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Almon Harris Thompson and Ellen Powell Thompson diaries

Title
Almon Harris Thompson and Ellen Powell Thompson diaries, 1872-1875.
Author
Thompson, A. H. (Almon Harris), 1839-1906.

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Mixed materialRequest in advance MssCol 4152Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328

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Additional Authors
Thompson, Ellen Powell.
Description
.21 linear foot (1 volume)
Summary
Diaries belonging to Almon Harris Thompson, explorer on Powell's Colorado River Expedition, and to his wife, botanist Ellen Powell Thompson.
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Genre/Form
Diaries – 19th Century.
Access (note)
  • Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
Biography (note)
  • Almon Harris Thompson (1837-1906) was the chief assistant to John Wesley Powell on the second Colorado River expedition begun in 1871. His wife, Ellen Powell Thompson, was Powell's sister. She collected plant and flower specimens on the expedition.
Call Number
MssCol 4152
OCLC
774034759
Author
Thompson, A. H. (Almon Harris), 1839-1906.
Title
Almon Harris Thompson and Ellen Powell Thompson diaries, 1872-1875.
Restricted Access
Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
Biography
Almon Harris Thompson (1837-1906) was the chief assistant to John Wesley Powell on the second Colorado River expedition begun in 1871. His wife, Ellen Powell Thompson, was Powell's sister. She collected plant and flower specimens on the expedition.
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Occupation
Explorers.
Added Author
Thompson, Ellen Powell.
Research Call Number
MssCol 4152
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