Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Powell centennial lecture announcement
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0603
Abstract
Article announcing a lecture to commemorate the centennial of John Wesley Powell's expedition to explore the Green and Colorado Rivers. Eugene Shoemaker was a professor at the California Institute of Technology.
Dates:
1969
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
Ken Sleight papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2392
Abstract
The Ken Sleight papers (1966-2000) consist of a study titled, Following Powell in Cataract which details the two expeditions of John Wesley Powell and Sleight's experiences tracing Powell's route in Cataract Canyon.
Dates:
1966-2000
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- Subject: Expeditions and Adventure X
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- Sports and Recreation 2
- Canyons -- West (U.S.) 1
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 1
- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) 1
- Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) -- Description and travel 1
- Correspondence 1
- Environmental Activism 1
- Water and Water Rights 1
- West (U.S.) -- Exploring expeditions 1 + ∧ less
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