Expeditions and Adventure
Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:
Aaron Belnap Ross photograph collection
Kenneth Irving Ross papers
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.
W. L. "Bud" Rusho papers
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.
Samuel Shimp travel notes
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.
Ken Sleight papers
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.
Robert B. Smith report
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.
R. R. Stevens papers
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.
James Sweeney oral history
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.
Partial translation of Garcilaso de la Vega's La Florida of the Inca
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.
Dick Wallin papers
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.
Carol Werner papers
The Carol Werner papers (1910-1986) contain postcards, both blank and with correspondence, as well as souvenir Photobooks from Werner's travels and collection. Materials also contain miscellaneous clippings and notes as well as environmental campaign memorabilia.
James S. R. Wilson diary
The James S. R. Wilson diary (1875) was kept by Wilson while a member of the William Ludlow expedition to Yellowstone Park.