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William T. Hornaday thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his endorsement of preserving game in the National Reserved Forests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-01-15
Gifford Pinchot encloses a letter from an “old elk hunter” that may interest Theodore Roosevelt. Pinchot would like to help protect the elk.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-01-18
John R. Browne is concerned about the elk population in Yellowstone National Park. He recently visited the Jackson Hole area in Wyoming where the majority of the Yellowstone elk winter. Sheep have eaten most of the forage and the elk are often hunted out of season. Browne has been working to protect the elk with a plan to expand the park and have an annual appropriation for hay to feed the elk. He believes that only the federal government can effectively conserve the elk population.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12
William T. Hornaday wishes to have a luncheon with Theodore Roosevelt to discuss game protection. A new president has been selected for the Convention of the New York State League.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-09
Gifford Pinchot believes that the Olympic elk species is safe as there is a game refuge covering a large section of their range. He was sorry to hear of James Rudolph Garfield’s defeat in Ohio.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-11
William L. Finely has been studying game propagation and protection in the Eastern states. He thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his kind words in The Outlook. Finely wants to meet with Roosevelt while visiting New York City.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-04
William T. Hornaday is convinced that any further changes to the Bayne bill will prevent the bill from being passed. Hornaday will not cease work on the cause until they triumph.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-19
Edward Cave encloses an article by James A. Coll and a resolution by the Douglas, Arizona, Chamber of Commerce and Mines for Theodore Roosevelt. He explains that he wanted to speak with Roosevelt to get his suggestions about how to proceed in getting protection for antelope in Arizona. They will go extinct soon if not protected by law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-03
Governor Carey discusses the problem of game reserves, especially as it pertains to elk. People are currently asking for the reserve that Theodore Roosevelt discusses to be abolished. Ranchers have a problem with elk migrating to areas where there is no food for them. Carey believes that the herds could be moved to the Big Horn mountains. Opinion is divided about whether or not the government should feed the elk.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-01
Albert Britt, the editor of the Outing Publishing Company, asks Theodore Roosevelt to write a short paper on game preservation as he feels it would be greatly influential. He believes an educational campaign, primarily for hunters, would be more beneficial than more legislation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-10
A. H. Fox received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter and is gratified he agrees with the principles discussed in his previous letter. While he will not urge Roosevelt to further involve himself in game protection, Fox believes the public still welcomes Roosevelt’s involvement in good causes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-16
President Roosevelt’s speech while laying a cornerstone at the gateway to Yellowstone National Park. He discusses the creation of the park and its purpose. He also thanks the people for their cooperation to prevent acts of vandalism and destruction in the park.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-24
Archibald Rogers reviews his recent hunting trip with John B. Goff in Colorado, and would like to discuss his ideas for game conservation with President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-21