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Lassen Volcanic National Park

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Letter from Bo Sweeney to Scott Ferris

Letter from Bo Sweeney to Scott Ferris

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.”

Collection

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Creation Date

1915-12-22

Letter from Stephen Tyng Mather to Medford R. Arnold

Letter from Stephen Tyng Mather to Medford R. Arnold

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.

Collection

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Creation Date

1920-01-24

Letter from Stephen Tyng Mather to Lewis Carrigan

Letter from Stephen Tyng Mather to Lewis Carrigan

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.

Collection

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Creation Date

1920-01-23

Cinder Cone National Monument Map

Cinder Cone National Monument Map

A map showing the detailed location of Cinder Cone National Monument.

Collection

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Creation Date

Unknown

Proclamation for Lassen Peak National Monument

Proclamation for Lassen Peak National Monument

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.

Collection

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Creation Date

1907-05-06

Proclamation for Cinder Cone National Monument

Proclamation for Cinder Cone National Monument

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.

Collection

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Creation Date

1907-05-06

Lassen Peak National Monument Map

Lassen Peak National Monument Map

A map showing the detailed location of Lassen Peak National Monument.

Collection

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Creation Date

Unknown