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Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Green River Archives video collection

 Collection
Identifier: A1140
Abstract

The Green River Archives video collection (circa 1969) consists of a film produced by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Geological Survey on John Wesley Powell. The film describes Powell's first expedition down the Grand Canyon on the Green River, highlighting the area's geological features.

Dates: circa 1969

Powell Society records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2486
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 also to facilitate the publication of materials generated by these studies. These are their official records, as collected by Dr. Henry W. Toll during his time as president of the society (1969-2008). Materials cover all aspects of the society's activity, whether administrative,...
Dates: 1956-2008

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  • Subject: Water and Water Rights X

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Canyons -- West (U.S.) 1
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 1
Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico) 1
Colorado River Basin (Colo.-Mexico) 1
Correspondence 1