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William Kelley with Marjorie and Walter Harding

Walter Harding writes about Thoreau and how he is credited with inventing raisin bread.

The Thoreau Society decided to dedicate its Spring 1996 bulletin to Walter Harding since he recently passed away. It covers his work, contribution to the the Thoreau Society, and what they know will be his lasting influence on studying Walden.

The devoted work which Harding put into his homemade bulletins can now been seen in published volumes, courtesy of the Thoreau Society.

In 1965 Geneseo's student run newspaper the Lamron decided to write about Walter Harding's life, accomplishments, many successes, and how the school is throwing him a reception for all of his hard work.

While Professor Harding was certainly respected for his scholarship globally, it was his contributions to academia at SUNY Geneseo which resonated the most. Students and faculty alike paid tribute to his life and his works after his death, and this…

A full spread in the Yearbook depicting Kelley and his students in their classroom. On the second page is a brief description of what the class was like, along with a short speech by Kelley taken during one of his lectures.

A school newspaper article discusses Dr. Harding's history as a Thoreau scholar and announces a reception to commemorate his most recent publication and his hard work as a scholar and professor.