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McCarten, James, 1904-1978

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Memorandum from Allyn F. Hanks to Howard W. Baker

Memorandum from Allyn F. Hanks to Howard W. Baker

Allyn F. Hanks, Superintendent of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park, informs the National Park Service Regional Director that a hearing regarding a lawsuit that originated with the park’s dedication ceremony has been postponed. Hanks informs the Director that in the case of McCarten vs. the Greater North Dakota Association, a settlement was reached out of court.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1952-11-25

Memorandum from Allyn F. Hanks to Howard W. Baker

Memorandum from Allyn F. Hanks to Howard W. Baker

Allyn F. Hanks, Superintendent of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, informs the National Park Service’s Regional Director of a lawsuit that originated with the park’s dedication ceremony. Hanks had thought the case had been dropped but has learned that he may be subpoenaed. The lawsuit was brought against the Greater North Dakota Association by a program participant who claimed he had been injured during the ceremony.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1952-11-14

Memorandum from Allyn F. Hanks to Lawrence C. Merriam

Memorandum from Allyn F. Hanks to Lawrence C. Merriam

Superintendent Hanks writes to the National Park Service Regional Director regarding a lawsuit that is being brought against the Greater North Dakota Association. James McCarten, a participant in the Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park dedication program, was injured and is suing the GNDA for medical expenses. Hanks encloses a report by District Ranger Grimm about the incident.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1950-04-26