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Canyons

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Deep, steep-sided land depressions, often having a river at the bottom; common to arid and semi-arid areas. Distinct from "valleys (landforms)," which tend to have a flattish landscape rather than high, precipitous slopes. Distinct from "gorges (landforms)," which tend to be smaller, narrower, and more rocky.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation board meetings, canyon, circa 1991

 Item — Box F1
Identifier: 2006.6.243
Scope and Content Note From the Collection: This collection contains over 1100 photographs, including copy prints, contact sheets, film, and Polaroids relating to the life and work of Georgia O'Keeffe. The collection includes photography by O'Keeffe that reflects her daily life and photography interests, as well as photography of O'Keeffe and her properties, artwork, and travel. A small portion of the collection relates to The Georgia O'Keeffe Foundation and the catalogue raisonne. Copy prints in the collection are often by fine art...
Dates: circa 1991

Glen Canyon, postcard, undated

 Item — Box 1A
Identifier: 2006.6.227
Overview

Postcard depicting a slot canyon in Glen Canyon with an individual silhouetted between the canyon walls.

Dates: undated