Expeditions and Adventure
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:
Alexander Baird autobiography
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1994
Abstract
The Alexander Baird autobiography was edited and arranged by his granddaughters Delores Hopkins Woodland and Marilyn Baird McArthur. Baird (1832-1915) was born in Paisley, Scotland. His autobiography narrates his sailing adventures around the globe, his conversion to the LDS Church, and life in Utah.
Dates:
undated
Pearl Biddlecome Baker essays
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1832
Abstract
The Pearl Biddlecome Baker papers (1986) contain three essays written by Baker concerning the history of the Western United States.
Dates:
1986
Thomas Hart Benton letters
Collection
Identifier: MS 0319
Abstract
The Thomas Hart Benton letters (1846-1852) contain correspondence from Benton. In the first letter, Benton suggests that the one to two thousand Americans who were in Northern Mexico be taken in with Col. Kearney's troops and used to protect the Santa Fe route. In the second, Benton thanks Professor Lubin for recommending Great Basin be renamed after Benton's son-in-law, the explorer John C. Fremont.
Dates:
1846-1852
David Bigler photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0798
Abstract
The David Bigler photograph collection consists of a portrait photograph of Henry Bigler, W. J. Johnston, Azariah Smith, and Y. V. Brown, who accompanied James W. Marshall when he discovered gold in California.
Dates:
1898
Lettie Dewey Campbell personal narrative [transcript]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1724
Abstract
The Lettie Dewey Campbell personal narrative [transcript] provides an account of her return to New York from an LDS mission in Scotland. During the voyage her ship was struck by an iceberg. Also included is a photocopy of a newsclipping regarding the event.
Dates:
1941
John Carbutt photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0328
Abstract
The John Carbutt photograph collection contains stereographs by John Carbutt documenting various scenes along the Mississippi, in Chicago, the Rocky Mountains, and along the Union Pacific Railroad in Nebraska.
Dates:
1864-1867
Butch Cassidy collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0474
Abstract
The Butch Cassidy collection (1984-1986) contains manuscripts, articles and a letter that relate to the life of "Butch Cassidy" whose real name was Robert Leroy Parker,(1866-1908?). Cassidy is one of the most famous American bank and train robbers. Butch was associated with the "Wild Bunch" and "Hole in the Wall" Gangs.
Dates:
1890-1934
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
John W. Dawson article
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2346
Abstract
This John W. Dawson article is entitled the "True Story of What Happened on the Santa Maria: the Ethics of Revolutionaries." John W. Dawson was a passenger turned hostage onboard the Santa Maria a Portuguese liner which was taken over by revolutionary Henrique Galvao in 1961.
Dates:
1961
Charles Eggert photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0766
Abstract
The Charles Eggert photograph collection consists of slides documenting the Eggert-Hatch filming expedition, the purpose of which was the make the last films of the Green and Colorado Rivers before construction of the Colorado River Storage Project was begun in 1956. The collection also includes photos taken during the creation of Canyonlands National Park in Utah. Eggert was a...
Dates:
1952-1956