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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 2 Collections and/or Records:

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

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