Prairie Trek expeditions
records, 1926–1982

Collection Information

Biographical Sketch

Scope and Content Note

Series Contents

Cataloging Information

Processed by

Charles Latham
1988
and
Paul Brockman
August 2007

Manuscript and Visual Collections Department
William Henry Smith Memorial Library
Indiana Historical Society
450 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-3269

www.indianahistory.org

COLLECTION INFORMATION

VOLUME OF COLLECTION:	Manuscript Materials: 45 document cases; 3 oversize folders; 2 bound volumes Visual Materials: 3 boxes of photographs; 1 box of color photographs; 2 folders of oversize photographs (OVB); 1 folder oversize color photographs (OVB); 21 boxes of slides; 1 video tape; 5 boxes of 4x5 acetate negatives; 4 4x5 color acetate negatives; 4 bins of 120 mm acetate color transparencies/negatives; 2 bins of 35 mm acetate color/black-and-white negatives,
COLLECTION DATES:	1926–1982
PROVENANCE:	John Howie, Columbia, Missouri, January 1988
RESTRICTIONS:	Slides and Negatives may be viewed only with the assistance of a Collections Staff member.
COPYRIGHT:
REPRODUCTION RIGHTS:	Permission to reproduce or publish material in this collection must be obtained from the Indiana Historical Society.
ALTERNATE FORMATS:
RELATED HOLDINGS:
ACCESSION NUMBER:	1988.0184
NOTES:

BIOGRAPHiCAL SKETCH

The Prairie Trek is a summer camping activity in the American Southwest which combines camping with educational experiences in natural science, crafts, and archeology.

The Trek began in 1926 when Hillis L. Howie, Scoutmaster of Indianapolis Troop 18, with the assistance of another adult, led nine Boy Scouts on a tour of the American West. Early expeditions consisted of approximately sixteen bys, ages 13–18, and three adult leaders. The group would leave Indianapolis by station wagon and truck, and drive nearly 5,000 miles through Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico, before returning to Indianapolis. During the trip, the boys were expected to take responsibility for setting up camp, cooking and clean-up. There were opportunities for hiking, mountaineering, bird-watching, and exploring ghost towns and deserted Indian cave-dwellings and pueblos. The boys were encouraged to pursue a particular interest on the trip; this could include any of the natural sciences, special crafts, archeology, or photography. The expeditions were always run as educational trips, and in 1930, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis began commissioning the Trek as a field expedition to bring back specimens, photographs, and movies.

In 1934 Mr. Howie began to expand and institutionalize the Trek’s activities. A separate girl’s expedition, called the Turquoise Trail, began under the leadership of Mrs. Donald Jameson; it became a regular feature after 1940. In 1934 Mr. Howie purchased a 500-acre tract of land near Thoreau, New Mexico (Cottonwood Gulch) to serve as a base camp. In the following year the Trek was organized as a non-profit educational institution under the name of the Cottonwood Gulch Foundation, and the Thoreau property was deeded to the foundation. In 1960 a program for younger campers was started and was named the Little Outfit.

Mr. Howie continued as the director until 1970. In the winters he worked in various educational positions, including headmaster of Orchard School (1932–1938) and the Community School in Clayton, Missouri. In 1970 he “passed the torch” of the directorship to Thomas M. Billings, Jr., but he continued to serve as a trustee of the Foundation until his death in June 1982.

Prairie Trek and the Cottonwood Gulch Foundation continues to serve as a pioneer program in educational summer camping; now serving the entire United States from its offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Sources:

Information supplied from an unpublished history by Charles Latham, Jr. in 1983.

Prairie Trek Web Site: http://www.cottonwoodgulch.org/expeditions/pt.php (accessed 11 April 2007).

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE

The first series contains organizational material regarding the Cottonwood Gulch Foundation. Items include negotiations for purchase of the property in 1934; organization of the Foundation, 1935; and board meetings and correspondence. There also are correspondence with the Foundation’s lawyers, particularly John E. Perry of Gallup, New Mexico and material on obtaining tax exempt status from the IRS, the State of New Mexico, and McKinley County. There are records dealing with additional land acquisition, the construction of new buildings, and rental arrangement for property use by outside groups. In addition, there are records regarding the obtaining of permits from the ICC to operate the Foundation’s trucks in the four-state area covered by expeditions; insurance; the handling of accidents involving campers; and various forms used in administration.

