Gabriel Sovulewski papers, 1864-1977 (bulk 1906-1938).

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Gabriel Sovulewski papers, 1864-1977 (bulk 1906-1938).

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Contains correspondence mostly while Sovulewski was Superintendant of Yosemite National Park. Many of the letters were from Harry C. Benson, his superior in the Dept. of the Interior. The correspondence discusses Yosemite roads, trails, bridges, forestry, and the Sentinel Hotel, the Cavalry and other National Parks, of which Sovulewski took a tour of prior to his retirement from Yosemite in 1936. Also includes other papers relating to Yosemite, records from his Cavalry days, a request for family papers in Poland, and a copy of letter written from San Francisco a few weeks following the 1906 earthquake.

1 box (.4 linear ft.)

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Sovulewski, Gabriel, 1866-1938.

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Gabriel Sovulewski was born Aug. 12, 1866 in Olszanka, Poland. After immigrating to the U.S., he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1888 and served 10 years in the 4th U.S. Cavalry. From 1906 until his retirement in 1936, Sovulewski served in several capacities for Yosemite National Park, mostly as its Park Supervisor. Sovulewski passed away Nov. 29, 1938. From the description of Gabriel Sovulewski papers, 1864-1977 (bulk 1906-1938). (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id...

Benson, Harry C. (Harry Coupland)

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United States. Cavalry.

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Sentinel Hotel (Yosemite National Park)

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United States., Department of the Intérior

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The Alaska Public Works Program was authorized during the 81st Congress through the Alaska Public Works Act, Public Law 264. The Act authorized the General Services Administration to construct public works in Alaska, at a total cost of $70 million, then to sell them to the Territory of Alaska or other public bodies in Alaska at a purchase price that would recover approximately 50% of the total estimated cost. The authority, set to expire June 30, 1955, was extended to June 30, 1959. The program ...