Docent Donn Smith has been busy poking around the attic of the Mather Homestead and he's found treasures abound! Check out his blogs which document his findings including artifacts from 250 years of American life - a bible from 1743, a girl's dress from the 1860's, Stephen Mather's camera, a love letter written by Stephen Mather to his wife ❤️ and more.  Oh the stories they tell!  
 

Steve, may we suggest where to rest? Plus, the “San Diego miracle cure!”

13,309 elk, a three-pound trout,Chief Snow White, and othertales from Yellowstone NP.

Beep, beep…Cars Come to America’s National Parks.The growth of automobile traffic that has no signs of slowing down

Has your dentist ever asked for your autograph?

“…These are the best pictures of a ring-tailed cat which have come to my notice…”

Shining A Light on the Mather Homestead Mourning Picture

Summa cum Laude…Educators honor Stephen Mather Archived correspondence from Eight American College Leaders

Change of Plans: Bertha and the Architect Bertha Mather critiques the work of Thomas Harlan Ellett

Two Military Salutes to Stephen Tyng Mather Correspondence from Generals Hugh Scott and John Pershing

Stephen Mather Letters from Friends in High Places Excerpts of correspondence from American religious leaders

Save me a seat…Bear Mountain, May 27, 1933 The Unveiling of the Stephen T. Mather Tablet

“…our rail business…has increased about 100 percent…” From the rails to the trails…National Parks and western railroads.

“Civilizing the Wild West” one restaurant at a time Stephen Mather and the Concessionaire Extraordinaire

Sympathy and the “Shoshone” A letter from Thomas Moran’s daughter to Stephen Mather

“…we are very grateful that he was our friend…” A condolence note from the “world’s greatest woman explorer.”

A holiday greeting…and an emphatic RSVP “Yes!” Correspondence from two of America’s leading journalists

“…Everywhere there is quality and a willingness to serve…” A January 1929 letter from W.T. Grant to Stephen T. Mather

“…wintriest winter even in the experience of Judge Fry…” An appreciation of NPS Superintendent Judge Walter Fry

And don’t forget to send me a postcard… A remembrance of the Haynes’ National Park photo shops.

“…It is a tropic sunset done in stone…” John Roberts White’s letter to Stephen Mather from Bryce Canyon