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Luther T. Peterson tells Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Jay that the Maltese Cross cabin needs additional braces for its move from Bismarck, North Dakota. In addition, the memo briefly mentions techniques to preserve the historical logs of the cabin.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-06-25
Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Jay forwards the change of work order for adding additional braces for moving the Maltese Cross Cabin from Bismarck, North Dakota, to Medora, North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-07-01
Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Jay notes changes made in the specifications for moving the Maltese Cross Cabin from Bismarck to Medora, North Dakota, and that a contractor will be conducting the move on behalf of the National Park Service.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-07-10
Sheet contains a quote from a National Park Service historian concerning acquisition of the Maltese Cross Ranch.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1939
Memorandum encloses three separate documents pertaining to the Maltese Cross Ranch and the Elkhorn Ranch, including a memo from the acting regional historian which recommends not acquiring the Maltese Cross Ranch and two autobiographical excerpts (copies) from Theodore Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1940-03-13
National Park Service Regional Director Merriam tells Director Drury that the correct lands for the Elkhorn Ranch have likely been identified, and that once the historian position is filled at the park, more data and information can be collected.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-06-15
National Park Service Director Drury highlights the investigatory process of locating the Elkhorn Ranch and provides several recommendations for further inquiry.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-04-21
William J. Briggle requests copies of photographs on loan from John H. Reid.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-09-26
Acting Associate Regional Director Miller informs National Park Service Director Drury of a correction to a photograph’s caption in the Elkhorn Ranch site report and encloses a memo from Theodore Roosevelt National Park Superintendent Allyn F. Hanks.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-08-13
Memorandum acknowledges receipt of Elkhorn Ranch photos, also noting belief the park found the actual Elkhorn site.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-08-09
The National Park Service’s master plan for Theodore Roosevelt Island. The plans begins with an introduction outlining the history of the island and asserting its effectiveness as a memorial to Theodore Roosevelt. The plan continues with a purpose statement and a list of objectives which fall into three categories; recreation, interpretation and resource management. A breakdown of the regional characteristics of the surrounding area follows including a discussion of the Potomac River and park visitation. Next is a resource description and evaluation which serves to illustrate the importance of the natural features of the island for the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial. The park’s resources are broken down into categories including geology, vegetation, animal life, water resources and history and archeology. Management issues for each of these resources are discussed within each category. A discussion of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial contains a description of the memorial itself as well as recreational and interpretive guidelines to accommodate the island’s new national importance. Other management constrictions addressed include legal factors, preservation, soil erosion, vandalism, access and employment. A chart detailing the priority of needs, several maps and a general development plan conclude the masterplan.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1967-07-25
Memorandum from the Superintendent of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, Floyd B. Taylor, to the regional director, presumably George B. Hartzog, concerning the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial and other items. Several topics are discussed including the two causeways connecting Theodore Roosevelt Island to the Virginia shore, the dismissal of a proposed landscaping plan, the decision to only remove dead trees where public safety is concerned, the reason for a delay in the completion of foot trails, the status of the ferryboat and boat dock and the vandalism which occurs on the island due to the access provided during non-visitor hours, the safety of the moat footbridges and the recommendations by the designing architect and the availability of funds.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1968-12-05
Statement detailing the many influences, both external and internal, which effect the management of Theodore Roosevelt Island. These influences include legislative and administrative constraints, regional influences such as pollution from the Potomac River and with-in park influences such as growth of introduced or exotic species. The statement concludes with management objectives for the preservation of the natural environment and encouragement of school groups to use the island as a place of study.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
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Summary of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted’s plan for the development of Theodore Roosevelt Island. The summary is divided into sections corresponding to the principle elements of Olmsted’s plan including the cultivation of both vegetation and open spaces, memorials, access and management.
Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial
1934-06-09
M. S. Hoyt encloses a list of land tracts in Dunn County, North Dakota, for Walter F. Clarke, Associate Landscape Architect.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1937-05-24
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
Jerome C. Miller requests that Superintendent Hanks review the enclosed proposal regarding archeological work in the area. If Hanks finds the proposal agreeable, Miller asks that he sign it and return it to the regional office.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-01-20
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 informs Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks that money is available for conducting an archeological project at the Elkhorn Ranch, but archaeologist Paul L. Beaubien will be preoccupied for some time.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-11-07
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