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House Committee on the Public Lands hearing with debate and testimony on the establishment of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1946
House of Representatives bill to establish Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1945-01-15
The Region Two Office of the National Park Service analyzes the potential for a national park based around the North Dakota Badlands and Theodore Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch site. They conclude that the North Dakota Badlands do not possess “resources of sufficient national significance to justify establishing a part of them as a national park,” and recommend that the area continue as a national wildlife refuge under the Fish and Wildlife Service.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1947-02-26
The Medora Grazing Association is opposing H.R. 5816, which would revise the boundaries of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. James B. Connolly does not believe that the interests of a few individuals should prevent a revision that would benefit the entire nation.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-05-01
The Medora Grazing Association is opposing H.R. 5816, which would revise the boundaries of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. James B. Connolly would be grateful for Representative Lemke’s continued support of the bill.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-05-01
The Medora Grazing Association is opposing H.R. 5816, which would revise the boundaries of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. James B. Connolly does not believe that the interests of a few individuals should prevent a revision that would benefit the entire nation.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-05-01
The Medora Grazing Association is opposing H.R. 5816, which would revise the boundaries of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. James B. Connolly would be grateful for Representative Robertson’s continued support of the bill.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-05-01
National Park Service Regional Director Merriam encloses a report from Theodore Roosevelt National Park Superintendent Allyn F. Hanks regarding a meeting of the Medora Grazing Association to discuss H.R. 5816. This legislation would revise the boundaries of the park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-05-14
National Park Service Regional Director Merriam encloses maps which show boundary revisions at Theodore Roosevelt National Park proposed by Representative William Lemke and the modifications desired locally. Merriam offers his opinion on the proposed revisions and generally feels that they only benefit a few individuals.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-05-20
National Park Service Assistant Director for Land Planning Conrad Louis Wirth has proposed amendments to H.R. 5816, designed to overcome local opposition. The regional office has reviewed the amendments and compared them to the boundaries of the park currently detailed in the bill. Regional Director Lawrence C. Merriam will be visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park to discuss the amendments with Superintendent Hanks.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-05-26
Analysis of acreage within Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1947-04-25
President Roosevelt believes it would be a shame if Congress adjourns without taking action on the gift of Yosemite Park by California, and asks Senator Perkins what the status of the matter is. He asks Perkins to speak with Senator Frank P. Flint on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-05
Charles L. Davis, acting superintendent of Sullys Hill National Park, asks Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock for further information about the act in question, which he is not familiar with. Hitchcock previously sent Davis a letter with an estimate blank and called his attention to a certain section of the act.
1906-08-17
In response to a request from John H. Worst to apply for examination of forest lands at Sullys Hill National Park, acting superintendent Charles L. Davis says that he does not believe he has the authority to make the request. Changing the park as Worst requests would require an act of Congress. Davis notes that Congress has made no further legislation or appropriation for the park since President Roosevelt’s initial proclamation creating it. The park was created at the request of the Native American tribe who resides nearby, and Davis’s duty is to represent their interests.
1906-04-12
Representative Raker introduced a bill to appropriate $22,500 for the protection and improvement of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The bill also directs that all proceeds and revenues connected with the park will be expended for the administration and improvement of the park, and allows the Secretary of the Interior to accept donations of land, buildings, money, or other property which can be used to better the park.
1923-12-05
Representative Raker introduced a bill to appropriate $20,000 for the protection and improvement of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The bill also directs that all proceeds and revenues connected with the park will be expended for the administration and improvement of the park, and allows the Secretary of the Interior to accept donations of land, buildings, money, or other property which can be used to better the park.
1921-04-30
Representative Raker submits a report recommending a small change to the wording of the bill H.R. 5588, which aims to repeal section 5 of the act entitled “An act to establish the Lassen Volcanic National Park in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, in the State of California, and for other purposes.” The bill was referred to the Department of the Interior, which recommended that the bill be favorably reported due to the increasing costs associated with developing Lassen Volcanic National Park.
1922-02-21
This bill, introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Raker, repeals section 5 of the act establishing Lassen Volcanic National Park, which restricted the amount of money able to be appropriated for the park.
1922-02-21
This act, introduced in the United States Senate, repeals section 5 of the act establishing the Lassen Volcanic National Park.
1922-03-07
This bill proposes to appropriate $5,000 for the protection and improvement of Lassen Volcanic National Park, directs that all revenue connected with the park should be used for its administration and improvement, and authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to accept donations of land, buildings, money, or property for park purposes.
1921-04-18