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A Brief History Of The National Park Service


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Foreword

National Park Idea

Early Growth

NPS Created

Policies

Duties

Education

Research

Wildlife

Plans and Design

Engineering

Operations

Law

Forestry

Historic Conservation

Land Planning

State Cooperation

RDAs

Work Camps

Recreation Study

Travel

Future

Sources

Antiquities Act

Organic Act

Historic Sites Act

Recreational-Area Programs Act

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NPS Arrowhead logo


A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

This is a brief statement of the history and organization of the National Park Service. It is the story of an organization whose traditions are rooted in the civic consciousness which gave birth to the national park idea; and of the men and women whose careers have been dedicated to that idea. It is offered to all who are engaged in this work, for the purpose of making them familiar with the origin, functions and objectives of the Service. Material contributed by various Branches and individuals is acknowledged with appreciation. This booklet was compiled and edited by James F. Kieley, associate recreational planner.

1940

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
HAROLD L. ICKES, Secretary

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CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS
JAMES J. McENTEE, Director


ADVISORY COUNCIL

Brigadier General JAMES A. ULIO
Representing the Secretary of War

CONRAD L. WIRTH
Representing the Secretary of the Interior

FRED MORRELL
Representing the Secretary of Agriculture

CHESLEY W. BAILEY
Representing Veterans Administration

Lower Falls of the Yellowstone
Lower Falls of the Yellowstone, Photographed by William H. Jackson in 1878.

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