Reminiscences of John H. Sieker : oral history, 1964.

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Reminiscences of John H. Sieker : oral history, 1964.

Chief, Division of Recreation and Lands, United States Forest Service: recreation policy and administration; Civilian Conservation Corps; recreation survey, 1958; single versus multiple use of national parks; mining, recreation, wilderness.

Transcript: 46 leaves.

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