Letter to Taylor from Leverett, January 1, 1911
Scope and Contents
The correspondence series includes approximately 1100 letters written between 1892-1939. The majority of the collection are letters between Frank Leverett and Frank Bursley Taylor; they discuss their field work, Monograph 53, other publications and various related problems. There is also other correspondence with other geologists, including T.C. Chamberlin, Grove K. Gilbert, J.W. Goldthwait, H.L. Fairchild, et alia. There is extensive correspondence with the U.S. Geological Survey, the Geological Survey of Canada, and the Michigan Geological Survey. The primary subject of this series is the surficial glacial geology of the midwestern U.S. and Canada. Leverett & Taylor's work was essential for understanding how the Great Lakes were formed as the Pleistocene glaciers advanced and retreated from the midwestern states. The letters describe the 30 year process of gathering data, mapping the data and constructing the picture of glacial processes during the last Ice Age.
Dates
- Creation: January 1, 1911
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Access
The material is stored offsite in Remote Storage. Please contact Special Collections 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
General
I am anxious to hear about the Pittsburg meeting. Could you come up here later in the week, as my father is staying with us while my brother is in Iowa. I can see he is gaining steadily but he requires considerable care right now. I hope Mrs. Taylor can come for at least part of the time. Chamberlin has approved my paper on Earlier and Later Wisconsin. I go to Lansing to see the new state geologist, Allen, about the UP map. He wants me present with the map at the next board meeting. Would you like to come and talk to the new governor about a large size map and a pamphlet on agricultural values. Come any day after Jan. 4th and let us know when to expect you.
Repository Details
Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository