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J Sterling Morton
Author: James C. Olson

J. STERLING MORTON BY JAMES C. OLSON UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA PRESS LINCOLN, NEBRASKA COPYRIGHT 1942 by UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA PRESS Alt rights reserved Printed in the United States of America by THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA J, STERLING MORTON PREFACE J. STERLING MORTON is honored throughout the world as the founder of Arbor Day. A statue of him sta... more »nds in the Hall of Fame in the nations capitol. In Nebraska City, Nebraska, his home for almost half a century, there is another statue of the Nebraska Tree Planter. This latter one was erected in part by pennies, nickels, and dimes contributed for the purpose by school children from all over the world. On Arbor Day, April 22, 1932, the United States Government issued a postage stamp in commemoration of the sixtieth anniversary of the founding of Arbor Day, which was also the centennial of the birth of its Author. Every school boy is familiar with Mortons work on behalf of the forestation of the treeless plains, and his efforts to popularize tree planting throughout the country. This aspect of Mortons life was known and appreciated by his contemporaries. They also knew him in another light, one that has been somewhat forgotten by a later generation. They knew him as a vigorous and colorful writer, a forceful and entertaining speaker, a Democrat who clung tena ciously to the traditions of the party, a conservative from a section of the country that seemed for a time to produce only radicals, a man who, though virtually always in the minority, was ever a force to be considered. His friends knew him as a man of genial personality who, despite his many stern convictions, was easy to get along with. They knew also of the simplicity and beauty of his home life, and of the close devotion between him and his wife and sons. This study is the first attempt at a full length biography of J. Sterling Morton. It was written as a doctoral dissertation, and was made possible by the establishment of a fellowship in history at the University of Nebraska by Mr. Mark Morton, of Chicago, the only living son of . Sterling Morton. The author has had free access to vii the large collection of papers left by J. Sterling Morton, which have lain virtually untouched since his death, and hitherto have not been available for research. This study is based primarily upon Mortons papers described in the Bibliography. Working with them, the problem has been one of the selection rather than the collection of source material. I am deeply grateful for generous help received throughout the preparation of the biography. Mr. Mark Morton has placed every facility at my disposal, and has patiently answered innumerable queries about the life of his father. Mr. Sterling Morton has been ever ready to take time from his own busy schedule to discuss the work, and to provide me with information concerning his grand father. At no time, however, has he, or Mr. Mark Morton, attempted in the slightest to influence me in my judgments. Superintendent N. C. Abbott, of the State School for the Blind, Nebraska City, who probably more than any other man during the last quarter century has worked to popularize the celebration of Arbor Day, has been particularly close to the work. He placed at my disposal his large collection of information on Arbor Day, and his pioneer work on Morton s youth. He supervised in detail the selec tion of illustrations, many of them from his personal collection. He read the entire study, both in manuscript and proof, and made many valuable suggestions. Together we followed the trail of Morton from Adams, New York, to Nebraska City. Frequent conferences with him have been of inestimable value. Having Professor James L. Sellers, of the University of Nebraska, as my graduate adviser has been a rare privilege. It would be im possible to acknowledge adequately the benefits I have received from association with him personally, and in classes and seminars...

ISBN-13: 9780933307193
ISBN-10: 0933307195
Publication Date: 1/1/1972
Edition: 2nd printing
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Publisher: Nebraska State Historical Society
Book Type: Hardcover
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