Marias Pass Dedication - Speeches & Ephemera, 07/21/1925 - 07/10/1991
Scope and Contents
The John F. Stevens Papers consist of correspondence, manuscripts, news clippings, books, photographs, blueprints and maps collected by John F. Stevens. The Papers are arranged in 8 Series according to subject and material type, in 11 boxes and 1 map case drawer.
Dates
- 07/21/1925 - 07/10/1991
Conditions Governing Access
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are
open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a
minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact
the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 16.75 Linear Feet (12 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
19 TMss and TLSs relating to JFS, his discovery of Marias Pass and various ceremonies dedicated to him at Marias Pass. Includes 2 TMss of a speech by JFS at the dedication of his statue at Marias Pass in 1925, 1 TLS from J. A. Lengby of the Great Northern Railway Co. to JFS regarding Oliver Wendell Holmes, a memo by JFS concerning his search for Marias Pass sent to Holmes, 3 carbon TLSs from JFS to Ralph Budd, 1 copy TL from A. H. Hogeland to Ralph Budd, 1 copy TL from E. H. Beckler to JFS, 1 copy TMs of a speech by Ralph Budd about JFS, 1 copy TMs of a speech by Pierce Butler, 1 copy TMs by Alfred D. Flinn about JFS, 2 TLSs from Ralph Budd to JFS, 1 TMs of a speech by Donald F. Stevens at the rededication ceremony of the Marias Pass monuments in July, 1991.
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu