Strong Support for Schmitt and Wharton

The writing campaign to organize systematists worked wonders. Schmitt and Wharton received 96 responses to their September 1947 circular. They reported 72 as favorable. Most replies were shared between the two men and discussed in detail. A few respondents sent extensive comments on possible goals and projects. Overall, the general tone of the replies reinforced their planning decisions. Wharton summarized the results plainly, From the replies. .. I am satisfied that the society can be formed.  

Frank A. Pitelka to Lee R. Dice, April 19 1950, Hubbs Papers, box 34, folder 62. 

Wharton to Schmitt, December 3 1947, Schmitt Papers, box 60, folder [SSZJ Correspondence, T-Z  

For instance, Louis Hutchins sent seven pages of detailed suggestions (Louis Hutchins to Schmitt, October 3 1947, Schmitt Papers, box 60, folder [SSZJ Correspondence, F-L ). A short note of approval was written by Hubbs to Schmitt (September 30 1947, Hubbs Papers, box 34, folder 62). 

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