Letter to Taylor from Leverett, March 24, 1916

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 9

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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 24, 1916

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 the Michigan Academy program yesterday for the March 29th meeting. I am reminded of the good visits we had from you previously, but this year we are in different circumstances. My cousin, Mrs. Dearing, a daughter of Col. Brackett, who has been with us since November, suffered a paralytic stroke a month ago. She is confined to her room and needs much attention. She is disturbed when we have company or callers, so we are living as quietly as possible. The doctor does not hold out much hope for her improvement, and thinks she may have a another stroke which may prove fatal. Returning to the Academy meetings, if you can attend this year, I think I can get you a room in the house you induced me to buy located a few blocks SE of campus. You would be conveniently situated for the meetings and for us to get together. The Academy meetings are in the new Science Building, which was completed since you were here last. You will be interested in seeing how much better the Natural Sciences are situated now. I have worked all winter on the MN map and report. The southern half is much better than the northern half, as it is more accessible and I feel the the mapping is more correct. Please write me if you can come so I can arrange a room for you. Mrs. Leverett joins in sending best wishes to you both.