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A Thoreau Collection (1).pdf
In the first part of this article, Walter Harding describes how he had a sudden "compulsion to read Thoreau". He put in a lot of time and effort in his studies of Thoreau and building this collection of documents about Thoreau. He later goes on to…

A Thoreau Collection by Walter Harding Donation Speech.pdf
Beginning with a brief overview of the foundations of his interest in Thoreau, this heartfelt address made before the Thoreau Society was Harding's way of announcing his plans to bequeath to them his collection of "Thoreauviana", as he was inclined…

DOC050115-05012015135051.pdf
A discussion about Walter Harding's collection of Thoreauviana.

A Tribute to Walter Harding.pdf
The mature and aesthetic appearance of this modern publication of the Thoreau Society Bulletin is a far cry from the simple type-written affair which Harding produced, but the Society is clearly still in touch with its roots. This article speaks to…

A University Professor Assesses Today's Student.pdf
In an interview, Dr. Harding discusses his opinions on students in the 1960's, particularly those from Geneseo.

1950 Samuel Sewall.jpg
Walter Harding writes an article on one of the judges in the Salem Witch Trials.

Adventures In The Thoreau Trade Part 1.jpg
In this document, up until the line break on the second column of this page, Harding explains how he became obsessed with Henry David Thoreau in high school. He goes on to discuss his fascination with Thoreau and what has become of it.

An_Open_Letter_About_WMK.pdf
A letter to an BOOK magazine in New York City from a Geneseo student about Kelley's time spent as an instructor. The letter goes into students' initial expectations about what Kelley would be like, what he was actually like, and his extremely popular…
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