Kenneth Irving Ross papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2939

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Kenneth Irving Ross papers consist of correspondence collected by Ross as well as retyped correspondence. Also held within the collection are some of Ross' exploration accounts and documents regarding his involvement with the Explorers' Camp created by Ansel F. Hall. General records and notes are also contained in the collection.

Dates

1893-2014

Creator

Ross, Kenneth Irving, 1908-1990 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biologoical Note

Kenneth Irving Ross (1908-1990) was an explorer of the Southwest and kept many photographical accounts of his explorations. A section of the collection is dedicated to his participation with the Explorers' Camp that was created during World War II and was started by an Ansel F. Hall.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Kenneth Irving Ross papers (1893-2014) consists of materials regarding his explorations of the Southwest as well as his time as the director of Explorers' Camp.

Arrangement

The collection begins with Ross' correspondence, alphabetically organized. Following correspondence are Ross' exploration accounts which are also organized alphabetically and Explorers' Camp material. Final documents include collected articles, notes and records.