Glen Canyon archaeological survey parts 1-3, 1957-1959

Item — cassette: 1-3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Glen Canyon archaeological survey films were created by the University of Utah Department of Anthropology, the University of Utah Audiovisual Bureau (defunct) and the National Park Service. They highlight the process and progress of the University of Utah's role in the National Park Service grant-funded emergency archeological survey and excavation of Glen Canyon and its vicinity between 1957 and 1960 in preparation for the flooding of Lake Powell in September 1963.

The films feature footage shot along the Colorado and Escalante Rivers from before the creation of Lake Powell and show footage of the excavation of notable Anasazi ruin sites such as "Defiance House" and the now submerged "Loper Ruin." University of Utah archaeologist Jesse Jennings describes the extent of the project and the actions taken by scientists both in the field and in the University of Utah's archeology lab. Jennings narrates the films but appears in front of the camera only at the beginning of part 3.

Dates

1957-1959

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection material in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials must be used on-site; no use of original material, access copies will be made available for viewing. Five business days advanced notice required. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.