Powell Society photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1758
Scope and Contents
The Powell Society photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 15 black-and-white and color photographs depicting boat trips taken down the Dolores River, and possibly other canyons, by members of the Powell Society in 1957, 1972, and 1975. In addition to photographs of canyons, the collection contains photographs of a gunwhale taken from a wooden boat.
Dates
- 1957-1975
Creator
- Powell Society (Organization)
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
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
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Powell Society photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the Powell Society photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Historical Note
The Powell Society was incorporated in 1969 (the 100th anniversary of John Wesley Powell's historic first expedition down the Colorado River) 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. It also facilitated the publication of materials generated by these studies. The Powell Society went on to produce a number of popular river-running guides, as well as In the Footsteps of John Wesley Powell, a book/photo essay comparing photos from Powell's 1871 expedition to photographs taken from the same locations in 1969. The initial (and only) trustees of the Powell Society were David Gaskill, Robert Gaskill, Felix Mutschler, George Simmons, Henry W. Toll, Jr., Lydia Toll, and George Ogura. In addition to their more scholarly pursuits, the Powell Society also met frequently for recreational river expeditions. As of 2012, the Powell Society seems to be inactive, likely due to the death of Dr. Toll in 2008.
Extent
15 Items (1 box)
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.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by John Weisheit in 2009.
Separated Materials
See also the Powell Society records (ACCN 2486) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Creator
- Powell Society (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Powell Society photograph collection, 1957-1975
- Author
- Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
- Date
- 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu