Manuscripts
Thomas Moran's painting "The Chasm of the Colorado," begun in 1873, Oct., and completed in 1874, Apr. It was purchased by Congress in July. Powell had taken Moran to the Powell Plateau and showed the view of the river from the east side
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Moran's painting "The Chasm of the Colorado." Stretch of river from Powell's Plateau and terrain from Muav Canyon
Manuscripts
mssMarston papers P008/0043
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Moran, Thomas - From Powell Plateau
Manuscripts
Professional and personal papers of Otis R. Marston and his collection of the materials on the history of Colorado River and Green River regions.
mssMarston papers
Muav Canyon, drawn by Moran. Figure 30 in Powell's 1875 Report. Probably in 1873 or from Hillers photo of 1873
Manuscripts
mssMarston papers V072/0135
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"The Chasm of the Colorado'"; basic design in charcoal on canvas [by Thomas Moran]
Manuscripts
mssMarston papers V072/0147
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Powell Plateau
Manuscripts
Professional and personal papers of Otis R. Marston and his collection of the materials on the history of Colorado River and Green River regions.
mssMarston papers
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Moran, Thomas - Powell, J.W.; Stegner, Wallace
Manuscripts
Professional and personal papers of Otis R. Marston and his collection of the materials on the history of Colorado River and Green River regions.
mssMarston papers