John F. Rittel Interview April 15, 2008.

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John F. Rittel Interview April 15, 2008.

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John F. Rittel Interview conducted April 15, 2008 in Helena, Mont. In this interview Mr. Rittel discusses the Blacktail Ranch near Wolf Creek, Mont. He also discusses the cave and it various chambers located on the ranch, archaeological sites, the National Speleological Society mapping and excavating the cave, National Geographic Society excavating fossilized bones from the cave, and artifacts. (OH 2269).

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Montana Historical Society Library

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Rittel, Gustav.

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Blanton, Kerri.

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National Geographic Society (U.S.)

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The eruption of Mount Katmai on the Alaska Peninsula in 1912 was one of the great volcanic events of modern history. The eruption covered the town of Kodiak with almost one foot of ash and the explosion was reportedly heard as far away as Juneau, 750 miles distant. To study this phenomena, the National Geographic Society launched several scientific investigating expeditions to Katmai and surrounding areas affected by the eruption. There was a brief expedition to Kodiak and Afognak Islands, led b...

National Speleological Society. Cave Diving Section

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Rittel, Augusta.

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Rittel, John F.

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John F. Rittel's family has owned and operated the Blacktail Ranch near Wolf Creek, Mont. since the 1880s. They have raised sheep, cattle, and currently operate an outfitter's guide service and dude ranch. From the description of John F. Rittel Interview April 15, 2008. (Montana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 458299607 ...