Powell Society records 1956-2008

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Powell Society records 1956-2008

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The Powell Society was incorporated in 1969 in order to promote the general study of the canyons of the American West, the study of the Colorado River Basin, and the study of John Wesley Powell and his work, and also to facilitate the publication of materials generated by these studies. These are their official records, as collected by Dr. Henry W. Toll during his time as president of the society (1969-2008). Materials cover all aspects of the society's activity, whether administrative, scholarly, or recreational in nature.

5 boxes; 2.5 linear feet

eng,

J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Manuscripts Division

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Toll, Henry W. (Henry Wolcott), 1887-

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State senator and attorney. Born November 1887. Active in opposing the Ku Klux Klan in Colorado. Taught at the University of Chicago. Served on the National Commission on Uniform State Laws, Denver Welfare Board, DPL Foundation. Founded Graland School in 1927. Died October 1975. From the description of Henry W. Toll oral history [sound recording]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 39160430 The Powell Society was incorporated in 1969 (the 100th anniver...