Reminiscences of Kenneth Chorley : oral history, 1966.

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Reminiscences of Kenneth Chorley : oral history, 1966.

Conservationist activities of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.; the beginning of Jackson Hole Preserve; Robert E. Miller and the buying of land; cattlemen; the Forest Service versus the Park Service; political opposition; the Monument; the hotels; famous guests at Jackson Hole; notes for official reports; impressions of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and his family.

Transcript: 160 leaves.Tape: 2 reels.

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