Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 3
Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 3Typed information on back of photograph: Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 3.
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Typed information on back of photograph: Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 3.
Typed information on back of photograph: Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 3.
Typed information on back of photograph: Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 2.
Typed information on back of photograph: Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 2.
Major John Wesley Powell talking to a Paiute Indian, northern Arizona Survey, Arizona. circa 1869.
Major John Wesley Powell talking to a Paiute Indian, northern Arizona Survey, Arizona. circa 1869.
John Wesley Powell
Painting by Henry C. Pitz showing John Wesley Powell and his party going through the Grand Canyon, presumably during the historic 1869 Colorado River expedition. The 1869 expedition gave to Powell and his party the distinction of being the first to travel the entire distance of the Colorado River, a remarkable feat that many had formerly believed impossible.
Painting by Henry C. Pitz showing John Wesley Powell and his party going through the Grand Canyon, presumably during the historic 1869 Colorado River expedition. The 1869 expedition gave to Powell and his party the distinction of being the first to travel the entire distance of the Colorado River, a remarkable feat that many had formerly believed impossible.
Map of John Wesley Powell's Pioneer River Voyage. 1869.
Map of John Wesley Powell's Pioneer River Voyage. 1869.
Area of map used by Major John Wesley Powell during Colorado River expeditions. Utah. 1869
Area of map used by Major John Wesley Powell during Colorado River expeditions. Utah. 1869
Handwritten information on back of photograph, William Branwell (Bram) Powell (Bram) and Major J.W. (Wes) Powell. The two Powell brothers. Wheaton, Illinois. 1865.
Handwritten information on back of photograph, William Branwell (Bram) Powell (Bram) and Major J.W. (Wes) Powell. The two Powell brothers. Wheaton, Illinois. 1865.
Weather station site, Shenandoah National Park.
Weather station site, Shenandoah National Park.