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Harry L. Aleson papers, 1966-1993
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Aleson, Harry L.
- Title
- Harry L. Aleson papers
- Dates
- 1966-1993 (inclusive)19661993
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1435
- Summary
- The Harry L. Aleson papers (1966-1993) contains a master thesis from the University of Redlands, California, by Martin Clark Powell titled, A Study and Historical Analysis of the Document "The Trail of Hosteen Pish La Ki for Sixty Snows." The thesis includes comments and criticism from Mr. Aleson (1899-1972) a prominent Colorado River boatman. Mr. Powell's thesis analyzed an autobiographical poem by Cass Hite (1845-1914), a prospector and miner in the Upper Glen Canyon area of southeastern Utah which is now inundated by Lake Powell.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Harry LeRoy Aleson (1899-1972) was a Colorado River boatsman and explorer. He served in WWI and attended Iowa State College for two years, hoping to pursue an engineering degree, however financial pressures forced him to leave. He married Thursa Winona in 1928 and later legally seperated from her in 1940. He would later marry Dorothy Donaldson Keyes in 1962. He first explored the Colorado River in 1939 and soon became an expert river boatman, giving tours to the public. He was asked by a noted Colorado River authority, Otis R. "Dock" Marston, to write comments on Mr. Powell's thesis in 1966 because of his familiarity with the area and its residents.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Harry L. Aleson papers (1966-1993) contains a master thesis from the University of Redlands, California, by Martin Clark Powell titled, A Study and Historical Analysis of the Document "The Trail of Hosteen Pish La Ki for Sixty Snows." The thesis includes comments and criticism from Mr. Aleson (1899-1972) a prominent Colorado River boatman. Mr. Powell's thesis analyzed an autobiographical poem by Cass Hite (1845-1914), a prospector and miner in the Upper Glen Canyon area of southeastern Utah which is now inundated by Lake Powell.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Location of Originals
Handwritten original located in the Utah State Historical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Acquisition Information
Donated by James H. Knipmeyer.
Processing Note
Processed by Manuscripts Division staff in 2007.
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Related Materials
Forms part of the River Running Archives (S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archives).
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Box | |
| 1 | A Study and Historical Analysis of the Document "The Trail of Hosteen Pish La Ki for Sixty Snows." |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Miners--Utah--Biography
- Prospecting--Utah--History
Personal Names
- Hite, Cass, 1845-1914
Geographical Names
- Glen Canyon (Utah and Ariz.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Notes (documents)
- Theses
Finding aid created by Manuscripts Division staff.
2007 (last modified: 2019)
