Letter to Taylor from Leverett, June 11, 1913

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 6

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Scope and Contents

From the Series:

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: June 11, 1913

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

Additional Description

General

Rec'd your letter forwarded to Sardeson's . I am here for a conference with Kay & Carman to discuss a moraine outside the Altamont which may be Illinoian. I am sorry LaForge wrote you so severe a letter; he is a "regular old maid of the fussy kind". I think I would tell him to publish what you sent in and not bother you any more. The Monograph MS does not need re-writing but does need to be looked through to make sure the Editor has not changed your meaning. Perhaps Mrs. Taylor could help you with this by finding questionable points, and you could then get it in by July 1st. I already sent you the main points I think need attention. I don't think the map of Detroit tributaries is necessary for Sherzer's report. I told Sherzer that the topographic map would bring out most of the Detroit River, and I tried to dissaude him from bringing in the Niagara history. I pointed out to him several places where he has neglected to clarify the Detroit River history, and suggested this is where he should apply his effort. Weather here has been cool and dry since the second day after arrival. Mrs. Leverett will remain in Ann Arbor until I get back from the Congress. Best wishes to M.K.T.