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The best thing that can be done for the American people, according to Gifford Pinchot, is to keep the ideals of Theodore Roosevelt “steadily before them.”
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
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Gifford Pinchot quotes an excerpt of a speech he gave at the National Conservation Congress last summer at St. Paul. Pinchot spoke about the importance of the work of the National Conservation Association, which secured conservation laws in Congress and prevented natural resources from “passing into the hands of uncontrolled monopolies.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-02
Chief of the United States Forest Service Gifford Pinchot writes to Stanford University President Jordan, to follow up on a letter that Jordan wrote to Congressman James Carson Needham. In the letter, Jordan sent a petition from citizens of San Benito County, California, asking that the Pinnacles area be set aside as a National Park. While Pinchot has received reports that this area should be preserved, “its picturesque qualities alone would not warrant the Government in spending money to protect and administer it.” If it is of scientific interest, however, the government would be more justified in doing this, and Pinchot therefore asks Jordan to judge the area’s value to geological science.
Pinnacles National Park
1905-02-09
Gifford Pinchot appreciates the invitation to visit Crater Lake, but is sorry to decline the invitation because his schedule will not allow a visit.
1910-07-13
Gifford Pinchot thanks W. G. Steel for the letter. Pinchot is glad the Crater Lake bill has gotten so far and is confident that President Roosevelt will sign it.
1902-05-15
Gifford Pinchot informs W. G. Steel that Representative John F. Lacey will be the best person to see about the creation of Crater Lake National Park, as they are both from Iowa. Pinchot hopes there will be no problems getting the bill passed. Any influence from Oregon will be looked upon favorably by President Roosevelt.
1902-03-04
Gifford Pinchot informs W. G. Steel that he will arrange to accompany Joseph Silas Diller to present Grace H. Russell Fountain’s picture to Theodore Roosevelt if he can arrange it. He thanks Steel for the invitation to the Crater Lake trip beginning August 6, 1902, but Pinchot does not know where he will be then and cannot accept on those grounds.
1902-04-02
Gifford Pinchot writes to W. G. Steel, detailing the reasons why a national park should be established around Crater Lake. First, it is “one of the great natural wonders of this continent.” As a well-known resort, valued for recreation and scenery, Crater Lake can be managed and protected as a national park, rather than as a forest reserve, since there will not be any timber production. The chairman of the Public Lands Committee, Representative John F. Lacey, is in favor of passing the bill to create the park.
1902-02-18
Gifford Pinchot wishes Edmund B. Osborne success in his campaign for governor of New Jersey as a Progressive Party candidate. Pinchot agrees that “privilege is the one great enemy” and the Progressive party’s most important task.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1913-07-23
Gifford Pinchot drafts notes on President Wilson’s appeal for the return of a Democratic Congress in the 1918 midterm elections. Pinchot believes that Wilson’s interference is threatening the core principles of democratic government. He also notes that the Republicans have been leading, not following the administration’s war efforts, and that by returning a Republican Congress the American people would be showing their determination to fight through to “complete victory.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-10-25
Gifford Pinchot sends Theodore Roosevelt two sets of “very hasty suggestions” to answer President Woodrow Wilson’s appeal. Though rough, Pinchot believes it best to get his thoughts to Roosevelt quickly so that they can be used.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-10-25
Gifford Pinchot offers his opinions on the 1918 midterm elections, which are happening at the same time as negotiations to end World War I. President Wilson described the elections as a referendum on his leadership, and hopes that the American public will return a Democratic majority in both houses. Pinchot believes that Americans are calling for Germany’s unconditional surrender, not the “peace without victory” being pursued by Wilson, so he hopes that a Republican Congress will be elected and that the country will “stop talking peace and get on with war.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-10-25
A report on the Calaveras and Stanislaus big tree groves of California, prepared by the Division of Forestry with the intent of aiding preservation.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1900
Gifford Pinchot offers conservation themed speaking points that President Roosevelt can use in South Dakota during his western trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-30
Gifford Pinchot offers conservation themed speaking points that President Roosevelt can use in Wyoming during his western trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-30
Gifford Pinchot offers conservation themed speaking points that President Roosevelt can use in Montana during his western trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-30
Gifford Pinchot offers conservation themed speaking points that President Roosevelt can use in North Dakota during his western trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-30
Gifford Pinchot offers conservation themed speaking points that President Roosevelt can use in Minnesota during his western trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-30
Gifford Pinchot requests the draft of the Mississippi statement prepared for Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06
Gifford Pinchot advises Theodore Roosevelt that “the man who wore gloves while swimming” may be able to help “allay executive opposition.” The man referred to by Pinchot may be Ambassador Jusserand who famously wore gloves while swimming across the Potomac River with Roosevelt and Pinchot.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-1919