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Olaf T. Hagen describes the legislative history of Theodore Roosevelt’s ranch and the desire to acquire them into some type of national park or site.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-02-18
Hanks, Allyn F. (Allyn Frank), 1906-1973
2012-06-28
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Regional historian Olaf T. Hagen provides information on the diary of Mrs. Reed who lived near the Elkhorn Ranch in the early 1900s. He wonders if it might contain information on the removal of log buildings from the ranch.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-03-10
Olaf T. Hagen clarifies the background information for the abstract of the Billings County, North Dakota, census.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-05-18
Regional Supervisor of Historic Sites Hagen provides a brief history of the area containing Pinnacles National Monument, tracing its history from the time of Spanish occupation of the region and the possible first discovery of the Pinnacle rock formations by Captain George Vancouver. While Hagen notes that there is some evidence of prehistoric occupation of the area, he says that it does not appear to have supported permanent populations, and in fact “received little attention until long after the American occupation of California.” He notes that the area is believed to have been used as a hide-out for outlaws at one point.
1941-04-28
Olaf T. Hagen encloses a letter from Dr. Albert T. Volwiler as well as Volwiler’s comments on Hagen’s article, “Lessons in Democracy in the Badlands of North Dakota.” Volwiler was in possession of four letters from Theodore Roosevelt, and he believes that copies were sent to the park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-07-12
Olaf T. Hagen writes to Lawrence C. Merriam regarding the research plan and historical preparation necessary for Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-06-23
Olaf T. Hagen writes to Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks regarding research plans for Elkhorn Ranch site and Maltese Cross cabin. Hagen suggests Ray H. Mattison travel to Bismarck, North Dakota, for further research.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-08-04
Olaf T. Hagen writes to Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks regarding historian Ray H. Mattison’s research notes.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-01-06
Manuscript detailing Theodore Roosevelt’s experiences in the Badlands and how that affected his political career and values.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949