Anderson Bakewell papers, 1943-1999.

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Anderson Bakewell papers, 1943-1999.

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The Anderson Bakewell papers contain documents detailing the life and work of the Jesuit priest and explorer, Anderson Bakewell. The papers date from 1943-1999, with the bulk of papers detailing his involvement in the 1965 Rockwell Polar Flight. In addition, there are papers from Bakewell's time in Alaska, the Yukon, and Central and South Asia. Of particular interest are his journals from the Rockwell Polar Flight and three 16-mm film strips from 1950 documenting his journeys in Nepal and Tibet, including an exploration of Mt. Everest.

2.82 cubic ft. (4 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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