Zion National Park, undated

File — Box: 2, Folder: 26

Scope and Contents

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This collection documents J. L. Crawford’s professional and personal life during his lifetime while living in Southern Utah. The material collected is from 1973-2008, while the bulk of the material is from 1995-2005.

Included in the collection are Crawford’s Pocket Guide to Bryce Canyon Trailsby J. L. Crawford, Bryce Canyon Through the Seasons,by Bryce Canyon National Park, and Place and Personal Names of the Gosiute Indians of Utah by Ralph V. Chamberlin

The Articles Series is the largest series, and it contains a variety of articles collected and written by Crawford. They are arranged in alphabetical order. The Correspondence Series is a mixture of personal letters and professional inquires, often with Crawford’s response letter attached. They are arranged in alphabetical order and chronological order within each folder according to the dates written. The Photograph Series contains Crawford’s World War ll, National Park, and family photographs. They are arranged in alphabetical order. The Subject / Topic Series contain a variety of information about people and topics related to Southern Utah. They are arranged in alphabetical order.

Dates

Creation: undated

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open and freely available to researchers during Special Collections hours or by appointment. Researchers must complete an Application for Use and show a photo ID prior to accessing materials.

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction and use of the materials in this collection are subject to copyright law. Dixie State University Library Special Collections and Archives holds the copyright to unpublished material in the collection that is not in the public domain. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be obtained from the Special Collections Librarian and Archivist and a correct citation provided. A user may be asked to submit a "Request for one-time use of photocopies or reproductions" form in order to obtain reproductions.

Biographical / Historical

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This collection documents J. L. Crawford’s professional and personal life during his lifetime while living in Southern Utah. The material collected is from 1973-2008, while the bulk of the material is from 1995-2005.

Included in the collection are Crawford’s Pocket Guide to Bryce Canyon Trails by J. L. Crawford, Bryce Canyon Through the Seasons by Bryce Canyon National Park, and Place and Personal Names of the Gosiute Indians of Utah by Ralph V. Chamberlin

The Articles Series is the largest series, and it contains a variety of articles collected and written by Crawford. They are arranged in alphabetical order. The Correspondence Series is a mixture of personal letters and professional inquires, often with Crawford’s response letter attached. They are arranged in alphabetical order and chronological order within each folder according to the dates written. The Photograph Series contains Crawford’s World War ll, National Park, and family photographs. They are arranged in alphabetical order. The Subject / Topic Series contain a variety of information about people and topics related to Southern Utah. They are arranged in alphabetical order.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (2 gray letter document cases)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence, articles written by J. L. Crawford, and his research files. There are photographs of Crawford’s family, his World War II days, Zions National Park, and Bryce Canyon National Park, while working there as a Park Ranger. The collection was put together by J. L. Crawford during his lifetime while living in Springdale, Panguich and St. George, Utah.

Arrangement

The J. L. Crawford Collection is arranged in four series. 1. Articles, 1976-2008. 2. Correspondence, 1983-2005. 3. Photographs, undated. 4. Subject / Topic Files, undated.