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

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

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[2]in the private car Arden. Am here only for a day or two at the Averells on the way to Boston to see about the publication of the Autobio etc. After Boston I return to N.Y. there to remain until about the end of June when I go to New Haven for a day or two at Yale. Then I hope to get off to S. America. In the meantime I'll try to finish my Yosemite book in Mrs. Harriman's garret.I had a great time in Washington. As I think I[1]Rochester N.Y.May 14th, 1911.Darling Helen:I'm so glad to be able …

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Letter From Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr. To John Muir, 1911 May 13., Anson Phelps Stokes Jr. May 1911

Letter From Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr. To John Muir, 1911 May 13., Anson Phelps Stokes Jr.

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

YALE UNIVERSITY,SECRETARY'S OFFICE,New Haven, Conn.,Hey 13, 1911.John Muir, LL.D.,Martinez, Cal.Dear Sir:-I was exceedingly glad to get your letter, accepting the invitation of the Yale Corporation to be present Commencement Day, to receive an honorary degree from the University.I write to inform you that you are invited to be the guest during your stay in New Haven of Professor William L. Phelps, whose address is 110 Whitney ave. I am sure that your host will be glad to be informed as to the date and hour of your arrival.I am enclosing a Commencement program. You are asked to be at Woodbridge …

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Letter From [Anson Phelps Stokes] Yale University To John Muir, May 13, 1911, Anson Phelps Stokes May 1911

Letter From [Anson Phelps Stokes] Yale University To John Muir, May 13, 1911, Anson Phelps Stokes

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

New Haven , Conn., May 13, 1911 John Muir, LL.D., Martinez, Cal. Dear Sire:-I was exceedingly glad to get your letter, accepting the invitation of the Yale Corporation to be present Commencement Day, to receive an honorary degree from the University. I write to inform you that you are invited to be the guest during your stay in New Haven of Professor L. Phelps, whose address is 110 Whiney Ave. I am sure that your host will be glad to be informed as to the date and hour of your arrival. I am enclosing a Commencement program. You are asked …

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Letter From Katharine Hooker To John Muir, [1911] May 13., Katharine Hooker May 1911

Letter From Katharine Hooker To John Muir, [1911] May 13., Katharine Hooker

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[4]there seemed to be a reversed sky, full of twinkling constellations, all the inns and hamlets for leagues around visible from this height!It is pleasant to think of you in that Grand Canon [diacritic] excursion--no doubt it is a delightful party.I was glad to hear Houghton Mifflin were going to put "My First Summer in the Sierras" in print at once. It is a dear book - I loved[1]Place: The Muir Woods,Time: May 13th in the present year.Characters of the play: Katharine Hooker, Mariam Hooker.And [illegible] we are in the place named for you, the first time we have visited …

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Letter From John Muir To [Loulu Perry] Osborn, 1911 May 11., John Muir May 1911

Letter From John Muir To [Loulu Perry] Osborn, 1911 May 11., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

1919 Sixteenth StreetWashington, D.C. May 11 1911Dear Mrs OsbornI've had a great busy tumultuous time here at dinners, luncheons, functions, etc. whirled and jumbled together, all of which I'll explain as best I may when I see you which I hope will be at the end of the weekEver faithfully0John Muir05014

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The Pacific Weekly, May 10, 1911, University Of The Pacific May 1911

The Pacific Weekly, May 10, 1911, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 May 9., John Muir May 1911

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 May 9., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

1919 SIXTEENTH STREET WASHINGTON, D.C.May 9, 1911.Darling Helen:Delighted to get your letter telling that you are all prospering and that the little son is becoming more and more interesting and handsome as he grows older, and that he is so very fat now that he has a perfectly good double chin and cheeks like ripe peaches, the pink kind.As for the business part of your letter, I turned over all that Valona business to Buel. As I have not a map I can't tell the value of the lots contained in Mr. Francis Greorge's letter. But tell Buel to consult …

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Letter From [John Muir] To David G[Ilrye] Muir, 1911 May 9., John Muir May 1911

Letter From [John Muir] To David G[Ilrye] Muir, 1911 May 9., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

1919 SIXTEENTH STREETWASHINGTON,D.C.May 9, 1911.Mr. David G. Muir,Pacific Grove, Calif.Dear Brother David:I am in Washington for a week or ten days doing what I can on the Hetch Hetchy case. I am sorry that Sarah and Annie Eastman's visit to Los Angeles could not have been made a week or two earlier, so that I could have seen them when I was writing at J. D. Hooker's residence.Before leaving Los Angeles however I visited your daughter Carrie. When I return from a trip that may last most of the year in South America, I will be glad to call on …

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Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1911 May 8., John Muir May 1911

