Papers of Otis R. Marston, 1870-1978.

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Papers of Otis R. Marston, 1870-1978.

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Professional and personal papers of Otis R. Marston and his collection of the materials on the history of Colorado River and Green River regions. Included are log books from river expeditions, journals, diaries, extensive original correspondence as well as copies of material in other repositories, manuscripts, motion pictures, still images, research notes, and printed material.

Approx. 250,000 pieces.432 boxes.54 microfilm rolls.251 volumes.162 motion picture reels.61 photo boxes.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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Marston, Otis R.

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Biographical note: Amateur historian and Colorado River runner. From the description of Colorado River travel research, ca. 1894, 1952-1972 (bulk 1952-1972 ). (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 457814147 Otis "Dock" Marston was a noted river-runner and historian of river lore. A key participant in the opening of Grand Canyon to motorized navigation and an organizer of the 1960 jet boat run up through the canyon, he was also a leadin...