Vassar College Digital Library

Digital Collections

John Burroughs Journal, 1883-1884

Image
17108-Service File.jpg
Date
1884
Abstract

This journal includes Burroughs' usual musings on nature as well as notes on authors he was reading, particularly Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson. There are also long passages about his father, who died in January 1884, accompanied by a brief family history.

Access Control
View

John Burroughs Journal, 1884

Image
15073-Service File.jpg
Date
1884
Abstract

The time period covered in this journal was a fairly quiet period for Burroughs. He makes frequent reference to the death of his father, and later in the journal discusses faith and his thoughts on prayer and the Bible.

Access Control
View

John Burroughs Journal, 1894-1895

Image
16145-Service File.jpg
Date
July 25, 1894 - May 9, 1895
Access Control
View

John Burroughs Journal, 1895-1896

Image
15031-Service File.jpg
Date
May 10, 1895 - May 27, 1896
Access Control
View

John Burroughs Journal, 1896

Image
16859-Service File.jpg
Date
May 28, 1896 - September 6, 1896
Access Control
View

Content Warning

The Vassar College Archives within the Digital Library include some images, texts, and material items that are racist, xenophobic, or otherwise harmful. The Vassar Libraries have provided descriptive text and additional notes whenever possible to alert Digital Library users to these items. The Engaged Pluralism Initiative Race and Racism in Historical Collections Project Group is working with the library on contextualizing and facilitating community conversations about these materials. For more information see: https://library.vassar.edu/rrhc