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In the spring of 1776 two Spanish missionaries left Santa Fe, New Mexico seeking a new route to the California missions. They travelled as far north as Utah Lake and as far west as present day Cedar City before returning to Santa Fe.
This collection includes photocopies of the various manuscript copies of the original diaries kept by the two explorers, together with the translation of these texts; manuscripts interpreting the expedition and providing aids for its reenactment; a large body of correspondence, draft manuscripts and related material regarding Herbert Bolton's
Dominguez-Escalante Expedition Collection, 1776-1976, Utah State Historical Society.
The Dominguez-Escalante Expedition Collection is the physical property of the Utah Historical Society, Salt Lake City, Utah. Literary rights, including copyright, may belong to the authors or their heirs and assigns. Please contact the Historical Society for information regarding specific use of this collection.
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The photographs in this collection were separated from Mss C 150.