Papers. 1850-1942.

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Papers. 1850-1942.

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Letters, photographs, illustrations and family materials from Robert and John Ridgway. Correspondence pertains to Robert and includes letters from the 1867-1869 U.S.G.S. 40th parallel survey. The John Ridgway material is illustrative and includes water colors and pen and ink drawings used in Smithsonian publications.

6 boxes (3 feet) 1 Art portfolio (20 items)

Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library

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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library

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