Letter to Taylor from Leverett, June 9, 1928

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 21

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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 9, 1928

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

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Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

General

I rec'd a letter from Acting Director (USGS) Julian D. Sears stating that the Supt. of Documents has a surplus of the last four monographs, including our "Pleistocene of Indiana and Michigan". He wishes suggestions as to how to dispose of them in places where they will be appreciated. He suggests that a small number, perhaps 25, might be sent to each leading university in the district either covered by or adjacent to the monograph. I have canvassed the situation here and find that the several departments (Geology, Geography, Forestry, Botany & Zoology) need at least 50 copies of our monograph. I presume that the other universities, Agricultural Colleges and Normal Schools in OH, IN, IL, WI, and MI would be glad to have extra copies, perhaps even a 100. I think you and I ought to have 25 or more copies to give to persons we find are anxious to get a copy. I will ask for that number myself. You should write Mr. Sears if you wish copies sent to you. I infer from the letter that the surplus is 500 copies of each of the four monographs. I should think that the Supt. of Documents should hold a considerable number for future requests in the coming years. I doubt if public libraries in the principal cities in the above named states have copies and I will suggest that a copy be sent to public libraries in cities of 25,000 or more inhabitants; this would be at least 50 in number. I should be interested in hearing from you about this right away. We are in usual health here. Mrs L and I went back to Denmark for the Academy exercises late in May. It is 50 years since I graduated, and I gave the afternoon address on the geology of that district at the Alumni meeting. I don't expect to start field work until July 4th. I will continue work in PA and I hope to get permission to visit the Catskills, Adirondacks and the White Mountains to determine if the Wisconsin glaciation entirely covered them. With regards and best wishes.