Calisphere: University of California Libraries
University of California: Calisphere: 1870 1900: Preservation of the West
Primary source images looking at the settling of the West between 1870 and 1900 and the push by some to protect and preserve the natural beauty.
PBS
Pbs: The American Experience in the 1900s
This site presents a general picture of what life was like in the United States at the turn of the century. Content includes compelling images, information, and documents about American life.
Other
Sierra Club: John Muir Exhibit
This site is jammed packed with tons of information. From this site you can go to various other pages about Muir's life.
Other
Sierra Club: John Muir President of the Sierra Club
This site provides a tribute to John Muir. It talks about his role in the Sierra Club, and it also includes links to further information.
Other
Sierra Club: John Muir: A Brief Biography
This resource provides biographical information about John Muir.
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National Park Service: John Muir National Historic Site
This NPS site covers the life of John Muir and documents his many achievements. This is an extremely comprehensive site and includes information on all aspects of his life as well as many historical photographs.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: John Muir 1838 1914
Easy to understand biography of John Muir (1838-1914 CE), featuring a timeline and pictures of National Parks he helped to create.
Scholastic
Scholastic History Mystery: National Parks 1: John Muir
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery person, John Muir.
Other
Sierra Club: John Muir Exhibit
One of Wisconsin's most famous residents was naturalist John Muir, who lived in Wisconsin for a number of years after coming to the U.S. from Scotland as a child. The Sierra Club features the life and legacy of John Muir.
Other
Sierra Club: Yosemite Glaciers
John Muir was in the Yosemite Valley in 1871. These notes describe his journey, explaining much about Yosemite glaciers and the progress they've made over time.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Preserving the Wilderness
See how Theodore Roosevelt became a champion of conservation and protection of the American wilderness as president. In addition, take the short quiz about Roosevelt.
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National Park Service: John Muir National Historic Site
John Muir National Historic Site is found in Martinez, California and was the home of famed naturalist, co-founder of the Sierra Club and proclaimed "Father of Our National Park System," John Muir. Find facts and quotes about John Muir...
California Digital Library
Calisphere: John Muir
A broad selection of images featuring John Muir can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
My Hero Project
My Hero: John Muir
Referred to as the "greatest Californian," John Muir was a writer and conservationalist. Use this site to learn about Muir's inspirational views about nature and the establishment of the United States National Park System.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: John Muir
John Muir was a famous naturalist and founded the Sierra Club, now a worldwide organization.
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: John Muir
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "John Muir."
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Muir
(1838-1914) American geologist, naturalist, explorer, and one of the first preservationists.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Muir
John Muir (April 21, 1838 - December 24, 1914) was a Scottish-born American naturalist, author, and early advocate of conservation of U.S. wilderness.
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Portrait of John Muir
This site provides a biography to John Muir. It also includes links to further information.