Butchart, John Harvey, 1907-2002
Person
Biography
John Harvey Butchart was a mathematics professor who was well known for his hiking exploits in and around the Grand Canyon. Over a period of 17 years Butchart hiked the entire length of the canyon, making him the first person known to have done so. Butchart was born in Hefei, China, to missionary parents.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Grand Canyon trail notes manuscript, 1957 - 1969
Item
Identifier: 1500-001-39
Scope and Contents
Grand Canyon Trail Notes. Photocopied typescript of preliminary draft. Contributed to the Grand Canyon National Park Library, 1970.
Dates:
1957 - 1969