The second and largest series of manuscript materials contains the papers of the director. Records include efforts to recruit campers including trips around the country and correspondence with camp agencies, and advertising and brochures; methods employed in organizing summer camps such as the logistics for getting the campers and staff to the base camp and opening the camp; organizing activities for trekkers while at base camp and on expeditions; arranging for cooks and meal preparation; obtaining supplies and maintaining relations with other camping organizations, especially the American Camping Association; and keeping account of the day to day expenses of outfits and campers.

The third series involves the recruiting and training of qualified camp personnel. Materials include correspondence with staff members; evaluations by staff of their summer’s work; applications; and methods used for training.

Series four contains camper applications and material regarding “Outstanding Trekkers,” 1957–1977.

Series five contains historical information regarding Prairie Trek. Each outfit kept a log, and an account of the year’s experience was sent to each participant. In addition, some trekkers wrote papers of their experiences. There also is one scrapbook of clippings that presents a running history of the first twenty-five years of the organization.

Series six contains an enormous amount of visual materials documenting the organization and its participants. These are mostly unidentified black and white slides showing the activities of Prairie Trek and Turquoise Trail from approximately 1927 through 1976. There is also one VHS format tape with footage copied by staff members from Howie’s 16 mm home movies of Prairie Trek and Turquoise Trail. Henry L. Berman of Boston, copied the original film to video. More recently, Larry Barker assisted Director Monty Billings in editing the raw footage and putting a sound track to the edited material.

