Brigham Young Academy. South American Expedition (1900-1901)
Dates
- Existence: 1900 - 1901
Administrative History
The South American Expedition was a scientific research expedition led by faculty members of Brigham Young Academy from 1900 to 1901. The group explored areas in central and southern Mexico and Central America.
Citation:
Benjamin Cluff, Jr., 1947: p. x (Brigham Young Academy Scientific Expedition; organized by Benjamin Cluff and conducted between 1900-1901) p. 101 (Brigham Young Academy South American Exploring Expedition)Diary of Christian Olsen, 1957: t.p. (Brigham Young Academy South American Expedition)
UPB files, May 29, 2010 (Cluff Expedition; Zarahemla Project)
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Vasco M. Tanner research on Chester G. Van Buren, 1899-1968
Contains diaries, field notes, articles, and other materials about Van Buren and his participation in the South American Expedition. Materials date from between 1899 and 1968.
Vasco M. Tanner research on the South American Expedition, 1900-1975
Contains correspondence, writings, and primary sources about the South American Expedition assembled by Tanner. Materials date from between 1900 and 1975.
Walter M. Wolfe articles, 1887-1905
Walter M. Wolfe biographical information, 1892-approximately 1983
Assorted items prepared by Shirley Wolfe (biographical sketch, diary information, list of written and published works, etc.), published and unpublished references to Wolfe, Juvenile Instructor articles about the Expedition, list of references to correspondence found in Wolfe's diaries, and Wolfe family information from the Provo City Cemetery (his wife, Caroline; their daughter Sarah, etc.)