Memorandum from Newton Bishop Drury to Lawrence C. Merriam

Subject(s): Archaeological surveying, Historic sites--Research, Mattison, Ray H., 1903-1980, North Dakota--Elkhorn Ranch

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.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1950-02-17

Creator(s)

Drury, Newton Bishop, 1889-1978

Recipient

Merriam, Lawrence C.

Language

English

Period

Theodore Roosevelt and Public Memory (1919-present)

Repository

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Page Count

1

Production Method

Typed

Record Type

Image

Resource Type

Memorandum

Rights

These images are presented through a cooperative effort between Theodore Roosevelt National Park – National Park Service and Dickinson State University. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.

Citation

Cite this Record

Chicago:

Memorandum from Newton Bishop Drury to Lawrence C. Merriam. [February 17, 1950]. Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o273791. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Drury, Newton Bishop, 1889-1978. Memorandum from Newton Bishop Drury to Lawrence C. Merriam. [17 Feb. 1950]. Image.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o273791.

APA:

Drury, Newton Bishop, 1889-1978., [1950, February 17]. Memorandum from Newton Bishop Drury to Lawrence C. Merriam.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o273791.

Cite this Collection

Chicago:

Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-national-park. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-national-park.

APA:

Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/theodore-roosevelt-national-park.