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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
William J. Briggle requests copies of photographs on loan from John H. Reid.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-09-26
Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks encloses an incomplete copy of park historian Ray H. Mattison’s study on the Elkhorn Ranch, seeking critical feedback from the regional office.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-12-07
Report with the requested further evidence on the identification of the Elkhorn Ranch site, including four black and white photographs.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-07-23
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
Superintendent Hanks encloses a letter from John H. Reid, a former owner of the Elkhorn Ranch. He requests a purchase order to make copies of some photographs taken by Reid of the ranch.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-08-18
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
The land appraisers from the Bureau of Land Management have completed their work at Theodore Roosevelt National Park and are working on their report. A representative from the bureau can be made available to participate in negotiations if lands under the bureau’s management are involved in the land exchange program.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-07-06
After consulting with Mr. Reid, Superintendent Hanks believes that the best way to secure the purchase of the Elkhorn Ranch site is to form as “association of persons” interested in preserving the site. This organization could seek donations in order to purchase the site.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-03-09
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
Superintendent Hanks opposes the proposed name change of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. He believes that a change would create considerable local opposition.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-02-21
Acting Director Tolson has been consulting with an attorney from the Bureau of Land Management to determine the eligibility of public lands in the exchange program at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. He authorizes the program to continue under the Taylor Grazing Act and requests further information on the boundaries of the Roosevelt Recreational Demonstration Area.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-12-10
Superintendent Hanks supports turning the residual lands from the Roosevelt Recreational Demonstration Area over to the Soil Conservation Service. Administrating these lands would create a variety of issues for the National Park Service, such as issuing land permits.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-02-04
Superintendent Hanks offers his comments regarding the report on the proposed boundary changes at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1947-12-31
Superintendent Hanks encloses an article regarding the Marquis de Morès’s time in North Dakota from Historian Olaf T. Hagen.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-02-12
Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Edmund B. Rogers writes to National Park Service Regional Director Lawrence C. Merriam to inform him that Yellowstone will loan two rangers to Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park for the upcoming dedication ceremony.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-05-10
Secretary of the Interior Julius A. Krug writes to National Park Service Regional Director Lawrence C. Merriam regarding the recent dedication ceremony for Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. Krug congratulates Merriam and the park personnel for a successful ceremony and thanks them for their hospitality.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-06-24
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
Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks writes to Lawrence C. Merriam, the National Park Service Region II Director, to request a directory of the Department of the Interior officials. Hanks needs the directory so that he may extend invitations to the dedication ceremony for Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-03-25
Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks informs National Park Service Regional Director Merriam that the park has compiled a list of people who should receive invitations to the dedication of the park. Hanks’s memorandum is two pages and the list of people is 40 pages.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-04-23