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National Park Service Director Drury highlights the investigatory process of locating the Elkhorn Ranch and provides several recommendations for further inquiry.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-04-21
After reviewing Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Historian Ray H. Mattison’s report on identifying the Elkhorn Ranch site, it has been determined that the proposed Elkhorn Ranch development can move forward. Even with the report, further evidence will need to be acquired through an archaeological reconnaissance.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-02-17
The creation of Garrison Reservoir will likely impact Verendrye National Monument but Director Drury does not want to make any commitments until the authenticity of the area can be reviewed. At a minimum, objections will likely need to be made to the Corps of Engineers to show that the National Park Service is “reasonable in its policies and attitude.” A statement should be made to the Corps of Engineers regarding the potential impact on the monument, but without mentioning Verendrye’s questionable authenticity.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1945-12-28
National Park Service Director Drury spoke with H. A. Mackoff, owner of the Elkhorn Ranch site, regarding the potential for government acquisition of the property. He made it clear that funds were not available for purchase and that any land exchange would be based on the market value of the land, not the historic value.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-02-08
Director of the National Park Service Drury writes to Regional Director Merriam to congratulate him and the staff of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park on the recent dedication ceremony. Drury mentions how successful the ceremony was and notes that he would like to see a photographic record of the event.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-06-09
National Park Service Director Drury congratulates Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks on the recent dedication of the park. Drury comments on how impressed he and the other government officials who attended the ceremony were with the park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-06-09
National Park Service Director Drury writes a detailed letter to Horace M. Albright about the recent dedication ceremony for Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. Drury describes the ceremony, other events that took place while he was in North Dakota, and the time he spent with other government officials who also attended.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-06-08