Letter to Taylor from Leverett, April 17, 1922

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 15

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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: April 17, 1922

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 and Easter card. We enjoyed your visit, so you needn't claim all the enjoyment. We hope matters will permit you to make this town your home. I saw Mrs. Selleck and find she has listed the house with a real estate firm for $20,000. She tells me the real estate man told her that it would cost about $20,000 to build such a house now so she should ask that much at least. She does not wish to rent it unless a buyer could not occupy it for a year, so I think it unlikely that it will be rented. Such a house should be readily sold if the price is not too exhorbitant. Prof. Case says he was joking when he said $125.00 for rent for his house in case Prof Book does not take it. Case thinks it unlikely that Book will not take it, but if he does not, Case would like to see you in it. He considers you and Mrs. T "ideal occupants". I think he said Book would rent it for $80/month. We will keep you in mind and be on the lookout for a pleasant house for you within your means. Mrs L got off a big wash today so will write later.