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- "Haynes Souvenir Folder of Yellowstone Park," 1934 - Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. After automobiles were allowed in the national parks (Yellowstone in 1915), attendance increased dramatically. The growing popularity of Yellowstone, like other parks, led to improvements in roads, campgrounds, parking lots, supply stations, and restrooms--along with an increase in souvenirs like this postcard viewbook.
- 1934
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"Haynes Souvenir Folder of Yellowstone Park," 1934
Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. After automobiles were allowed in the national parks (Yellowstone in 1915), attendance increased dramatically. The growing popularity of Yellowstone, like other parks, led to improvements in roads, campgrounds, parking lots, supply stations, and restrooms--along with an increase in souvenirs like this postcard viewbook.
- "Ford Times," October 1952 - <em>Ford Times</em> magazine was a key element of Ford Motor Company's public relations efforts for much of the 20th century. Issues covered a wide range of topics, including automobiles but also recreation, food, history, nature, and culture. Between 1948 and 1982, Cincinnati artist Charley Harper contributed cover and article illustrations to more than 160 issues. This issue features one of Harper's thirty-six <em> Ford Times</em> covers.
- October 01, 1952
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"Ford Times," October 1952
Ford Times magazine was a key element of Ford Motor Company's public relations efforts for much of the 20th century. Issues covered a wide range of topics, including automobiles but also recreation, food, history, nature, and culture. Between 1948 and 1982, Cincinnati artist Charley Harper contributed cover and article illustrations to more than 160 issues. This issue features one of Harper's thirty-six Ford Times covers.
- Golden Gate from the Upper End, Yellowstone National Park, 1901-1902 - Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. Near the north entrance on the Grand Loop Road, the so-called "Golden Gate" is a pass that marks the north edge of Yellowstone Plateau. The highway bridge is pinned to cliffs made of crumbly volcanic yellow tuff--hence the name.
- 1901-1902
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Golden Gate from the Upper End, Yellowstone National Park, 1901-1902
Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. Near the north entrance on the Grand Loop Road, the so-called "Golden Gate" is a pass that marks the north edge of Yellowstone Plateau. The highway bridge is pinned to cliffs made of crumbly volcanic yellow tuff--hence the name.
- Ursula and John Burroughs with Others, at the Grand Canyon, 1911 - John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. Though he loved the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York -- where he grew up and where he had a house and several writing retreats -- Burroughs travelled widely. During his lifetime, Burroughs traveled to England, the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, and much of the United States. This photo shows him with family and friends at the Grand Canyon.
- 1911
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Ursula and John Burroughs with Others, at the Grand Canyon, 1911
John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an internationally known naturalist and writer. Though he loved the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York -- where he grew up and where he had a house and several writing retreats -- Burroughs travelled widely. During his lifetime, Burroughs traveled to England, the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, and much of the United States. This photo shows him with family and friends at the Grand Canyon.
- Letter from Arno Cammerer to Edsel Ford after a Visit to Isle Royale, Michigan, September 2, 1931 - Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- September 02, 1931
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Letter from Arno Cammerer to Edsel Ford after a Visit to Isle Royale, Michigan, September 2, 1931
Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- Letter from Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer, Visit to Isle Royale, September 25, 1931 - Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- September 25, 1931
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Letter from Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer, Visit to Isle Royale, September 25, 1931
Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- Letter from Edsel Ford to Érnest Coe on the Everglades National Park Project, November 21, 1932 - Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- November 21, 1932
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Letter from Edsel Ford to Érnest Coe on the Everglades National Park Project, November 21, 1932
Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- Letter from Edsel Ford to Senator Vandenberg on the Isle Royale National Park Commission, July 7, 1931 - Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- July 07, 1931
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Letter from Edsel Ford to Senator Vandenberg on the Isle Royale National Park Commission, July 7, 1931
Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- Letter to Edsel Ford from Edward Rumely, Dissenting Landowner on Isle Royale, September 2, 1937 - Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- September 02, 1937
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Letter to Edsel Ford from Edward Rumely, Dissenting Landowner on Isle Royale, September 2, 1937
Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- Tower Fall and Towers, Yellowstone National Park, 1940 - Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. Tower Creek falls 132 feet over a sheer cliff into a chasm where it eventually joins the Yellowstone River. The high breccia "towers" give the name to this creek and falls. Although one of the park's most spectacular falls, it requires a bit of a hike to reach.
- 1940
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Tower Fall and Towers, Yellowstone National Park, 1940
Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. Tower Creek falls 132 feet over a sheer cliff into a chasm where it eventually joins the Yellowstone River. The high breccia "towers" give the name to this creek and falls. Although one of the park's most spectacular falls, it requires a bit of a hike to reach.