Rivers -- West (U.S.) -- Recreational use
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Kent Frost papers
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.
Kent Frost photograph collection
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.
Ivard Ritchie Rogers photograph collection
Ivard Ritchie Rogers (1915-1988) served in World War II and was an outdoorsman and river runner. He worked for the Utah Bureau of Investigation, including 20 years service as director. This collection includes black-and-white and color slides depicting Rogers' military service and images of his friends and family. Also included are photos of Southern Utah and Utah national parks, river running, and the Green, Colorado, and Yampa rivers.
Ute Alpine Club records
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.
Ralph and Elizabeth Watson slide collection
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.
John Weisheit photograph collection
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.