge Of Nature, And His Personal Charm., John Muir May 1911

John Muir Talks Of His California, And Of How He Adopted It. His Part In Saving The Yosemite Valley As A Public Park-Nowhere In His Many Travels Has He Ever Seen Our Giant Sequoia Outdone For Height Or Majesty-Mr. Muir Himself, His Great Knowledge Of Nature, And His Personal Charm., John Muir

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

BOSTON EVENING rJ JOHN MUIR TALKS OF HIS CALIFORNIA, AND OF HOW HE ADOPTED IT His Part in Saving the Yosemite Valley as a Public ParkΓÇöNowhere in His Many Travels Has He Ever Seen Our Giant Sequoia Outdone for Height or Majesty ΓÇöMr. Muir Himself, His Great Knowledge of Nature, and His Personal Charm BY JOHN RITCHIE, JR. During his recent flitting through Boston, John Muir, the nestor of American mountaineers, was caught and cornered in a cosy little: nook in the University Club by a group of kindred spirits in Boston. Half a dozen of the presidents of the …

Go to article

Letter From John Muir To [Katharine] Hooker, 1911 May 24., John Muir May 1911

Letter From John Muir To [Katharine] Hooker, 1911 May 24., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[2]side of the continent I've been in a dizzy whirl of national park work, book publishing arrangements, South American plans, visits, receptions, dinners etc. In particular I feel bound to do all in my power for the Hetch Hetchy Valley ere I vanish in the wildernesses of the other America.The interest taken in my simple work seems wonderful and wonderful too it seems that I have been able to endure weeks of late hours & extravagant lionizing with no apparent injury. After a dinner the American Alpine Club is arranging for me, & the cap & gown affair I may …

Go to article

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 May 23., John Muir May 1911

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 May 23., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

164No. 1 East 69th StreetNew YorkMay 23, 1911Darling Helen,I've been getting your cheery letters regularly from so glad you & the little boy are so well. You must torch the sturdy fellow to take gradually loss nourishment from you & sore of other baby food lost you become enfeebled. I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs. Funk's illness & fondly here she may soon with proper care recover.I!ve had a great time in Washington & in Boston, innumerable dinners etc & have bravely weathered them all & feel fine. The above address will not be changed until I leave for …

Go to article

Letter From Roger L. Scaife To John Muir, 1911 May 22., Roger L. Scaife May 1911

Letter From Roger L. Scaife To John Muir, 1911 May 22., Roger L. Scaife

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

449May 28, 1911.John Muir, Esq.,1 East 69th Street9New York, N. Y.Dear Mr. Muir:The enclosed letter came to us today just as you receive it. Assuming that you left this morning on the ten o'clock train I am forwarding it to your New York address.We are sending, also, with our compliments, a copy of Bingham's "Across South America," hoping that it may prove of interest to you during your coming visit to that country.We were interested in reading in the paper the account of your Dinner on Saturday night, and we hope that your little visit to Boston was successful in …

Go to article

Rescue Forest, Says John Muir. White Mountain Despoilers Are Called Thieves And Rascals By Famous Naturalist. Interest Must Be Fought. Marvels Of Yosemite Pictured By Man Who Has Given Life To Studies., John Muir May 1911

Rescue Forest, Says John Muir. White Mountain Despoilers Are Called Thieves And Rascals By Famous Naturalist. Interest Must Be Fought. Marvels Of Yosemite Pictured By Man Who Has Given Life To Studies., John Muir

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

BOSTON, MAY 21, 1911, RESCUE FOREST White fountain Despoilers Are Called Thieves and Rascals by Famous Naturalist. INTERESTS MUST BE FOUGHT Marvels of Yosemite Pictured by Man Who Has Given Life to Studies. Speaking ot the proposed national resrvatlon in the White Mountains, John Muir, the famous California naturalist, and friend of Roosevelt, who is in Boston on a brief visit, said yesterday, at the Hotel Bellevue: "New England has a birth-given right to this breathing spot, and all arguments; to the contrary, irom whatever source emanating, are put forward by thieves and robbers. The ingenious excuses that commercial interests …

Go to article

First Prev Next Last