Letter From John Muir To [William] Colby, 1911 May 8., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Private & confidential[letterhead]May 8, 1911Dear Mr Colby,I came here last Thursday on H. H. immortal business with R. U. Johnson, & so far have had what looks like good luck. Had a long hearty telling talk with the President, three with Sec. Fisher. Lunched with Speaker Champ Clark & his wife & daughter & of course got in H. H. & Yosemite Park & parks in general, ably seconded by Johnson. Smoked & talked over the whole H. H. history with immortal Joe Cannon in his private room in the Capitol. Saw lots of senators & representatives & made an …

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], [1911] May 3., John Muir May 1911

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], [1911] May 3., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Wednesday May 3, [1911][letterhead]New YorkDarling HelenI was very glad to get your last letter today telling continued good health good luck & your plans for a new home. You will find it I trust as healthful & beautiful as the blessed desert that has been your home so long. I'm going to Washington tomorrow for a few days. All your letters c/o R. U. Johnson The Century magazine, Union Square New York will reach me wherever I go. I've been at Arden with Mr. Harriman & at Prof. Osborns fine home up the Hudson. Am now at the fine city …

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The Pacific Weekly, May 3, 1911, University Of The Pacific May 1911

The Pacific Weekly, May 3, 1911, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

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

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

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

New York house & try to finish the Yosemite book before setting forth on the Amazon excursion. As you know I have to go to Yale CommencementRemember me to Mr & all who love you.Merry Lark keeps me in touch with the rose-floods of bloom & the Hooker home in general I have so long enjoyedWhen you go to S. F. send me your address. Mine[May 1911]Rochester N. Y.Dear Mrs HookerIt seems lonesomely long since I had a word from you direct.I'm now on my way to Boston after more than a week in Washington on Hetch Hetchy affairs, an …

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Letter From [Alice Spencer H. Jones] To [John Muir], 1911 May 1., Alice Spencer H. Jones May 1911

Letter From [Alice Spencer H. Jones] To [John Muir], 1911 May 1., Alice Spencer H. Jones

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

1[letterhead]May 1, 1911My dear Friend, -John Muir -It is May Time and Rose Time and you are always with us!Oh the Roses!And Uncle is on the tip-toe of delight--such lovely baskets as we sent out yesterday to080092.[letterhead]such good friends as Mrs Stott, Mrs Baumgardt, Mrs Gibson, Miss [Reymour?] and others.The day was perfect and we took Mr Merrill on a spin all over everywhere from mountain tops to sea-! It was his first ride - and he was a boy again.05009

3.[letterhead]Mr Hooker is unusually happy these days and Mrs Hooker the same. It would do your heart good to …

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Letter From John Muir To Mary [Muir Hand], 1911 Apr 30., John Muir Apr 1911

Letter From John Muir To Mary [Muir Hand], 1911 Apr 30., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Don't know when I'll start. Have to go to Washington to see the president & lawmakers on national park affairs. Send copy of this note to Dan & Joanna whose address I have not at hand.With love to you all I am ever your devoted brotherJohn Muir4/30/11Apr. 30, 1911Dear Sister MaryI passed Kearney the other day in a private car of one of the Vice Presidents of the S. F. R. R. & of course could'nt stop but I threw you a kiss which I hope you received & another to Joanna & Dan.I'm planning a long trip to South …

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

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

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Cal. April 29, 1911.Dear Papa:-I missed writing to you yesterday but I hope you wont worry as I was simply busy. We are all well, the baby a sweet little picture of health and growing wonderfully. Buel got home Wednesday night from Kingman, Arizona, and thinks we will take the ranch. The other young ma who is going in with him on the ranch is coming out here to talk things over in a few days and I think we will decide to go. Buel. wants to get into something for himself and get away from here and I …

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Letter From F[Rancis] J. G[Arrison] To John Muir, 1911 Apr 27., Francis J. Garrison Apr 1911

Letter From F[Rancis] J. G[Arrison] To John Muir, 1911 Apr 27., Francis J. Garrison

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

April 27, 1911.John Muir, Esq.,C/o R. U. Johnson, Esq., New York.Dear Mr. Muir:Mr. Gleason telegraphs us that you would like to dedicate your now hook to the Sierra Club, and if you can send us the copy for this immediately, it will he in time, as the hook will he going to press within two or three days. Hoping to hear from you by return mail, we areVery truly yours,Houghton Mifflin Company.[illegible]

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The Pacific Weekly, April 26, 1911, University Of The Pacific Apr 1911

The Pacific Weekly, April 26, 1911, University Of The Pacific

All Issues - Student Newspaper, The Pacifican, Pacific Weekly

No abstract provided.

