Goriandey, Alex (he Eliot Papers). 617-227-8127 Free P.O.Box 8752 Boston, UA 02114. YEAR IN REVIEW- - SPRING FÊTE David and Christine Root with Molly and Bill Sherden Charles Wallace and Kay Flynn Bob Owens and Tess Atkinson Alec Goriansky, Steve Krause, and Nonie Gadsden 1/21/2015 Mr. Alexander Y. Goriansky 77 Mount Vernon St. Boston, MA 02108 Dear Mr. Goriansky, It may have come to your attention that a book titled The Making of Acadia National Park: a Biography of George B. Dorr will be published in April 2016 as part of the Centennial celebrations of the National Park Service and Acadia National Park. Both Dr. Eliot and his eldest son figure prominently in my book which will be published by the Friends of Acadia. As we are now finalizing selection of the images to be used to supplement the narrative, I recently came across the 1882 Charles Eliot photo published in the March 22, 2013 review of Community by Design titled "Brookline Perspective" The image was attributed to Carola Eliot Goriansky. Would you agree to provide my editor (auimee@friendsofsacadia.org) with a copy of this handsome photo for inclusion in my book? Nearly ten years ago it was my pleasure to uncover Charles Eliot's personal "Scrapbook" in the Trustees of Reservations archive then housed in the attic of the Crane Estate, close to the Ipswich home of Lawrence Eliot. After finding out that TTOR was unaware that it held this personal history of its founders development, I interviewed Lawrence Eliot who also was unaware that this treasure existed among the Charles W. Eliot II papers he had gifted to the TTOR. Later, Keith Morgan joined me at the new TTOR Archive in Sharon to discuss the authenticity and conservation options for this important discovery. I appreciate your consideration of this matter. Most sincerely, Breed Ep Ronald H. Epp, Ph.D. 532 Sassafras Dr. Lebanon, PA 17042 717-272-0801 Eppster2@comcast.net 9/6/2016 XFINITY Connect XFINITY Connect eppster2@comcast.net + Font Size - Re: Epp essay on Rev. Samuel A. Eliot & C. Eliot Scrapbook From Alec Tue, Sep 06, 2016 04:43 PM Subject : Re: Epp essay on Rev. Samuel A. Eliot & C. Eliot Scrapbook To : eppster2@comcast.net Dear Ron - Well, I got back to Boston about four hours ago only hear from you. Thank you for the Draft for HCTPR which I have printed out to read downstairs (in an arm chair). My plan is to show the five books to Keith Morgan and he and I will investigate your questions of dating, etc, then. He wants to see them soon. Back to my mail. Aleo Original From: Ronald Epp To: Alex goriansky Sent: Tue, Sep 6, 2016 4:17 pm Subject: Epp essay on Rev. Samuel A. Eliot & C. Eliot Scrapbook Dear Alec, I wish to thank you once again for your hospitality over the last two weeks. As you saw, I was especially moved by the five scrapbooks that you had brought to your home from Boston. As you recall, the scrapbook of news clippings in your possession contains scores of content from the mid-1880's. Would you take a closer look at this document and determine the date range? I'd very much appreciate this information in order to unravel the following. I ask because the Eliot Scrapbook at the ARC in Sharon contains clippings no earlier than 1890 and cover a span to the time of his death. Thus, we have two clipping scrapbooks with no apparent overlap. We may also have a lapse in time between the final entry in the scrapbook in your possession and the ARC scrapbook; could there be a third scrapbook to account for this lapse? In 2007 when I discovered the first Eliot scrapbook I had no reason to presume earlier versions. Now you have provided a second puzzle piece and I have speculated about a missing third piece. Before serious analysis of the ARC scrapbook is completed it is necessary to address these chronology matters, undertake a similar analysis of the content of the scrapbook in your possession, compare the results of each, and resolve the issue of a possible third scrapbook to account for the missing years. I appreciate your confidence in bringing me into this inquiry. On this 125th anniversary of The Trustees, the possibility of piecing together a full account of the evolution of the organization could not be more timely. I hope that we can make some steady progress to that end. Finally, I've not copied Alison on this matter because I thought that decision is best left in your hands. Please share this with whomever you wish. I have also attached a draft of the article I wrote six months ago--that you expressed interest in-- about Reverend Samuel A. Eliot, forthcoming in the second edition of the history of the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations My best to you and Steve. Most Appreciatively, Ronald H. Epp https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=387530&tz=America/New_York&xim= 1/2 9/6/2016 XFINITY Connect XFINITY