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SUPERINTENDENT'S MONTHLY REPORTS, 1928-1972

Catalog Number ZION 5087 Accession Number ZION-01156

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Copyright and Restrictions ……………………………………………………………….……ii History …………………………………………………………………………………………...1 Scope and Content ………………………………………………………………………….....2 Hierarchy ………………………………………………………………………………………...3 Series Descriptions ……………………………………………………………………..…….. 6 Series 1…………………………………………………………………………………..6

Series 2……………………………………………………………………………...….11 Series 3…………………………………………………………………………………19 Series 4…………………………………………………………………………………25 Series 5…………………………………………………………………………………33 Series 6…………………………………………………………………………………41 Series 7…………………………………………………………………………………55 Series 8…………………………………………………………………………………67 Series 9…………………………………………………………………………………69 Series 10………………………………………………………………………………..70 Series 11………………………………………………………………………………..73 Series 12………………………………………………………………………………..77 Series 13………………………………………………………………………………..79 Series 14………………………………………………………………………………..83 Series 15………………………………………………………………………………..86 Series 16………………………………………………………………………………..90 Series 17………………………………………………………………………………..94 Series 18……………………………………………………………………………….98 Series 19………………………………………………………………………………102 Series 20………………………………………………………………………………106 Series 21………………………………………………………………………………111 Series 22………………………………………………………………………………116 Series 23………………………………………………………………………………121

Series 24………………………………………………………………………………127 Series 25………………………………………………………………………………133 Series 26………………………………………………………………………………138 Series 27………………………………………………………………………………145

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Series 28………………………………………………………………………………150 Series 29………………………………………………………………………………153 Series 30………………………………………………………………………………156 Series 31………………………………………………………………………………159 Series 32………………………………………………………………………………166

(Cover Image: ZION-01134, Series 901.41, File Unit 08)

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HISTORY Mukuntuweap National Monument was established on July 31,1909, by Presidential Proclamation. On March 18, 1918, the name was changed to Zion National Monument. At this time 61,600 acres were added to the Monument. Zion National Park was established from Zion National Monument on November 19,1919 and included all lands formerly in the Monument. On June 13, 1930, congress approved Public Law No. 351, which added 17,441 acres to the Park. On January 22, 1937, a separate area was established which was called Zion National Monument, gross acreage of the Monument was 48,414 acres. Zion National Monument was Made part of Zion National Park on July 11, 1956, all lands formerly in the Monument were added to the park. Total acreage was 142,655 acres. After boundary changes were made in 1960, total acreage was 146,610 acres. As of 1970 the gross acreage was 147,035 acres. Zion is an ancient Hebrew word meaning "a place of refuge." The park landscape contains dramatic cliff and canyon views. Within the park is the world's largest natural arch. Zion is located at the junction of the Colorado Plateau and Great Basin and Mojave Desert Provinces. These records contain the information and reports from the Superintendents of Zion National Park from the years 1928 – 1972.

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SCOPE AND CONTENT

SUPERINTENDENT'S MONTHLY REPORTS, 1928-1972

CATALOG NUMBER

ZION 5087

VOLUME

1.5 LF

DESCRIPTION This collection contains Superintendent's Monthly Reports to the Director from 1928-1972.

ORGANIZATION This collection contains 45 years of Superintendent's Monthly Reports cataloged chronologically at the series level by year and the file level by month. Contains 32 series.

PROVENVANCE Found in Zion National Park Files

RESTRICTIONS NO

ASSOCIATED MATERIALS

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HIERARCHY Series 1. SUPERINTENDENT'S MONTHLY REPORTS, 1928, JANUARY 1928-

DECEMBER 1928 Series 2. SUPERINTENDENT'S MONTHLY REPORTS, 1929, JANUARY 1929-






DECEMBER 1935 Series 8. SUPERINTENDENT'S MONTHLY REPORTS, 1942, APRIL 1942-

DECEMBER 1942 Series 9. SUPERINTENDENT'S MONTHLY REPORTS, 1943, JANUARY 1943-JUNE

1943 Series 10. SUPERINTENDENT'S MONTHLY REPORTS, 1950, JANUARY 1950-




DECEMBER 1953

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Series 14. SUPERINTENDENT'S MONTHLY REPORTS, 1954, JANUARY 1954-DECEMBER 1954

Series 15. SUPERINTENDENT'S MONTHLY REPORTS, 1955, JANUARY 1955-














DECEMBER 1968

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Series 29. SUPERINTENDENT'S MONTHLY REPORTS, 1961, JANUARY 1969-DECEMBER 1969

Series 30. SUPERINTENDENT'S MONTHLY REPORTS, 1970, JANUARY 1970-



DECEMBER 1972

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SERIES DESCRIPTIONS

Series 01 File Unit 01 1928 January

Report on the conditions of Zion for January, 1928 written on February 2, 1928. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Inspections by the Superintendent; Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Finance and Accounts; Labor Situation. Maintenance, Improvements and New Construction: Landscape work. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions. Road Improvements. Accidents. . Subjects of interest:. Equipment Shelter and Superintendents Residence complete. Zion Mt. Carmel Highway progressing. Construction of State Road between St. George and ending at the Arizona line. Fatality from accident on Zion Mt. Carmel Highway construction project

Series 01 File Unit 02 1928 February

Report on the conditions of Zion for February, 1928 written on March 14, 1928. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Inspections by the Superintendent; Inspections National Park Service Officers; Other Governmental Officers; Finance and Accounts. Maintenance, Improvements and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; New Construction; Improvements of Nearby Transcontinental Highway; Landscape work. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contract; Cooperating Governmental Agencies. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: General Weather Conditions. . Subjects of interest:. Zion Mt. Carmel Highway progressing. Construction of State Road between St. George and ending at the Arizona line. Location for new lodge cabins determined. Site selected for the ranger station

Series 01 File Unit 03 1928 March

Report on the conditions of Zion for March, 1928 written on April 6, 1928. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Inspections by the Superintendent; Other Governmental Officers; Finance and Accounts; Labor Situation; Publicity Bulletins. Maintenance, Improvements and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; New Construction; Improvements of Nearby Transcontinental Highway. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contract . Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Animals; Miscellaneous. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: General Weather Conditions. . Subjects of interest:. New information

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office and ranger station construction. Zion Mt. Carmel Highway progressing. Construction of State Road between St. George and ending at the Arizona line. Leveling and grass seed laid at lodge. Road created for new cabins

