Anderson, A. A. (Abraham Archibald), 1847-1940

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A.A. (Abraham Archibald) Anderson (1847-1940) was an artist of international reputation when he came to Wyoming and founded the Palette Ranch on the Greybull River. He was influential in persuading Pres. Theodore Roosevelt to create the Yellowstone Forest Reserve (later renamed the Shoshone National Forest) and became its first superintendant on July 1, 1902. In 1933 Anderson published his autobiography, "Experiences and Impressions."

From the description of Papers, 1902-1937. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 24812872

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creatorOf Anderson, A. A. (Abraham Archibald), 1847-1940. Papers, 1902-1937. Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
creatorOf Anderson, A. A. (Abraham Archibald), 1847-1940. Artist file. Brooklyn Museum Libraries & Archives
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creatorOf John Powell Lenox collection, 1887-1924. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn John Powell Lenox collection, 1887-1924 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
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Wyoming
West (U.S.)
United States
Shoshone National Forest (Wyo.)
Subject
Forest reserves
Range management
Occupation
Artists
Forest rangers
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Birth 1847

Death 1940

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