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:
Indian blanket
Item — Oversize 1: [Barcode: 31197233647491]
Identifier: MSS 2188
Scope and Contents
One wool blanket, measuring 50 in. by 80 in. Dark brown with pattern of tan stripes, and a single strand dark brown yarn around edge. Large holes in some places, with one side somewhat faded.
Dates:
approximately 1900
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