series CONTENTS

Series 1: Cottonwood Gulch Foundation, 1931–1978

CONTENTS	CONTAINER
Legal and Financial Papers, 1931–1934	Box 1, Folder 1
Deed and Minutes of Trustee’s Meeting, 1935	Box 1, Folder 2
By-laws; Correspondence regarding property, taxes and trustees, 1935–73	Box 1, Folder 3
Board Meetings—Agendas and Minutes, 1957–78	Box 1, Folder 4
Lowenhaupt-Howie Correspondence regarding pension for director ; Principles of Board’s Operation, 1955–73	Box 1, Folder 5
Investment Portfolio, 1970; Staff Reports, 1971	Box 1, Folder 6
Director’s Report and Camp Tax Return, 1972–73	Box 1, Folder 7
Director’s Reports, 1974–77	Box 1, Folder 8
Board Membership, n.d.; Director’s Resolutions, 1956–60: General Information, 1978	Box 1, Folder 9
Financial Records, 1955–61	Box 2, Folder 1
Financial Statements, 1956–69; Archeological Records 1970(?)–72	Box 2, Folder 2
Howie–Correspondence with Board Members, 1970–76	Box 2, Folder 3
Fred McKee Correspondence, 1974	Box 2, Folder 4
Monty Billings, 1967–72	Box 2, Folder 5
Monty Billings, 1973–74	Box 2, Folder 6
Monty Billings, 1975–76	Box 2, Folder 7
Monty Billings, 1977–78	Box 2, Folder 8
Cottonwood Gulch Foundation Correspondence, 1961–72	Box 2, Folder 9
Cottonwood Gulch Foundation Correspondence, 1961–72	Box 2, Folder 10
Ted Kayser–Bookkeeper, 1963–70	Box 2, Folder 11
Richardson–Arizona Horse Rental, 1960	Box 2, Folder 12
United States Corporation Company, 1953–54	Box 2, Folder 13
Mountain Bell–Phone Directory, 1970	Box 2, Folder 14
National Park Service 1946–61	Box 2, Folder 15
John E. Perry, 1949–52	Box 3, Folder 1
John E. Perry, 1953–65	Box 3, Folder 2
John E. Perry, 1966–76	Box 3, Folder 3
Legal Documents–Cottonwood Gulch, 1951–57	Box 3, Folder 4
Legal Documents–Cottonwood Gulch, 1954–71	Box 3, Folder 5
Cottonwood Gulch Foundation–Contracts and Correspondence, 1958–59	Box 3, Folder 6
New Mexico Equipment Company Problems, 1956–57	Box 3, Folder 7
Charlie G. Bass—Legality of Land Purchase, 1960–62	Box 3, Folder 8
Newspaper Clippings, 1978	Box 3, Folder 9
R. H. Walker, Heating and Plumbing Installation, 1967	Box 3, Folder 10
Former Director’s Pension, 1956–73	Box 3, Folder 11
Correspondence, 1949–54 and n.d.	Box 3, Folder 12
John Perry, Tax Exempt Status, 1936; 1947	Box 4, Folder 1
Lowenhaupt and McCluney, Tax Exempt Status, 1960–62	Box 4, Folder 2
Tax Exempt Correspondence, 1970–75	Box 4, Folder 3
Tax Exempt Certificate, 1962	Box 4, Folder 4
Base Camp Tax Exemption, 1939–47	Box 4, Folder 5
Campers Cabins–Main Camp, n.d.	Box 4, Folder 6
Gulch Improvements–Plans, 1949, n.d.	Box 4, Folder 7
Swimming Pool, 1930; 1936; n.d.	Box 4, Folder 8
New Mess Hall, 1953	Box 4, Folder 9
Staff Cabins, 1954	Box 4, Folder 10
Sewage Disposal, 1928–35	Box 4, Folder 11
Spring Ditch, Hydraulic Ram, Water Rights, 1931–41	Box 4, Folder 12
Little Outfit Cabins, n.d.	Box 4, Folder 13
New Museum Workshop, 1941–68	Box 4, Folder 14
Garage at Gulch, 1956	Box 4, Folder 15
Caretaker’s House, 1930s	Box 4, Folder 16
Building Information, 1959	Box 5, Folder 1
Kiln, n.d.	Box 5, Folder 2
Bluewater Canyon, 1964–70	Box 5, Folder 3
Camp Correspondence, 1954–61	Box 5, Folder 4
Chaparral Girl Scouts Correspondence and Records, 1960–67; Taxes on Base Camp, 1950–55	Box 5, Folder 5
Dept. of Agriculture Literature, 1931–40; Leases, 1935–42; Correspondence, 1937–42; Promissory notes and financial records, 1940–57	Box 5, Folder 6
Publications and Agreements, 1935–61	Box 5, Folder 7
Water Rights Agreements, 1942; Land Sale Correspondence, 1955; Maps of Campsite, 1970	Box 5, Folder 8
Tourist Maps and Brochures, 1930s–40s	Box 5, Folder 9
Maps and Catalogs, 1932–59	Box 5, Folder 10
Charts and Maps, 1952 and 1969	Box 5, Folder 11
Correspondence and Charts, Aerial Photographs, 1952–75	Box 6, Folder 1
Blanket Liability Insurance Policy, 1968	Box 6, Folder 2
Contract Carrier Permit, 1936	Box 6, Folder 3
Insurance Policies, 1962	Box 6, Folder 4
Mutual Security Life Insurance, 1967	Box 6, Folder 5
Base Camp Fire Insurance, 1957–71	Box 6, Folder 6
Automobile Fleet Insurance Policy, 1963–69	Box 6, Folder 7
Driver’s Test, ca. 1950s	Box 6, Folder 8
State Permits, 1958–71 (1 of 4)	Box 6, Folder 9
State Permits, 1958–71 (2 of 4)	Box 6, Folder 10
State Permits, 1958–71 (3 of 4)	Box 6, Folder 11
State Permits, 1958–71 (4 of 4)	Box 6, Folder 12
ICC Safety Regulations, 1947–57	Box 7, Folder 1
ICC Permits, 1952–71	Box 7, Folder 2
ICC Correspondence and Publications, 1935–54 (1 of 2)	Box 7, Folder 3
ICC Correspondence and Publications, 1935–54 (2 of 2)	Box 7, Folder 4
Dept. of HEW Report, 1964	Box 7, Folder 5
FCC, Citizens Radio, 1965	Box 7, Folder 6
Motor Safety, 1966	Box 7, Folder 7
Hazards, n.d.	Box 7, Folder 8
Natural Hazards, 1965; 1978	Box 7, Folder 9
Wright, 1964–70	Box 7, Folder 10
Irregularities, 1959–69	Box 7, Folder 11
Commissary Accident, 1963	Box 7, Folder 12
Accidents to Campers, 1960–61	Box 7, Folder 13
Morgan Accident, 1958	Box 7, Folder 14
Contents of Book Boxes, n.d.	Box 7, Folder 15

