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At a recent dedication of a promontory on the rim of the Grand Canyon to Theodore Roosevelt, Secretary of the Interior Bruce E. Babbitt spoke on the impact Roosevelt had in preserving the Grant Canyon, designating it a Game Preserve in 1906, and a National Monument in 1908.
1996
James E. Babbitt agrees with National Park Ranger Kevin Cochary’s suggestions regarding an overlook point as outlined in the recent memo from Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Arnberger.
1995-03-15
Roger L. Payne, Executive Secretary of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, tells John D. Leshy that the board would be pleased to process a proposal to name an area in the Grand Canyon for Theodore Roosevelt. He briefly outlines the process, and asks for a proposal of a specific area from Leshy, and says he will additionally seek a recommendation from the Arizona State Board on Geographic Names.
1994-09-27
Memorandum written by Kevin Cochary with a recommendation for the location of Roosevelt Point and Theodore Roosevelt Overlook on Walhalla Plateau in the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
1995-03-14
Memorandum from Robert L. Arnberger to John D. Leshy and James E. Babbitt regarding the location and naming of Roosevelt Point and Theodore Roosevelt Overlook.
1995-03-15
Comment sheet from Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historic Names on the proposed name of Roosevelt Point and Theodore Roosevelt Overlook in the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The sheet is filled out by Deputy Superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park Gary Cummins.
1995-04-04
Tim J. Norton asks for information and comment regarding efforts to establish Roosevelt Point in the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park by Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt.
1995-04-03
Hand-drawn map of Roosevelt Point and the surrounding area.
1996-06-04
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.
1996-07-03
Draft of the itinerary for the dedication of Roosevelt Point. The itinerary includes travel information for Secretary Bruce E. Babbitt of the Department of the Interior.
1996-07
A news release announcing the dedication ceremony of Roosevelt Point on July 3, 1996. The dedication was held by the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service.
1996-06-14
Newspaper article announcing the designation of Roosevelt Point on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
1996-07-01
Invitation for the dedication of Roosevelt Point on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon hosted by Secretary of the Interior Bruce E. Babbitt and the National Park Service.
1996-04-03
1915-06-25
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