Conservation of natural resources

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1958-09-16

Memory of TR lives in hearts of Dakotans

Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the Badlands of North Dakota influenced his life and his views on conservation.

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Unknown

Theodore Roosevelt and the conservation movement

Addresses by Senator James E. Murray of Montana in the United States Senate, regarding the centennial of Theodore Roosevelt’s birth and his contributions to conservation.

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Creation Date

1958-08-18

A complilation on the life and career of Theodore Roosevelt

A compilation of Senate documents on the life and career of Theodore Roosevelt.

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Creation Date

1958

Arbor and wildlife day

Biography of Theodore Roosevelt highlighting his conservation efforts.

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Creation Date

1958-04-25

Teddy Roosevelt – a heroic leader in conservation

Transcript of a speech given by Edward P. Cliff, the former chief of the Forest Service, at Theodore Roosevelt’s 125th birthday celebration on Theodore Roosevelt Island. Cliff gives a brief history of how the forest service came into existence and praises Roosevelt’s dedication and many contributions to forestry and resource management.

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Creation Date

1983-06-18

Teddy Roosevelt: conservation and technology

Transcript of a speech given on Theodore Roosevelt Island concerning Theodore Roosevelt’s influence on both technology and conservation policy. The speaker points out Roosevelt’s faith in technology given his execution of both Panama Canal and the White Fleet. The speaker goes on to balance the resulting existence of steam shovels and bull dozers with Roosevelt’s policy of ‘cut-a-tree, plant-a-tree’. The speaker concludes by talking more in-depth about Roosevelt’s groundbreaking legislation regarding resource management.

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Creation Date

1988

Notes on certain considerations affecting the design

List of considerations affecting the design of Theodore Roosevelt Island as listed by the landscape architecture firm Olmsted Brothers. Considerations include designations of areas for natural forests, issues of flood control and the placing of specific structures.

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Creation Date

1932-12-22

Theodore Roosevelt Island and Memorial

Brief history of how the Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial came into existence. Included is information on how the location was chosen and obtained, a description of the memorial and information on the dedication. There is also a discussion of Theodore Roosevelt’s pioneering legislation in the realm of conservation.

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Unknown

A Statement For Interpretation

A statement detailing the many ways to fully understand and appreciate the Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial. The statement includes a brief description of the memorial, the flora and fauna, and the history of the island. It goes on to list the many ways to appreciate the island, emphasizing the struggle between conservation and development. Also included are the many activities available for tourists and school groups on the island including hikes, guided tours, and bird watching.

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Unknown

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to Ethan Allen Hitchcock

George B. Cortelyou sends Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock communications regarding forest reserves in Oregon. President Roosevelt would like a report on the matter from the Department of the Interior.

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Creation Date

1902-01-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Erasmus Haworth

Theodore Roosevelt previously advocated for an action similar to the one Erasmus Haworth requests. He has consistently argued for conservation that affects the mining industry.

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Creation Date

1911-11-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Barber White

Theodore Roosevelt expresses to John Barber White that his views on conservation are well known and unchanged since his recent speech in California. While Roosevelt supports the cause and purpose of the Conservation Congress, he declines to speak, explaining that he cannot continue making speeches for individual causes without committing to many others.

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Creation Date

1911-09-12

Letter from the Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Adolph J. Veigel

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Adolph J. Veigel that Roosevelt does not have copies of the speeches referenced. They advise that the Secretary of the National Conservation Association in Washington, D.C., can provide complete literature on the subject.

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Creation Date

1911-09-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Townsend Cox

Theodore Roosevelt wishes he could attend the upcoming forestry meeting. He finds it discreditable that the citizens of Suffolk and Nassau Counties do not care for or preserve the woodland areas, especially along the highroads.

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Creation Date

1911-08-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elmer A. Morse

Theodore Roosevelt asks Representative Morse to present his letter. He believes Morse could give interesting and important lectures given his interest in conservation and experience in Congress.

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