Series 01 File Unit 04 1928 April

Report on the conditions of Zion for April, 1928 written on May 6, 1928. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections, by the Superintendent, Other Governmental Officers; Finance and Accounts; Labor Situation; Publicity Bulletins. Maintenance, Improvements and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; New Construction; Improvements of Approaches to the Park; Landscape work. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Status of Improvement Work; Legislation Affecting the Parks. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service; Museum Service. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions. Police Protection: Arrests. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Water system in public auto camp expanded. New information office and ranger station 60% complete. Zion Mt. Carmel Highway contract summary and work begins. Work begins on 1929 water system project and warehouse project. Construction of State Road between St. George and ending at the Arizona line. Work on the five deluxe cottages and 10 standard cabins; lodge sewage system; swimming pool; and barn in progress. Water right bill for the village of Springdale introduced . Travel Report for the Month of April, 1928

Series 01 File Unit 05 1928 May

Report on the conditions of Zion for May, 1928 written on June 8, 1928. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Inspections by the Superintendent; Inspections by Special Filed Representatives; Finance and Accounts; Labor Situation; Publicity Bulletins. Maintenance, Improvements and New Construction: Maintenance; Construction; Landscape work. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors; Construction Work; Cooperative Governmental Agencies. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum and Information Service; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions. Protection: Police Protection; Signs. . Subjects of interest:. Construction of the new water

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system and the warehouse underway. Zion Mt. Carmel Highway underway. Work on the five deluxe cottages and 10 standard cabins; lodge sewage system; swimming pool; and barn in progress. New information office and ranger station in the public auto camp completed. Travel Report for the Month of May, 1928

Series 01 File Unit 06 1928 June

Report on the conditions of Zion for June, 1928 written on July 12, 1928. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Inspections by the Superintendent; Finance and Accounts; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Circulars, Placards, and Publicity Bulletins. Maintenance, Improvements and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors; Status of Authorized Projects of Contractors; Cooperating Governmental Agencies. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: General Weather Conditions; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Signs. . Subjects of interest:. Grazing along the West Rim. Zion Mt. Carmel Highway 71% complete . Able to drive a car from the Checking Station to gallery number 2. Construction of State Road between St. George and ending at the Arizona line. Work on the five deluxe cottages and 10 standard cabins; lodge sewage system; swimming pool; and barn in progress. Bootleggers camp cleared out by U.S. Prohibition on the East Rim. Travel Report for the Month of June, 1928

Series 01 File Unit 07 1928 July

Report on the conditions of Zion for July, 1928 written on August 11, 1928. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Superintendent's Inspections; Inspection by Educational Committee; Finance and Accounts; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Circulars, Placards, and Publicity Bulletins. Maintenance, Improvements and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; New Construction; Improvements of Approaches to the Park; Improvements of Nearby Transcontinental Highways. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors; Status of Authorized Projects. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Services; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Accidents; Signs; Sanitation. .

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Subjects of interest:. Work starts for the trail to Hidden Canyon. Zion Mt. Carmel Highway 76% complete . Construction of State Road between St. George and ending at the Arizona line. Work on the five deluxe cottages and 10 standard cabins will be completed by the end of the month, 40 day behind schedule. Lodge sewage system operational . Swimming pool about six weeks over contract time. 15,000 gallon water storage reservoir was completed, also far behind schedule. Barn and corral will be complete by the end of the month. Chief Ranger spotted out a new trail from Observation Point to Hog Heaven. Report of problems with skunks in campground. Injury from the Zion Mt. Carmel Road job. Travel Report for the Month of July, 1928

Series 01 File Unit 08 1928 August

Report on the conditions of Zion for August, 1928 written on September 7, 1928. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Superintendents Inspections; National Park Service Officers; Other Governmental Officers; Finance and Accounts; Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance, Improvements and New Construction: Improvements; New Construction. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors; Status of Authorized Projects of Utilities. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: General Weather Conditions; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Fire Protection; Accidents; Signs. . Subjects of interest:. Completed trail to Hidden Canyon. Work on the five deluxe cottages and 10 standard cabins was completed; the new sewage plant operational; new barn in use; swimming pool to be completed by the end of the month. . Injuries from the Zion Mt. Carmel Road job. Fatality from heart failure in shower bath stall in the lodge. Travel Report for the Month of August, 1928

Series 01 File Unit 09 1928 September

Report on the conditions of Zion for September, 1928 written on October 6, 1928. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Inspections by Superintendent; Inspections by Other National Park Service Officers; Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Finance and Accounts; Labor Situation; Status of Alienated Lands. Maintenance, Improvements and New Construction: New Construction. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Service Contractors; Status of Authorized Projects of Contractors; Donations and

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Accessions. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: General Weather Conditions; Visitors; Public Auto Camps. . Subjects of interest:. Stephen T. Mather and Horace M. Albright visited the park to inspect utility area; tourist facilities; Zion Mt. Carmel highway construction; West Rim Trail; and Parunuweap Canyon Cliff Dwellings. Board of County Commissioners of Washington County deeded a strip of land to the Government for highway purposes. Improvements to Zion Lodge completed by Utah Parks Company including the swimming pool; five deluxe cottages; 10 standard cabins; sewage disposal system; new 15,000 gallon water storage reservoir; and other minor improvements. September 13 a large party of distinguished people, including Stephen T. Mather and Carl Gray, President of the Union Pacific, passed through Zion on their way to the dedication of the new lodge at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.. September 16 Bryce Canyon National Monument was made into Bryce Canyon National Park; Note about the dedication included in report. Travel Report for the Month of September, 1928

Series 01 File Unit 10 1928 October

Report on the conditions of Zion for October, 1928 written on November 10, 1928. Topics include:. General. Administration: Status of Work; Finance and Accounts; Plans, Maps, Surveys; Publicity Bulletins. Maintenance, Improvements and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; New Construction; Improvement of Nearby Transcontinental Highways. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions. . Subjects of interest:. Work on possible changes to park boundaries. Work started to renovate interior of park office building and checking station. Work completed on the new house for the Chief Clerk. Plans completed for wiring of park administrative area. Work continues on Zion Mt. Carmel Highway. Improvements for US 91 south of St. George and ending at the Arizona line. Travel Report for the Month of October, 1928

Series 01 File Unit 11 1928 November

Report on the conditions of Zion for November, 1928 written on December 19, 1928. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park

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Inspections by Superintendent; Finance and Accounts; Status of Alienated Lands. Maintenance, Improvements and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; New Construction. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase or Decrease in Travel; General Weather Conditions. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Deed of right of way from Washington county to the Government not accepted by Department of Interior. Interior of administrative and checking office rebuilt. Work on Zion Mt. Carmel Highway underway. Improvements at and near Zion Lodge: Extension of water supply system, including the construction of 300,000 gallon storage reservoir; rebuilding kitchen facilities, including the installation of an electric ventilation system and building a bake shop; constructing five new deluxe cabins. Failed attempt by Chief Ranger Jolley, Ranger Russel and Superintendent Scoyen to reach the bridge on Bridge Mountain. Travel Report for the Month of November, 1928

