177 cartons containing records related primarily to the editing and production of The Writings of Henry D. Thoreau (the Thoreau Edition), as directed by Walter Harding (SUNY-Geneseo, 1966-1972), William L. Howarth (Princeton University, 1972-1980), and Elizabeth Witherell (Princeton University, 1980-1983; UC Santa Barbara, 1983-1999; Northern Illinois University, 1999-2005; UC Santa Barbara, 2005- ), and published by Princeton University Press

177 linear feet (177 cartons)

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The collection is stored offsite. Finding aid created by Thoreau Edition staff for internal use. Please contact the Department of Special Research Collections at the UC Santa Barbara Library in advance to request access. The series "Organizations" and "Professional" are closed.