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"1942 G.C. 2-42 (trim from 1942 G.C.) (Colorado River 1942 (trim), Reel 2)": 1942 (possible one or two scenes from 1944 and 1945). Inside the film can are detailed, accurate scene notes. Covers Marston's trip with Nevills through the Grand Canyon in July 1942. [entries: sadirons; boats, oar; "Mexican Hat II"; "Wen"; Nevills"; "Joan"; July 1942 Grand Canyon trip; Ed Hudson; Norm Nevills; Desert View; Indians, dancing at rim of Grand Canyon; Grand Canyon; Marble Canyon; tourism; Santa Fe Railway train; Needles?, bridge; Grand Canyon, South Rim; Marston, Otis; Garth Marston; Bruce Wilson; Vasey's Paradise; Deer Creek Falls?; Havasu; River Rats, initiation; Lake Mead; Bright Angel Lodge; Hermit Creek] [CHECK END]

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date
1870-1978.
Call number
R045
Creator
Marston, Otis R(Opens in new tab)
Additional description
While the principal focus is the history of river-running, the collection also touches, often in depth and with original materials, on the geology of the entire region, the history of mining, water issues, hydroelectric power development, recreational use and policy issues, the history of transportation, the ecology of various riverine ecosystems, exploration, the film industry and promotion of the West, and indigenous cultures.
Provenance
Gift of the Estate of Otis R. Marston, with numerous smaller additions from G. Marston and many others, November 7, 1979, with additions 1950-1992.
Restrictions
are not available on VHS.
can be accessed only through existing prints in other sections of the collection or through Photo CD copies.
Rights
open for reading only. May not be copied or quoted.
Formal permission must be obtained from the Manuscripts Dept., Henry E. Huntington Library, for the reproduction, quotation, exhibition, or any other public or commercial use of any material in the collection. In addition, when the copyright, film rights, or literary rights are held by a third party, permission must also be sought from that party.
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    1942 G.C. 2-42 (trim from 1942 G.C.) (Colorado River 1942 (trim), Reel 2)

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