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Carson, Rachel, 1907-1964

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1907-05-27 - 1964-04-14

Biography

Rachel Carson (1907-1964), American marine biologist and conservationist

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Millicent Todd Bingham papers

 Collection
Call Number: MS 496D
Abstract:

One-fifth of the papers are devoted to correspondence, books, articles, speeches and research notes relating to her publication of Emily Dickinson's poems in Bolts of Melody (1945) and three subsequent books about Emily Dickinson. Bingham's education as well as her professional life as a teacher of French and as a geographer, particularly of Peru, are thoroughly documented with correspondence, research notes, publications and other papers (1885-1929).

Dates: 1865-1968

Rachel Carson papers

 Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 46
Abstract:

The Rachel Carson Papers consist of manuscripts, notebooks, letters, newspaper clippings, photos, and printed material relating to the research and publications of Rachel Carson.

Dates: 1921-1989

Rachel Carson papers addition

 Collection
Call Number: YCAL MSS 630
Abstract:

The Rachel Carson Papers Addition contains correspondence, writings, photographs, artwork, ephemera, and printed material of Rachel Carson. The bulk of the material documents Carson's childhood and family.

Dates: 1897-1999

John Collier papers

 Collection
Call Number: MS 146
Abstract: The papers consist of correspondence, subject files, writings, memoranda and reports, research materials, and miscellanea, documenting the personal life and professional career of John Collier. His service with the American Indian Defense Association (A.I.D.A.), as United States Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and as a teacher and author is detailed. Correspondence files include materials with leading political, literary, and social figures. Drafts of books, articles, essays, reviews, and...
Dates: 1910-1987

Letters from Carson to Ruth Scott: Silver Spring, Maryland; and letters from Dr. Clarence Cottam of the Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation to Ruth Scott: Sinton, Texas, 1962-1967

 Part of Collection — Box 15: [Barcode: 39002137170248], Folder: GROUP 293, F-2
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

2 TLS to Ruth Scott regarding Carson's writing and other writing projects with 3 TLS, photocopies, from Dr. Clarence Cottam of the Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation to Ruth Scott regarding Carson and environmental pollution

Dates: 1962-1967

Letters : to Frances Blake, 1952-54

 Part of Collection — Box 15: [Barcode: 39002137170248], Folder: GROUP 293, F-1
Call Number: YCAL MSS MISC
Scope and Contents:

Five TLS and one ALS regarding her literary contributions of sea stories to The Cape Code Compass.

Dates: 1952-54