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This document provides a brief history of human interaction with the Colorado River beginning with John Wesley Powell's 1869 expedition. It also introduces the Greene family, discusses their involvement with tourism relating to the Colorado River, and gives an overview of "Moving Waters."
This document consists primarily of digitized photographs and other items illustrating such subjects as Norm Nevills, who began leading white water river expeditions down the San Juan river in 1936; Marble Canyon Lodge; Navajo Bridge; members of the Greene family, including Art Greene and Vern Baker; the launch of the airboat Tseh Na-ni-ah-go Atin' I at Lee's Ferry; Upper Bridge Canyon (now underwater); Sentinel Rock; Rainbow Bridge; and Cliff Dwellers Lodge. Also included is a discussion of Art Greene's early career as a river guide, including his initial work on the Colorado River, and the Greene family's establishment of Cliff Dwellers Lodge.
This document contains digitized photographs and other items showing the construction of Glen Canyon Dam, Wahweap trailer park, Lake Powell, and the last boat trip prior to Glen Canyon Dam's completion. Also included is text discussing how Glen Canyon Dam changed the Colorado River and impacted the Greene family's businesses.
This document contains digitized photographs and other items showing Lake Powell's creation and use, including the lake filling, boat tours, filming of The Greatest Story Ever Told and McKenna's Gold, and the Greene family's sale of Wahweap Lodge and Marina in 1976. Also included is text discussing how the Greene family adapted their business models to take advantage of the Lake Powell tourist trade.
A color motion picture production with sound, complete audio recordings of the event and the event program documenting the dedication ceremony for Arizona State University's Charles Trumbull Hayden Library, November 22nd 1966.
Motion Picture: ASU President G. Homer Durham dedicates the building, and Senator Carl T. Hayden remembers his father, the namesake of the library. Library facilities and technologies are depicted. Narrated by Librarian Alan D. Covey.
Audio Recording:
Reel 1 Side A:
Norman H. Strouse Remarks
Reel 1 Side B:
President G. Homer Durham Concluding Remarks
ASU Symphonic Band
Reel 2 Side A:
Rev. Bert Johnson Invocation
President Durham Greetings and Introductions
Audio recording of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Memorial Union, October 25, 1954. Jim Creasman is master of ceremonies. Arizona State College cheer "With an A" is performed. Featuring speeches from Governor Howard Pyle, Senator Carl T. Hayden, student president Bill Coulson, head of the physical sciences department George M. Bateman, President Grady Gammage, members of the alumni association, and others.
An audio recording of the formal dedication of the Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium at Arizona State University. ASU President G. Homer Durham makes remarks and introduces several invited speakers. The recording is presented in three segments.