Letter from Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr. to John Muir, 1910 Jun 1.

YALE UNIVERSITY,SECRETARY\u27S OFFICE,New Haven, Conn.,June 1, 1910.John Muir, LL.D.,Martinez, Cal.Dear Sir:-I have the honor to inform you that at a meeting of the Yale Corporation held recently it was voted to confer upon you the degree of Doctor of Letters in case you can be present at the Commencement Exercises in New Haven, on Wednesday, June the twenty-second.We sincerely hope that you may be able to accept this invitation thereby enabling the University to honor itself in honoring you.I am enclosing a Commencement program. You are asked to be at Woodbridge Hall in Academic costume without hood Wednesday morning, June 22nd, at 9:45 o\u27clock promptly. If you do not happen to have a cap and gown and do not care to borrow them from friends, they may be secured from Messrs. Cotrell & Leonard, State Street, Albany, N. Y.As Commencement comes this year a week earlier than usual and as there is only three weeks before the Exercises, I would very highly appreciate & telegraphic reply at my expense.Very truly yours,[illegible]0477

Letter from Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr. to John Muir, 1911 May 13.

YALE UNIVERSITY,SECRETARY\u27S OFFICE,New Haven, Conn.,Hey 13, 1911.John Muir, LL.D.,Martinez, Cal.Dear Sir:-I was exceedingly glad to get your letter, accepting the invitation of the Yale Corporation to be present Commencement Day, to receive an honorary degree from the University.I write to inform you that you are invited to be the guest during your stay in New Haven of Professor William L. Phelps, whose address is 110 Whitney ave. I am sure that your host will be glad to be informed as to the date and hour of your arrival.I am enclosing a Commencement program. You are asked to be at Woodbridge Hall in Academic costume without hood Wednesday morning, June 21st, at 9.45 o\u27clock. If you do not happen to have a cap and gown and do not care to borrow them from friends, they may be secured from Nessrs. Cotrell & Leonard, State street, Albany, IT. Y. The hood will be presented to you by the University.Should you wish ladies tickets for any of the Conned cement exercises, we shall do our best to supply them if informed before June 13th. Your part in the Commencement Exercises consists merely of rising when your name is mentioned by the Public Orator, stepping forward a few paces and remaining facing the orator until he has finished his introduction; you then walk to the center of the platform, face the President and receive from him the diploma while at the same time a hood is being placed over your shoulders. You then return to your seat.It may be a relief to your mind to know that no speech or address will be required of you either at the Commencement Exercises or at the dinner following.Please let me know if I can be of service to you in connection with your visit to New Haven.Very truly yours,[illegible]1000

Letter from [Anson Phelps Stokes] Yale University to John Muir, May 13, 1911

New Haven , Conn., May 13, 1911 John Muir, LL.D., Martinez, Cal. Dear Sire:-I was exceedingly glad to get your letter, accepting the invitation of the Yale Corporation to be present Commencement Day, to receive an honorary degree from the University. I write to inform you that you are invited to be the guest during your stay in New Haven of Professor L. Phelps, whose address is 110 Whiney Ave. I am sure that your host will be glad to be informed as to the date and hour of your arrival. I am enclosing a Commencement program. You are asked to be at Woodbridge Hall in Academic costume without hood Wednesday morning, June 21st, at 9.45 o’clock. If you do not happen to have a cap and gown and do not care to borrow them from friends, they may be secured from Messer. Cotrell & Leonard, State Street, Albany, N.Y. The hood will be presented to you by the University. Should you wish ladies tickets for any of the Commencement exercises, we shall do our best to supply them if informed before June 13th. Your part in the Commencement Exercises consists merely of rising when your name is mentioned by the Public Orator, stepping forward a few paces and remaining facing the orator until he has finished his introduction: you then walk to the center of the platform, face the President and receive from him the diploma while at the same time a hood is placed over your shoulders. You then return to your seat. It may be a relief to your mind to know that no speech or address will be required of you either at the Commencement Exercises or at the dinner following. Please let me know if I can be of service to you in connection with your visits to New Haven. Very truly yours, [Anson Phelps Stokes

A visit to Yale-in-China, June 1920

In a volume lettered: China and the Chinese: a collection of pamphlets relating thereto. Volume 126.An account of Changsha and of the conditions and needs of Ya-li prepared at the request of the board of trustees

