Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh papers 1871-1934

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Frederick Samuel Dellenbaugh papers 1871-1934

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Frederick S. Dellenbaugh (1853-1935) was an explorer, artist and author. As the artist and assistant topographer on John Wesley Powell's second Colorado River expedition, 1871-1873, he helped to prepare the first map of the Grand Canyon. He was a cofounder and lifetime member of the Explorers Club, served on the board of directors for the Eastern Association on Indian Affairs, and was the American Geographical Society's librarian from 1909-1911. His papers include correspondence, a diary of the Powell expedition, manuscripts and drafts of his writings, research notes, sketches, photographs, newspaper clippings, and other printed matter.

2 linear feet; 3 boxes, 3 volumes

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6315109

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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