Carson, Rachel, 1907-1964
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Dorothy Freeman collection
Collection
Identifier: MC041
Abstract
Correspondence and other material documenting the close friendship between ecologist, biologist and author Rachel Carson and her summer neighbor Dorothy Freeman from their first meeting to Carson's death in 1964. Their letters portray in great detail the genesis of their friendship and of Carson's work, including the conception, creation, and impact of Silent Spring which exposed the dangers of pesticides. The letters also discuss details of everyday life, friends, and associates; The Edge...
Dates:
1891 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1952 - 1977
Shoreline near Rachel Carson cottage in Southport, ME, ca. 1953
File — Box: 1
Identifier: MC041/06
Scope and Content Note
From the Series:
This series contains photographs of members of the Freeman family and a few of Rachel Carson. Also includes photographs taken by Rachel Carson near her home in Southport, Maine and photographs of the dedication of the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine.
Dates:
ca. 1953
Woods near Deep Cove, Southport, ME, Fall 1955
File — Box: 1
Identifier: MC041/06
Scope and Content Note
From the Series:
This series contains photographs of members of the Freeman family and a few of Rachel Carson. Also includes photographs taken by Rachel Carson near her home in Southport, Maine and photographs of the dedication of the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine.
Dates:
Fall 1955