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- John Burroughs Sitting at the Fireplace at Woodchuck Lodge, 1918 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- September 28, 1918
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John Burroughs Sitting at the Fireplace at Woodchuck Lodge, 1918
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- John Burroughs on the Porch of Woodchuck Lodge, Roxbury, New York, 1918 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- September 29, 1918
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John Burroughs on the Porch of Woodchuck Lodge, Roxbury, New York, 1918
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- John Burroughs at Woodchuck Lodge, 1910-1915 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- 1910-1915
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John Burroughs at Woodchuck Lodge, 1910-1915
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- John Burroughs at Woodchuck Lodge, September 22, 1917 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- September 22, 1917
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John Burroughs at Woodchuck Lodge, September 22, 1917
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- John Burroughs on the Porch of Woodchuck Lodge, 1919 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- August 18, 1919
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John Burroughs on the Porch of Woodchuck Lodge, 1919
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- Woodchuck Lodge, Roxbury, New York, circa 1920 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- circa 1920
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Woodchuck Lodge, Roxbury, New York, circa 1920
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- John Burroughs Standing by Woodchuck Lodge, circa 1915 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- circa 1915
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John Burroughs Standing by Woodchuck Lodge, circa 1915
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and essayist who wrote about accessible and familiar landscapes. In 1913, with financial assistance from Henry Ford, Burroughs purchased the house built by his brother Curtis on land near Burroughs's birthplace in Roxbury, New York. Woodchuck Lodge, as Burroughs referred to it, became his summer retreat and its natural surroundings became the subject of his creative works.
- Henry Ford, Elizabeth Burroughs, and John Burroughs at Woodchuck Lodge, 1915 - Perhaps a seemingly odd pair, automobile magnate Henry Ford and naturalist John Burroughs shared a love of nature. Here, the two friends -- joined by Burroughs' granddaughter Elizabeth -- pose in front of Woodchuck Lodge, near Burroughs' birthplace in the Catskills of upstate New York. Ford had helped him purchase the property in 1913. Burroughs summered here, writing and entertaining guests.
- 1915
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Henry Ford, Elizabeth Burroughs, and John Burroughs at Woodchuck Lodge, 1915
Perhaps a seemingly odd pair, automobile magnate Henry Ford and naturalist John Burroughs shared a love of nature. Here, the two friends -- joined by Burroughs' granddaughter Elizabeth -- pose in front of Woodchuck Lodge, near Burroughs' birthplace in the Catskills of upstate New York. Ford had helped him purchase the property in 1913. Burroughs summered here, writing and entertaining guests.
- John Burroughs at His Hay-Barn Study near Woodchuck Lodge, 1917 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs wrote mostly about what could be found in accessible and familiar landscapes. He wanted his readers to appreciate the natural world that surrounded them.
- August 01, 1917
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John Burroughs at His Hay-Barn Study near Woodchuck Lodge, 1917
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer whose nature essays were well-received in both literary and scientific circles. From his home in the Catskills of upstate New York, Burroughs wrote mostly about what could be found in accessible and familiar landscapes. He wanted his readers to appreciate the natural world that surrounded them.
- Letter from Clara Barrus to Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward B. Greene, October 13, 1914 - Dr. Clara Barrus was one of a small number of women who graduated from medical school in the late 19th century. In 1901, she began a close friendship with John Burroughs, the famous naturalist. Burroughs later named Barrus his literary executor and official biographer. Her correspondence covers a variety of subjects, including her relationship with Burroughs and her experiences setting up her own private sanatorium.
- October 13, 1914
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Letter from Clara Barrus to Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward B. Greene, October 13, 1914
Dr. Clara Barrus was one of a small number of women who graduated from medical school in the late 19th century. In 1901, she began a close friendship with John Burroughs, the famous naturalist. Burroughs later named Barrus his literary executor and official biographer. Her correspondence covers a variety of subjects, including her relationship with Burroughs and her experiences setting up her own private sanatorium.