SIA Acc. 95-133, Marsh, Richard O (Richard Oglesby) 1883-1953, Richard O. Marsh Diary, 1925

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Summary

This accession consists of a copy of Richard O. Marsh's "The Personal and Confidential Diary of the 1925 Marsh Darien Expedition." The diary is in the form of letters from Marsh to his wife while on expedition. Taped in the volume is a letter from Marsh to Walter Hough concerning the diary.

Creator

Marsh, Richard O (Richard Oglesby) 1883-1953

Subject

  • Marsh, Richard O (Richard Oglesby) 1883-1953
  • Marsh-Darien Expedition, 1924

Organization

Chronologic

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

1925

Topic

Form/Genre

  • Manuscripts
  • Collection descriptions

Local number

SIA Acc. 95-133

Physical description

0.25 cu. ft. (1 half document box)