Series 2: Director’s Records, 1926–1972

CONTENTS	CONTAINER
Printing and Stationery, n.d.	Box 8, Folder 1
“Model” Forms, n.d.	Box 8, Folder 2
Forms, n.d.	Box 8, Folder 3
Camper Medical Forms, n.d.	Box 8, Folder 4
Form Letters, 1946–68	Box 8, Folder 5
Financial Forms, n.d.	Box 8, Folder 6
Printing Letterheads and Envelopes, n.d.	Box 8, Folder 7
Recruiting Trip, 1969	Box 8, Folder 8
Recruiting Trip, 1971	Box 8, Folder 9
Cottonwood Gulch Recruiting, n.d.	Box 8, Folder 10
Parent Leagues, Councils, 1968–70	Box 8 , Folder 11
Free “Advertising”, n.d.	Box 8, Folder 12
Recruiting Information Packet, 1982	Box 8, Folder 13
Manhasset School Community Assoc. (Ruth Platt), 1967–69	Box 8, Folder 14
Camp Business, 1938–69	Box 8, Folder 15
Association For World Travel Exchange, 1956–59 (1 of 2)	Box 9, Folder 1
Association For World Travel Exchange, 1956–59 (2 of 2)	Box 9, Folder 2
Klingbeil, Susan (Agency), 1963; 1968	Box 9, Folder 3
Directory, Vacation Employment Service, 1960–69	Box 9, Folder 4
School Inquiries, 1957–70	Box 9, Folder 5
Advertising, 1956	Box 9, Folder 6
Redbook, Ethel F. Bebb, 1959–65	Box 9, Folder 7
Saturday Review, 1955–68	Box 9, Folder 8
Sunset Magazine, 1955–62	Box 9, Folder 9
Independent School Bulletin, 1958–60	Box 9, Folder 10
Natural History, 1946–60	Box 9, Folder 11
Parents League of New York, 1958–68	Box 9, Folder 12
Advertising, 1967	Box 9, Folder 13
Advertising, 1968	Box 9, Folder 14
Advertising ,1969 (1 of 2)	Box 10, Folder 1
Advertising, 1969 (2 of 2)	Box 10, Folder 2
Publicity, 1958–78	Box 10, Folder 3
Articles About Trek, 1932–70 (1 of 2)	Box 10, Folder 4
Articles About Trek, 1932–70 (2 of 2)	Box 10, Folder 5
Articles Written for National Publications, 1937, 1941, n.d.	Box 10, Folder 6
Advertising, 1961	Box 10, Folder 7
Advertising, 1966	Box 10, Folder 8
General Advertising, 1960, 1966, n.d.	Box 10, Folder 9
Past Advertising Schedules, 1934–61	Box 10, Folder 10
Trek Reunions, Christmas, 1934; 1936	Box 10, Folder 11
Prairie Dog, 1935–73	Box 10, Folder 12
Trustees Color Photography Awards, 1962	Box 10, Folder 13
Trek Prospectus, 1926	Box 10, Folder 14
Trek Brochure Text, 1927	Box 11, Folder 1
Decals,1946–58	Box 11, Folder 2
Brochures, 1933–71	Box 11, Folder 3
Mailings to Trekkers, 1948, 1967, 1970	Box 11, Folder 4
Turquoise Trail Reorganization and Little Outfit Prospectus, n.d.	Box 11, Folder 5
Little Outfit Prospectus, 1951	Box 11, Folder 6
Copy for Bulleting Board Poster, n.d.	Box 11, Folder 7
Brochure, n.d.	Box 11, Folder 8
Brochure Insertion, 1968	Box 11, Folder 9
Log Illustrations, n.d.	Box 11, Folder 10
Trek Book Outline, 1936, 1938	Box 11, Folder 11
“Expedition for Boys” Booklet, n.d.	Box 11, Folder 12
Expedition for Boys, Annual Reports, 1934–35	Box 11, Folder 13
Expedition for Boys, Annual Reports, 1937–39	Box 11, Folder 14
Prairie Trek Reports, 1940; 1947	Box 11, Folder 15
Expedition for Older Boys, n.d.	Box 11, Folder 16
The Turquoise Trail, An Expedition for Girls, 1940	Box 11, Folder 17
Mailings to Parents, n.d.	Box 11, Folder 18
1974 Schedule and Book List	Box 11, Folder 19
Plans and Preparations, 1934–42	Box 11, Folder 20
Plans and Preparations, 1946–52	Box 11, Folder 21
Plans and Preparations, 1955–61	Box 11, Folder 22
Plans and Preparations, 1962–72	Box 11, Folder 23
Turquoise Trail Preliminary Instructions, 1941–42 and n.d.	Box 11, Folder 24
