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Expeditions and Adventure

 Subject
Subject Source: Umabroad

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

The Dolph Andrus photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_P0542
Abstract

The Dolph Andrus photograph collection consists of 254 images, and some manuscript material, including a biographical reminiscence, relating to two trips Andrus took in 1917 to Monument Valley. These trips were for the purpose of photographing and promoting tourism in this area. Original nitrate negatives are kept in Cold Storage Box 68.

Dates: 1915-2009

Beaver Theodosakis papers

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_COLL MSS 553
Abstract

This collection contains materials related to the prAna brand created in 1992 by Beaver and Pam Theodosakis.

Dates: 1996-2004

William I. Bunker papers

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_COLL MSS 454
Abstract

The collection contains material related to William I. Bunker, a surveyor in the Dakota Territories in 1873, and his company, Bunker Bros. Because this collection is unprocessed, please contact the Special Collections manuscript curator to view these materials.

Dates: 1870-1879

Carroll H. Wegemann photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_P0635
Abstract

Containing a field journal, photographs, and negatives, this collection pertains to the life and career of Carroll H. Wegemann.

Dates: 1873-1941

Judge William A. Carter papers

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_COLL MSS 529
Abstract

This collection contains twenty-nine items including thirteen letters, fourteen itemized bills, an account statement, and a page of blank checks from Judge William Alexander Carter of Fort Bridger, Wyoming.

Dates: 1858-1875

Dan Castner papers

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_ORA 025
Abstract

Documents related to Dan Castner's years at North Face and information on production and quality control.

Dates: 1975-1988

Clyde Eddy photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_P0652
Abstract The Clyde Eddy collection contains 14 photographs, a postcard and documents relating to Clyde Eddy’s 1927 expedition down the Colorado River. The 14 photographs depict Clyde Eddy, their boats the Dellenbagh and Coronado, and the crew which was made up of Robert H. Weatherhead, John H. Marshall, Frederick L. Felton, Edward L. Holt, Vincent F. Callaway, Robert F. Bartl, Vincent F. Carey, O.A. Seager, W. Gordon Adger, Bradley-Camera Man, Parley Galloway-River Guide, and McGregory. Two of the...
Dates: 1927

Correspondence concerning Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_COLL CAINE MSS 028
Abstract During the 1920s, Henry S. Auerbach sought out information on two mountain men, Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez. He posted an add in the Deseret News asking for anyone personally acquainted with either of the gentlemen to write to a certain box number for a reward. The results of this project are partially found in this collection of letters. These letters contain the contact and follow up of people personally acquainted with the mountain men. Significant correspondents include Rosella...
Dates: 1924

Scott Datwyler papers

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_COLL MSS 562
Abstract

The Scott Datwyler papers consist of materials related to Trailhead sports store, canoe and boating recreation, and Cache Tours book from 1969 to 2015.

Dates: 1965-2015

E.C. LaRue photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_P0637
Abstract The Birdseye expedition of 1923 surveyed the 251 mile streach of the Colorado River which ran between Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek. The two major goals of the expedition was to locate potential dam sites and create a series of maps and profiles of the area. Eventually the expedition published 14 maps from the expedition that were used in the creation of Hoover and Parker Dams as well as the Colorado River Aqueduct and the Central Arizona Project. LaRue was the expedition hydrologist and...
Dates: 1922