Sheldon, Charles, 1867-1928

Person

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Dates

Existence: 1867 - 1928

Biography

Charles Sheldon (1867-1928), American conservationist.

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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Garvan-Sheldon collection

Collection

Call Number: MS 232

Abstract:

Miscellaneous letters related to big game hunting, a photograph album of early contributors to Forest and Stream (with a letter from George Bird Grinnell identifying the photographs), diaries, miscellaneous writings and memorabilia all related to travel or hunting. The letters were removed from books in a library collected by Charles Sheldon and presented to Yale University by Francis P. Garvan in 1929.

Dates: 1796-1943

Found in: Manuscripts and Archives > Garvan-Sheldon collection

George Bird Grinnell papers

Collection

Call Number: MS 1388

Abstract: The papers, which consist of letterbooks, correspondence, and subject files, including photographs and writings, document George Bird Grinnell's leading role in the American conservation movement. The material focuses on Grinnell's adult life (1886-1938) and details his work as editor of Forest and Stream magazine, authority on American Indians of the West, and active participant in the National Audubon Society, the Boone and Crockett Club, the American Game Protective and Propagation...

Dates: 1859-1939

Found in: Manuscripts and Archives > George Bird Grinnell papers

Letters : to Brent Altsheler, 1911-12

Part of Collection — Box 48: [Barcode: 39002137225232], Folder: GROUP 1584, F-1

Call Number: GEN MSS MISC

Scope and Contents:

Four ALS dated Aug 1, Dec 7, and Dec 11, 1911, and Jan 1, 1912.

Dates: 1911-12

Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > General Collection manuscript miscellany > S > SHELDON, CHARLES, 1867-1928