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A figure stands in a field, with two crates in their hands. Caption on reverse reads "a swamp no more."

John Burroughs stands looking out over a pond. Caption on reverse reads "A wayside pond near slabsides. Burroughs just naturally stopped there on a hot day, Lastly to rest, but more to find out what was going on amoung the creatures of the woodland…

John Burroughs stands next to a large tree, reaching up to a birdhouse.

John Burroughs stands speaking to a woman in a dorrway. Caption on reverse reads "Burroughs, on a Catskills walking trip, stops at a farmhouse to ask directions."

A cow stands near John Burroughs study. Caption on reverse reads "The bark covered study where Buroughs did mainly all his writing."

John Burroughs lays across a wooden bench. Caption on reverse reads "New York, What he called the most restful position."

John Burroughs stands newspaper in hand next to the door of a house. An american flag hangs to his left. Caption on reverse reads "At the backdoor of the 'Nest.' It was in this house that Burroughs lived during his last years."

A man stands look out at the valley, while leaning against a wooden gate. Caption on reverse reads "Catskills Roxbury John Burroughs overlooking the valley from the old farm. Late afternoon. Enjoying the old farm view over the western valley."

Burroughs stands on the porch of a vine covered house. Caption on reverse reads "Slabsides"

Photograph of John Stanley walking beside his daughters, Tammy and Susan, who are riding ponies. They are on Potwine Street in South Amherst. A dog can be seen standing in the background.

Letter written in German to John Burgess from Max E. Giese stating he is ready to let Burgess' wife, Ruth, study painting with him. He asks Burgess to 'Share with us when you will be in Munich.'

Letter written to Ruth Burgess from Mary Cassatt speaking about artists in Paris working as independents

Notecard from Varina Jefferson-Davis with 'sincere affection of an old friend' expressing Christmas wishes.

Notecard from Mrs. John Lowell Gardner. Thank you for Christmas greetings

Photograph of portrait thought to be Ruth Payne Burgess' son Elisha Jewett Burgess