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Title:
John Wesley Powell Expeditions
Collection Home:
http://www.lib.utah.edu/portal/site/marriottlibrary/menuitem.350f2794f84fb3b29cf87354d1e916b9/?vgnextoid=4247cc81fc80b110VgnVCM1000001c9e619bRCRD&vgnextfmt=nomenu External Link
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Description:
Famous explorer of the Colorado River, John Wesley Powell left the American southwest with a rich legacy. During his expeditions he compiled data and a number of sketches describing the landscape. This collection contains various writings and geographical publications to which Powell contributed.
Subjects:
Expeditions & surveys
GEM Subjects:
Science
Geology
Social Studies
Geography
United States history
Geographic Coverage:
North and Central America (continent)
United States (nation)
Southwest U.S. (general region)
Time Period:
1850-1899
Objects Represented:
Books and pamphlets
Format:
image/jpeg
Language:
eng
Audience:
General public
Genealogists/History Enthusiasts
K-12 students
Undergraduate Students
K-12 teachers and administrators
Scholars/Researchers/Graduate Students
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Size:
6 as of Dec. 2008
Alternative Access:
http://content.lib.utah.edu/cgi-bin/oai.exe External Link s=Powell
Hosting Institution:
University of Utah. J. Willard Marriott Library.

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