Series 01 File Unit 12 1928 December

Report on the conditions of Zion for December, 1928 written on January 10, 1929. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Special Field Representatives; Finance and Accounts; Equipment and Supplies. Maintenance: New Construction; Improvement of Nearby Transcontinental Highways. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Cooperating Government Agencies. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Decrease in Travel; General Weather Conditions. . Subjects of interest:. Work to provide electric lights to the park began on December 17 . Work on sections 1 and 2 of the Zion Mt. Carmel Highway almost completed. Nevada Contracting Company began working on Section 3. Resurfacing for US 91 from Cedar City south. Pocket gopher control and their effect on trees in campground and around Zion Lodge. Mountain Lion removal in park. Travel Report for the Month of December, 1928


Report on the conditions of Zion for January, 1929 written on February 11, 1929. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by Special Field Representatives; Park Inspections by

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Other Governmental Agencies; Fiance and Accounts. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: New Construction; Improvement of Nearby Transcontinental Highways. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors; Status of Authorized Projects of Contractors. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: General Weather Conditions. Protection: Destruction of Predatory Animals. . Subjects of interest:. Construction of Zion Mt. Carmel Highway. Electric lights install for all park administrative areas. Improvement of Arizona section of US 91 or Arrowhead Trail. Destruction of Mountain Lions. Zion Travel Report for the Month of January, 1929. Weather Report for the Month of January, 1929. Status of Appropriations January, 1929. Status of Personnel, January, 1929. Report of Park Revenues, January, 1929. Status of Authorized Projects January, 1929: Zion Warehouse; Water System; Sewer System; Chief Clerk's residence; Camp Ground Improvement; Oiling Rim Trails; Hidden Canyon Trail; Office Overhaul


Report on the conditions of Zion for February, 1929 written on March 13, 1929. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by, Superintendent; Other Agencies; Finance and Accounts. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements of Approaches to the Park; Improvement of Nearby Transcontinental Highways. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Deaccessions and Donations. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: General Weather Conditions; Visitors. Protection: Accidents; Destruction of Predatory Animals; Signs. . Subjects of interest:. Utah Legislature visited Park to inspect Zion Mt. Carmel Highway. Improvement of Arizona section of US 91 or Arrowhead Trail. Donation of land from the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County. Zion Travel Report for the Month of February, 1929. Weather Report for the Month of February, 1929. Status of Appropriations February, 1929. Status of Personnel, February, 1929. Report of Park Revenues, February, 1929. Status of Authorized Projects February, 1929: Zion Warehouse; Water System; Sewer System; Chief Clerk's residence; Camp Ground Improvement; Oiling Rim Trails; Hidden Canyon Trail; Office Overhaul

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Report on the conditions of Zion for March, 1929 written on April 4, 1929. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by, Superintendent; Other Governmental Officers; Finance and Accounts; Equipment and Supplies; Status of Alienated Lands; Circulars, Publicity Bulletins, etc. . Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Improvement of Nearby Transcontinental Highways. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Copperating Governmental Agencies; State Legislation Affecting the Park; Donations. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase or Decrease in Travel; General Weather Conditions; Weather in Nearby States. Protection: Accidents; Destruction of Predatory Animals; Signs. . Subjects of interest:. Secretary of the Interior accepted donated land from the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County. Work road between Kanab and Mt. Carmel and Glendale to form part of the highway system between Zion, Bryce and the North Rim. Flight over Zion. Travel Report of States for the Month of March, 1929. Zion Travel Report for the Month of March, 1929. Weather Report for the Month of March, 1929. Status of Appropriations March, 1929. Status of Personnel, March, 1929. Report of Park Revenues, March, 1929. Status of Authorized Projects March, 1929: Zion Warehouse; Water System; Sewer System Chief; Clerk's residence; Camp Ground Improvement; Oiling Rim Trails; Hidden Canyon Trail; Narrows Trail; Superintendent's residence


Report on the conditions of Zion for April, 1929 written on May 9, 1929. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by, Superintendent; National Park Service Officers; Finance and Accounts; Equipment and Supplies; Publicity Bulletins. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Improvement of Nearby Transcontinental Highways. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions; Public Camps. . Subjects of interest:. Work began on Superintendent's residence. Work road between Kanab and Mt. Carmel and Glendale to form

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part of the highway system between Zion, Bryce and the North Rim. Travel Report by States for the Month of April, 1929. Zion Travel Report for the Month of April, 1929. Weather Report for the Month of April, 1929. Status of Appropriations April, 1929. Status of Personnel, April, 1929. Report of Park Revenues, April, 1929. Status of Authorized Projects April, 1929: Zion Warehouse; Water System; Sewer System Chief; Clerk's residence; Camp Ground Improvement; Hidden Canyon Trail; Narrows Trail; Superintendent's residence


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for May, 1929 written on June 10, 1929. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by, Superintendent; Finance and Accounts; Equipment and Supplies; Publicity Bulletins. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: New Construction; Improvement of Nearby Transcontinental Highways. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors; Cooperating Governmental Agencies. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist, and Guide Service; Insect Control. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions. . Subjects of interest:. Zion Narrows trail resurfacing project. Work on US 91 and 89. Caterpillar infestation. Travel Report by States for the Month of May, 1929. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of May, 1929. Zion Travel Report for the Month of May, 1929. Weather Report for the Month of May, 1929. Status of Appropriations May, 1929. Status of Personnel, May, 1929. Report of Park Revenues, May, 1929. Status of Authorized Projects May, 1929: Zion Warehouse; Water System; Chief Clerk's residence; Camp Ground Improvement; Hidden Canyon Trail; Narrows Trail; Superintendent's residence; Barn and Corral; Checking Station at South Entrance


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for June, 1929 written on July 12, 1929. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by, Superintendent; Other Interior Department Officers; Finance and Accounts; Equipment and Supplies. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors; Cooperation of Governmental Agencies. Flora, Fauna; and Natural

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Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist, and Guide Service; Animals. Use of the Parks by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions; Visitors. Protection: Fire Protection. . Subjects of interest:. Proposed boundary extension at Bryce. Zion Narrows trail started. Construction of Zion Mt. Carmel Highway progress. Travel Report by States for the Month of June, 1929. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of June, 1929. Zion Travel Report for the Month of June, 1929. Weather Report for the Month of June, 1929. Report of Sales of Publications, June, 1929. Status of Appropriations June, 1929. Status of Personnel, June, 1929. Report of Park Revenues, June, 1929. Status of Authorized Projects June, 1929: Zion's Water System; Chief Clerks Residence; Camp Ground Improvement; Hidden Canyon Trail; Narrows Trail; Superintendent's Residence; Barn and Corral; Checking Station at South Entrance.