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Letter From John Muir To [Robert Underwood] Johnson, [1911] Apr 25., John Muir Apr 1911

Letter From John Muir To [Robert Underwood] Johnson, [1911] Apr 25., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

with love to you all I'm ever faithfully yoursJohn Muir[letterhead]Apr 25 [1911]My dear Mr JohnsonCan't be with you tomorrow. Have to go to Arden. To Osborns to dinner Friday & to Garrisons SundayWish I could get settled & hidden in some quiet place to do something worth while. Have lots of things I'm anxious to talk over with you & must find time very soon.Bancroft Library

[2]you on our side of the world once more & my house my family as well as my self and at your disposal.Will you come to lunch & dinner on Thursday & fill in …

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Letter From Mary Harriman To John Muir, [1911] Apr 25., Mary Harriman Apr 1911

Letter From Mary Harriman To John Muir, [1911] Apr 25., Mary Harriman

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Telephone no 580 Plaza[1]Tuesday April 25th[letterhead]Dear Mr Muir,From Mr. Herrin's telegram yesterday I understand you are to arrive this afternoon at the St Regis Hotel. It is a great pleasure to have05006

[3]see some interesting paintings being done by Mr Fleming the Indian life artist for our Arden House. To-morrow I am going out of town to Arden for the day--would it amuse you to go too? If so I will stop at the Hotel for you at a quarter before nine o'clock & return you in time for dinner.Hoping soon to see you & to see much of you …

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Letter From Alice [Spencer H. Jones] To John Muir, 1911 Apr 25., Alice Spencer H. Jones Apr 1911

Letter From Alice [Spencer H. Jones] To John Muir, 1911 Apr 25., Alice Spencer H. Jones

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

DIRECTORSJOHN D. HOOKER, PRES. MRS. RUSSELL, JUDSON WATERSMRS. WILLIAM WARREN ORCUTTMRS. WILLIAM BOWNE HUNNEWELLMISS CAROLINE M. SEYMOURNorthfield Hall1361 SOUTH FLOWER STREETLOS ANGELESTELEPHONE 21242MRS. FRED HOOKER JONESSECRETARY AND MANAGER2430 8. FLOWER ST.TEL. 22607April 25,1911My dear,good Friend,Mr. Muir,Oh, but I was so proud and happy to receive your note,and I have just sailed around high with it, and shall keep on soaring with it until I get the next one,which you have promised me, and may it be soon, and tell us that the tired times are all over.Oh, but we all do miss you! Talk so kindly about you,and quote you,- …

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

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

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[1]The GarretLos Angeles, April [24?]. 1911My dear Mr MuirThe morning after you left us I went away bright and early to Balboa to join Ellie and Maude for a week. It was a happy week, a [pinetree?]-like rest!But today I came back, and where are you? I can't tell you how empty the house seems without you. Your room is swept and ungarnished, the garret hollow and bleak, and there is no John Muir to sit beside me at the table and give me the sensation of a friendly, affectionate presence in this discord09996

[2][illegible].Only think! that old camera with …

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Letter From J[Ohn] D[Aggett] Hooker To John Muir, 1911 Apr 24., John Daggett Hooker Apr 1911

Letter From J[Ohn] D[Aggett] Hooker To John Muir, 1911 Apr 24., John Daggett Hooker

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

[4]less tired and happier all the day long.We shall be glad to hear from you at any and all times we want to keep close tabs on your movements and doings. Dont forget us irreverererent wretch tho' we be--we dont aim to be wicked, but just--altho our hope for heaven is limited.Joy be with you and good luckFaithfully yoursJno D Hooker[1][letterhead]4/24/11Good morning Capt JohnHere is the Lark [illegible]ing about with fine flowers hunting for your Buttonhole. Saying this would please Mr Muir I am sure. The garden is in its glory. I've just filled all the vases with the fairest …

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Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 Apr 20., John Muir Apr 1911

Letter From John Muir To Helen [Muir Funk], 1911 Apr 20., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

"To explore, enjoy, and render accessible the mountain regions of the Pacific Coast; to publish authentic information concerning them; to enlist the support and co-operation of the people and the Government In preserving the forests and other natural features of the Sierra Nevada Mountains."Board of Directors---1910-1911Mr. John Muir. President MartinezProf. A. G. McAdie, Vice-President San FranciscoProf. J. N. Le Conte, Treasurer BerkeleyMr. William E. Colby. Secretary San FranciscoProf. Wm. F. Badè BerkeleyProf. E. C Franklin Stanford UniversityProf. W. C. Morgan BerkeleyMr. E. T. Parsons San FranciscoMr. Willoughby Rodman Los AngelesOuting CommitteeProf. J. N. Le Conte Mr. E. T. ParsonsMr. Wm. …

