Collection: Papers relating to John Wesley Powell (original) (raw)

Collection

Call Number: RH MS 300

Overview

This collection, which spans the years 1934 to 1974, deals primarily with the Powell centennial celebration in 1969, family ties with 19th century explorer and conservationist John Wesley Powell, as well as Schnacke's successful efforts to secure a Powell commemorative stamp marking the 100th anniversary of the historic 1869 voyage down the Colorado River. Also included is the commemorative stamp issued on August 1, 1969 at Page, Arizona.

Dates

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

No access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Biography of Donald Powell Schnacke

Donald Powell Schnacke is the great-great-nephew of John Wesley Powell, noted primarily for his highly acclaimed exploratory journey down the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon in 1869.

Extent

1 linear foot (2 document cases + 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

RH MS 300

Physical Location

RH MS R32

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, Donald P. Schnacke, May 1980.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title

Guide to the Donald Powell Schnacke Collection

Subtitle

Papers relating to John Wesley Powell

Author

Finding aid prepared by js, October 1980. Finding aid encoded by mg, 2004. Finding aid revised by mwh, 2017.

Date

2004

Description rules

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Language of description

Finding aid writtenin English.

Finding aid permalink

http://hdl.handle.net/10407/4641638256

Preferred citation

Papers relating to John Wesley Powell, Kansas Collection, RH MS 300, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository