Title

Edward Taylor Parsons.

Authors

John Muir

Files

Kimes Entry Number

328

Original Date

1-1-1915

William and Maymie Kimes Annotation

In a brief biographical sketch, Muir relates Mr. Parsons' accomplishments with various mountaineering groups, and especially his contributions to the Sierra Club, crediting him with the practical knowledge that made a success of the recently inaugurated annual outing program. In conclusion, Muir writes: "For his unflagging devotion to the lost cause of Hetch Hetchy, he paid a heavy price in strength and health as well as in time and money .... He will be sadly missed and his memory will long be cherished by all the mountaineers of the west as one of the most faithful ofthe faithful." (Other than writing chapters in Travels in Alaska, this appears to be the last article Muir wrote before his death on December 24, 1914.) As a special tribute, Parsons Memorial Lodge was built by Sierra Club members on their property near Soda Springs, Tuolumne Meadows; it is now a part of Yosemite National Park.

Publication

Sierra Club Bulletin, v. 9, no. 4,

Page/Column

pp. [219]-221

See also Kimes Entry Number

See also no. 330.

Recommended Citation

Muir, John, "Edward Taylor Parsons." (1915). John Muir: A Reading Bibliography by Kimes, 1986 (Muir articles 1866-1986). 377.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/jmb/377