Extracts from journals, books and articles about the Lewis and Clark Expedition related to Iowa and Iowa birds, 1803-2003.

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Extracts from journals, books and articles about the Lewis and Clark Expedition related to Iowa and Iowa birds, 1803-2003.

Assembled collection of copies of excerpts related to Iowa and Iowa birds found in the journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition as well as books and articles about the expedition.

.25 linear ft. (1 container)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8103515

Iowa State Historical Society

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Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)

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After elected president, Thomas Jefferson wanted a direct and practicable water communication across the continent and US sovereignty over the land occupied by the many different Indian tribes along the Missouri River. In 1803, Jefferson commissioned the Corps of Discovery and named Army Captain Meriwether Lewis its leader. Lewis selected William Clark as second in command. The Corps of Discovery departed from Camp Dubois (Illinois) on May 14, 1804, and met up with Lewis in St. Charles, Missour...