Sam Campbell Resources

These are websites that we know of that provide more information about Sam Campbell & his work. We’ll be adding to this page as the project continues.

If you know of a website that belongs here, please let us know.

Chicago & Northwestern Historical Society – CNWS railroad sponsored Sam’s Lyceums from 1933 to 1956
Kim Richmond – Kim knew Sam, is a support and an interviewing contributor in the project.
Three Lakes Historical Society & Museum – They have a display of Sam Campbell memorabilia.

Quotable

"Nature abhors the congregation of her creatures. She fights against the evils of our population. In the hearts of her children she plants an irresistible instinct for spreading, searching out new lands, seeking, ever seeking what lies just beyond the horizon." Tippy Canoe and Canada Too‚ pg. 69Nature abhors the congregation

"There are few living things whose purpose in the great scheme cannot be clearly seen if we get rid of our fears and think wisely." Tippy Canoe and Canada Too‚ pg. 71There are few living

"One need never be lonely in the great outdoors. There is satisfying companionship to be found among forest folk when we are worthy."One need never be

"Many and beautiful are the gifts of spring, not the least of which is the silent suggestion of the omnipotence of life."Many and beautiful are

"Nothing is fully possessed until gratitude is expressed." A Tippy Canoe and Canada Too‚ pg 232Nothing is fully possessed

(Duke) "Once in while I have reached the place where peace was close at hand that I knew where to seek it at last. It was when I forget myself, and as someone said, look through nature to nature‚ as God." Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo and Still-Mo pg. 38Once in a while

"But hold on, Hi-Bub, don't let the world snatch your treasure from you. Fight for your right to love the forest, and it will never fail you." A Tippy Canoe and Canada TooBut hold on

"One has sensed little of the real beauty of the natural world if he has not been moved to tears." Too Much Salt and Pepper‚ pg. 175One has sensed little

"Who has not stood at the glorious moment when it seems that God Himself has called him (or her) by name and directed him (or her) to an important task?" Too Much Salt and Pepper‚ pg. 218Who has not stood

"Love that is bestowed in compensation for some favor or blessings has selfishness mixed in!"Love that is bestowed