In his diary, D’Arcy McNickle documented the sounds of a variety of experiences, including that of the Grand Canyon, a train station, and the natural atmosphere in his garden. Explore the playlists below to experience what McNickle was hearing as he recorded his thoughts and feelings.
Aerial photo of the Grand Canyon. U.S. National Park Service.
Image of Yellowstone-bound train in Gardiner, Montana, in June 1930. This is an example of a train that McNickle could have taken on his cross-country journey. U.S. National Park Service.
This is an image of a recreation of part of D’Arcy McNickle’s garden at the Carolina Community Garden in Chapel Hill, NC. Photo by Daniel M. Cobb.Depicted here are also plants growing in the D’Arcy McNickle Interpretive Garden temporary exhibit at the Carolina Community Garden in Chapel Hill, NC. Photo by Daniel M. Cobb