Turquoise Trail Plans and Preparations, 1957–63	Box 12, Folder 1
Turquoise Trail Plans and Preparations, 1964–72	Box 12, Folder 2
Little Outfit Plans and Preparations, 1960–72	Box 12, Folder 3
Plans and Preparations, Revisions, 1950–71	Box 12, Folder 4
Letters, Group Leaders to Group Members, 1964–65	Box 12, Folder 5
Camp Schedule, Annual Revision, 1968–70	Box 12, Folder 6
Supplements to Plans and Preparations, 1946–56	Box 12, Folder 7
Mail Schedules, 1930–69	Box 12, Folder 8
Road Map, 1930 Trek	Box 12, Folder 9
Itineraries, 1967–68	Box 12, Folder 10
Instructions to Staff, 1969	Box 12, Folder 11
David Collens’ Incident, 1960	Box 12, Folder 12
Travel Information, 1959–71	Box 13, Folder 1
Operational Information, 1960s	Box 13, Folder 2
Damage Report on Tucks, 1962–66; Camp Closing Routines	Box 13, Folder 3
Annual Reports, Photograph Negatives, 1941	Box 13, Folder 4
Annual Reports, Guides for Editor, 1934, 1941–42	Box 13, Folder 5
Closing Camp, 1969; Annual Routines, 1961	Box 13, Folder 6
Applications and Letters, 1965	Box 13, Folder 7
Roster of Campers, 1964–65; Letters and Mailings, 1965; 1967	Box 13, Folder 8
Evaluations, Letters and Applications, 1964–68	Box 13, Folder 9
Group II; Contracts—Camp and Parents, 1964–65	Box 13, Folder 10
Group II: Forms and Instructions, 1965	Box 14, Folder 1
Group II: Health Forms, 1964	Box 14, Folder 2
Toward a Trek Philosophy, n.d.	Box 14, Folder 3
Howie, H. L. How to Start a Camp Museum, 1945	Box 14, Folder 4
The Adventure Element, 1975	Box 14, Folder 5
Trek Books, n.d.	Box 14, Folder 6
Bibliographies, n.d.	Box 14, Folder 7
Gold Panning, 1934–35, 1948	Box 14, Folder 8
Deserted Mining Town Relics, 1889–1895	Box 14, Folder 9
Complete Scientific Reports, 1927–68	Box 14, Folder 10
Campers’ Creative Writing, 1942, 1961–70	Box 14, Folder 11
Report on Ice Cave, 1958	Box 14, Folder 12
Geiger Counter, 1949	Box 14, Folder 13
Navajo Tribe, 1958–59	Box 14, Folder 14
Navajo Problem, 1946–49	Box 14, Folder 15
Rustic Furniture, n.d.	Box 14, Folder 16
Study of Milkweed Patch by Slavin and Madden, n.d.	Box 14, Folder 17
Trek Songs, n.d.	Box 15, Folder 1
Songs Trekkers Sing, 1964–65	Box 15, Folder 2
Casamera Site, 1976; 1980	Box 15, Folder 3
History of the Gulch Property, n.d.	Box 15, Folder 4
Prewitt Ruin, 1965	Box 15, Folder 5
Kow-Ina Cultural Research Foundation, Inc., n.d.	Box 15, Folder 6
Zuni Mountains, 1929, 1940, 1956, 1959	Box 15, Folder 7
Colorado River Boat Trips,, 1947, 1950	Box 15, Folder 8
Lava Flows and Caves, n.d.	Box 15, Folder 9
Gulch to El Morro—Group II, 1970	Box 15, Folder 10
Gulch to El Morro, 1953–54	Box 15, Folder 11
Gulch to Tinaja—Turquoise Trail, 1970	Box 15, Folder 12
Calcite Cave, 1963	Box 15, Folder 13
River Trips, 1950	Box 15, Folder 14
Bird Lists, n.d.	Box 15, Folder 15
Sand Dunes, n.d.	Box 15, Folder 16
California Gold Rush ‘49ers, 1944–49 and n.d.	Box 15, Folder 17
Chaco Canyon, 1977–78	Box 15, Folder 18
Denver and Rio Grande, 1961–62	Box 15, Folder 19
Intertribal Ceremonial, 1940, 1971–72	Box 15, Folder 20
Trekkers Maps, n.d.	Box 15, Folder 21
Base Camp Menus and Recipes, n.d.	Box 16, Folder 1
“The Trek Eats”, 1926–66	Box 16, Folder 2
“The Trek Eats”–Early Edition, n.d., Experimental Edition, 1956	Box 16, Folder 3
Tentative List of Equipment and Recipes, n.d.	Box 16, Folder 4
Daily Routine When on the Road, n.d.	Box 16, Folder 5
