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Powell Society

 Organization

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Powell Society photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1758
Abstract The Powell Society was incorporated in 1969 in order to promote the general study of the canyons of the American West, the study of the Colorado River Basin, and the study of John Wesley Powell and his work, and to facilitate the publication of materials generated by these studies. This collection contains black-and-white and color photographs depicting boat trips undertaken by Society members in 1957, 1972, and 1975.
Dates: 1957-1975

Powell Society records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2486
Abstract The Powell Society was incorporated in 1969 in order to promote the general study of the canyons of the American West, the study of the Colorado River Basin, and the study of John Wesley Powell and his work, and also to facilitate the publication of materials generated by these studies. These are their official records, as collected by Dr. Henry W. Toll during his time as president of the society (1969-2008). Materials cover all aspects of the society's activity, whether administrative,...
Dates: 1956-2008