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Created1962-05-26
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This silent color motion picture documents the last Colorado River boat tour before the construction of Glen Canyon Dam. This invitational event featured Governor Paul Fannin of Arizona, Governor George Clyde of Utah, National Park Service personnel, and several other Arizona public officials and special guests. This trip began

This silent color motion picture documents the last Colorado River boat tour before the construction of Glen Canyon Dam. This invitational event featured Governor Paul Fannin of Arizona, Governor George Clyde of Utah, National Park Service personnel, and several other Arizona public officials and special guests. This trip began in Hite, Utah and ended at the present day location of Glen Canyon Dam. It was organized and led by Art Greene of Canyon Tours Inc.
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Created2002
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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."

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Created2002
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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

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.

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Created1867
DescriptionRecords for the ship Delangle, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba. On this trip, the Delangle brought 275 settlers from China to work. The ship was captained by Dupert.
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Created1861
DescriptionRecords for the ship Delangle, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with La Alianza. On this trip, the Delangle brought 275 settlers from China to work.
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Created1860
DescriptionRecords for the ship, Seraphina, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba. On this trip, the Serafina brought 400 settlers from Cuba. The Serafina stopped in Amoy and the Cape of Good Hope before going to Cuba.
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Created1861
DescriptionRecords for the ship Alice Thorndike, which brought Chinese settlers from China to Cuba under contract with Torices, Puente y Co. On this trip, the Alice Thorndike brought 342 settlers from China to work.
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Created1858
DescriptionDetails the causes for Chinese immigration to Cuba and the experiences of the workers when they arrive. Mentions how the government of Cuba is involved in the contracts that bring Chinese settlers to Cuba to work as indentured servants and slaves
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Created1868
DescriptionOath of allegiance taken by a Chinese settler in order to become a natural citizen of Cuba. Signed in Chinese. 1868.
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Contributors鍾, 大嬌 (Contractor)
Created1867
DescriptionA contract between Chung, a Chinese settler, and R. Calderon, an agent for La Alianza. La Alianza brought Chung from China to Cuba to work. He was to be hired by another employer upon arrival.