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Legislation abolishing the former Mount Olympus National Monument and establishing a newly designated Olympic National Park. A map outlining the boundaries of the park accompanies the legislation
1938-06-29
A thorough history chronicling the establishment of Olympic National Park, written for the fiftieth anniversary of the park. The narrative follows the early expeditions into the Olympic Mountains, the efforts by Theodore Roosevelt and his administration to preserve the area through its designation as a national monument and forest reserve, and later legislative and local efforts to establish it as a national park
1988-05-16
An acrostic poem celebrating the various elements of Washington’s Mount Olympus and Olympic National Park.
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The Emergency Conservation Committee highlights the importance of the Olympic Peninsula as a habitat for wildlife species and forests, including Roosevelt Elk and Douglas fir trees. It urges the expansion of the Olympic Peninsula National Monument to encompass all the terrain originally reserved for it, prior to President Woodrow Wilson reducing its size, and hopes that this expansion may serve as a prelude to further protections and the establishment of a national park.
1934-06
Congressman Monrad C. Wallgren has proposed legislation to establish a national park on the Olympic Peninsula, superseding and expanding the present Olympic National Monument. The Emergency Conservation Committee urges its readers to send letters in support of this measure to Congress.
1935-06
The Emergency Conservation Committee outlines twelve problems that it views of immediate importance, and provides suggestions of who to contact to help encourage action on the various matters.
1935-05
A timeline of major milestones and events at Sullys Hill National Game Preserve from 1867 to 1995.
1995
Charles M. Ziebach, acting superintendent of Sullys Hill National Park, reports on the past, present, and future of the park. He particularly focuses on the history of the land surrounding what is now the park, including Native American activity in the area. He provides information about the boundaries and natural features of the park and notes that the park needs federal funding to be maintained and gain popularity.
1917
A brief compilation of notes on White Horse Hill, including a description of the area and its boundaries, and some notes on its use by North Dakotans and Native Americans. Although the area as designated as a national park, very little funding was appropriated for it, and it only has an acting superintendent, rather than an actual superintendent.
1917-1922
Laurence R. Veikley briefly recounts the history of Sullys Hill National Game Preserve, beginning with its creation as a national park, subsequent establishment as a simultaneous game preserve, and eventual removal from the national park system. Veikley additionally mentions the various expansions and contractions of the area’s borders.
1983-03-03
Secretary of the Interior Ballinger requests that Acting Superintendent Ziebach submit a report on Sullys Hill National Park, including the number of visitors to the park, how many people have transported livestock through the park, and the number of animals so transported, the condition of the buildings and trails in the park, and an estimate of the amount of appropriations necessary for the improvement of the park. It is important to receive such a report before October first so that its contents can be included in the Secretary’s annual report.
1909-06-15
Charles M. Ziebach, superintendent of Sullys Hill National Park, acknowledges Secretary of the Interior Fisher’s letter and says that he does not think it is advisable to take pictures of the park at the current time due to the cold weather and large amount of snow. He will send pictures to his office as soon as the weather permits.
1912-03-20
Charles M. Ziebach sends Secretary of the Interior Fisher two rolls of photographs of Sullys Hill National Park. They were not forwarded sooner because of the weather.
1912-04-25
Secretary of the Interior Wilbur speaks at the dedication of Lassen Volcanic National Park, recounting the history of the effort to designate the area as a national park, and the improvements which were necessary to do so. Wilbur acknowledges the help the Department of the Interior and National Park Service have received from the people of northern California, as well as the efforts of a number of legislators and government employees. He reflects on the National Park Service as a whole, and emphasizes that the park belongs not only to California, but to the entire United States. (In his speech Wilbur mistakenly identifies William H. Taft, rather than Theodore Roosevelt, as the president who initially created Lassen and Cinder Cone National Monuments in 1906)
1931-07-25
Dedication ceremonies for Lassen Volcanic National Park stretch over three days, and include a number of speeches, tours, and dances.
1931-07
A history of the Lassen Volcanic National Park and surrounding region from 1821 through 1977.
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List of five National Parks created by Theodore Roosevelt, including the years in which they were created.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1988
National Park Service Director Mather acknowledges receipt of the resolution passed by the Susanville Chamber of Commerce opposing the return of the Lassen Volcanic National Park to the Forest Reserve. He tells Medford R. Arnold, secretary of the body, that he is hopeful that Congress will appropriate money to allow for work to begin on the park during the next fiscal year.
1920-01-24
Secretary of the Interior Lane submits his reply regarding H.R. 348 to Representative Ferris, chairman of the House Committee on Public Lands. The bill, which would establish Lassen Volcanic National Park, is identical to a previous bill which received a favorable report from the Committee on Public Lands, and contains a number of usual provisions which are enacted when creating national parks. Lane suggests that if the bill becomes law, money should be appropriated to allow the Department of the Interior to administer the land.
1916-02-15
The Susanville Chamber of Commerce issues a resolution opposing the “abandonment and discontinuance of the Peter Lassen National Park as a National Park, and the return of the lands embraced therein to the Forest Service.” It also encourages the United States Congress to make the necessary appropriations to allow for improvement of the park.
1920-01-17