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Sarah Polk Fall donates china and glassware used by President James K. and Sarah Polk to the White House collection.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-24
Edgar Alexander Mearns has one dental case in the medical chest, but would like to have another in reserve.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-23
Louis Kirk requests Historian Rickey’s advice for verifying and acquiring objects for the new museum in Medora.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-04-28
Louis Kirk provides an update on the status of potential items for the Medora museum collection, including estimated costs associated with each acquisition.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-05-03
Don Rickey offers suggestions of where cowboy dress and equipment of the 1880s can be acquired and estimates the value of these materials.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-05-03
Theodore Roosevelt National Park Superintendent Jay requests an additional $1500 to complete the museum at Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. Additionally, he requests assistance from qualified personnel to complete collection acquisitions.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-05-09
Louis Kirk appreciates the price list but is still having problems determining authenticity. He sent some experimental slides which have been problematic.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-05-11
With visitor season operations beginning shortly, historian Don Rickey will be unable to assist Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park with the acquisition of museum items. Custer Battlefield Superintendent Aubuchon of Custer Battlefield National Monument suggests contacting the North Dakota State Historical Society for help.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-05-13
Historian Don Rickey will need more information before he can provide advice on the value of the .45 Luger revolver, but he doubts that it will have much exhibit value as it is not directly connected to Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the badlands.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-05-09