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John Muir Clock
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Mary Sward, an employee of The State Historical Society of Wisconsin, stands near a clock made by John Muir while a student at the University of Wisconsin in 1860. John Muir (1838-1914) was America's most famous and influential naturalist and conservationist. He is one of California's most important historical personalities. He has been called "The Father of our National Parks," "Wilderness Prophet," and "Citizen of the Universe."
Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 11 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | (X2)341 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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John Muir Clock
1940
Photograph of clock made by John Muir while a student at the University of Wisconsin in 1860. Children are looking at the John Muir clock in the museum at The State Historical Society. John Muir (1...
John Muir Clock
Clock made by John Muir while a student at the University of Wisconsin in 1860, on display in the State Historical Society Library. John Muir (1838-1914) was America's most famous and influential n...
John Muir Clock
Clock made by John Muir while a student at the University of Wisconsin in 1860, on display at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. John Muir (1838-1914) was America's most famous and influent...
John Muir Clock
Photograph of clock made by John Muir while a student at the University of Wisconsin in 1860. A young girl, and Charles Brown of the Wisconsin Historical Society staff, look at the John Muir clock ...
John Muir
1899
A studio portrait of naturalist, conservationist, and writer John Muir.
