100 Years of Grand: The Grand Canyon Centennial Project
A digital archive celebrating the Centennial of the Grand Canyon National Park. A collaborative project of the Arizona State University Library, Cline Library, Northern Arizona University, and the Grand Canyon National Park. Additional materials are available via the project website.
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- All Subjects: Bass, William Wallace, 1849-1933
- All Subjects: Boyce, Jesse Lawrence, 1881-1961
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Letter from W. W. Bass to Carl Hayden regarding the right to his property.
Letter from W. W. Bass to Harry Welch protesting the proposed national park bill.
Letter from Carl Hayden to W. W. Bass informing him of the favorable opinion towards a national park bill.
Letter from Carl Hayden to W. W. Bass soliciting his opinion on the proposed national park bill.
Letter from Jesse L. Boyce to Carl Hayden stating there is 30 tons of dynamite located in the Grand Canyon near tourist sites.
Letter from unknown author (possibly Jack) to Jesse L. Boyce regarding his complaint concerning the TNT located in the Grand Canyon. Enclosed is Superintendent Crosby's report in which he states that the current housing location of the TNT is not a threat to anyone.
Letter from Jesse L. Boyce to Jack in which he refers to W. W. Crosby as a "damn carpetbagger" and his frustration at Crosby making him out to be a "liar."
Letter from J. E. Gavin to Jesse L. Boyce regarding the TNT storage in the Grand Canyon. Gavin states that although acting director Arno B. Cammerer is confident in Superintendent Crosby's report concerning the legitimacy of the storage, he will continue to investigate the matter to ensure public safety.
Letter from W. W. Bass to Carl Hayden on the proposed park boundaries which he deems 'outrageous' and the effect such a bill could have on Hayden's reelection chances.
Letter from W. W. Bass to Carl Hayden written on Bass Camps and Trails stationary. Bass urges Hayden to consider the implications to his farming and mining rights if the bill is passed.