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The Thoreau Society [1]
Mission Statement
To stimulate interest in and foster education about Thoreau's life, works, and philosophy and his place in his world and ours, To encourage research on Thoreau's life and writings, To act as a repository for Thoreauviana and material relevant to Thoreau, And to advocate for the preservation of Thoreau Country
Established in 1941, the Thoreau Society has long contributed to the dissemination of knowledge about Thoreau by collecting books, manuscripts, and artifacts relating to Thoreau and his contemporaries, by encouraging the use of its collections, and by publishing articles in two Society periodicals.
Through an annual gathering in Concord, and through sessions devoted to Thoreau at the Modern Language Association's annual convention and the American Literature Association's annual conference, the Thoreau Society provides opportunities for all those interested in Thoreau – dedicated readers and followers, as well as the leading scholars in the field – to gather and share their knowledge of Thoreau and his times.
The Thoreau Society archives are housed at the Thoreau Institute's Henley Library in Lincoln, Massachusetts. This repository includes the collections of Walter Harding and Raymond Adams, two of the foremost authorities on Thoreau and founders of the Thoreau Society; and those of Roland Robbins, who uncovered Thoreau's Walden house site.
Thoreau Society members represent a wide range of professions, interests, and hometowns across the United States and around the world. They are connected by the conviction that Henry Thoreau had important things to say and crucial questions to ask that are just as significant in our time as in his. Our list of past Society presidents is a sampling of the kinds of people who have been attracted to Thoreau's writings and philosophies. Through its programs, publications and projects, the Thoreau Society is committed to exploring Thoreau's observations on living with self, society, and nature, and encouraging people to think about how they live their own lives.
The Walden Wood Project [2]
Mission Statement
The Walden Woods Project preserves the land, literature, and legacy of Henry David Thoreau to foster an ethic of environmental stewardship and social responsibility. The Project achieves this mission through the integration of conservation, education, and research.
Conservation: Preserving and protecting the landscapes of Walden Woods and Thoreau Country in recognition of their worldwide literary, historical and environmental significance, and their capacity to motivate others to identify, study and protect the Walden’s that exist in their own communities.
Education: Providing innovative programs built on the philosophy of Henry David Thoreau and grounded in the land and historic resources of Walden Woods and Thoreau Country; programs that foster environmental literacy and social responsibility among students, educators, and lifelong learners in the United States and around the world.
Research: Maintaining the rich collections housed in the archives and library at the Walden Woods Project's Thoreau Institute for scholars, educators, students, and life-long learners to advance their understanding of the literature and legacy of Henry David Thoreau.
Walden Pond Photos [http://www.walden-pond.net/ http://www.geocities.com/vlague/faculty/summer_projects/walden.htm http://www.walden-pond.net/ http://www.waldenat150.com/photopages/016.htm]]
Walden Websites: [http://thoreau.eserver.org/webster.html http://thoreau.eserver.org/jimmy2.html http://thoreau.eserver.org/jimmy2.html http://thoreau.eserver.org/jimmy2.html http://www.thoreausociety.org/ http://www.walden-pond.net/ http://www.walden.org/index.htm]