Connect eppster2@comcast.net + Font Size - Epp essay on Rev. Samuel A. Eliot & C. Eliot Scrapbook From : Ronald Epp Tue, Sep 06, 2016 04:16 PM Subject Epp essay on Rev. Samuel A. Eliot & C. Eliot Scrapbook 1 attachment To : Alex goriansky Dear Alec, I wish to thank you once again for your hospitality over the last two weeks. As you saw, I was especially moved by the five scrapbooks that you had brought to your home from Boston. As you recall, the scrapbook of news clippings in your possession contains scores of content from the mid-1880's. Would you take a closer look at this document and determine the date range? I'd very much appreciate this information in order to unravel the following. I ask because the Eliot Scrapbook at the ARC in Sharon contains clippings no earlier than 1890 and cover a span to the time of his death. Thus, we have two clipping scrapbooks with no apparent overlap. We may also have a lapse in time between the final entry in the scrapbook in your possession and the ARC scrapbook; could there be a third scrapbook to account for this lapse? In 2007 when I discovered the first Eliot scrapbook I had no reason to presume earlier versions. Now you have provided a second puzzle piece and I have speculated about a missing third piece. Before serious analysis of the ARC scrapbook is completed it is necessary to address these chronology matters, undertake a similar analysis of the content of the scrapbook in your possession, compare the results of each, and resolve the issue of a possible third scrapbook to account for the missing years. I appreciate your confidence in bringing me into this inquiry. On this 125th anniversary of The Trustees, the possibility of piecing together a full account of the evolution of the organization could not be more timely. I hope that we can make some steady progress to that end. Finally, I've not copied Alison on this matter because I thought that decision is best left in your hands. Please share this with whomever you wish. I have also attached a draft of the article I wrote six months ago--that you expressed interest in-- about Reverend Samuel A. Eliot, forthcoming in the second edition of the history of the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations My best to you and Steve. Most Appreciatively, Ronald H. Epp Ronald H. Epp, Ph.D. 532 Sassafras Dr. Lebanon, PA 17042 717-272-0801 eppster2@comcast.net HCTPR_2nd_ed_223.docx 29 KB https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=387529&tz=America/New_York&xim= 1/1 3/11/2015 XFINITY Connect XFINITY Connect eppster2@comcast.net + Font Size Fwd: George B. Dorr From Ronald Epp Wed, Mar 11, 2015 05:13 PM Subject Fwd: George B. Dorr To : Ron Epp From: "Alec" To: Eppster2@comcast.net Cc: auimee@friendsofacadia.org Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2015 3:20:38 PM Subject: George B. Dorr Dear Dr. Epp Your letter arrived here and then the snow which has bogged things down. And now snow again. Yes. I am aware of your book and am looking forward to it very much. I am also aware of Community by Design, written by my friends and published last year and which I am embarrassed to say I had not seen. I needed to see it to find out which photo you wanted to use. I found a copy last week. When Keith Morgan produced the second edition of Charles Eliot Landscape Architect he asked me for permission to use a photo of Eliot standing behind a stone wall (p. viii) and he credited it "Courtesy of Alexander Y. Goriansky." I chided him for not saying "Courtesy of the family of Carola Eliot Goriansky." It really was her's, and her mother's, photo. And no one else seems to have used it. Then Keith asked me for permission to use a photo in Community by Design. I thought he was using the same photo but not so. This is Eliot's college head-shot and unfortunately credited to "courtesy of the Family of Carola Eliot Goriansky." I have it here in Boston in the form of a carte de visite which Keith saw and may have scanned. He may have it in digitized form. But it had nothing to do with my mother so I think we go back to "Courtesy of Alexander Y. Goriansky." And yes, I'd be happy if you use it. Sincerely, Alec Goriansky - 617-227-8127 P.O. Box 8752 Boston, MA 02114 https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=277183&tz=America/New_York&xim 1/2 3/11/2015 XFINITY Connect Keith From: Ronald Epp Date: Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 10:57 PM To: Alec Cc: Keith Morgan Subject: Re: George B. Dorr Dear Alex & Keith, Thank you very much for permission to use the requested Charles Eliot photograph. Keith, do you still possesses a scanned copy of the image in question that you could share with me? I just returned from Bar Harbor where I gave a talk at the annual gathering of 300 members of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society. I