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Stanley C. Joseph encloses copies and original photographs loaned to the National Park Service by John H. Reid, former owner of the Elkhorn Ranch. He also sends an article by Acting Regional Historian Merrill J. Mattes from 1946 that includes an interview with Reid.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-10-14
Associate Regional Director Baker has received the form for research work in connection with Verendrye National Monument. Regional Historian Mattes has already contacted Dr. Grace Lee Nute regarding the project.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-02-07
Historian Chester L. Brooks requests George F. Will’s expertise regarding the prehistoric environs and inhabitants of North Dakota for his report “Badlands to 1879.”
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1953-07-13
Historian Don Rickey may be assigned for up to six weeks to assist with research at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. He requests information on arrangements and if he can begin his work at a distance. He also offers to sell booklets on the Indian wars to the park which are meant for “western travelers.”
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-02-09
Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Jay thanks historian Don Rickey for the historical material collected from the interview with William Eaton and the acquisition of the 1858 Remington revolver.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-01-31
Paul L. Beaubien, regional archaeologist, writes to Superintendent Jay of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park, forwarding his personal research file containing photographs and notes related to his work at the Elkhorn Ranch site in 1957. Beaubien notifies Jay of an upcoming visit by Herbert E. Kahler and Merrill J. Mathes. Beaubien also plans to prepare a memorandum suggesting further excavations at the Maltese Cross Cabin site.
1959-08-14