Letter to John Burroughs from Alida Shoommaker, a Student Thanking Him for a Nature Walk, May 16, 1901
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In May 1901, John Burroughs traveled to the State Normal School in New Paltz, New York, to share his love of nature with the students. On a hike he discussed the local landscape and made observations about the natural world -- the group even found a quail's nest with eggs. Students later wrote thank you notes and invited Burroughs back for a future visit.
In May 1901, John Burroughs traveled to the State Normal School in New Paltz, New York, to share his love of nature with the students. On a hike he discussed the local landscape and made observations about the natural world -- the group even found a quail's nest with eggs. Students later wrote thank you notes and invited Burroughs back for a future visit.
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
16 May 1901
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
93.205.125.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Handwriting
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 5 in
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