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Regional Director Baker reports on the condition of Verendrye National Monument with photographs and suggestions for future development.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1935-10-08
Regional Director Merriam invites Dr. Nute to conduct research on Verendrye National Monument on behalf of the National Park Service. The study is being sought as there are doubts about the monument’s authenticity and the Garrison Dam reservoir will soon alter the setting of the monument.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-03-21
The creation of Garrison Reservoir will likely impact Verendrye National Monument but Director Drury does not want to make any commitments until the authenticity of the area can be reviewed. At a minimum, objections will likely need to be made to the Corps of Engineers to show that the National Park Service is “reasonable in its policies and attitude.” A statement should be made to the Corps of Engineers regarding the potential impact on the monument, but without mentioning Verendrye’s questionable authenticity.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1945-12-28
Howard W. Baker describes Theodore Roosevelt’s conservation accomplishments and speaks in favor of the Mission 66 program.
Devils Tower National Monument
1958-08-09
Gutzon Borglum complains of the difficulties besetting the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission which have been complicated by the involvement of the National Park Service. Borglum will attend a meeting, organized by Senator Pittman, with President Roosevelt the following week with the goal of resolving the matter.
1939-06-01
Superintendent Freeland encloses a report regarding his visit to Verendrye National Monument.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1935-10-31