Letter from [Anson Phelps Stokes] Yale University to John Muir, May 13, 1911

New Haven , Conn., May 13, 1911 John Muir, LL.D., Martinez, Cal. Dear Sire:-I was exceedingly glad to get your letter, accepting the invitation of the Yale Corporation to be present Commencement Day, to receive an honorary degree from the University. I write to inform you that you are invited to be the guest during your stay in New Haven of Professor L. Phelps, whose address is 110 Whiney Ave. I am sure that your host will be glad to be informed as to the date and hour of your arrival. I am enclosing a Commencement program. You are asked to be at Woodbridge Hall in Academic costume without hood Wednesday morning, June 21st, at 9.45 o’clock. If you do not happen to have a cap and gown and do not care to borrow them from friends, they may be secured from Messer. Cotrell & Leonard, State Street, Albany, N.Y. The hood will be presented to you by the University. Should you wish ladies tickets for any of the Commencement exercises, we shall do our best to supply them if informed before June 13th. Your part in the Commencement Exercises consists merely of rising when your name is mentioned by the Public Orator, stepping forward a few paces and remaining facing the orator until he has finished his introduction: you then walk to the center of the platform, face the President and receive from him the diploma while at the same time a hood is placed over your shoulders. You then return to your seat. It may be a relief to your mind to know that no speech or address will be required of you either at the Commencement Exercises or at the dinner following. Please let me know if I can be of service to you in connection with your visits to New Haven. Very truly yours, [Anson Phelps Stokes

Letter from Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr. to John Muir, 1910 Jun 1.

YALE UNIVERSITY,SECRETARY\u27S OFFICE,New Haven, Conn.,June 1, 1910.John Muir, LL.D.,Martinez, Cal.Dear Sir:-I have the honor to inform you that at a meeting of the Yale Corporation held recently it was voted to confer upon you the degree of Doctor of Letters in case you can be present at the Commencement Exercises in New Haven, on Wednesday, June the twenty-second.We sincerely hope that you may be able to accept this invitation thereby enabling the University to honor itself in honoring you.I am enclosing a Commencement program. You are asked to be at Woodbridge Hall in Academic costume without hood Wednesday morning, June 22nd, at 9:45 o\u27clock promptly. If you do not happen to have a cap and gown and do not care to borrow them from friends, they may be secured from Messrs. Cotrell & Leonard, State Street, Albany, N. Y.As Commencement comes this year a week earlier than usual and as there is only three weeks before the Exercises, I would very highly appreciate & telegraphic reply at my expense.Very truly yours,[illegible]04775https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/jmcl/31968/thumbnail.jp

Letter from Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr. to John Muir, 1910 Jun 8.

YALE UNIVERSITY,SECRETARY\u27S OFFICE.New Haven, Conn.,June 8, 1910.My dear Mr. Muir:-I have Just received your telegram of June 7th.I am exceedingly sorry that you cannot attend the Yale Commencement Exercises and regret deeply the cause Which requires your presence in California.I hope and believe that the Yale Corporation will wish to renew the invitation to you at some subsequent Commencement.With great respect, I am,Very truly yours,[inelligible]Mr. John Muir,Martinez, Cal.0478

Letter from Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr. to John Muir, 1910 Jun 1.

YALE UNIVERSITY,SECRETARY\u27S OFFICE,New Haven, Conn.,June 1, 1910.John Muir, LL.D.,Martinez, Cal.Dear Sir:-I have the honor to inform you that at a meeting of the Yale Corporation held recently it was voted to confer upon you the degree of Doctor of Letters in case you can be present at the Commencement Exercises in New Haven, on Wednesday, June the twenty-second.We sincerely hope that you may be able to accept this invitation thereby enabling the University to honor itself in honoring you.I am enclosing a Commencement program. You are asked to be at Woodbridge Hall in Academic costume without hood Wednesday morning, June 22nd, at 9:45 o\u27clock promptly. If you do not happen to have a cap and gown and do not care to borrow them from friends, they may be secured from Messrs. Cotrell & Leonard, State Street, Albany, N. Y.As Commencement comes this year a week earlier than usual and as there is only three weeks before the Exercises, I would very highly appreciate & telegraphic reply at my expense.Very truly yours,[illegible]0477

Letter from [Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr.] to John Muir, 1911 Apr 18.

YALE UNIVERSITY,Secretary’s OfficeNew Haven, Conn.,April 18, 191lJohn Muir, LL.D.,Martinez, Cal.Dear Sir:-I have the honor to inform you that at a meeting of the Yale Corporation hold yesterday it was voted to confer upon you the degree of Doctor of Letters in case you can be present at the Commencement Exercises in New Haven, on Wednesday, June the twenty-first. We sincerely hope that you may be able to accept this invitation thereby enabling the University to honor itself in honoring you.Full information regarding the Commencement Exercises, entertainment in New Haven, etc., will be sent to you later. It is especially requested that the invitation contained in this communication to considered confidential. In early reply will be appreciated.I am, with high regard,Very truly yours,((signature illegible))Secretaryhttps://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/jmcl/32782/thumbnail.jp

Letter from Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr. to John Muir, 1910 Jun 8.

YALE UNIVERSITY,SECRETARY\u27S OFFICE.New Haven, Conn.,June 8, 1910.My dear Mr. Muir:-I have Just received your telegram of June 7th.I am exceedingly sorry that you cannot attend the Yale Commencement Exercises and regret deeply the cause Which requires your presence in California.I hope and believe that the Yale Corporation will wish to renew the invitation to you at some subsequent Commencement.With great respect, I am,Very truly yours,[inelligible]Mr. John Muir,Martinez, Cal.04784https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/jmcl/32259/thumbnail.jp