West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:
Amos Batchelder diary [typescript]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1085
Abstract
The Amos Batchelder diary [typescript] details a tour across the continent of North America from Boston, via Independence, Missouri, the Rocky Mountains, to San Francisco, in 1849.
Dates:
1849
"Byographical [sic] sketch of the life of James May of Berkshire" [photocopy]
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042159246]
Identifier: ACCN 1113
Abstract
The "Byographical [sic] sketch of the life of James May of Berkshire" [photocopy] recounts early life in England, 1852 immigration to Utah, and activities in Utah and in Alberta, Canada. Includes family genealogy. This item is a photocopy and not an original.
Dates:
circa 1864-1888
Charles Cather letter
Collection
Identifier: MS 0356
Abstract
The Charles Cather letter (1870) consists of one three-page letter, in photograph format, from Cather to his sister, Jinnie Cather. Cather writes of his adventures prospecting through the "Western Wildes" of Wyoming, New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas.
Dates:
1870
William L. English diary
Collection
Identifier: MS 0132
Abstract
The William L. English diary (1876) records the trip from Fort Shaw, Montana, in an attempt to centralize the Indian population of the Montana Territory with the mission culminating in Custer's battle with the Sioux. William L. English served as First Lieutenant in Company I of the Seventh Infantry.
Dates:
1876
Jack Goodman papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1521
Abstract
The Jack Goodman papers (1945-1996) contain articles, reviews, and research files including drafts, final versions, notes, government publications, maps, and clippings. Includes some personal correspondence, contracts, awards, and memorabilia. Goodman is a Salt Lake City, Utah journalist and author whose primary interests include skiing, tourism, the development of national parks, and Utah architecture. He is the author of the weekly column "City View" in the ...
Dates:
1945-1996
Jack Goodman photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0664
Abstract
the Jack Goodman photograph colleciton contains personal family materials as well as materials related to his articles, reviews, and research Goodman is a Salt Lake City, Utah journalist and author whose primary interests include skiing, tourism, the development of national parks, and Utah architecture. He is the author of the weekly column "City View" in the Salt Lake Tribune.
Dates:
1945-1995
Francis Vinton Greene diary and letter
Collection
Identifier: MS 0133
Abstract
The Francis Vinton Greene diary and letter (1874-1875) were created by General Francis Greene, a military engineer, historian, and businessman. Greene describes his activities around Yellowstone Park, mining conditions in Virginia City, Indian hostilities, and records latitude and longitude data during his travels.
Dates:
1874-1875
William Lee diary [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0673
Abstract
The William Lee diary (1858-1859) consists of a photocopy of the notes taken by Lee while on a journey across the plains.
Dates:
1858-1859
Letter regarding travel from Chicago to Albuquerque
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2328
Abstract
The letter regarding travel from Chicago to Albuquerque (1928) was written by an individual named Julius to Louis and Edith. The letter describes travels in the Western United States and includes a map of the route taken from Chicago to Albuquerque.
Dates:
1928
Arthur T. Lewis oral history interview
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0261
Abstract
The Arthur T. Lewis oral history interview transcript (1971) was with his daughter, Phyllis I. Lewis, discussing his youth in Salt Lake City, travels within the state as well as to points within about 300 miles of Salt Lake City, travels to Denver and Chicago, and settlement in California upon retirement.
Dates:
1971