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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.
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.
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.
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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Portrait of John Muir
This site provides a biography to John Muir. It also includes links to further information.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: John Muir House
John Muir lived here from 1890 until his death in 1914, the time period of some of his most notable achievements including founding the Sierra Club and laying the groundwork for the creation of the National Park Service. It is open to...
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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
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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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.
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.
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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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Sierra Club: How Yosemite Was Formed
A lot of information on the glaciers that were once covering Yosemite. Be a detective and discover the evidence of glaciers in Yosemite. This is Chapter 11 from The Yosemite by John Muir, published in 1912.
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.
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.