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Marston (Otis R.) Papers
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Description
Professional and personal papers of river-runner and historian and river historian Otis R. Marston (1894-1979) and his collection
of the materials on the history of Colorado River and Green River regions. Included are log books from river expeditions,
journals, diaries, extensive original correspondence as well as copies of material in other repositories, manuscripts, motion
pictures, still images, research notes, and printed material.
Background
Otis R. "Dock" Marston (1894-1979) was a noted river-runner and historian of river lore. A key participant in the opening
of Grand Canyon to motorized navigation and an organizer of the 1960 jet boat run up through the canyon, he was also a leading
historian of the Colorado and Green river basins.
Extent
600 Linear Feet
(432 boxes, 54 microfilm reels, 251 volumes, 162 motion picture reels, 61 photo boxes)
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material,
nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and
obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more
information.