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for July, 1929 written on August 12, 1929. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by, Superintendent; Special Field Representative; Finance and Accounts; Equipment; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Circulars. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Improvements of Approaches to the Park; Landscape Work. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist, and Guide Service. Use of the Parks by the Public: General Weather Conditions; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Fire Protection. . Subjects of interest:. Work started on Bryce's horseback trail and trail system below the rim. Location for the custodian residence at Bryce determined. Zion Narrows trail started. Construction of Zion Mt. Carmel Highway progress. Travel Report by States for the Month of July, 1929. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of July, 1929. Zion Travel Report for the Month of July, 1929. Weather Report for the Month of July, 1929. Report of Sales of Publications, July, 1929. Status of Appropriations July, 1929. Status of Personnel, July, 1929. Report of Park Revenues, July, 1929. Status of Authorized Projects July, 1929: Zion's Superintendent's Residence; Checking Station at South Entrance; Barn and Corral; Narrows Trail; and Camp Ground Sewer System; Bryce's Comfort

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Stations; Checking Station; Horse Trails; and Foot Trails


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for August, 1929 written on September 9, 1929. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Other Interior Department Officers; Other Governmental Officers; Finance and Accounts; Labor Situation. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist, and Guide Service. Use of the Parks by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions; . Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Superintendent's residence construction. Construction of Zion Mt. Carmel Highway progress. Road improvements on US 89 south of Panguitch. Construction of Narrows trail at Zion. Zion construction projects: Narrows trail; Superintendent's residence; sewer system at Public Auto Camp; horse barn and corral; Checking Station. Bryce construction projects: Horse and foot trail system; comfort stations at Public Auto Camp; residence; water system and sewer system; checking station. Superintendent flew over Grand Canyon. Travel Report by States for the Month of August, 1929. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of August, 1929. Zion Travel Report for the Month of August, 1929. Weather Report for the Month of August, 1929. Report of Sales of Publications, August, 1929. Status of Appropriations August, 1929. Status of Personnel, August, 1929. Report of Park Revenues, August, 1929. Status of Authorized Projects August, 1929: Zion's Superintendent's Residence; Barn and Corral; Narrows Trail; and Camp Ground Sewer System; Bryce's Comfort Stations; Checking Station; Sewer System; Water System; Horse Trails; and Foot Trails


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for September, 1929 written on October 5, 1929. Topics include:. General. Administration: Status of Work; Inspections, by Superintendent, by Other Governmental Officers; Finance and Accounts. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Improvements on Nearby Transcontinental Highways. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist, and Guide Service; Animals; Miscellaneous. Use of the Park Facilities by

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the Public: Travel; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection. . Subjects of interest:. Flood Damage. Maintenance on West Rim Trail due to flood damage. Superintendent's residence construction. Construction of Zion Mt. Carmel Highway progress. Road improvements on US 89 south of Panguitch. Construction of trails at Zion and Bryce. Trail summary for Zion and Bryce. Travel Report by States for the Month of September, 1929. Travel Report for the Month of September, 1929. Weather Report for the Month of September, 1929. Status of Appropriations September, 1929. Status of Personnel, September, 1929. Report of Park Revenues, September, 1929. Status of Authorized Projects September, 1929: Zion's Superintendent's Residence and Camp Ground Sewer System; Bryce's Comfort Stations; Checking Station; Sewer System; Water System; Foot Trails; and Residence


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for October, 1929 written on November 6, 1929. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Inspections by Superintendent; Inspections by Other Park Service Officers; Inspections by Interior Dept. Officer; Accounts; Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: New Construction; Improvements on Nearby Transcontinental Highways. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service. Use of the Park by the Public: Decrease in Travel; Weather Conditions. . Subjects of interest:. Completion of foot-trail system below the rim at Bryce Canyon. Superintendent's residence construction. Narrows foot-path complete. Construction of Zion Mt. Carmel Highway progress. Road improvements on Utah State Road from Toquerville to Dalton's Wash. Highway construction on Arizona section between Utah and Nevada state lines . First telephone line in Zion Canyon removed. Control measures for pocket gophers. Travel Report by States for the Month of October, 1929. Travel Report for the Month of October, 1929. Weather Report for the Month of October, 1929. Status of Appropriations October, 1929. Status of Personnel, October, 1929. Report of Park Revenues, October, 1929. Status of Authorized Projects October, 1929: Zion's Superintendent's Residence and Bryce's Comfort Stations; Sewer System; Water System; Foot

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Trails; and Residence


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for November, 1929 written on December 10, 1929. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Inspections by Park Service Officers; Inspections by other Government Officers; Finances and Accounts; Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: New Construction. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service; Animals. Use of the Park by the Public: General Weather Conditions. Protection: Rodent Control. . Subjects of interest:. Boundary review on West Rim. Construction of Zion Mt. Carmel Highway progress. Masonry in tunnel gallery. First telephone line in Zion Canyon removed. Control measures for pocket gophers. Travel Report by States for the Month of November, 1929. Travel Report for the Month of November, 1929. Weather Report for the Month of November, 1929. Status of Appropriations November, 1929. Status of Personnel, November, 1929. Report of Park Revenues, November, 1929. Status of Authorized Projects November, 1929: Zion's Superintendent's Residence and Bryce's Water System and residence


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for December, 1929 written on January 8, 1930. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Inspections by Superintendent; Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: New Construction. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Schedule of Rates. Flora, Fauna; and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service; Animals. Use of the Park by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions. Miscellaneous: 1930 State Road Program; Successful Climb to Natural Bridge on Bridge Mountain. . Subjects of interest:. Boundary extension recommendation for Zion and Bryce. Construction of Zion Mt. Carmel Highway progress. Traffic allowed through tunnel on new paving December 28th. Road projects throughout Southern Utah Parks and the North Rim. Travel Figures by States for the Month of December, 1929. Travel Report for the Month of December, 1929. Weather Report for the Month of December, 1929. Status of Appropriations December, 1929. Status of Authorized Projects December, 1929: Zion's Superintendent's

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Residence and Bryce's Water System and residence. Status of Personnel, December, 1929. Report of Park Revenues, December, 1929


January. Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce for January, 1930 written on February 5, 1930. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Agencies; Finance and Accounts; Publicity Bulletins. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: New Construction. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Schedule of Rates; . Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions. . Subjects of interest:. Possible plane crash in Zion. Publicity report on climb on Bridge Mountain issued. Zion Mt. Carmel Highway complete, opened to general travel on January 3. Zion Travel Report by State for the Month of January, 1930. Weather Report for the Month of January, 1930. Status of Appropriations January, 1930. Status of Personnel, January, 1930. Status of Park Revenue, January, 1930. Status of Authorized Projects January, 1930: Zion Superintendent's Residence; Bryce water system; and residences


