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September 30, 1901
Deseret Evening News
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
What is this article about?
Prof. W. M. Wolfe returns to Provo after 18 months with Brigham Young Academy's South American expedition, having explored ruins in Mexico, Central America, and Yucatan borders, collected archaeological specimens, and recovered his health.
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PROVO.
RETURN OF PROF. WOLFE.
Prof. W. M. Wolfe of the Brigham Young academy, returned Saturday, after eighteen months' absence with the academy South American expedition.
Professor Wolfe's health has not been good all the time he has been away and he has had some rough experiences in his travels through Mexico and Central America, but he is now enjoying good health, and is well pleased with his trip, and expresses the belief that much good will result from the researches made by the expedition. Professor Wolfe left the main party in Guatemala on April 15th, and since that time has explored many interesting ruins, visited several tribes of Indians, and become acquainted with their customs, language and traditions, spending most of the time on the borders of Yucatan.
He has collected many valuable archaeological specimens, which are on the way to the academy and will be added to the museum, which has been greatly augmented by specimens sent from the expedition from time to time since their arrival in Mexico. Prof. Wolfe resumed work in his classes today.
RETURN OF PROF. WOLFE.
Prof. W. M. Wolfe of the Brigham Young academy, returned Saturday, after eighteen months' absence with the academy South American expedition.
Professor Wolfe's health has not been good all the time he has been away and he has had some rough experiences in his travels through Mexico and Central America, but he is now enjoying good health, and is well pleased with his trip, and expresses the belief that much good will result from the researches made by the expedition. Professor Wolfe left the main party in Guatemala on April 15th, and since that time has explored many interesting ruins, visited several tribes of Indians, and become acquainted with their customs, language and traditions, spending most of the time on the borders of Yucatan.
He has collected many valuable archaeological specimens, which are on the way to the academy and will be added to the museum, which has been greatly augmented by specimens sent from the expedition from time to time since their arrival in Mexico. Prof. Wolfe resumed work in his classes today.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Journey
Adventure
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Recovery
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Expedition Return
Archaeological Exploration
South American Expedition
Brigham Young Academy
Yucatan Ruins
Specimen Collection
What entities or persons were involved?
Prof. W. M. Wolfe
Where did it happen?
Mexico, Central America, Guatemala, Borders Of Yucatan, Provo
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Key Persons
Prof. W. M. Wolfe
Location
Mexico, Central America, Guatemala, Borders Of Yucatan, Provo
Event Date
Returned Saturday; Left Party April 15th; Eighteen Months' Absence
Story Details
Prof. Wolfe returns from expedition after exploring ruins, visiting Indian tribes, and collecting specimens despite health challenges; resumes teaching.