Papers of Otis R. Marston: Motion pictures, 1911-1966.

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Papers of Otis R. Marston: Motion pictures, 1911-1966.

Mortion pictures of river-running in the Colorado, Green, Grand, San Juan, Salmon, Snake, and Rogue river basins over the period 1911-1966. Also shows personalities involved in river-running, as well as the surrounding country.

162 reels.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7088409

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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...

Belknap, Bill, 1920-

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Professional photographer. From the description of Bill Belknap collection, 1869-1985, bulk 1940-1985. (Nogales-Santa Cruz County Public Library). WorldCat record id: 37901766 ...