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The Denver Public Library Collection consists of digitized copies of a few contemporary letters and articles written by Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary, and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. Most of the collection features paperwork and correspondence, some of which is from the Wilderness Society and the Department of the Interior, written about the preservation of wilderness areas in North Dakota and plans for the Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
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Two maps illustrating the proposed wilderness plan for Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. The first map notes that they are contained in Public Law 95-625.
1978-10-13
Two maps outlining the wilderness plan for the North and South Units of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. Handwritten notes describe the “Conservationists’ Proposal,” which would add 3,815 acres beyond the 19,035 acres detailed on the map for the North Unit, and 26,550 acres to the 9,300 detailed in the South Unit.
1972-07
Robert M. White, acting administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, thanks National Park Service Midwest Region Acting Director Giles for his letter to Secretary of Commerce Maurice H. Stans about the upcoming hearings regarding a wilderness proposal for Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. The Department of Commerce does not have comments at this time, but it does support the concept of wilderness areas.
1970-11-17
This draft environmental statement describes the area proposed to be designated as wilderness in Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. It evaluates the positive and negative impacts of such a designation and records the comments that have been collected from various sources.
1972-09-18
The National Park Service recommends designating areas of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park as wilderness. Their report also describes the wilderness preservation system and master plan policy for historical areas in the national park system, summarizes the preliminary wilderness proposal, and records the commentary generated from public hearings on the topic.
1972-08
Brigadier General Morris, representing the Corps of Engineers, Missouri River Division, informs the superintendent of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park, James B. Thompson, that he will not be able to attend public meetings regarding the master plan and wilderness proposals for the park. Morris does suggest restricting visitor use of the wilderness areas to an extent that protects the wilderness value.
1970-12-02
At the request of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development George W. Romney, Dwight Fay Rettie responds to Robert L. Giles’s letter regarding the wilderness proposal for Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. Rettie and Romney believe wilderness lands are crucial to allow people places to achieve solitude and relief from the hectic modern world. They also believe wilderness areas could benefit ecological studies.
1970-11-23
Acting Director of the U.S. Geological Survey Radlinski informs Theodore Roosevelt National Park Superintendent Thompson that the USGS will not be attending an upcoming hearing. Radlinski encloses a statement to be entered on the hearing record.
1970-11-30
The U.S. Geological Survey states for the record that it has not conducted a survey of the mineral potential of the proposed wilderness area in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Available information indicates eight coal beds in the area and it could potentially be favorable for oil and gas, although no test wells have been drilled in the area. The north unit of the park is considered to be underlain by many deep salt beds.
1970-12-08
Bureau of Land Management Director Rasmussen expresses approval of the preliminary report by the National Park Service which describes the north unit of the park as being suitable for wilderness designation and the south unit as being unsuitable.
1970-12-15
Bureau of Mines Director Osborn writes Acting Director of the Midwest Region of the National Park Service Giles to inform him that he has received his letter explaining the wilderness area proposal at Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. Osborn replies that the Bureau of Mines has no objections to the approval of the wilderness area.
1970
Assistant Director for State Grants and Resource Studies Underhill informs Acting Director of the Midwest Region Giles that they will not present a statement at the hearings regarding the wilderness proposal for the Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial park. Underhill mentions the existence of dish tanks in the proposed wilderness area and relays that they are man made and do not fit the definition of wilderness area as presently defined by Congress.
1970-12-03
Mark V. Hughes acknowledges receipt of materials from Robert L. Giles, and says that the Water Resources Council has no comments concerning the wilderness proposal for Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
1970-10-19
John F. Greenslit submits several comments on behalf of the North Dakota State Outdoor Recreation Agency to be entered into the hearing record regarding the proposed wilderness area in the Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. The proposal has Greenslit’s support, and he believes that it will have many benefits.
1970-12-01
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt responds to a request from Katherine Williams Watson, children’s librarian at the Denver Public Library, to review a list of books called “Girlhood Favorites.” Roosevelt notes that the list includes many of her favorites and the favorites of her children, especially the books of Juliana Horatia Ewing.
1930-10
Theodore Roosevelt thanks William Smith Bryan for giving him the opportunity to read sketches from Fitz-Mac (probably Political Portraits, published that year). He enjoyed reading them, as some of the points made in the articles were ones that he himself has tried to make. Roosevelt believes that devotion to what Fitz-Mac terms “‘bric-a-brac’ (not only in furniture, but in literature and habits of thought as well)” is ignoble and is to blame for misgovernment. Roosevelt hopes to meet Fitz-Mac at some point, however, as there are several points he did not agree with, including the influence of money in elections.
1888-11-24
William Loeb acknowledges the receipt of letters from General Hale. On the direction of President Roosevelt, he reports that Franklin K. Lane has been appointed to the Interstate Commerce Commission, and that Roosevelt does not think he can appoint another person from western states. If Roosevelt were going to remodel the commission it might be possible, but he does not think he can, as there are many members he wishes to reappoint.
1906-07-16
Regional Highway Administrator Kemp thanks Acting Director of the Midwest Region Giles for sending a copy of the Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park wilderness proposal. Kemp reviewed and supports the philosophy of the proposal. George H. Seaworth will represent Region Five of the Federal Highway Administration at the public hearings.
1970
President Roosevelt asks Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte to look into a question about a proposed university, and asks what he thinks the proper course to take would be.
1906-08-06
President Roosevelt thanks General Hale for the letter and papers. It was the first account Roosevelt received on the matter, and he is glad it went as well as it did.
1907-06-26