Arthur Powell Davis papers circa 1865-1974

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Arthur Powell Davis papers circa 1865-1974

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The Arthur Powell Davis papers include various project files, correspondence, articles by and about him, bibliographic information (including memoirs and diaries), a few photographs, and project maps. Also included are audiotapes of reminiscences by Douglas Powell Davis, Arthur Powell Davis' nephew.

10 cubic ft. (16 document boxes, 2 slim document boxes, 1 F41 box, 1 card file box)

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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