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Memorandum encloses technical drawings relating to areas needing special attention in restoring the Maltese Cross cabin. “H30” located in the top right corner of the memo is the NPS records management number. “H30—History and Archeology–Historic Sites and Structures Management and Preservation.”
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1960-09-27
Robert Hennington Gann provides comments on the use of urethane foam on the logs of the Maltese Cross cabin in order to preserve it.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1960-10-03
Memorandum provides approval of the furnishing plan for the Maltese Cross cabin.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1960-10-05
Chester C. Brown requests funds from National Park Service Director Wirth, to be transferred for projects related to the Maltese Cross Cabin, which had recently been moved from Bismarck to Medora, North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-10-16
Lyle E. Bennett notes support from the Division of Design and Construction concerning the proposed plan to restore the Maltese Cross Cabin.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-10-20
Memorandum provides the construction chief’s approval of the restoration plan for the Maltese Cross cabin with some changes.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1960-06-23
William O. Trenor, owner of the Maltese Cross Ranch, provides historical information on the Maltese Cross Ranch from “a noted author.”
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1938-03-04
Ebert K. Burlew tells William O. Trenor that the National Park Service may be interested in acquiring his Maltese Cross Ranch. He also notes that acquisition of the ranch would be contrary to current federal policy, because the cabin was removed from the site, and that there are as yet no appropriations for such an acquisition.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1938-03-02
William O. Trenor, owner of the Maltese Cross Ranch, tells Ebert K. Burlew that he is interested in selling the ranch to the Department of the Interior.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1938-02-15
Article highlights the history of Theodore Roosevelt’s ranches in the North Dakota Badlands and their state as of the writing.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1937-09-20
Historical architect Robert Hennington Gann wrote this diary concerning the day-to-day work on preserving and rebuilding the Maltese Cross cabin. Diary was originally enclosed in a memorandum from the Superintendent of Fort Laramie to the Superintendent of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1960
National Park Service Regional Director Baker discusses moving the Maltese Cross cabin from the state capitol grounds in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. He also authorizes moving the cabin and provides recommendations concerning landscaping once the cabin is moved.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-05-12
Francis R. Roberson provides a condition report on the Maltese Cross cabin just prior to its moving from Bismarck, North Dakota to Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-06-24
Luther T. Peterson tells Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Jay that the Maltese Cross cabin needs additional braces for its move from Bismarck, North Dakota. In addition, the memo briefly mentions techniques to preserve the historical logs of the cabin.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-06-25
Lyle E. Bennett requests review of the order to add additional braces in moving the Maltese Cross cabin and possibly using a contractor.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-07-01
Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Jay forwards the change of work order for adding additional braces for moving the Maltese Cross Cabin from Bismarck, North Dakota, to Medora, North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-07-01
Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Jay notes changes made in the specifications for moving the Maltese Cross Cabin from Bismarck to Medora, North Dakota, and that a contractor will be conducting the move on behalf of the National Park Service.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-07-10
Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Jay requests a transfer of funds between accounts from Regional Director Baker to pay for additional Maltese Cross cabin related projects.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-10-23
National Park Service Regional Director Baker forwards a copy of reports related to the Maltese Cross Cabin to Director Wirth for approval.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1960-06-20
Memorandum encloses a copy of H.R. 8538, bill provides for the acquisition of the Maltese Cross Ranch as a national monument. The bill is included with record.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1940-03-08