Stookey, Walter M., 1869-
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Walter M. Stookey papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2983
Abstract
The Walter M. Stookey papers (1936-1951) consist of research materials and a manuscript entitled "Fatal Decision: The Tragic Story of the Donner Party" which was published in 1950.
Dates:
1936-1951
Walter M. Stookey photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P2119
Abstract
Walter M. Stookey (1869-1951) was a Utah medical doctor and historian who specialized in the Donner-Reed party. Stookey was a member of the Utah Trails and Landmarks Association and was involved in locating and marking trails and routes across the state. This colleciton contains photographs documenting Stookey's interest in the Donner Party and involvement in marking and memorializing the history of westward expansion in the United States.
Dates:
1936-1950