Benjamin Cluff diary. 1901 September-December.

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Benjamin Cluff diary. 1901 September-December.

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Diary written by Cluff documenting his the activities as he led a small group from Brigham Young Academy through Panama and into Columbia. Though Cluff states a desire to search for the Book of Mormon city of Zarahemla while on the expedition, much of the diary is devoted to describing travel preparations, countryside traveled through, and plantation owners Cluff meets during the trip. The group traveled by steamboat, by mule, or on foot for much of the trip and encountered many difficulties that impeded their progress, which are documented in the diary. Cluff's diary also includes details on expenditures, a temperature log, and information Cluff learned about the local rivers, forests, and wildlife. Cluff also makes reference to ideal locations for business or colonization. The expedition made it as far as the Magdalena River in Columbia before being turned back by an increasingly violent local war. Collection also includes a bound photocopy of the diary.

2 folders (0.16 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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Brigham Young Academy. South American Expedition (1900-1901)

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Cluff, Benjamin, Jr., 1858-1948

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President of Brigham Young Academy and Brigham Young University, 1892-1903. From the description of Papers, 1900-1902. 1955. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 365099831 Kenney is a Mormon author and historian. From the guide to the Scott G. Kenney research materials, 1820-1984, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) Brigham Young Academy Principal 1892-1903. From the description of Term record of the Brigham Young Academy commencing Jan. 28, 1884. (...