. C. Hart Merriam papers : including correspondence, papers relating to career with the United States Biological Survey, 1798-1972 (bulk 1871-1942). United States. Division of Ornithology and Mammalogy; United States. Division of Biological Survey; United States. Biological Survey; United States. Bureau of Biological Survey; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U. S. ); Harriman Alaska Expedition (1899); Bering Sea controversy; Bears; Biogeography; Natural history; Ornithology; Botany; Life zones; Wildlife conservation. 308 V JiJnusry 19. 1925 Mr. Lindslev W. Ross ii'ditor, L


. C. Hart Merriam papers : including correspondence, papers relating to career with the United States Biological Survey, 1798-1972 (bulk 1871-1942). United States. Division of Ornithology and Mammalogy; United States. Division of Biological Survey; United States. Biological Survey; United States. Bureau of Biological Survey; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U. S. ); Harriman Alaska Expedition (1899); Bering Sea controversy; Bears; Biogeography; Natural history; Ornithology; Botany; Life zones; Wildlife conservation. 308 V JiJnusry 19. 1925 Mr. Lindslev W. Ross ii'ditor, Liazama Portland, Oregon ^y dear ilr. Boss: The January number of 'Uazaine' reached me e few minutes ago. In looking it crer I find under the title â¢/. Note of Warning' a statement of much interest to me. Authentic records of cougars attacking people are so extremely rare thfit mturalists are anxious to obtain exact informatiop on each case. For 45 years I have been collecting date on this sub- ject, and have ran down prTbably ro fewer than s hundred published accounts with the re^^ult thct only one has proved authentic. Therefore, if ycu can give m ary detailed reference as to the case you refer to. I shpll be preatlv obliged. It is important tc hpv^ the name of the per?^on attacked or killed end the exact locality: also any accom- oflrying details that may be available. You doubtless have heard that the name of Mount Hainier is not to be changed. Very truly yours. â¢- 'I 1 m ! t^^HI } ^' k ^ Pf 1- â 'â & u 1;. 1 i 4 i. 807 \ Januery 19. 1925 Mr. Williem ?. Colby Mills Building ^Bn Francisco, Calfcrnia Dear Mr. Colby: Can you spare rae two copies of the Decenber-November Sierra Club Circular containing Doctor Bunnell*s most interesting account of his airplane trip to Yosemite? You will be glad to know, if you heve not already heard the Rood news, that we have won out in retaining the name 2iount Rainier, the Committee on Public Lands hav- V V ing voted 9 to 4 to tabl


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