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Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Historian Ray h. Mattison receives a Department of the Interior award from Superintendent Warren D. Hotchkiss inside the South Unit visitor center of the park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1966-02-15
Raymond O. Mulvany agrees with the conclusion of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Historian Ray H. Mattison concerning the authenticity of the Maltese Cross cabin. Any discussion of moving the cabin to the Park is on hold.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-07-20
Howard W. Baker summarizes the discussion he had with Ray H. Mattison concerning his report “Study of the Authenticity of the Maltese Cross Cabin.” Baker suggests breaking down the research program into several individual projects unless it is just one overall historical study. In that case, he suggests putting together several studies under one cover. Baker also suggests adding information to the report about the origin of the term “Maltese Cross” and why Theodore Roosevelt adopted it for his ranch. Baker would like the timbers used to build the cabin identified by a professional forester. He understands Russell Reid is already working towards this goal. Baker is also considering hiring an architect to do a measured drawing of the cabin to add to the report.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-03-29
Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks encloses an incomplete copy of park historian Ray H. Mattison’s study on the Elkhorn Ranch, seeking critical feedback from the regional office.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-12-07
National Park Service Regional Director Baker encloses a copy of historian Ray H. Mattison’s study on the identification of the Elkhorn Ranch. Baker tells Director Drury that little can be done in regards to archeological excavations until the land is obtained by the Park Service.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-02-07
Paul L. Beaubien reports on his preliminary archaeological study of the Elkhorn Ranch. He offers an opinion of where the ranch buildings were located. Beaubien also visited other local sites and provides several photographs from the Elkhorn Ranch site.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-08-25
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 returns the draft of historian Ray H. Mattison’s study of the Elkhorn Ranch site. Baker found the study to be excellent and illuminating. Regulations will not allow an archaeological excavation on private land, but the Elkhorn site could receive an “archeological surface reconnaissance.”
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-12-22
After reviewing Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Historian Ray H. Mattison’s report on identifying the Elkhorn Ranch site, it has been determined that the proposed Elkhorn Ranch development can move forward. Even with the report, further evidence will need to be acquired through an archaeological reconnaissance.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-02-17
Superintendent Hanks writes Henry J. Walz, telling him more research is needed in order to begin rebuilding any structures at the Elkhorn Ranch. He also notes that Ray H. Mattison is now a historian in the regional office and Chester L. Brooks is the new park historian.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1952-01-17
Historian Ray H. Mattison will travel to Washington, D.C., and meet with various individuals regarding the Elkhorn Ranch study. Regional Chief Gregg requests that previous research material be sent to the regional office.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-12-15
Regional Director Baker suggests that Historian Ray H. Mattison undertake a proposed research study on the Elkhorn Ranch. Mattison is familiar with the necessary background information and has published several monographs on Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the Badlands.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-11-12
Historian Ray H. Mattison can be assigned the research study on the Elkhorn Ranch site. The Regional Director is cautioned that the project may last a considerable length of time and that many of the resources Mattison will need are at the Harvard Library.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958
Superintendent Hanks encloses a copy of a book written by Ray H. Mattison, former park historian, in conjunction with a response to the request for information on Verendrye National Monument.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1951-02-14
Series of interviews by Park Historian Ray H. Mattison with pioneers of Billings County, North Dakota, who met Theodore Roosevelt during his time in the North Dakota badlands.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Superintendent Hanks clarifies that the Elkhorn Ranch has not been rebuilt. He is sending a copy of historian Ray H. Mattison’s Roosevelt and the Stockmen’s Association that he believes Henry J. Walz will find interesting.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1951-03-13
Regional Historian Merrill J. Mattes believes that Jacob J. Tomamichel, who was interviewed by Historian Ray H. Mattison, is the same person connected to several photographs in the Fort Laramie National Monument research file. Mattes plans to interview Tomamichel in May.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-05-10
Paul L. Beaubien reports on a trip he made to Theodore Roosevelt National Park to try to ascertain where the Elkhorn Ranch had been. He and Ray H. Mattison were able to approximate the location closely by comparing the terrain with photographs taken of the area by Theodore Roosevelt in 1886. While there is no evidence remaining on the surface, Beaubien believes that excavation in the area may reveal artifacts. Beaubien also describes a number of other visits he made to sites in the area, and includes photographs of the Elkhorn Ranch site.
1950-08-25
Finding aid for documents associated with an archeological reconnaissance of the Elkhorn Ranch site, and visits to the DeMores packing house site by Paul Beaubien in 1950.
2009-08-24
The cultural resources survey, created sometime after 1977, includes information on site access, a description, environmental surroundings, archaeological excavations and types of artifacts found, and a list of published works on the Elkhorn Ranch site.
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