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1Author:  Konopac, Farona WendlingRequires cookie*
 Title:  Farona W. Konopak Papers, 1927-1929 ead 
 Date(s):  1927-1929 
 Abstract:  The major portion of the collection contains instructional bulletins, lecture notes, and printed materials that were used by the Fred Harvey Company for training couriers. These bulletins demonstrate the depth of knowledge that a courier was expected to master and convey to travelers during the tours. Most of the materials relates to northern New Mexico sites. Additional materials include maps and trip logs, expenses for one of her trips, and four black and white photographs, chiefly posed group portraits of individuals in courier dress. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Tourism -- New Mexico | Tourism -- Arizona 
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2Author:  Birney, Hoffman, 1891-1958.Requires cookie*
 Title:  The Rainbow Bridge 1927 ead 
 Date(s):  1927 
 Abstract:  A 19-page typescript that relates the Navajo prayer for rain and the legend about Rainbow Bridge, as told to Hoffman Birney by Ast'hon Sosi (the Slim Woman) at Kayenta. Includes original photographs of Rainbow Bridge, Navajo sandpaintings, the Anasazi ruins of Betatakin and Keet Seel, and Birney with a horse. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Indians of North America -- Southwest, New -- Folklore. | Navajo Indians -- Folklore. | Prayers for rain. 
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3Author:  Tillotson, Miner Raymond, 1886-Requires cookie*
 Title:  Guest register of visitors to Grand Canyon National Park, 1927-1938 ead 
 Date(s):  1927-1938 
 Abstract:  Guest register of visitors to Grand Canyon National Park and the home of Superintendent and Mrs. M.R. Tillotson. The 184 pages are illustrated throughout with original water color decorations of traditional Southwestern motifs, notably Hopi Kachina imagery. The original fringed leather book covers are preserved. A few newspaper clippings and letters are also present. 
 Repository:  University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections 
 Subjects:  Decoration and ornament -- Southwest, New | Visitors' centers -- Arizona | National parks and reserves -- Public use 
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