referred at some length to Charles Eliot and the discovery I made at the Crane Estate of his personal Scrapbook. Several people asked afterward how such an important document could have had "so little interest" to the Eliot family, quoting directly from Lawrence Eliot. Do either of you have a read on this situation? While at this meeting I learned also that the MDIHS possesses a Charles Eliot manuscript on the history of Mount Desert Island, a document which was unknown to me. I intend to examine this at my next visit but wondered whether there is anything in the Eliot family archive that refers to this manuscript? Again, Alex, my thanks for your kindness, I can sendyou asample chapter of my biography of Mr.Dorr that deals with the Eliot family if you are interested. Cordially, Ronald From: "Alec" To: Eppster2@comcast.net Cc: auimee@friendsofacadia.org Sent: Thursday, February 5, 2015 3:20:38 PM Subject: George B. Dorr Dear Dr. Epp - Your letter arrived here and then the snow which has bogged things down. And now snow again. Yes. I am aware of your book and am looking forward to it very much. I am also aware of Community by Design, written by my friends and published last year and which I am embarrassed to say I had not seen. I needed to see it to find out which photo you wanted to use. I found a copy last week. When Keith Morgan produced the second edition of Charles Eliot Landscape Architect he asked me for permission to use a photo of Eliot standing behind a https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=277190&z=America/New_York&xim=1 2/3 3/11/2015 XFINITY Connect stone wall (p. viii) and he credited it "Courtesy of Alexander Y. Goriansky." I chided him for not saying "Courtesy of the family of Carola Eliot Goriansky." It really was her's, and her mother's, photo. And no one else seems to have used it. Then Keith asked me for permission to use a photo in Community by Design. I thought he was using the same photo but not so. This is Eliot's college head-shot and unfortunately credited to "courtesy of the Family of Carola Eliot Goriansky." I have it here in Boston in the form of a carte de visite which Keith saw and may have scanned. He may have it in digitized form. But it had nothing to do with my mother so I think we go back to "Courtesy of Alexander Y. Goriansky." And yes, I'd be happy if you use it. Sincerely, Alec Goriansky - 617-227-8127 P.O. Box 8752 Boston, MA 02114 https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=277190&tz=America/New_York&xim=1 3/3 3/11/2015 XFINITY Connect XFINITY Connect eppster2@comcast.net + Font Size Eliot Family Introduction : CANP, ch. 2 From : Ronald Epp Wed, Mar 11, 2015 05:22 PM Subject : Eliot Family Introduction : CANP, ch. 2 1 attachment To : Alec Dear Alec, Thank you for facilitating the use of the Charles Eliot photograph in Keith Morgan's possession. I've delayed responding to your request for a sample chapter from Creating Acadia National Park because I expected a clean --that is, post-edited--version which is still not available. So I've provided you with chapter two where the Eliot family is introduced. I welcome any comments. All the Best, Ronald Epp From: "Alec" To: knmorgan@bu.edu, eppster2@comcast.net Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 3:55:41 PM Subject: Re: George B. Dorr JUST IN CASE I NEVER SENT THIS OUT, HERE IT IS FROM MY DRAFT FILE! Gentlemen - Thanks for the up-date. We all seem to be moving in the right direction. I, of course, am trying to avoid having to dig out the carte de visit and having someone scan it in high pixels, but I will if I have to. Larry Eliot was his father, Charles William Eliot II's, executor (and youngest child). I know him well. Handling his father's papers must have been a very big job. I'd love to see the scrap book. On the MDIHS manuscript, it sound like something that Larry's father might have written. The only Charles Eliot manuscript I know, from a typescript here and at the Loeb Library, is Charles' memoir of his travel in Europe. And of course I would like to see the sample chapter of your biography that deals with the Eliot's Alec https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=277202&tz=America/New_York&xim=1 1/3 3/11/2015 XFINITY Connect Original Message- From: Morgan, Keith N To: Ronald Epp ; Alec Sent: Mon, Feb 9, 2015 7:49 am Subject: Re: George B. Dorr Dear Ronald: I will check with the Library of American Landscape History to see if they have a scan that they can send to you. In terms of Mount Desert, I assume you know about David Haney MA thesis at the University of Pennsylvania on Eliot and Mount Desert. David is a friend, although I have never actually seen his thesis. He teaches in England now. Keith From: Ronald Epp Date: Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 10:57 PM To: Alec Cc: Keith Morgan Subject: Re: