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Anderson Bakewell papers, 1943-1999
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bakewell, Anderson
- Title
- Anderson Bakewell papers
- Dates
- 1943-1999 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 2.82 cubic ft. (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 09166
- Summary
- The Anderson Bakewell papers document Bakewell’s career as a priest and an explorer from 1943-1999. The bulk of the papers detail Bakewell’s participation in the Rockwell Polar Flight, with other papers documenting time spent in Alaska, the Yukon, and Central and South Asia.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Anderson Bakewell was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 18, 1913. Bakewell graduated from St. Louis University in 1937, joined the Society of Jesus in 1942, and was ordained in 1951. As a priest Bakewell served communities in India, Maryland, Alaska, and New Mexico. During his life, Bakewell gained fame for his work as an explorer. Some of his most notable explorations included mountaineering in the Himalayas and the Yukon, as well as participating in the Rockwell Polar Flight, the first ever round-the-world across both poles. Bakewell passed away on October 13, 1999.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Anderson Bakewell papers contain documents detailing the life and work of the Jesuit priest and explorer, Anderson Bakewell. The papers date from 1943-1999, with the bulk of papers detailing his involvement in the 1965 Rockwell Polar Flight. In addition, there are papers from Bakewell’s time in Alaska, the Yukon, and Central and South Asia. Of particular interest are his journals from the Rockwell Polar Flight and three 16-mm film strips from 1950 documenting his journeys in Nepal and Tibet, including an exploration of Mt. Everest.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The Anderson Bakewell papers have been minimally processed and divided into three series.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Anderson Bakewell at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Anderson Bakewell in 1986 and Edward Bakewell III in 2000.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Matthew Francis in June 2009.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. Personal Papers and General TravelsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence |
1962-1982 |
| 1 | 2 | Maps - California and Yukon Territory |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | Memorial Service Booklet |
1999 |
| 1 | 4 | Media - Articles |
1962-1963, 1985 |
| 1 | 5 | Organizations - American Alpine Club |
1960-1976 |
| 1 | 6 | Organizations - Arctic Institute of North America |
1957-1966 |
| 1 | 7 | Organizations - Icefield Ranges Research Project |
1961-1967 |
| 1 | 8 | Organizations - International Exposition of Flight |
1967 |
| 1 | 9 | Organizations - Swiss Foundation for Alpine Research |
1955-1958 |
| 4 | Scrapbook - Blessings |
1995-1976 | |
| 4 | Scrapbook - Yukon |
1985 | |
| Folder | |||
| 1 | 10 | Prayers |
1965-1967, undated |
| 1 | 11 | Writings - "Botanical Collections of the Wood Yukon Expeditions of 1939-1941," |
1943 |
Series II. Rockwell Polar FlightReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 12 | General Polar Flight Files |
circa 1965 |
| 1 | 13 | General Polar Flight Files |
circa 1965 |
| 1 | 14 | Polar Flight General Files |
circa 1965 |
| 1 | 15 | Polar Flight Correspondence |
1965-1966 |
| 1 | 16 | Polar Flight Maps and Navigation Charts |
1965 |
| 1 | 17 | Polar Flight Media - Articles |
1965-1966 |
| 1 | 18 | Polar Flight Media - Articles |
1965-1966 |
| 1 | 19 | Polar Flight Media - Articles |
1965-1966 |
| 2 | 1 | Polar Flight Media - Press Releases |
1965 |
| 2 | 2 | Polar Flight Media - Press Releases |
1965 |
| 2 | 3 | Polar Flight Media - Press Releases |
1965 |
| 2 | 4 | Polar Flight Reports and Studies |
1965 |
| 4 | Polar Flight Reports and Studies - Historical Record of the Rockwell Polar Flight |
1965 | |
| 4 | Polar Flight Scrapbooks |
1965 | |
| Folder | |||
| 2 | 5 | Polar Flight Writings and Journals |
1965 |
Series III. Audio/VisualReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 3 | Photographs |
circa 1950-1965 |
| 3 | Slides - Alaska, Yukon Territory, and Unidentified |
1968 and undated |
| 3 | 16 mm film - "Bodnath and the Lama," |
1950 |
| 3 | 16 mm film - "The Valley of Nepal," |
1950 |
| 3 | 16 mm film - "Trek to Everest," |
1950 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Exploration, Aerial
- Mountaineering--China
- Mountaineering--Nepal
- Mountaineering--Yukon
- Rockwell Polar Flight
Corporate Names
- Catholic Church--Clergy
- Jesuits
Geographical Names
- Everest, Mount (China and Nepal)
Occupations
- Explorers
- Travel Writers
Processed by Matthew Francis
2009
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