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This bill, introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Raker, repeals section 5 of the act establishing Lassen Volcanic National Park, which restricted the amount of money able to be appropriated for the park.
1922-02-21
Representative Raker submits a report recommending a small change to the wording of the bill H.R. 5588, which aims to repeal section 5 of the act entitled “An act to establish the Lassen Volcanic National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, in the State of California, and for other purposes.” The bill was referred to the Department of the Interior, which recommended that the bill be favorably reported due to the increasing costs associated with developing Lassen Volcanic National Park.
1922-02-21
Representative Raker introduced a bill to appropriate $20,000 for the protection and improvement of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The bill also directs that all proceeds and revenues connected with the park will be expended for the administration and improvement of the park, and allows the Secretary of the Interior to accept donations of land, buildings, money, or other property which can be used to better the park.
1921-04-30
Representative Raker introduced a bill to appropriate $22,500 for the protection and improvement of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The bill also directs that all proceeds and revenues connected with the park will be expended for the administration and improvement of the park, and allows the Secretary of the Interior to accept donations of land, buildings, money, or other property which can be used to better the park.
1923-12-05
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Mather confirms receipt of the letter from Roscoe J. Anderson, Secretary-Manager of the Northern California Counties Association, enclosing a resolution of his organization. Mather informs Anderson that the Department of the Interior has considered the measure, and made a favorable report regarding the bill submitted by the chairman of the House Committee on Public Lands.
1916-02-21
A map showing the detailed location of Lassen Peak National Monument.
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Under the Antiquities Act of 1906, President Roosevelt declares the area known as “Cinder Cone” and the surrounding lava field a National Monument, commenting that it is a site of scientific interest as an illustration of volcanic activity. The precise area within Lassen Peak National Forest which Roosevelt so designates is defined by a map.
1907-05-06
A map showing the detailed location of Cinder Cone National Monument.
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National Park Service Director Mather thanks Lewis Carrigan, Secretary-Manager of the Northern California Counties Association, for his letter reporting the attitude of his organization regarding the Lassen Volcanic National Park. Mather explains that due to a lack of funding the Forest Service has been managing the park lands thus far, but mentions that the National Park Service has requested an appropriation of $5,000 for the park for the coming year. Mather is sure Lassen Volcanic National Park will be a compliment to other parks in the area, and is glad to hear about the support for the park that Carrigan reports.
1920-01-23
National Park Service Director Mather acknowledges receipt of the resolution passed by the Susanville Chamber of Commerce opposing the return of the Lassen Volcanic National Park to the Forest Reserve. He tells Medford R. Arnold, secretary of the body, that he is hopeful that Congress will appropriate money to allow for work to begin on the park during the next fiscal year.
1920-01-24
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Sweeney tells Representative Ferris that his request for a report on Bill H.R. 348–legislation focusing on establishing the Lassen Volcanic National Park–is being carefully considered, and that the report will be submitted at “the earliest practicable date.”
1915-12-22
Representative Ferris submits a request to Secretary of the Interior Lane for a report on H.R. 348, to be furnished to the House Committee on Public Lands.
1915-12-18
Herbert A. Meyer confirms that Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane has received Representative Raker’s letter enclosing copies of H.R. 348 and 434, and states that the matter will be given immediate attention. Reports will be submitted to Representative Scott Ferris, Chairman of the House Committee on Public Lands, at the earliest possible date.
1916-02-01
The author of the letter believes the report on Lassen Volcanic National Park embodies Secretary of the Interior Lane’s views on how his department should handle the matter. They had previously discussed the matter in connection with consideration of the report on the bill creating the Hawaii National Park.
1916-02-12
Secretary of the Interior Lane confirms receipt of Representative Raker’s letter concerning Lassen Volcanic National Park. Lane informs Raker that he has submitted a report on the matter as it relates to H.R. 348 to Representative Scott Ferris, chairman of the House Committee on Public Lands, and encloses a copy for Raker’s information.
1916-02-15
Secretary of the Interior Lane submits his reply regarding H.R. 348 to Representative Ferris, chairman of the House Committee on Public Lands. The bill, which would establish Lassen Volcanic National Park, is identical to a previous bill which received a favorable report from the Committee on Public Lands, and contains a number of usual provisions which are enacted when creating national parks. Lane suggests that if the bill becomes law, money should be appropriated to allow the Department of the Interior to administer the land.
1916-02-15
Under the Antiquities Act of 1906, President Roosevelt declares Lassen Peak a National Monument, commenting that it is a site of special importance in tracing the history of volcanic activity of the Cascade Range. The precise area within Lassen Peak National Forest which Roosevelt so designates is defined by a map.
1907-05-06
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Mather informs Horace M. Albright that he has heard that the bill about Lassen Volcanic National Park has passed the Senate. He instructs Albright to try to have President Woodrow Wilson’s signature withheld because of the various special exceptions present in the bill.
1916-08-02
Horace M. Albright informs Superintendent of National Parks Marshall that the Forest Service reports having employed one ranger in the area included in Lassen Park, as well as several temporary patrolmen in summer. The cost of administration is being ascertained from the district forester, Coert Du Bois. The bill concerning the park is still being discussed in Congress.
1916-08-16
Director of the National Park Service Mather regrets that the service is not currently in a position to do much with Lassen Volcanic National Park because no appropriations for funding have been made for it. He hopes that Congress will appropriate funds for the park after the war, which will allow for development of the area.
1918-06-28