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The Colorado, river of mystery
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The Colorado, river of mystery
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Traces the history of the Colorado from the time it was known as the River of Mystery through exploration by John Powell to the building of the Hoover and the Glen Canyon Dams.
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Colorado River
Visual Materials
Colorado River - [Map of dam and powerhouse sites for the Glen Canyon project].
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Colorado River - Map of western states showing plans for hydro-electric development of the Colorado River
Visual Materials
Colorado River - Map of western states showing plans for hydro-electric development of the Colorado River - Boulder Canyon Unit, Diamond Creek Unit, Marble Canyon Unit and Glen Canyon Unit.
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Colorado River controversy
Manuscripts
The collection consists of the literary and personal papers of American novelist, essayist and political activist Mary Hunter Austin (1868-1943), best known for her portrayals of life in California and New Mexico. It includes correspondence and literary manuscripts by both Austin and numerous other authors, editors and friends, as well as ephemera and photographs. Literary manuscripts include Austin's personal journals, short stories, poems, essays, and numerous drafts of novels. The correspondence deals with Austin's personal life and business dealings as well as her activities with Indian rights and the water right controversies in California's Owens Valley and in the Southwest. There are also materials related to Austin's interests in folklore and religion in New Mexico and the Southwest. The more than 1,200 photographs in the collection date from 1869 to the 1920s and include personal and family photographs of Mary Austin, her friends, relatives, homes, and various topics related to her interests.
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Colorado River - Shot of Colorado River
Visual Materials
Colorado River - Shot of Colorado River and the rocky canyon from the riverbank || three similar shots (SCE-6998, SCE-6999 & SCE-7000) on same photocard.
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