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Program for dedication of Roosevelt Point

Program for dedication of Roosevelt Point

Rough draft of the program for the dedication ceremony of Roosevelt Point on the North Rim in Grand Canyon National Park. The program details speeches and remarks to be given by three individuals– Superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park Robert L. Arnberger, Chairman of the Arizona State Board of Geographic and Historic Names Tim J. Norton, and Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior Bruce Babbitt.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1996-07-03

Invitation to the dedication of Roosevelt Point

Invitation to the dedication of Roosevelt Point

Invitation to the dedication of Roosevelt Point on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Speakers at the ceremony included Superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park Robert L. Arnberger, Chairman of the Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historic Names Tim J. Norton, and Secretary of the Department of the Interior, Bruce Babbitt.

Collection

Grand Canyon National Park

Creation Date

1996-07-03

Harvard House Gazette and American Visitors’ Chronicle

Harvard House Gazette and American Visitors’ Chronicle

Souvenir copy of the Harvard House Gazette, detailing the festivities surrounding the grand opening of the Harvard House in Stratford-Upon-Avon. The Harvard House originally belonged to the parents of John Harvard, the founder of Harvard University. The effort to purchase it for the university and restore it was led by Marie Corelli and funded by Edward Morris. A number of dignitaries and academics spoke at the ceremonies.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-10

Memorandum from Howard W. Baker to Allyn F. Hanks

Memorandum from Howard W. Baker to Allyn F. Hanks

Associate Regional Director Baker writes to Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks regarding a barbecue to be held during the dedication ceremony for the park. Baker advises Hanks on whether a concession permit is needed and the regulations concerning holding a barbecue on public land.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-03-25

Letter from Allyn F. Hanks to L. F. McIntosh

Letter from Allyn F. Hanks to L. F. McIntosh

Superintendent Hanks thanks L. F. McIntosh for attending the recent dedication ceremony for Theodore Roosevelt National Park. McIntosh is the Minister for Cooperation and Municipal Affairs for the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Hanks also informs McIntosh that he has sent some newspaper accounts of the ceremony.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-06-13

Letter from Fred J. Overly to Allyn F. Hanks

Letter from Fred J. Overly to Allyn F. Hanks

Fred J. Overly tells Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks how much he enjoyed the dedication ceremony for the park. Overly regrets that they did not have time to talk over the land issue, presumably the park’s efforts to acquire the Elkhorn Ranch site.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-06-06

Letter from Lawrence C. Merriam to Julius A. Krug

Letter from Lawrence C. Merriam to Julius A. Krug

National Park Service Regional Director Merriam thanks Secretary of the Interior Julius A. Krug for attending the recent dedication ceremony for Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. Merriam especially appreciates that Krug clearly defined the objectives of the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service so that all parties interested in the future management of the park understand them.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-06-14

Memorandum from Lawrence C. Merriam to Allyn F. Hanks

Memorandum from Lawrence C. Merriam to Allyn F. Hanks

Lawrence C. Merriam writes to Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks regarding the recent dedication ceremony for the park. Merriam notes that Hanks can be proud of how successful the ceremony was and that some improvising is always necessary when so many people are involved in the planning.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-06-23