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Brigham Young Academy. South American Expedition (1900-1901)

 Organization

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 12 Collections and/or Records:

Brigham Young Academy acting president correspondence, 1900

 Series
Identifier: UA 1093 Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between George H. Brimhall and students, parents, Church leaders, and others related to the administration of the Academy. Includes information on progress of the South American Expedition. Materials date from 1900.

Dates: 1900

Brigham Young Academy acting president correspondence, 1900-1901

 Series
Identifier: UA 1093 Series 15
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between George H. Brimhall and students, teachers, businessmen, and Church leaders related to the administration of the Academy. Includes information on the progress of the South American Expedition. Materials date from between 1900 and 1901.

Dates: 1900-1901

Brigham Young Academy acting president correspondence, 1901

 Series
Identifier: UA 1093 Series 18
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between George H. Brimhall and students, teachers, Church leaders, and others related to the administration of the Academy. Includes information on the Beaver Branch and the progress of the South American Expedition. Materials date from 1901.

Dates: 1901

Brigham Young Academy acting president correspondence on missionaries, 1900-1901

 Series
Identifier: UA 1093 Series 17
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between George H. Brimhall and Church leaders regarding the missionary training program at the Academy. Materials date from between 1900 and 1901.

Dates: 1900-1901

Brigham Young Academy presidential correspondence, 1899-1900

 Series
Identifier: UA 1093 Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence between Cluff and students, teachers, and others related to the administration of the Academy. Contains information on the planning and start of the South American Expedition. Materials date from between 1899 and 1900.

Dates: 1899-1900

Treasurer's Office correspondence and other material, 1914-1960

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 355 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, reports, and other materials from the Treasurer's Office under Kiefer Sauls. Materials date from between 1914 and 1960.

Dates: 1914-1960

Treasurer's Office general records, 1899-1955

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 355 Series 3 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, financial reports, contracts, and other materials produced or gathered by the Treasurer's Office. Materials date from between 1899 and 1955.

Dates: 1899-1955

Treasurer's Office records, 1899-1960

 Series
Identifier: UA 355 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, reports, and financial records produced and gathered by the Treasurer's Office. Materials date from between 1899 and 1960.

Dates: 1899-1960

Vasco M. Tanner articles on Chester G. Van Buren, 1928-1968

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 4170 Series 2 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, notes, and manuscript drafts about Chester G. Van Buren. Materials date from between 1928 and 1968.

Dates: 1928-1968

Vasco M. Tanner research on the South American Expedition, 1900-1975

 Series
Identifier: MSS 4170 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, writings, and primary sources about the South American Expedition assembled by Tanner. Materials date from between 1900 and 1975.

Dates: 1900-1975