Cooking for Hikers and Climbers, 1956	Box 16, Folder 6
Toward A Trekkers Cookbook, n.d.	Box 16, Folder 7
Recipe Booklets, n.d. (1 of 3)	Box 16, Folder 8
Recipe Booklets, n.d. (2 of 3)	Box 16, Folder 9
Recipe Booklets, n.d. (3 of 3)	Box 16, Folder 10
Recipes, Articles, Chuckwagon Illustrations, 1961–70, n.d.	Box 16, Folder 11
Recipes, n.d.	Box 16, Folder 12
Standardizing Recipes For Institutional Use, 1963	Box 16, Folder 13
Equipment—Brochures and Order Sheets, 1965–67	Box 16, Folder 14
Printers, Publishers; Sources of Dehydrated Foods, 1955, 1967, n.d.	Box 16, Folder 15
Hints for Food Preparation and Nutrition; Planning Book; Recipes, 1956, 1967, n.d.	Box 16, Folder 16
Cooking: Soups, Potatoes, Rice, Meats Vegetables, 1961–66	Box 17, Folder 1
Menus and Recipes, 1950–54, n.d.	Box 17, Folder 2
Meal Preparation: Breads/Biscuits, Cakes, Cookies, Desserts, Trek Eats, 1962, 1966, n.d.	Box 17, Folder 3
Recipts, “St. Louis Camper” (April, 1959); Mexican Dishes	Box 17, Folder 4
Trail Cooking Notes: Outdoor Cooking Articles, 1930–54, n.d.	Box 17, Folder 5
Altitude Chart for Cooking; Outdoor Cooking–Bibliography, 1940–54, n.d.	Box 17, Folder 6
Camp Fires/Cooking; Cooking Equipments for Hikes; Food Products; Food for Hiking; Equipment, 1950–55, n.d.	Box 17, Folder 7
Alumni Rosters, 1947–74	Box 17, Folder 8
Group Rosters, 1948–70	Box 17, Folder 9
Base Camp Activities, 1954–56 ( 1 of 2)	OM 0108, Folder 1
Base Camp Activities, 1954–56 (2 of 2)	OM 0108, Folder 2
Expense Ledger, n.d.	OM 0108, folder 3
Parent Roster, 1930–70	Box 18, Folder 1
Roster of Campers, 1946–72	Box 18, Folder 2
Staff Rosters, 1949–70	Box 18, Folder 3
Press Releases and General Materials, 1934–37	Box 18, Folder 4
Correspondence and General Materials, 1939–40	Box 18, Folder 5
Trek Account, 1941; Typed Journal Entry	Box 18, Folder 6
Reports on Camping Experience, 1941	Box 18, Folder 7
Correspondence, 1941–42	Box 18, Folder 8
Correspondence, 1943–46	Box 18, Folder 9
Correspondence, 1946	Box 19, Folder 1
Correspondence, 1947	Box 19, Folder 2
Correspondence, 1949	Box 19, Folder 3
Correspondence, 1950	Box 19, Folder 4
Correspondence, 1951	Box 19, Folder 5
Correspondence, 1952	Box 19, Folder 6
Correspondence, 1953	Box 19, Folder 7
Correspondence, 1954	Box 19, Folder 8
Correspondence, 1955	Box 19, Folder 9
Correspondence, 1956	Box 19, Folder 10
Correspondence, 1957	Box 19, Folder 11
Correspondence, 1958	Box 19, Folder 12
Correspondence, 1959	Box 19, Folder 13
Correspondence, 1960	Box 19, Folder 14
Correspondence, 1961	Box 19, Folder 15
Roster, 1962	Box 19, Folder 16
Correspondence, 1963	Box 20, Folder 1
Roster, 1964	Box 20, Folder 2
Roster, Itinerary, 1965	Box 20, Folder 3
Roster, Correspondence, 1966	Box 20, Folder 4
Roster, Itinerary, 1967	Box 20, Folder 5
Roster, Correspondence, 1968	Box 20, Folder 6
Roster, General, 1969	Box 20, Folder 7
Roster, General, 1970	Box 20, Folder 8
Director’s Manual, 1968; 1970; n.d.	Box 20, Folder 9
Camp Leadership, 1937–44, n.d.	Box 20, Folder 10
First Aid, 1958–62	Box 20, Folder 11
H. L. Howie Personal Contacts, 1956–63; 1970	Box 20, Folder 12
Passing the Torch, 1971–72	Box 20, Folder 13
ACI Movie of Trek–Jack Breed, 1965	Box 20, Folder 14
National Science Foundation–Grant Application for Councilor Training, 1960–61	Box 20, Folder 15

Collection #

M0390 BV 2692–2693 OM 0108

Prairie Trek expeditions records, 1926–1982