George B. Dorr Dear Alex & Keith, Thank you very much for permission to use the requested Charles Eliot photograph. Keith, do you still possesses a scanned copy of the image in question that you could share with me? I just returned from Bar Harbor where I gave a talk at the annual gathering of 300 members of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society. I referred at some length to Charles Eliot and the discovery I made at the Crane Estate of his personal Scrapbook. Several people asked afterward how such an important document could have had "so little interest" to the Eliot family, quoting directly from Lawrence Eliot. Do either of you have a read on this situation? While at this meeting I learned also that the MDIHS possesses a Charles Eliot manuscript on the history of Mount Desert Island, a document which was unknown to me. I intend to examine this at my next visit but wondered whether there is anything in the Eliot family archive that refers to this manuscript? Again, Alex, my thanks for your kindness, I can send you a sample chapter of my biography of Mr. Dorr that deals with the Eliot family if you are interested. Cordially, Ronald From: "Alec" To: Eppster2@comcast.net https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=277202&tz=America/New_York&xim=1 2/3 10/6/2016 XFINITY Connect XFINITY Connect eppster2@comcast.net + Font Size - Re: Epp essay on Rev. Samuel A. Eliot & C. Eliot Scrapbook From : Ronald Epp Thu, Oct 06, 2016 04:14 PM Subject : Re: Epp essay on Rev. Samuel A. Eliot &C. Eliot Scrapbook To : Alex goriansky Dear Alec, A week ago I returned from a nine day book road trip through CT and NY. Quite enjoyable. On my return I read Carl Little's 2004 Chebacco essay on your father which I wish I had read prior to our meeting at your Northeast Harbor home. "Orrin's House," is it not? I found it interesting that your father worked for Ralph Adams Cram, a friend of Dorr who designed a cross for him that created quite a stir on MDI, as I explained in my book. I heard from Paul Fremont-Smith that you and he were planning to meet more often about the Eliot family archives. As you doubtless witnessed, the Charles Eliot scrapbooks that you shared with me hold great scholarly promise for a re-writing of the New England conservation movement. I wondered whether in the last month the opportunity arose for Keith Morgan to examine what I was shown? And if so, what was his impression? Lastly, I noticed that you were present at a recent Boston celebration for the 125th anniversary of The Trustees. I received an invitation but the book tour conflicted. Wishing you and Steve the best as we approach the holiday seasons. Ronald Epp From: "Alec" To: eppster2@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 4:43:02 PM Subject: Re: Epp essay on Rev. Samuel A. Eliot & C. Eliot Scrapbook Dear Ron - Well, I got back to Boston about four hours ago only hear from you. Thank you for the Draft for HCTPR which I have printed out to read downstairs (in an arm chair). My plan is to show the five books to Keith Morgan and he and I will investigate your questions of dating, etc, then. He wants to see them soon. Back to my mail. Alec - https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=391821&tz=America/New_York&xim= 1/3 10/6/2016 XFINITY Connect Original Message- From: Ronald Epp To: Alex goriansky Sent: Tue, Sep 6, 2016 4:17 pm Subject: Epp essay on Rev. Samuel A. Eliot & C. Eliot Scrapbook Dear Alec, I wish to thank you once again for your hospitality over the last two weeks. As you saw, I was especially moved by the five scrapbooks that you had brought to your home from Boston. As you recall, the scrapbook of news clippings in your possession contains scores of content from the mid-1880's. Would you take a closer look at this document and determine the date range? I'd very much appreciate this information in order to unravel the following. I ask because the Eliot Scrapbook at the ARC in Sharon contains clippings no earlier than 1890 and cover a span to the time of his death. Thus, we have two clipping scrapbooks with no apparent overlap. We may also have a lapse in time between the final entry in the scrapbook in your possession and the ARC scrapbook; could there be a third scrapbook to account for this lapse? In 2007 when I discovered the first Eliot scrapbook I had no reason to presume earlier versions. Now you have provided a second puzzle piece and I have speculated about a missing third piece. Before serious analysis of the ARC scrapbook is completed it is necessary to address these chronology matters, undertake a similar analysis of the content of the scrapbook in your possession, compare the results of each, and resolve the issue of a possible third scrapbook to account for the missing years. I appreciate your confidence in bringing me into this inquiry. On this 125th anniversary of The Trustees, the possibility of piecing together a full account of the evolution of the organization could not be more timely. I hope that we can make some steady progress to that end. Finally, I've not copied Alison on this matter because I thought that decision is best left in your hands. Please share this with whomever you wish. I have also attached a draft of the article I wrote six months ago--that you expressed interest in-- about Reverend Samuel A. Eliot, forthcoming in the second edition of the history of the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations My best to you and Steve. 