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce for February, 1930 written on March 10, 1930. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Agencies; Finance and Accounts. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Improvements of Approaches to Park. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Schedules. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions. . Subjects of interest:. Construction of Zion Mt. Carmel Highway. Bridge contract . Zion Travel Report by State for the Month of February, 1930. Zion Travel Report for the Month of February, 1930. Weather Report for the Month of February, 1930. Status of Appropriations February, 1930. Status of Personnel, February, 1930. Status of Park Revenue, February, 1930. Status of Authorized Projects February, 1930: Zion Superintendent's Residence; Bryce Residences


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce for March, 1930 written on April 13, 1930. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park

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Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by Other Officers. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Landscape Work. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service; Animals; Miscellaneous. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions. Protection. . Subjects of interest:. Entrance Fees. Superintendent's Residence. Zion Mt. Carmel Highway and bridges. Pocket Gopher. Zion Travel Report by State for the Month of March, 1930. Zion Travel Report for the Month of March, 1930. Weather Report for the Month of March, 1930. Status of Appropriations March, 1930. Status of Personnel, March, 1930. Status of Park Revenue, March, 1930. Status of Authorized Projects March, 1930: Zion Superintendent's Residence; Bryce Residences


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce for April, 1930 written on May 10, 1930. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Finance and Accounts. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist, and Guide Service; Insect Control. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions. Protection: Police Protection; Accidents. . Subjects of interest:. Superintendent's Residence. River control. Zion Mt. Carmel Highway and bridges. Dedication of Zion Mt. Carmel Highway set. Caterpillar infestation. First fatal accident involving park visitor at Cable Works. Zion Travel Report by State for the Month of April, 1930. Zion Travel Report for the Month of April, 1930. Zion Travel Report for the Week ending in May 4, 1930. Zion Travel Report for April 20, 1930. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of April, 1930. Zion Weather Report for the Month of April, 1930. Status of Appropriations April, 1930


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce for May, 1930 written on June 7, 1930. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; National Park Service Officers; Other Governmental Officers; Other Agencies; Labor Situation. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Improvements of Approaches to Park; Landscape Work. Activities of Other Agencies in

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the Park: Public Service Contract. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist, and Guide Service; Insect Control; Miscellaneous. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Accidents. . Subjects of interest:. River control. Zion Mt. Carmel Highway and bridges. Caterpillar infestation. Comparative Travel Report by States for the Years 1930-1929. Zion Travel Report for the Month of May, 1930. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of May, 1930. Weather Report for the Month of May, 1930. Report of Sales of Publications, May, 1930. Status of Personnel, May, 1930. Report of Park Revenues, May, 1930. Status of Authorized Projects May, 1930: Zion's Superintendent's Residence; River Change and Revetment; Protection of Road from River; Ranger Cabin, West Rim Trail; Bryce Residence; Trails; Warehouse; Barn


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce for June, 1930 written on July 15, 1930. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; National Park Service Officers; Other Agencies; Labor Situation; Equipment and Supplies; Publicity Bulletins. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Improvements; New Construction; Improvements of Approaches to Park; Landscape Work. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contract; Complaints; Cooperating Governmental Agencies. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist, and Guide Service. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions; Visitors; Public Camps. Protection: Police Protection; Fire Protection; Accidents;. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Plane wreckage found on Cedar Mountain; pilot may have wandered into park. River control. Zion Mt. Carmel Highway dedication. First issue of Zion-Bryce Nature Notes. Chief clerk's residence. Zion Mt. Carmel Highway road and bridges. Comparative Travel Report by States for the Years 1930-1929. Zion Travel Report for the Month of June, 1930. Weather Report for the Month of June, 1930. Report of Sales of Publications, June, 1930. Changes in Civilian Personnel, June, 1930. Status of Personnel, June, 1930. Report of Park Revenues, June, 1930. Status of Authorized Projects June, 1930: Zion's Superintendent's Residence; River Change and

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Revetment; Protection of Road from River; Ranger Cabin, West Rim Trail; Bryce Residence; Trails; Warehouse; Barn


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce for July, 1930 written on August 5, 1930. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; National Park Service Officers; Other Agencies; Labor Situation; Equipment and Supplies; Publicity Bulletins. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Improvements; New Construction; Improvements of Approaches to Park; Landscape Work. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contract; Complaints; Cooperating Governmental Agencies. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist, and Guide Service. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions; Visitors; Public Camps. Protection: Police Protection; Fire Protection; Accidents; Destruction of Predatory Animals; Sanitation. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Formal dedication of Zion Mt. Carmel Highway. Horace Albright visit to park. Chief Ranger/Chief Clerk's residence. Zion Mt. Carmel Highway road and bridges. Fatality on Lady Mountain/Mt. Zion. Destruction of Skunk. Photograph of Superintendent's Residence, front. Photograph of Superintendent's Residence, rear. Photograph of Superintendent's Residence, details of stone work. List of Those Included in Governors Party on Trip through Southern Utah Parks. "The East Rim Road" Speech delivered by B. J. Finch. Zion Annual Travel Report by States for the Years 1930-1929. Bryce Annual Travel Report by States for the Years 1930-1929. Zion Travel Report for the Month of July, 1930. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of July, 1930. Weather Report for the Month of July, 1930. Report of Sales of Publications, July, 1930. Status of Personnel, July, 1930. Report of Park Revenues, July, 1930. Status of Authorized Projects July, 1930: Protection of Road from River; Bryce Trails; Warehouse; Barn


Report on the conditions of Zion for August, 1930 written on September 6, 1930. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; National Park Service Officers; Other Interior Department Officers; Other Agencies; Equipment and Supplies; Publicity Bulletins. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction:

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Maintenance; New Construction. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contract; Schedule of Rates. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist, and Guide Service. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions; Other Conditions which Unfavorably Affected Travel; Public Camps. Protection: Police Protection; Fire Protection; Accidents; Destruction of Predatory Animals; Signs. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Maintenance of Zion Mt. Carmel Highway transferred to park. River control. Pine Creek and Virgin River Bridges complete. Destruction of Skunk. Photograph of Dike built to protect Zion Lodge. Photograph of new Bay City Shovel and channel change near Zion Lodge. Photograph of Pine Creek Bridge. Photograph of Virgin River Bridge . Photograph of Channel change and dike at Old Peach Orchard, near Zion Lodge. Zion Annual Travel Report by States for the Years 1930-1929. Zion Travel Report for the Month of August, 1930. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of August, 1930. Weather Report for the Month of August, 1930. Report of Sales of Publications, August, 1930. Status of Personnel, August, 1930. Report of Park Revenues, August, 1930. Status of Authorized Projects August, 1930: Zion Canyon road; Ranger Cabin, West Rim Trail; Improving Grounds, Administration Area; Road, Park Entrance to Lodge; Road, Lodge to Narrows; Bryce Trails; Warehouse; Barn


