Expeditions and Adventure
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:
Aaron Belnap Ross photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0789
Abstract
The Aaron Belnap Ross photograph collection consists of 35mm color transparencies taken by Dr. Ross, mainly during his river trips on the Green, Colorado, and other rivers of the western United States from 1957 to 1971. These include the Green, Colorado, Yampa, San Juan, and other rivers. Besides scenes of camping, rapids, and canyons, Dr. Ross often photographed flowers, historical sites, and other river runners...
Dates:
1957-1972
Kenneth Irving Ross papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2939
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.
Dates:
1893-2014
W. L. "Bud" Rusho papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2636
Abstract
The W. L. "Bud" Rusho papers (1605-2011) consist of journals, correspondence, articles, book reviews, interviews, manuscripts, poems, newspaper clippings, motion picture scripts, lectures, maps, papers, reports, memos, diaries, documents, minutes, videotape materials, and assorted publications.
Dates:
1605-2011
Samuel Shimp travel notes
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2801
Abstract
The Samuel Shimp travel notes (1869) describe a three day visit to Salt Lake City in 1869, just after the opening of the Trans-Continental Railroad. The notes discuss his visit with Brigham Young and with the LDS architect, William Folsom.
Dates:
1869
Ken Sleight papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2392
Abstract
The Ken Sleight papers (1966-2000) consist of a study titled, Following Powell in Cataract which details the two expeditions of John Wesley Powell and Sleight's experiences tracing Powell's route in Cataract Canyon.
Dates:
1966-2000
Robert B. Smith report
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3050
Abstract
The Robert B. Smith report (1963) is entitled, "British Antarctic Survey Expedition, 1962-1963." The report details Smith's Antarctic voyage and field work as the U.S. Exchange Scientist to the British Antarctic Survey.
Dates:
1963
R. R. Stevens papers
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114043359696]
Identifier: MS 0428
Abstract
The R. R. Stevens papers (1885) consists of bound drawings, route maps, and written details of a journey from Ute Springs, Utah, via the Blue Mountain region to Bluff City, Utah, under the command of Lt. Col. N. W. Osborne, 6th Infantry. The trip took place in September and October of 1885.
Dates:
1885
James Sweeney oral history
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042079360]
Identifier: ACCN 1869
Abstract
This collection consists of the oral history of Sweeney (b. 1838), narrated to J. Ross Mackenzie in the early part of the twentieth century. Sweeney was a soldier, gold miner, freight runner, and finally a farmer.
Dates:
1921
Partial translation of Garcilaso de la Vega's La Florida of the Inca
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2419
Abstract
The partial translation of Garcilaso de la Vega's La Florida of the Inca (La Florida of the Inca) first published in Lisbon, Spain, in 1605, is an account of Hernando de Soto's expedition and journey of Florida. This 1936 partial translation is by Benita Brunson Lewis and Warren H. Wilkinson. Also contained in the collection is a 1945 letter of Warren H. Wilkinson to Albert C. Holt.
Dates:
1936-1945
Dick Wallin papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2363
Abstract
The Richard Dean "Dick" Wallin papers (1964, 1973) consist of photocopies of a diary entry regarding his experience traversing Wind Rivers, Green River Lakes, and Trail Creek. Also included in the collection are two news clippings. One discusses the Alpen Bock Climbing Club, and the other discusses a mountain rescue crew of the Salt Lake Area.
Dates:
1964-1973