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Rivers -- West (U.S.) -- Recreational use

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Kent Frost papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1687
Abstract The Kent Frost papers (1909-2010) contain the journals, correspondence, financial records, family history papers and creative writing of Kent Frost, owner of Kent Frost Canyonland Jeep Tours.
Dates: 1909-2010

Kent Frost photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1286
Abstract Kent Frost (1917-2013) was a Utah river runner, tour guide, and author who lobbied for the creation of Canyonlands National Park. This collection consists of images of the Frost family and friends; images of Kent Frost's mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and service in the United States Navy; and images from his explorations of southern Utah's outdoors including river runs, camping, and his Canyonland Jeep tours.
Dates: 1914-2008

Ute Alpine Club records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0438
Abstract The Ute Alpine Club records (1959-1981) include a history, constitution, manuals, articles, writings, and other papers regarding the activities of this Utah club. Originally formed as a ski club in 1954, the Ute Alpine Club became known as a club in which members were involved in all types of outdoor activities. As of 1981, unable to compete with other outdoor services, the club focused on advertising its social benefits.
Dates: 1959-1981

Ralph and Elizabeth Watson slide collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1851
Abstract The Ralph and Elizabeth Watson slide collection consists of 34 color slides of Glen Canyon and the Escalante River taken by the Watsons during a 1959 trip. The Watsons traveled to the canyon from their home in southern California to view it before it was flooded in the creation of the Powell Reservoir.
Dates: 1959

John Weisheit photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1926
Abstract John Weisheit (1954-) is a Colorado river guide, writer, speaker, and advocate for river restoration. This collection contains copy prints of Colorado River history and photograph prints of trips down the river guided by Bert Loper and Georgie White.
Dates: 1872-1975