Translate and Publish the
Journal of Prince Maximilian's Expedition to North America
Charles Rankin
Editor-in-Chief, University of Oklahoma Press
University of Oklahoma
Abstract: The Joslyn Art Museum, the
University of Oklahoma Press, and Fort Union Trading Post
National Historic Site and partners are collaborating to
translate and publish the complete manuscript journal of Prince
Maximilian of Wied’s expedition to North America from 1832 to
1834. This journal is by far the most significant un-published
resource that documents the cultural and natural history of the
upper Missouri River in the early stages of the influence of
European civilization.
The journal will appear in 3 Volumes.
Volume I is scheduled for publication in November 2007,
Volume II in the fall of 2008, and Volume III in the summer
of 2010. Fort Union will support the translation and
publication of Volume I. This process includes the work of
two translators and one person to annotate the work of the
translators. The work of the translators and annotator are
to be reviewed by a Board of Advisors who are professional
historians. The Board of Advisors will also provide modern
footnotes and amplification of the text, with information
that has been discovered since the journal was first
written. It is expected that Volume I will be 500-600 pages
in length and include approximately 150 drawings.
Funding Agency:
National Park Service
Modification # J1549061003
$19,000
Modification /0001 $5,000
Modification /0002 No Cost
$24,000
Effective Dates: August 1, 2006 through July 1, 2008
