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Photograph of the front of the Maltese Cross Cabin with buttes in the background, looking from the back of the visitor center located in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1961-06-13
Photograph of the front of the Maltese Cross Cabin with scenic loop road in the background, looking from the back of the visitor center located in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1961
Photograph of the front of the Maltese Cross Cabin with scenic loop road in the background, looking from the visitors’ center located in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1961
Photograph of the front of the Maltese Cross Cabin with scenic loop road visible in the background, located behind the visitors’ center in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1966-08-23
Photograph of the Maltese Cross Cabin, looking from the visitors’ center in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1961
Photograph of rolling badlands looking south from a hill just east of Theodore Roosevelt National Park looking into the Jones Creek drainage area.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1966-08-17
State Travel Director Joe Satrom of North Dakota urges that Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park be granted full national park status. Congressional action is required to make the change, which the congressional delegation of North Dakota has taken under consideration.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1971-1978
Ebert K. Burlew tells William O. Trenor that the National Park Service may be interested in acquiring his Maltese Cross Ranch. He also notes that acquisition of the ranch would be contrary to current federal policy, because the cabin was removed from the site, and that there are as yet no appropriations for such an acquisition.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1938-03-02
William O. Trenor, owner of the Maltese Cross Ranch, tells Ebert K. Burlew that he is interested in selling the ranch to the Department of the Interior.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1938-02-15
Chester L. Brooks offers historical background information on the town of Medora and the surrounding area in this study for the Department of the Interior. It also provides information on points of interest that should be included in a historical sign program and suggestions for the construction of said signs.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-06
Memorandum encloses a copy of H.R. 8538, bill provides for the acquisition of the Maltese Cross Ranch as a national monument. The bill is included with record.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1940-03-08
The Deputy Register of Deeds for Billings County, North Dakota, responds to Dr. Albert T. Volwiler’s request for information regarding land ownership by Theodore Roosevelt. The deputy states that Roosevelt “owned land under the old survey” and as a result, “we have no record of any holdings of his in this county.” He offers names of local individuals to contact who may know more.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1918-04-01
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
Historian Ray H. Mattison asks Albert T. Volwiler for further details regarding the Elkhorn Ranch and the Maltese Cross Cabin. He also seeks clarification on certain transfers of property as well as more information concerning Theodore Roosevelt’s ranching activities at these locations.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-11-12
The report highlights the geological characteristics of the North Dakota Badlands and the Killdeer Mountains, which were proposed to be added to the national park. Included in the report is a copy of the field inspectors’ itinerary for their four day trip. In addition, Baker highlights the Elkhorn Ranch and petrified forest as important areas, and concludes that the badlands and Killdeer Mountains do not warrant status as a national monument unless a grasslands preserve was established first.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1939-10-01
The photo negatives of the report on the proposed establishment of Theodore Roosevelt National Park contains a wide variety of information ranging from history on the region to a description of natural resources. The report details Theodore Roosevelt, the petrified forest, and the itinerary of an examination team (which includes a senatorial committee). Report also contains a supplemental report compiled by the United States Department of Agriculture that focuses on cataloging natural resources within the proposed boundary of the park. In addition, several memorandums are included summarizing the reports’ information and conclusions.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1928-08-31
Report includes information on proposed infrastructure development of the north and south areas, in addition to expanding the boundaries to include the grasslands between the two areas, plus the Killdeer Mountains. Infrastructure plans include campgrounds, lodging, picnic areas, and roads; these plans are also shown through several included maps.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936
The goal of the field investigation is to determine the value of the badlands and Killdeer Mountains for national park or national monument status. The report includes information on the area’s cultural and natural history and scientific demographic information. Report concludes that there is enough value for a national monument to be created with at least 750,000 acres.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1939
Report includes demographic and financial information on the secondary purchase unit (now part of the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park). In addition, the report includes names of land owners, appraised land value, and optioned prices for land within the recreational demonstration area.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1935
The report provides information on the Roosevelt Recreational Demonstration Area, such as the reason for development, demographics, and families relocated from the project area. Included within the report are multiple letters of recommendation for the establishment of a recreational park in western North Dakota from both Federal and state officials. In addition, financial information on cost of purchasing lands and developing the park are included.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1935-10-21