Letter of Recommendation as a Teacher for John Burroughs from T. B. Pearson, Hedding Literary Institute, 1855
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Before John Burroughs (1837-1921) became an internationally known naturalist and writer he earned a living as a teacher. From 1854 to 1863 Burroughs taught in district schools in New Jersey, Illinois, and his home state of New York. In late 1854, with money earned from his first teaching position, Burroughs attended Hedding Literary Institute. There, he received intensive instruction and obtained this recommendation.
Before John Burroughs (1837-1921) became an internationally known naturalist and writer he earned a living as a teacher. From 1854 to 1863 Burroughs taught in district schools in New Jersey, Illinois, and his home state of New York. In late 1854, with money earned from his first teaching position, Burroughs attended Hedding Literary Institute. There, he received intensive instruction and obtained this recommendation.
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
20 August 1855
Subject Date
20 August 1855
Creators
Keywords
United States, New York, Greene county, Ashland
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
93.205.145
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Technique
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.625 in
Width: 6.75 in
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