Wilderness Society records. Series 3, Wilderness preservation system, 1935-1991.

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Wilderness Society records. Series 3, Wilderness preservation system, 1935-1991.

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The work of the organization to gain legal protection for the remaining wilderness areas in the United States is documented in this series. The historical files are organized by date beginning in 1952 through 1964 when the Wilderness Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson.

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Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Denver Public Library, Central Library

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