Letter from Charles R. Fish to Harry George Subject

The letter discusses the writer's plans to obtain government permission to excavate and collect mummies and pottery, promising a fine collection due to the writer's familiarity with the area. The writer mentions a business partnership with a photographer to document the exploration. They explain that the value of mummies depends on their condition and significance, possibly exceeding common cliff dwellers' artifacts. The writer estimates costs, suggesting a $2,000 investment for a museum-quality collection, and offers the opportunity to finance an expedition.

The letter discusses the writer's plans to obtain government permission to excavate and collect mummies and pottery, promising a fine collection due to the writer's familiarity with the area. The writer mentions a business partnership with a photographer to document the exploration. They explain that the value of mummies depends on their condition and significance, possibly exceeding common cliff dwellers' artifacts. The writer estimates costs, suggesting a $2,000 investment for a museum-quality collection, and offers the opportunity to finance an expedition.

Name/Title

Letter from Charles R. Fish to Harry George Subject

Entry/Object ID

Q1430.634.148B

Description

A 2-page typed letter from Charles R. Fish to Harry George discussing mummies. Vol 1 P. 148B

Subject

Charles R. Fish The Want-Ad Journal Moab, Utah Mummies Pottery Cliff Dwellers

Subject Person/Organization

Harry L. George Collection