Geological Survey (U.S.)

Letter from James Wilson to Ethan Allen Hitchcock

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson sends Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock copies of three reports regarding the proposed Lassen Peak National Park. While a satisfactory examination of all the points was not possible, the reports show the importance of the various sites and describe the major areas of interest. The Forest Officer who made these reports, Louis A. Barrett, recommended that these sites be made individually into National Monuments, rather than declaring the entire region a National Park due to the scattered nature of the sites, and the possible complications of declaring a National Park within a National Forest. Wilson therefore recommends that they be designated National Monuments as quickly be possible, which will protect the sites while also not precluding the creation of a National Park at a later date.

Collection

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Creation Date

1907-04-01

The advantages of Maine for electrochemical industries

In an article from the Transactions of the American Electrochemical Society, C. Vey Holman discusses the geographical, meteorological, and geological advantages of Maine for the development of electrochemical industries. A handwritten note from Holman directs “please see particularly pages 3, 4, & 5.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Rudolph Garfield

President Roosevelt directs Secretary of the Interior Garfield to modify the orders on coal entry from July and October 1906 to open about 28,000,000 acres of land for coal entry.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-12

Letter from David Starr Jordan to James Carson Needham

Dr. Jordan forwards to Congressman Needham a petition from several residents of San Benito County, California, to set aside lands containing the Pinnacles and establish them as a National Park. Jordan encloses a map of the proposed park, the book A Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific Ocean by George Vancouver, who describes the area, and a book of photographs of the area. Jordan endorses the effort to create this National Park and asks Needham to pass along the request to Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock.

Collection

Pinnacles National Park

Creation Date

1904-04-23

A favorable report on the creation of a national monument on the site of the Pinnacles Rocks California

Forest Inspector Peavy reports on the Pinnacles Rocks in California, giving a description of their physical characteristics and the surrounding area. Peavy recommends setting aside the area as a National Monument and having a mineralogist from the Geological Survey assess nearby mineral claims.

Collection

Pinnacles National Park

Creation Date

1907-09-09

Letter from W. A. Radlinski to James B. Thompson

Acting Director of the U.S. Geological Survey Radlinski informs Theodore Roosevelt National Park Superintendent Thompson that the USGS will not be attending an upcoming hearing. Radlinski encloses a statement to be entered on the hearing record.

Collection

Denver Public Library

Creation Date

1970-11-30

Draft environmental statement: proposed wilderness area Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park North Dakota

Draft proposal for the Department of the Interior to designate 28,335 acres of land in Theodore Roosevelt National Park as wilderness. The proposal includes maps of the area, background information on the proposal, the land, and the ecological situation there.

Collection

Denver Public Library

Creation Date

1972-09-18

Letter from Thomas H. Tongue to W. G. Steel

Representative Tongue has received W. G. Steel’s letter from the 12th and will consult with the Geological Survey. Tongue hopes to be able to obtain the pen used to sign the Crater Lake bill for Steel.

Collection

Crater Lake National Park

Creation Date

1902-05-17

Letter from Thomas H. Tongue to W. G. Steel

Representative Tongue responds to W. G. Steel’s invitation to Crater Lake. Frederick Newell of the Geological Survey will be attending, and he will inquire if Gifford Pinchot is also attending. Tongue writes that he will attend himself if he is able.

Collection

Crater Lake National Park

Creation Date

1902-05-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt has taken Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s letter to the United States Geological Survey. However, they do not have any plans to enter into Arctic exploration. Roosevelt shared Ferguson’s letter with many people and is eager to hear more.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1895-01-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gifford Pinchot

Vice President Roosevelt asks Gifford Pinchot if there is an opportunity for the son of Jacob A. Riis to go on “some government trip” out West as a handyman. The boy does not require “any but the smallest wages,” and would like the chance to go on an outdoor government trip.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-04-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. L. Capps

President Roosevelt is forming an Advisory Board on Fuels and Structural Materials to investigate greater efficiency and safety in fuels, construction materials, and mining. Roosevelt has invited representatives of government offices engaged in construction and engineering, industry experts, and representatives from national engineering and similar organizations to serve as members. Roosevelt has appointed Rear Admiral W. L. Capps to serve as an ex-officio member as Chief of the United States Navy Department Bureau of Construction and Repair.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-03-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Newton E. Mason

President Roosevelt informs Rear Admiral Mason, Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, that he is creating an advisory board related to the properties and best uses of structural materials and fuels in the United States. Roosevelt believes that this topic is very important to the Navy, and appoints Mason to serve on the board as representative of the Bureau of Ordnance.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas L. Lewis

President Roosevelt informs Thomas L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, that he is creating an advisory board related to the properties and best uses of structural materials and fuels in the United States. Roosevelt believes that this topic is very important, and appoints Lewis to serve on the board.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Kendrick Hatt

President Roosevelt informs William Kendrick Hatt that he is creating an advisory board related to the properties and best uses of structural materials and fuels in the United States. Roosevelt believes that this topic is very important, and appoints Hatt to serve on the board.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John K. Barton

President Roosevelt informs Rear Admiral Barton, Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, that he is creating an advisory board related to the properties and best uses of structural materials and fuels in the United States. Roosevelt believes that this topic is very important to the Navy, and appoints Barton to serve on the board as representative of the Bureau of Steam Engineering.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Marius R. Campbell

President Roosevelt has been informed that Marius R. Campbell of the United States Geological Survey has been designated to prepare material for the National Conservation Commission. Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of this work, and thanks Campbell for his contributions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Otis Smith

President Roosevelt tells George Otis Smith, Director of the Geological Survey, that he is pleased to learn of the proposed cooperation between the Geological Survey and the National Conservation Commission. Roosevelt asks Smith, in recognition of the important work of the Commission, to have the employee delegated to assist with this task relieved of other duties for the duration of the cooperation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Buchanan Aleshire

President Roosevelt appoints James Buchanan Aleshire to the National Advisory Board for Fuels and Structural Materials, which will investigate the properties and best methods for using the building materials and fuels in the United States. The War Department has also been requested to transfer buildings and grounds from the Pittsburg Storage and Supply Depot to the Department of the Interior for temporary use.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-04

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles D. Walcott

President Roosevelt accepts Charles D. Walcott’s resignation as Director of the US Geological Survey. Roosevelt says his only solace is that Walcott will return to his work at the Smithsonian, which “no other man in this country could do quite as well.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-05