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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 8 Collections and/or Records:

Chester G. Van Buren dissecting set and folders, approximately 1900-1910

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 4170 Series 2 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains a dissecting set and folders associated with Van Buren. Date of individual items not determined.

Dates: approximately 1900-1910

Chester G. Van Buren papers, 1899-1903

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 4170 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains diaries, field notes, and writings by Van Buren related to the South American Expedition. Materials date from between 1899 and 1902.

Dates: 1899-1903

John B. Fairbanks photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 9
Scope and Contents

Collection includes black and white photographs of Provo, Utah and some photographs of the Cluff Expedition to Mexico. Most of the photographs have a corresponding glass negative or nitrate negative. There are also acetate copy negatives for some photographs. Also includes two prints of paintings by John B. Fairbanks. Dated 1897-1902.

Dates: 1897-1902

Asa Solomon Kienke diaries and other material

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197231027258]
Identifier: UA 88
Scope and Contents

Contains two journals of Keinke's mission to Illinois and Indiana for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 1896 and 1898, seven journals kept as a member of the Brigham Young Academy South American Expedition of 1900-1902, and archaelogical and miscellaneous papers. Also includes a bound typescript of the expedition journals.

Dates: 1896-1902

Vasco M. Tanner collection on the South American Expedition

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 4170
Scope and Contents

Contains first-hand accounts and retrospective articles on the South American Expedition. Includes diaries, correspondence, field notes, and articles. Much of the material focuses on the contributions of Benjamin Cluff Jr. and Chester G. Van Buren. Collection was compiled by Vasco M. Tanner, and includes his own research and writing on the expedition.

Dates: 1899-1975

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 Chester G. Van Buren, 1899-1968

 Series
Identifier: MSS 4170 Series 2
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1899-1968

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