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As we are now finalizing the selection of photographs to be used to amplify the narrative, I recently discovered the 1882 Charles Eliot photograph published in the March 22, 2013 review of Community by Design titled "Brookline Perspective," attributed to Carola Eliot Goriansky. " Would your family agree to provide me or my editor (aimee@friendsofacadia.org) with a copy of this handsome photo for inclusion? Nearly ten years ago it was my pleasure to discover Charles Eliot's Scrapbook in the Trustees of Reservations archive then housed in the attic of the Crane Estate, close to the home of Lawrence Eliot, After finding that TTOR was unaware that it held this personal history of its founders professional development, I interviewed Lawrence who wasn't aware that this treasure existed nor that it was in the Charles W. Eliot II collection. I've attached a copy edited version of my Introduction to the forthcoming volume for your consideration. With Best Wishes, Ronald H. Epp, Ph.D. 532 Sassafras Dr. Lebanon, PA 17042 717-272-0801 eppster2@comcast.net MakAcadch0_Intro_clean_082014.doc 72 KB no longer functionaly http://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=267346&tz=America/New_York&xim= 1/1 Page 1 of 2 Dear Mr. Paine, I appreciate your effort to contact me and your comparison of the CWE letters that each of us had in our possession. You may not be aware of the fact that of the scores of letters from President Eliot to Mr. Dorr, Mr. Rockefeller, and others relative to the establishment of Acadia National Park, this letter is the most revealing of CWE's views about Dorr's character. I only wish that a similar letter from Mr. Dorr to others about CWE survived. Lacking this, it is still possible to make sound inferences regarding the nature of their relationship which I intend to make a keystone in the Dorr biography. If you or cousin Alexander have any manuscripts (or copies) that bear on the establishment of the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations or the effort to bring the park into being I would be very appreciative if you would consider sharing this with me. I wonder if either of you has any documentation relating to CWE's official responsibilities with the Massachusetts Trustees of Reservations, the precursor for the HCTPR. Last July I visited their archives at Long Hill and carefully examined the official TOR Minutes from 1891 through the mid 1920's, focusing attention on the roles of Charles Eliot- and later his father. My interest was centered on comparing the origins of both land trusts with an eye to identifying areas of overlap. Later that summer, the Executive Director of the Woodlawn Museum in Ellsworth ( the last remaining property administered by the HCTPR) had me speak to their Trustees on my findings which were subsequently published in their Newsletter (if you would like to see a copy of this I can email it to you). Please accept my appreciation for your assistance with my project. My hope is that I can secure a publisher (obviously, Harvard University Press will be approached) and complete the publication prior to the 2009 airing of cinematographer Ken Burn's 10 hour series ("America's Best Idea") on the evolution of the Nationbal Park Service-which will focus on Acadia and with whom I have been consulting on the roles of both CWE and Mr. Dorr. With best wishes, Ron Epp P.S. Please use my new email: eppster2@verizon.net Ronald Epp wrote: Note: forwarded message attached. Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!To: georgedorr@yahoo.com From: Eliot Paine Subject: CWE Itr 1 Sept. 1915 Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 10:41:10 -0500 Dear Dr. Epp, We look forward to your biography on Mr. Dorr. Cousin Alec Goriansky has shared with a copy of this letter to Ellen T. Bullard. My copy typed on thin tissue and signed by CWE is identical with one minor exception. In lines one and two "incapacity to finish an undertaking" has been deleted in pencil. This deletion is reflected on your copy. Best wishes, Eliot Paine http://us.f841.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?box=Inbox&Mid=2562_1422755_11569_2257... 3/9/2006