Report on the conditions of Zion for September, 1930 written on October 9, 1930. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; National Park Service Officers; Other Interior Department Officers; Finance and Accounts; Status of Alienated Lands; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Circulars, Placards, Publicity Bulletins, Etc.. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements of Nearby Transcontinental Highways; Landscape Work. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contract. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist, and Guide Service; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Accidents; Signs. . Subjects of interest:. Albright visit to Bryce and Zion. Settlement claim in Bryce. Boundary claim at Bryce. Flood control

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on Zion Mt. Carmel Highway. Flood control on Virgin River. Trail shelter cabin on West Rim Trail. Peek-a-Boo Trail finished. Work completed in Arizona on Highway 91. Lyre Snake. Zion Travel Report for the Month of September, 1930. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of September, 1930. Weather Report for the Month of September, 1930. Report of Sales of Publications, September, 1930. Status of Appropriations, September, 1930. Status of Personnel, September, 1930. Report of Park Revenues, September, 1930. Status of Authorized Projects September, 1930: Zion Canyon road; Road Betterment Lodge to Narrows; Ranger Cabin, West Rim Trail; Improving Grounds, Administration Area; Bryce Trails; Warehouse; Barn


Report on the conditions of Zion for October, 1930 written on November 6, 1930. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; National Park Service Officers; Other Interior Department Officers; Finance and Accounts; Status of Alienated Lands; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Circulars, Placards, Publicity Bulletins, Etc.. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements of Nearby Transcontinental Highways; Landscape Work. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contract. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist, and Guide Service; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Accidents; Signs. . Subjects of interest:. Flood control on Virgin River. Trail shelter cabin on West Rim Trail. New power shovel removing a slide on the Zion Mt. Carmel Highway. Cable works dismantled. Zion Travel Report by States for October, 1930. Zion Travel Report for the Month of October, 1930. Weather Report for the Month of October, 1930. Status of Appropriations, October, 1930. Status of Personnel, October, 1930. Report of Park Revenues, October, 1930. Status of Authorized Projects October, 1930: Zion Canyon road; Road Betterment Lodge to Narrows; Ranger Cabin, West Rim Trail; Improving Grounds, Administration Area; Bryce Trails


Report on the conditions of Zion for November, 1930 written on December 17, 1930. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Inspections by Special

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Field Representative; Equipment and Supplies; Status of Alienated Lands; Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Improvements of Park Approach Roads. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions; Public Camps. . Subjects of interest:. Purchase of private land. Bryce Boundaries. Kolob Canyon Boundaries. Supports install in tunnel galleries. Foundation of Chief Ranger Cabin. Zion Travel Report by States for November, 1930. Zion Travel Report for the Month of November, 1930. Weather Report for the Month of November, 1930. Status of Appropriations, November, 1930. Status of Personnel, November, 1930. Report of Park Revenues, November, 1930. Status of Authorized Projects October, 1930: Zion Canyon Road Betterment Lodge to Narrows


Report on the conditions of Zion for December, 1930 written on January 14, 1931. Topics include:. General. Administration: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Status of Alienated Lands. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions. Protection: Police Protection. . Subjects of interest:. Expansion of south boundaries. Zion Travel Report by States for December, 1930. Zion Travel Report for the Month of December, 1930. Weather Report for the Month of December, 1930. Status of Personnel, December, 1930. Status of Authorized Projects December, 1930: Zion Canyon Road Betterment Lodge to Narrows


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for January, 1931 written on February 9, 1931. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Other Governmental Officers; State Legislatures; Finance and Accounts; Status of Lands. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvement of Approaches to the Park. Activities of Other Agencies: Cooperating Governmental Agencies. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service.

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Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; General Weather Conditions. Protections: Police Protection. . Subjects of interest:. Zion Mt. Carmel Highway. Purchase of privately owned land on south boundary. Floor of the Valley Road (South Entrance to the Temple of Sinawava). Rim road at Bryce. Hunting cougars. Travel Report of States up to January, 1931. Zion Travel Report for the Month of January, 1931. Zion Weather Report for the Month of January, 1931. Status of Appropriations, January, 1931. Status of Personnel, January, 1931


Written by Acting Superintendent Walter Ruesch.. Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for February, 1931 written on March 10, 1931. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by Interior Department Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Finance and Accounts . Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvement of Nearby Highways. Activities of Other Agencies: Schedule of Rates. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Decrease in Travel; General Weather Conditions; Visitors. Protections: Signs; Destruction of Predatory Animals. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Floor of the canyon road construction. Destruction of seven mountain lions near east boundary of Zion. Hand drawn map of Bryce. Travel Report of States for the Season To Date, 1931, 1930, and 1929. Zion Travel Report for the Month of February, 1931. Zion Weather Report for the Month of February, 1931. Status of Appropriations, February, 1931. Status of Personnel, February, 1931


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for March, 1931 written on April 10, 1931. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Labor Situation; Equipment and Supplies; Status of Alienated Lands. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Improvement of Approaches to the Park. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors; State Legislation Affecting the Park; Donations. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Birds; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Conditions which Favorably Affect Travel. Miscellaneous. .

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Subjects of interest:. Purchase of private lands. Slides and loose rock on Zion Mt. Carmel Highway. Floor of the canyon road construction. Donation of $20,000 by Union Pacific President Carl Gray, for the purchase of private lands at south boundary. Hand drawn map of Bryce. Zion Comparative Travel Report of States for the Season To Date, 1931 and 1930. Zion Travel Report for the Month of March, 1931. Zion Weather Report for the Month of March, 1931. Status of Personnel, March, 1931. Report of Park Revenues, March, 1931


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for April, 1931 written on May 9, 1931. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Inspections by Special Field Representatives of National Park Service; Labor Situation; Equipment and Supplies; Status of Alienated Lands. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; New Construction; Improvement of Approaches to the Park. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors; Status of Authorized Projects of Contractors; Donations. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Insect Control. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase or Decrease in Travel; Visitors. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Purchase of private lands delayed. Establishment of quarry site. Conversion of section of warehouse into quarters for clerk. Extension of water system. Garage and woodshed at superintendent's residence. Construction on main canyon road. Donation of $20,000 by Union Pacific President Carl Gray, for the purchase of private lands at south boundary. Caterpillar infestation in Ash and Cottonwood trees. Statement of Personnel for Zion and Bryce, April, 1931. Zion Comparative Travel Report of States for the Season To Date, 1931 and 1930. Zion Travel Report for the Month of April, 1931. Zion Weather Report for the Month of April, 1931. Status of Personnel, April, 1931. Report of Park Revenues, April, 1931. Status of Authorized Projects April, 1931: Zion Road protection, basket dams; Water System, West Rim Trail; Woodshed and garage; Extension Water System; Improvement grounds, Administration area; Extension Sewer System

