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Frederick S. Dellenbaugh (1853-1935) was an explorer, artist and author. As the artist and assistant topographer on John Wesley Powell's second Colorado River expedition, 1871-1873, he helped to prepare the first map of the Grand Canyon. He was a cofounder and lifetime member of the Explorers Club, served on the board of directors for the Eastern Association on Indian Affairs, and was the American Geographical Society's librarian from 1909-1911. His papers include correspondence, a diary of the Powell expedition, manuscripts and drafts of his writings, research notes, sketches, photographs, newspaper clippings, and other printed matter. less

The papers consist primarily of letters from American military officer, explorer, and politician John C. Frémont to various parties relating to both professional and social matters, including the procurement of portraits of Fremont by Matthew Brady; purchases of property, and letters of introduction. Also present is documentation of a case brought against Fremont in London by William Gibbs and others for monies owed. Additionally, the papers contain letters from Fremont's wife, Jessie Benton Frémont, including one to an unnamed recipient in Washington vigorously defending her husband's reputation; letters from their daughter, Lily; autographs; and a circular letter from the First and Third Ward Republican Association less