Park boundary fence
A fence stretches along the boundary of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1968-07-13
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Boundaries
Report on the proposed revision of boundaries for the Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park
Analysis and recommendations regarding a revision of the boundaries of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. The primary focus is on the north unit of the former Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area and concludes that the area should not be added to the park.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1948-01-07
H. R. 5816
House of Representatives bill to amend the boundaries of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1948-03-11
Letter from James B. Connolly to Charles Robertson
The Medora Grazing Association is opposing H.R. 5816, which would revise the boundaries of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. James B. Connolly would be grateful for Representative Robertson’s continued support of the bill.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1948-05-01
Memorandum from Howard W. Baker to Newton Bishop Drury
Acting Regional Director Baker encloses documents related to the proposed boundary changes at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1948-01-08
Memorandum from Lawrence C. Merriam to Allyn F. Hanks
Regional Director Merriam encloses a draft report on the proposed revision of the boundaries of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. He requests that Superintendent Hanks review the draft.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1947-12-04
Memorandum from Allyn F. Hanks to Lawrence C. Merriam
Superintendent Hanks offers his comments regarding the report on the proposed boundary changes at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1947-12-31
Proposed boundary revision Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park
Report and recommendations regarding the proposed boundary of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. A change is desired to “permit the natural and historical assets of the area to be protected, developed, and interpreted.”
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1947-1948
Proposed boundary revision: Theodore Roosevelt Nat’l Mem. Park
Map of the original and proposed changes to the boundaries of the south unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1947-12-03
Letter from James B. Connolly to William Langer
The Medora Grazing Association is opposing H.R. 5816, which would revise the boundaries of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. James B. Connolly does not believe that the interests of a few individuals should prevent a revision that would benefit the entire nation.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1948-05-01
Letter from James B. Connolly to William Lemke
The Medora Grazing Association is opposing H.R. 5816, which would revise the boundaries of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. James B. Connolly would be grateful for Representative Lemke’s continued support of the bill.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1948-05-01
Letter from James B. Connolly to Milton Ruben Young
The Medora Grazing Association is opposing H.R. 5816, which would revise the boundaries of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. James B. Connolly does not believe that the interests of a few individuals should prevent a revision that would benefit the entire nation.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1948-05-01
Memorandum from Lawrence C. Merriam to Newton Bishop Drury
National Park Service Regional Director Merriam encloses a report from Theodore Roosevelt National Park Superintendent Allyn F. Hanks regarding a meeting of the Medora Grazing Association to discuss H.R. 5816. This legislation would revise the boundaries of the park.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1948-05-14
Memorandum from Lawrence C. Merriam to Newton Bishop Drury
National Park Service Regional Director Merriam encloses maps which show boundary revisions at Theodore Roosevelt National Park proposed by Representative William Lemke and the modifications desired locally. Merriam offers his opinion on the proposed revisions and generally feels that they only benefit a few individuals.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1948-05-20
Memorandum from Howard W. Baker to Newton Bishop Drury
National Park Service Assistant Director for Land Planning Conrad Louis Wirth has proposed amendments to H.R. 5816, designed to overcome local opposition. The regional office has reviewed the amendments and compared them to the boundaries of the park currently detailed in the bill. Regional Director Lawrence C. Merriam will be visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park to discuss the amendments with Superintendent Hanks.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1948-05-26
Memorandum from Howard W. Baker
Regional Director Baker makes several suggestions regarding the proposed boundaries of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
Unknown
Memorandum from Lawrence C. Merriam to Newton Bishop Drury
National Park Service Regional Director Merriam continues to support the proposal for boundaries at Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park proposed on January 8. However, if the eliminations proposed by Assistant Director for Land Planning Conrad Louis Wirth are still being considered, Merriam offers three comments on specific eliminations.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1948-06-02
Memorandum from Howard W. Baker to Newton Bishop Drury
Acting Regional Director Baker offers several options for revising the boundary of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Collection
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1949-01-05
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay
President Roosevelt is opposed to arbitration in the Alaska boundary dispute but is willing to appoint three commissioners to meet with commissioners from Canada and Great Britain. However, Roosevelt believes that the Canadian claim is “wholly false” and he does not want to yield on American claims. Secretary of War Elihu Root has been secretly strengthening the garrisons near the disputed territory.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-07-16
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay
President Roosevelt reviews his position on the Alaska boundary question and believes the Canadian claim to be “outrageous and indefensible.” He will not submit to arbitration but is willing to appoint three commissioners to decide upon the border. However, Roosevelt would insist upon the entire claim and instruct the commissioners not to yield any territory.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-07-10