Samuel Arthur Campbell (August 1, 1895 – April 13, 1962) was an American nature writer, sometimes known as the "Philosopher of the Forest".[1] He wrote for children and adults, and lectured widely.

Life

Campbell was born on August 1, 1895, in Watseka, Illinois,[2] the youngest of two children of Arthur J. and Katherine "Kittie" (née Lyman) Campbell. He married Virginia ("Giny") Adams on June 10, 1941.[3] Among his friends was environmentalist Sigurd F. Olson.[4] Campbell contributed an article to the inaugural issue of Olson's magazine North Country in spring 1951.[5]

Campbell died April 13, 1962,[2] in Barrington, Illinois.[6] A trail near his home in Three Lakes, located in the Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest, is named after him.[7][8][9]

Writing and lectures

Campbell was a writer, lecturer, photographer, and filmmaker.[5][10]

From 1934 to 1958, he lectured on behalf of the Chicago and North Western Railway, which sought to promote its lines as a means for vacationers to visit attractions in northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.[11]

He studied wild animals from his home in Three Lakes, Wisconsin, which he called the "sanctuary of Wegimind"—reportedly after an Ojibwe word for "mother"[12]—and during his various travels. He had visited the Three Lakes area from boyhood.[7]

Works

For children

• Campbell, Sam (1943). How's Inky? A Porcupine and His Pals Offer Some Highlights on Happiness. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill. ISBN 9781881545194. OCLC 5181860. Illustrated by Bob Kuhn.[13] Translated into French, as Bob et mes bêtes, 1956.[14]
• Campbell, Sam (1944). Too Much Salt and Pepper. Mountain View, California: Pacific Press. ISBN 9781881545675. OCLC 689626730.[15]
• Campbell, Sam (1945). Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo - and Still-Mo. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill. ISBN 9781881545552. OCLC 171051368.[16]
• Campbell, Sam (1946). A Tippy Canoe and Canada Too. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill. ISBN 9781881545712. OCLC 765766449.[17]
• Campbell, Sam (1948). On Wings of Cheer. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill. ISBN 9781881545514. OCLC 22096785.[18]
• Campbell, Sam (1950). Moose Country. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill. ISBN 9781881545538. OCLC 1011866200.[19]
• Campbell, Sam (1952). The Seven Secrets of Somewhere Lake. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill. ISBN 9781572582026. OCLC 1011809909.[20] Translated into French, as Le Lac aux sept secrets, 1953.[14]
• Campbell, Sam (1954). Loony Coon. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill. ISBN 9781881545248. OCLC 56386632.[20]
• Campbell, Sam (1955). Fiddlesticks and Freckles. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill. ISBN 9781881545965. OCLC 1034667361.[21]
• Campbell, Sam (1957). Beloved Rascals. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill. ISBN 9781881545590. OCLC 659860249.[22]
• Campbell, Sam (1959). Sweet Sue's Adventures. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill. ISBN 9781881545217. OCLC 1036875145.
• Campbell, Sam (1962). Calamity Jane. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill. ISBN 9781881545163. OCLC 56387841.[23]

For adults

• Campbell, Sam (1933). Sanctuary Letters. Eagle River, Wisconsin. OCLC 7370933.
• Campbell, Sam (1933). Conquest of Grief.
• Campbell, Sam (1937). Nature's Messages of Peace. Chicago: Associated Authors. OCLC 16567525.
• Campbell, Sam (1952). Nature's Messages: A Book of Wilderness Wisdom. Chicago: Rand McNally. hdl:2027/mdp.39076002249006. OCLC 752875148.[24]
• Campbell, Sam (1974). Woodland Portraits. Milwaukee: Ideals Publishing. OCLC 1036966705. Illustrated by Harry Moeller.

References

Sources

• Bournoville, Justin J.; Knudson, Douglas; Brewster, Carlone (2016). Sam's Trees: A Guide to the Sam Campbell Memorial Trail (PDF). Three Lakes Historical Society and Museum.
• Henson, Shandelle Marie (2002). Sam Campbell: Philosopher of the Forest. TEACH Services. ISBN 9781572582217.
• Yahr, Steve (February 17, 2008). Sam Campbell: "Philosopher of the Forest" (PDF). Chicago & North Western Historical Society.
• Yahr, Steven (2019). Letters from the Sanctuary: The Sam Campbell Story. A B Publishing. ISBN 9781597655422.

External links

• Documentary about Campbell
• Campbell's films and publications