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National Park Service Regional Director Baker forwards a copy of reports related to the Maltese Cross Cabin to Director Wirth for approval.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1960-06-20
National Park Service Regional Director Baker discusses moving the Maltese Cross cabin from the state capitol grounds in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. He also authorizes moving the cabin and provides recommendations concerning landscaping once the cabin is moved.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-05-12
National Park Service Regional Director Baker forwards a report on the Maltese Cross cabin, written by Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park historian Ray H. Mattison. Baker also mentions the possible transfer of the cabin from the State of North Dakota to the park, noting that until an interpretive plan can be developed, the National Park Service should defer taking a position on this prospect.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-06-02
Howard W. Baker summarizes the discussion he had with Ray H. Mattison concerning his report “Study of the Authenticity of the Maltese Cross Cabin.” Baker suggests breaking down the research program into several individual projects unless it is just one overall historical study. In that case, he suggests putting together several studies under one cover. Baker also suggests adding information to the report about the origin of the term “Maltese Cross” and why Theodore Roosevelt adopted it for his ranch. Baker would like the timbers used to build the cabin identified by a professional forester. He understands Russell Reid is already working towards this goal. Baker is also considering hiring an architect to do a measured drawing of the cabin to add to the report.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-03-29
Regional Director Baker informs National Park Service Director Drury that the location of the Elkhorn Ranch is believed to have been confirmed, and that additional research is being done in this regard, including aerial photographs and visits from historians.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-08-04
The report highlights the geological characteristics of the North Dakota Badlands and the Killdeer Mountains, which were proposed to be added to the national park. Included in the report is a copy of the field inspectors’ itinerary for their four day trip. In addition, Baker highlights the Elkhorn Ranch and petrified forest as important areas, and concludes that the badlands and Killdeer Mountains do not warrant status as a national monument unless a grasslands preserve was established first.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1939-10-01
National Park Service Regional Director Baker encloses a copy of historian Ray H. Mattison’s study on the identification of the Elkhorn Ranch. Baker tells Director Drury that little can be done in regards to archeological excavations until the land is obtained by the Park Service.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-02-07
National Park Service Regional Director Baker informs Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks that money is available for conducting an archeological project at the Elkhorn Ranch, but archaeologist Paul L. Beaubien will be preoccupied for some time.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-11-07
Associate Regional Director Baker returns the draft of historian Ray H. Mattison’s study of the Elkhorn Ranch site. Baker found the study to be excellent and illuminating. Regulations will not allow an archaeological excavation on private land, but the Elkhorn site could receive an “archeological surface reconnaissance.”
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-12-22
The descendants of William Wingate Sewall have offered to donate several items to Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Regional Director Baker suggests that Historian Ray H. Mattison undertake a proposed research study on the Elkhorn Ranch. Mattison is familiar with the necessary background information and has published several monographs on Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the Badlands.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-11-12
Associate Regional Director Baker has received the form for research work in connection with Verendrye National Monument. Regional Historian Mattes has already contacted Dr. Grace Lee Nute regarding the project.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-02-07
The Verendrye National Monument research has been completed and reviewed. Regional Director Baker offers several suggestions for the future of Verendrye National Monument and proper recognition of the Verendrye explorations.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1951-06-11
Regional Director Baker reports on the condition of Verendrye National Monument with photographs and suggestions for future development.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1935-10-08
Howard W. Baker encloses three copies of his report regarding a visit to Verendrye National Monument.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1935-11-20
The Region Two office of the National Park Service has not received a copy of the appraisal report for Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Negotiations cannot begin until the report has been received.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-08-05
Associate Regional Director Baker acknowledges receipt of a memorandum regarding the retraction of Public Land Order 249. This will allow public land outside of Theodore Roosevelt National Park to be exchanged for private land within the park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-08-17
Associate Regional Director Baker encloses a memorandum from the Soil Conservation Service regarding their cooperation with the no grazing policy within Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-01-13
Acting Regional Director Baker offers several options for revising the boundary of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-01-05
Acting Regional Director Baker is sending 200 copies of the policy on trespass grazing within Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. He requests that the Soil Conservation Service be handled with care and diplomacy.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-01-05