A Michigan Born Visionary

(1858-1954)

Liberty Hyde Bailey was an American polymath. His work during the 20th century impacted so many areas of study that it is difficult assign Bailey a singular historical role.  A naturalist at heart, Bailey's childhood passion for learning the living world around him brought acclaim for his visionary work in Botany, Education, Environmentalism and Horticulture.  

Young Liberty Hyde Bailey, ca. 1862

BAILEY LINKS     

> Liberty Hyde Bailey-A Man for All Seasons 

An online exhibit from Cornell University

> The Life of Liberty Hyde Bailey: a Brief Biography

PDF > Liberty Hyde Bailey: 1858-1954; A Biographical Memoir by Harlan P. Banks

> Bailey Timeline

> The Botanist/ Horticulturalist

> The Educational Reformer

> The Environmentalist/Agrarian 

> The Poet/Philosopher

> The Public Servant