Abstract The Albert "Bert" Loper and Rachel Jamison Loper papers (1893-1975) contain travel logs, commentary, river reports, correspondence, and newspaper articles from both Albert Loper (1869-1949) and Rachel Loper (1892-1975). Bert Loper know as the "The Grand Old Man of the Colorado" is one of the most well know early river runners. He was said to have covered more miles over the Colorado than any other man during his lifetime. After his death in 1949, his remains were found 26 years later in April,...

Abstract Albert "Bert" Loper was one of the most well known early river runners. The Albert "Bert" Loper photograph collection contains photographs and negatives documenting Loper's personal life and his river running adventures.