. 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. 2[1|0 Uronmait lEatate. 2901 Channin^ Way, Berkeley, 9At


. 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. 2[1|0 Uronmait lEatate. 2901 Channin^ Way, Berkeley, 9Ati~Ff*t(t*Ci9CO. CALIF _ ^ ^-q Sept. To, 196 • My dear Mr. Merriam:- Mr. I^lbert tells us that you a«e a?aln at La;;unitas. It is our regret that you came after we hai lett'fnverBess for'the season. Perhaps, howetver. we can see you In town. Will you tell Mrs. Merrlan, and for me that It will crive me very -j^at pleasure If they will let me kn'J^h^they are to be In the City so that they can lunch with me at the Club. It is very central, on Stockton, near leary. I am In the City very often, and shall hope In this way to have a hnk- of a visit with them. In the meantime may I ask a question of you. My sister is very much interested in a young woman who has been, is now, doln? some desl-n- m? for Sloane. She has done some very remarkable painting of flowers, etc There setfms here a very limited field for such work as she can do. Some one su<T?ested that the lovernment had need of what she could offer. I told my sister that you would know If that were true, and would know to whom Miss Solomon should apply. I de not want to trouble you at all in the matter, but would appreciate it if you could make any su|^sUon^as^ ^^ to the course to pursue if jrou think the Smithsonian Institute^has need of such work. Miss Solomon's friends feel that her work speaks for 1 tself i*-4-4-Raewhenever it reaches any one in need of it. Hopln? soon to see you. With sincerest regards to^ou a


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