Series 04 1931 May Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National

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File Unit 05 Parks for May, 1931 written on June 8, 1931. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Inspections by Special Field Representatives of National Park Service; National Park Service Officers; Other Agencies; Labor Situation; Equipment and Supplies; Status of Alienated Lands; Plans, Maps and Surveys; Publicity Bulletins. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; New Construction; Improvement of Approaches to the Park. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors; Cooperation with the Superintendent; Status of Authorized Projects of Contractors. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Insect Control; Animals; Miscellaneous. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Public Camps. Protection: Police Protection; Fire Protection. . Subjects of interest:. Purchase of private lands complete. Equipment year constructed. Road protection and river control. Extension of water system. Water System, West Rim Trail. Comfort Station, Zion Public Campground. Rim Trials at Bryce. Floor of the Valley Road or canyon road construction. Caterpillar infestation in Ash trees. Porcupines causing tree destruction. Statement of Personnel for Zion and Bryce, May, 1931. Zion Comparative Travel Report of States for the Season To Date, 1931 and 1930. Zion Travel Report for the Month of May, 1931. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of May, 1931. Zion Weather Report for the Month of May, 1931. Status of Personnel, May, 1931. Report of Park Revenues, May, 1931. Status of Authorized Projects May, 1931: Zion Road protection, basket dams; Water System, West Rim Trail; Woodshed and garage; Extension Water System; Improvement grounds, Administration area; Extension Sewer System


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for June, 1931 written on July 7, 1931. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administration: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; National Park Service Officers; Other Governmental Officers; Congressional Subcommittees; Labor Situation; Equipment and Supplies; Plans, Maps and Surveys. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: New Construction; Improvement of Approaches to the Park. Activities of Other Agencies:

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Public Service Contractors. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service; Ranger Naturalist Service; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors; Public Camps. Protection: Police Protection; Accidents. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Visit by Horace M. Albright. Installation of support in tunnel. River control and road protection work. Comfort Station at Zion campground. Extension of water system. Campground Development. Buildings at Bryce. Personnel of Congressional Party in Utah Official Members. Zion Comparative Travel Report of States for the Season To Date, 1931 and 1930. Bryce Annual Travel Report Classified by States for the Month of June, 1931. Zion Travel Report for the Month of June, 1931. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of June, 1931. Zion Weather Report for the Month of June, 1931


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for July, 1931 written on August 6, 1931. Topics include:. General. Administration: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Special Field Representative of the National Park Service; Other Governmental Officers; Congressional Committees; Equipment and Supplies; Plans, Maps and Surveys. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Construction; Improvement of Approaches to the Park; Landscape Work. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Naturalist Service. Use of Park Facilities: Increase or Decrease in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Fire Protections; Accidents. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Visit by Horace M. Albright. River control. West Rim Water System. Comfort Station at Zion campground. Campground Development. Trail work at Bryce. Dormitory and Mess Hall. Oiling of Bryce Roads. Road Construction. Fire on the West Rim. Fatality while attempting to climb Cathedral Mountain. Rescue on Lady Mountain/Mount Zion. Zion Travel Report of States for the Month of July, 1931. Bryce Travel Report of States for the Month of July, 1931. Zion Travel Report for the Month of July, 1931. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of July, 1931. Zion Weather Report for the Month of July, 1931. Status of Personnel, July, 1931. Report of Park Revenues, July, 1931. Status of Authorized Projects July, 1931: Zion Road protection; Post Constructions; Trail

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Constructions; Oiling Roads; Dormitory; Mess House; Comfort Station; Campground Development (Zion); Campground Development (Bryce); Improving Grounds; Extension Water System; Extension Sewer System


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for August, 1931 written on September 8, 1931. Topics include:. General. Administration: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Special Field Representative of the National Park Service; Members of Congress; Labor Situation; Equipment and Supplies; Status of Alienated Lands. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Improvement of Approaches to the Park. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors; Cooperating Governmental Agencies. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Accidents. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Tunnel movement and slippage. River control. West Rim Pipeline. Comfort Station at Zion campground. Bryce dormitory and mess house. Trail work at Bryce: Peek-a-boo Canyon and rim at Bryce Point. Grotto footpath at Zion. Bryce Rim Road. Herbert E. Gregory. Fatality of worker on the Bryce Rim Road. Bryce Travel Report of States for the Month of August, 1931. Zion Travel Report of States for 1931 and 1930. Zion Travel Report for the Month of August, 1931. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of August, 1931. Zion Weather Report for the Month of August, 1931. Status of Personnel, August, 1931. Report of Park Revenues, August, 1931. Status of Authorized Projects August, 1931: Zion Road protection; Post Constructions; Trail Constructions; Dormitory; Mess House; Comfort Station; Campground Development (Zion); Campground Development (Bryce); Improving Grounds; Extension Water System; Extension Sewer System


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for September, 1931 written on October 6, 1931. Topics include:. General. General Weather Conditions. Administration: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Special Field Representative of the National Park Service; Other Interior Department Officers; Other Governmental Officers; Finance and

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Accounts; Equipment and Supplies; Plans, Maps and Surveys. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; New Construction; Improvement of Approaches to the Park. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors; State Legislation Affecting Parks. Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger-Naturalist Guide Service; Museum Service; Miscellaneous. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Fire Protection; Accidents. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Tunnel movement and slippage. Herbert E. Gregory. Grotto Trail. Zion Mt. Carmel Highway. Emerald Pool Trail. Comfort Station at campground completed at Zion. Bryce dormitory and mess house 95% complete. Trail work at Bryce: Peek-a-boo Canyon and rim at Bryce Point. Rim Road at Bryce. Zion Travel Report of States for the Month of September, 1931. Bryce Travel Report of States for the Month of September, 1931. Bryce Travel Report of States for 1931. Zion Travel Report for the Month of September, 1931. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of September, 1931. Zion Weather Report for the Month of September, 1931. Status of Personnel, September, 1931. Report of Park Revenues, September, 1931. Status of Authorized Projects September, 1931: Zion Employee quarters; Comfort Station; Wood-shed/Garage; Powder House; Water System; Extension water system; Extension Sewer System; Campground Development; Improving Grounds, Adm. Area; Miscellaneous Trail Construction; Post Construction; Road Protection; Roadside Cleanup; Bryce Dormitory; Mess House; Employees Quarters; Campground Development; Trails


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for October, 1931 written on November 3, 1931. Topics include:. General. General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Special Field Representative of the National Park Service; Other Governmental Officers; Status of Alienated Lands. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; New Construction; Improvement of Approaches to the Park. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors; . Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Ranger and Naturalist Service; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Decrease in Travel; Visitors; Public Camps. Protection: Police Protection;

