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Superintendent Hotchkiss thanks Superintendent Preston for the article about San Luis Gonzaga. Hotchkiss notes that the Elkhorn Ranch may be developed and become an important part of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1964-04-03
Superintendent Preston encloses an article regarding San Luis Gonzaga.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1964-03-30
Historian Alfred W. Schulmeyer summarizes a visit to Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Elkhorn Ranch taken by Harriett S. Harmon, daughter of William Wingate Sewall.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1968-08-06
Photo negative of plans for the Elkhorn Ranch cabin, possibly drawn by Theodore Roosevelt. Two copies.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1885
Floor plan and elevation for the Elkhorn Ranch cabin.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-01-27
Information and analysis on the potential development of the Elkhorn Ranch site within Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1956-11
Historian Ray H. Mattison encloses an incomplete version of the report, “Preliminary Study of and the Identification of the Elkhorn Ranch Site.” Mattison writes that Henry J. Walz, the last owner of the Elkhorn Ranch, may be able to visit Medora, North Dakota, in the spring and can show where the buildings were located.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-12-05
After reviewing Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Historian Ray H. Mattison’s report on identifying the Elkhorn Ranch site, it has been determined that the proposed Elkhorn Ranch development can move forward. Even with the report, further evidence will need to be acquired through an archaeological reconnaissance.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-02-17
Report with the requested further evidence on the identification of the Elkhorn Ranch site, including four black and white photographs.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-07-23
Historian Chester L. Brooks writes that he would like to record an interview with Henry J. Walz regarding his experiences with the Elkhorn Ranch.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1953-05-06
Historian Chester L. Brooks thanks Henry J. Walz for his helpful letter. He requests further information on the condition of the Elkhorn Ranch cabin around 1899 and if E. S. Foley ever published his book.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1953-04-20
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
Jerome C. Miller informs Superintendent Hanks that the regional office is forwarding a copy of Archeologist Paul L. Beaubien’s report of his visit of July 23-29. The regional office believes nothing further can be completed until the Elkhorn Ranch land is acquired. Original and copy.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-09-01
Analysis and recommendations regarding a revision of the boundaries of Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. The primary focus is on the north unit of the former Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area and concludes that the area should not be added to the park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1948-01-07
Photographs from the south unit of the Roosevelt Recreational Demonstration Area, which was used to illustrate Representative William Lemke’s bill to establish Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1946-04
Historian Ray H. Mattison returns a sketch of the Elkhorn Ranch cabin that he believes was drawn by Theodore Roosevelt. He suggests that William Wingate Sewall’s letters be placed in a depository for preservation and expresses the National Park Service’s desire to have photostats made of the letters for their repository.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958
Historian Ray H. Mattison returns the William Wingate Sewall correspondence which was used for his Elkhorn Ranch report.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-01-05
Historian Ray H. Mattison thanks Helen MacLachlan for the Elkhorn Ranch photographs. While in Maine, Mattison was able to obtain a ground plan for the ranch house.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-01-20
Historian Ray H. Mattison will attempt to contact the American Museum of Natural History regarding the Elkhorn Ranch diorama. He is sending a complimentary copy of Theodore Roosevelt and the Dakota Badlands.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-01-20
Historian Ray H. Mattison reviews his trip to the East Coast where he visited the Theodore Roosevelt Association and William Wingate Sewall’s daughters, Nancy Sewall Cunningham and Harriett S. Harmon. He inventories the items he viewed related to Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the North Dakota Badlands.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1959-01-22