MS 076 - Camp Trails Collection

Collection — Box: MS76.01

Identifier: MS 076

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of files and correspondence created over the years of Camp Trails Camp from 1923 to 1949. Included with the documents of the camp are 15 lantern slides that show camp activities and areas that were exposed on trips into Yellowstone National Park.

Dates

Created: 1923-1949
Other: Date acquired: 06/01/1999

Creator

Nuss, Dale R. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

McCracken Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials. Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation or publication. Contact McCracken Research Library for more information.

Extent

1.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of letters, documents and receipts from Camp Trails, a wilderness boys' camp based in Pahaska Tipi Lodge. The camp frequently traveled in Yellowstone National Park, spending most of the time camping in the wild, hiking and other leisure activities such as fishing were also encouraged for the boys. The age range here was from about 11 - 14 years old.