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Manuscript written by Ray H. Mattison about the people and activities, especially the open range cattle business, of the Dakota Badlands that shaped the area around the time Roosevelt was there.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950
Report detailing Theodore Roosevelt’s involvement in labor legislation throughout his political career. Most notably: establishing an 8 hour work day, tenement housing requirements, creating a Department of Commerce and Labor, and actions taken during the Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1955-1965
Allyn F. Hanks writes to Archibald B. Roosevelt regarding George Bird Grinnell’s book, History of the Boone and Crockett Club.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1951-05-28
Allyn F. Hanks writes to Archibald B. Roosevelt regarding a newly acquired copy of George Bird Grinnell’s History of the Boone and Crockett Club and states that the park will return it via registered mail.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1951-10-13
Chester L. Brooks writes to Sarah Derby Gannett, Ethel Roosevelt Derby’s daughter, providing information about Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park and includes brochures for her review.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1953-06-08
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby’s daughter Judith Quentin Ames regarding Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park and includes pamphlets.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1953-06-08
Chester L. Brooks writes to Edith Derby Williams, at Ethel Roosevelt Derby’s request, providing information about Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park and various publications of the Theodore Roosevelt Nature and History Association.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1953-06-08
Chester L. Brooks writes to Eatons’ Ranch requesting information about fly fishing and accommodations for Ethel Roosevelt Derby and her family during their summer trip.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1953-06-08
John W. Jay, Superintendent of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park, writes to Howard W. Baker, the Regional Director over the park, about a possible visit of the Roosevelt family.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1953-06-12
Chester L. Brooks writes to Allyn F. Hanks regarding Ethel Roosevelt Derby and her family’s western vacation and asks advice on fly fishing, riding and accommodations for the Roosevelts in the Jackson Hole area.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1953-06-22
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby regarding a family trip to the West and provides fly fishing suggestions.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1953-06-23
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby regarding accommodation arrangements for her family’s western trip.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1953-12-22
Chester L. Brooks writes to Judith Quentin Ames regarding her upcoming visit to Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park, and the local vegetation.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-01-14
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby, regarding the Custer Trail Ranch and its operators, Mr. and Mrs. Walt Chistensen.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-01-14
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby regarding her arrival and accommodations at Custer Trail Ranch.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-06-28
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby detailing her arrival and invites her to dinner.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-08-16
Chester L. Brooks writes to R. R. Harding regarding the Theodore Roosevelt Nature and History Association paying expenses on behalf of the Ethel Roosevelt Derby family trip.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-08-16
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby regarding future museum plans for Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. Brooks mentions Antoine Vallambrosa, the grandson of the Marquis de Morès, and his plans to donate land in Medora to the park for road development and a museum site.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-09-20
Chester L. Brooks writes to Ethel Roosevelt Derby describing the changing seasons of the Badlands.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-09-22
Chester L. Brooks writes to Sarah Derby Gannett to send books related to the Badlands.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-09-22