Letter to Taylor from Leverett, March 16, 1914

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 7

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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: March 16, 1914

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

General

Stanton has written both of us, and I hope this letter did not upset you as much as the last one did. Alden wrote me that Lane (the Editor) had sent the Monograpah to the printer some days ago. We should let it stay with the printer, for if we try to call it back now the Director may "get on his ear" and delay the publication. I think we can get along the Committee ruling about the use of the Port Huron Moraine and use it where it is most essential. The waterlaid moraines (Bay City, Tawas) at the south end of the Huron are now considered part of the Port Huron Moraine, and not named separately. I received instructions today to go to LA as soon as possible and stay until the work is done. I will give the Tuesday evening lecture and then take the train south. Perhaps you could meet me at the Wabash Station on Thursday noon if I leave Thursday AM.