Mescalero Apache Tribe collection.

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Mescalero Apache Tribe collection.

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Consists of one typewritten letter and one pamphlet concerning a proposed transfer of National Forest lands to the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Apparently, a proposal had been made by the Tribe to exchange certain land owned by them for land owned by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service so that the Sierra Blanca Ski Run (operated by the Tribe) could be enlarged and therefore would bring in greater revenue. The Forest Service was opposed to this for ecological reasons and published the pamphlet inviting comments from the general public and several institutions. The geographical area in question was southern New Mexico near Ruidoso in Lincoln County.

.25 linear in.

University of Texas at El Paso

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SNAC Resource ID: 7395886

University of Texas at El Paso

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United States. Forest Service. Southwestern Region

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The evolution of the USDA Forest Service is rooted in the General Provision Act of 1891 in which Congress authorized the President to designate particular areas of the forested public domain to be set aside as "reserves" for future use. The number and size of these reserves increased notably in 1897 when the President was authorized to establish reserves in order to protect watersheds, to preserve timber, and to provide lumber for local use. On February 1, 1905, Secretary of Agriculture James Wi...