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Chester L. Brooks is interested in the diary of William R. Simmers’s father for a Theodore Roosevelt research project. This document was attached to a memorandum from regional historian Olaf T. Hagen.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-02-12
Chester L. Brooks writes to William R. Simmers regarding the possibility of microfilming his father’s diaries. Brooks has been doing what he can to help locate the missing diaries, including mentioning them to Ethel Roosevelt Derby during a recent visit she made to Medora.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-09-06
Chester L. Brooks tells William R. Simmers he found mention of his father, Ellsworth Simmers, serving as a teacher in the early days of Medora, North Dakota. Brooks also inquires about microfilming his father’s diaries.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-04-15
Chester L. Brooks writes to H. K. Wilson regarding the missing diaries of Ellsworth Simmers and attempting to obtain them for valuable research related to the Badlands.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1956-10-05
Chester L. Brooks writes to Russell Reid regarding the diaries of Ellsworth Simmers. Brooks wants Reid to microfilm portions of the diaries and believes Hermann Hagedorn may have some of the missing diaries.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-02-12
Chester L. Brooks writes to Howard K. Beale regarding the missing diaries of Ellsworth Simmers and their historical value. Brooks also mentions the missing diaries may possibly be kept by Hermann Hagedorn.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-03-02