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Category Archives: National Parks
Grand Teton National Park and the Jackson Hole National Monument Controversy
Grand Teton National Park – one of the most beautiful spots in Wyoming – turns 93 on February 26. It was originally a Native American hunting ground. British and American fur traders were drawn to the area for its exceptionally … Continue reading
Posted in conservation, environmental history, National Parks, Political history, Uncategorized, Western history, Wyoming history
Tagged Cliff Hansen, Conservationists, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, John D. Rockefeller, National Park Service, Olaus Murie, Ranching, Snake River Land Company, Wildlife Preservation, Wyoming Stock Growers Association
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Howard Hays: Impresario of the Parks
Howard H. Hays (1883-1969) was an entrepreneur whose career ranged from driving surreys in Yellowstone National Park to running a newspaper publishing company in Riverside, California. A native of Metropolis, Illinois, Hays attended college in his home state before moving … Continue reading
Mardy and Olaus Murie, Conservation Enthusiasts
Margaret (Mardy) and Olaus Murie were fiercely dedicated to protecting America’s most beautiful places and wildlife. The couple enriched the concept of conservation, all while experiencing the outdoors and enjoying the wildlife and beautiful scenery around them. The story of … Continue reading
Posted in conservation, environmental history, National Parks, Natural resources, Uncategorized, Wyoming history
Tagged Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Brooks Range, Grand Teton National Park, Margaret Murie, Murie Family papers, Olaus Murie, Wilderness Society, Wildlife Society, Yellowstone National Park
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Do Feed the Bears – The Arthur E. Demaray Collection
Arthur E. Demaray was a National Park Service Administrator who worked as the liaison between the Park Service and Congress. He worked for the park service from 1917 to 1951. Demaray’s writings offer insights into Yellowstone National Park during the … Continue reading
Posted in conservation, environmental history, found in the archive, National Parks, Natural resources, Tourism, Uncategorized, Western history, Wyoming history, Yellowstone National Park
Tagged Animal Behavior, Arthur E. Demaray, Bear Behavior, Conservation, Human Impact, Wildlife Feeding, Yellowstone National Park
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Arthur E. Demaray, National Parks Pioneer
Arthur E. Demaray was a United States government administrator for the Department of the Interior, National Park Service. The American Heritage Center just completed processing this collection and a new online finding aid for the Demaray papers is available! Demaray spent most … Continue reading