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Letter From John Muir To Vernon L. Kellogg, 1911 Apr 20., John Muir Apr 1911

Letter From John Muir To Vernon L. Kellogg, 1911 Apr 20., John Muir

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

"To explore, enjoy, and render accessible the mountain regions of the Pacific Coast; to publish authentic information concerning them; to enlist the support and co-operation of the people and the Government in preserving: the forests and other natural features of the Sierra Nevada Mountains."Board of Directors-1910-1911Mr. John Muir, President MartinezProf. A. G. McAdie, Vice- President San FranciscoProf. J. N. Le Conte, Treasurer BerkeleyMr. William E. Cilby, Secretary San FranciscoProf. Wm. F. Franklin Stanford UniversityProf. W. C. Morgan BerkeleyMr. E. T. Parsons San FranciscoMr. Willoughby Rodman Los AngelesOuting CommitteProf. J. N. Le Conte, Mr. E. T. ParsonsMr. Wm. E. Colby Ch[illegible] …

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Letter From [William Kent] To John Muir, 1911 Apr 20., William Kent Apr 1911

Letter From [William Kent] To John Muir, 1911 Apr 20., William Kent

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

April 20, 1991.FOR REFERENCE USE ONLYReproduction from the original [illegible]The Yale University LibraryPermission necessaryfor reproduction or publicationMr. john Muir.Martinez, Cal.My dear Muir:The information conveyed in the paragraph you quote is entirely incorrect. I should not think of introducing any legislation concerning the Hetch-Hetchy Case. it is out of my district.Mr. Fisher has promised the fullest kind of a hearing and has stated that he would look at the proposition on the broadest basis of public policy, taking into account national, State and municipal rights. He will not act until the engineers have reported. I repported. I see noprospect of its …

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Letter From [Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr.] To John Muir, 1911 Apr 18., Anson Phelps Stokes Jr. Apr 1911

Letter From [Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr.] To John Muir, 1911 Apr 18., Anson Phelps Stokes Jr.

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

YALE UNIVERSITY,Secretary’s OfficeNew Haven, Conn.,April 18, 191lJohn Muir, LL.D.,Martinez, Cal.Dear Sir:-I have the honor to inform you that at a meeting of the Yale Corporation hold yesterday it was voted to confer upon you the degree of Doctor of Letters in case you can be present at the Commencement Exercises in New Haven, on Wednesday, June the twenty-first. We sincerely hope that you may be able to accept this invitation thereby enabling the University to honor itself in honoring you.Full information regarding the Commencement Exercises, entertainment in New Haven, etc., will be sent to you later. It is especially requested …

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

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

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Daggett, Cal. April 17, 1911.Dear Papa:-I was glad to get your letter saying you were soon going to start on your trip as I know that it will be good for you and means you will have some rest. And I know you will enjoy your ride with Mr. Herrin.Buel got home Saturday afternoon and both the boy and I are glad to have him back. We are all well and happy. Little Muir laughs and tries to talk to me and is very bright and lively. He is growing all the time and is perfectly well. His little cheeks …

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

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

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Los Angeles, Cal., April 15, 1911.325 West Adams Street. Darling Helen:-I intend to leave here tomorrow night on the Lark and will arrive in San Francisco Monday morning. Of course I will go right out to Martinez where I will see Buel.It is delightful to hear from you so often, especially since all the news so far as been as good as possible.I will only have three or four days at home altogether, and will have some packing to do. I have one book, the first of the autobiography, finished, and another, the Yosemite book, about two-thirds done, which I …

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

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

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Los Angeles, Cal., April 15, 1911.325 West Adams Street.Dear Mr. Colby:-Of course we with thousands of others will long miss dear Keith. I am very sorry that I could not get up today for the funeral. Indeed I did not know the time of the funeral until this morning.I intend to get off on the Lark tomorrow night, arriving in San Francisco about nine Monday morning.I have a ,good word from President Taft. He says in any case the matter will not be considered until after the report of the Commission is sent in. To quote his own words - …

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Letter From Ellie Mosgrove To John Muir, [1911] Apr 12., Ellie Mosgrove Apr 1911

Letter From Ellie Mosgrove To John Muir, [1911] Apr 12., Ellie Mosgrove

John Muir Correspondence (PDFs)

Dear Mr. Muir:-This letter was in my mind to write many days ago. I intended that it should greet you on your return with a message of my deep love for you and the joy of your reaching home again safe and sound.We are all expecting to hear the most exciting and interesting details of this wild excursion of yours.You do not know how loathe we were to let you go on this trip alone but then we who know you well forget that the world is yours and not the limited zone we call home.You are coming hack soon …

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