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Accidents; Destruction of Predatory Animals. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Inspection of proposed Cedar Breaks. Improvements to park office. Moved south checking station. Property purchased by Government. Bryce dormitory and mess house complete. Trail work at Bryce: Peek-a-boo Canyon and rim at Bryce Point complete. Roadside cleanup at Zion. Rim Road at Bryce. River control at Zion. Trails from Zion Lodge to Birch Creek Canyon/Court of the Patriarchs. Engineer cabin at Zion. Herbert E. Gregory. Tunnel monitoring. Destroy two mountain lions at Bryce . Travel Report of States for the Month of October, 1931. Zion Travel Report for the Month of October, 1931. Zion Weather Report for the Month of October, 1931. Status of Personnel, October, 1931. Report of Park Revenues, October, 1931. Status of Authorized Projects October, 1931: Zion Employee quarters; Comfort Station; Wood-shed/Garage; Powder House; Water System, West Rim; Extension water system; Extension Sewer System; Campground Development; Improving Grounds, Adm. Area; Miscellaneous Trail Construction; Post Construction; Road Protection; Roadside Cleanup; Bryce Dormitory; Mess House; Employees Quarters; Campground Development; Trails


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for November, 1931 written on December 9, 1931. Topics include:. General. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; National Park Service Officers; Other Governmental Officers; Labor Situation; Status of Alienated Lands; Surveys;. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; New Construction. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors; . Flora, Fauna, and Natural Phenomena: Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Decrease in Travel; Visitors; Signs. . Subjects of interest:. Land Deed to acreage at south entrance to Zion. Tunnel settling and movement. Zion East Rim Road. Relocation of telephone lines . Road protection from the river at Zion. Birch Creek Trail. Roadside cleanup at Zion. Engineer's cabin at Zion. Dormitory and mess house and employee's cabin at Bryce. Bryce Trails. Bryce rim road 80% complete. Photograph of New Cable Creek Bridge. Travel Report of States for the Month of November, 1931. Zion Travel Report for the Month of November, 1931. Zion Weather Report for

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the Month of November, 1931. Status of Personnel, November, 1931. Report of Park Revenues, November, 1931. Status of Sales of Publications, November, 1931. Status of Authorized Projects November, 1931: Zion Employee quarters; Comfort Station; Wood-shed/Garage; Powder House; Water System, West Rim; Extension water system; Extension Sewer System; Campground Development; Improving Grounds, Adm. Area; Miscellaneous Trail Construction; Post Construction; Road Protection; Roadside Cleanup; Bryce Dormitory; Mess House; Employees Quarters; Campground Development; Trails


Written by Acting Superintendent Thomas C. Parker.. Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for December, 1931 written on January 4, 1932. Topics include:. General. Administration: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Labor Situation. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; Landscape Work. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Status of Authorized Projects of Contractors. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Rockslides on Switchbacks. Temporary supports installed in tunnel gallery. Inspection on tunnel. Removal of loose rock from tunnel. Travel Report of States for the Month of December, 1931. Zion Travel Report for the Month of December, 1931. Zion Weather Report for the Month of December, 1931. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of December, 1931. Status of Personnel, December, 1931. Status of Sales of Publications, December, 1931. Status of Authorized Projects December, 1931: Zion Comfort Station; Wood-shed/Garage; Water System, West Rim; Extension Water System; Employee Quarters; Powder House; Extension Sewer System; Campground Development; Improving Grounds, Adm. Area; Miscellaneous Trail Construction; Post Construction; Road Protection; Roadside Cleanup; Bryce Dormitory; Mess House; Employees Quarters; Campground Development; Trails


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for January, 1932 written on February 8, 1932. Topics include:. General. General Weather Conditions. Administration: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Finance and Accounts; Labor Situation; Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; New

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Construction. Activities of Other Agencies. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase or Decrease in Travel. Protection: Signs. . Subjects of interest:. Springdale pipeline through Oak Creek. Travel Report of States up to January, 1932. Zion Travel Report for the Month of January, 1932. Zion Weather Report for the Month of January, 1932. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of January, 1932. Status of Personnel, January, 1932. Report of Park Revenues, January, 1932. Status of Authorized Projects, January, 1932: Zion Employee quarters; Comfort Station; Woodshed-Garage; Powder House; Water System, West Rim; Extension Water System; Extension Sewer System; Campground Development; Improving Grounds, Administration Area; Miscellaneous Trail Construction; Post Construction; Road Protection; Roadside Cleanup; Bryce Dormitory; Mess House; Employee Quarters; Campground Development; Trails


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for February, 1932 written on March 5, 1932. Topics include:. General. General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Other Interior Department Officers; Other Governmental Officers; Finance and Accounts; Labor; Status of Alienated Lands; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Personnel and Miscellaneous. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Improvements of Nearby Transcontinental Highway. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors; Schedule of Rates; New Contracts; Donations and Accessions. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Conditions which Favorably or Unfavorably Affect Travel and General Forest, Plant, Wild Life and Other Conditions in the Park; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Accidents; Signs. . Subjects of interest:. Springdale water line. Additions of land to Bryce. Supports installed in tunnel. Travel Report of States up to February, 1932. Zion Travel Report for the Month of February, 1932. Zion Weather Report for the Month of February, 1932. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of February, 1932. Status of Personnel, February, 1932. Report of Park Revenues, February, 1932. Status of Authorized Projects, February, 1932: Zion Employee quarters; Comfort Station; Woodshed-Garage; Powder House;

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Water System, West Rim; Extension Water System; Extension Sewer System; Campground Development; Improving Grounds, Administration Area; Miscellaneous Trail Construction; Post Construction; Road Protection; Roadside Cleanup; Bryce Dormitory; Mess House; Employee Quarters; Campground Development; Trails; Oiling Road


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for March, 1932 written on April 5, 1932. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Inspections by Other Agencies; Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Landscape Work. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors; Status of Authorized Projects of Contractors. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Visitors. Protection: Police Protection. . Subjects of interest:. Travel Report of States up to March, 1932. Zion Travel Report for the Month of March, 1932. Zion Weather Report for the Month of March, 1932. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of March, 1932. Status of Personnel, March, 1932. Report of Park Revenues, March, 1932. Status of Authorized Projects, March, 1932: Zion Employee quarters; Comfort Station; Woodshed-Garage; Powder House; Water System, West Rim; Extension Water System; Extension Sewer System; Campground Development; Improving Grounds, Administration Area; Miscellaneous Trail Construction; Post Construction; Road Protection; Roadside Cleanup; Bryce Dormitory; Mess House; Employee Quarters; Campground Development; Trails; Oiling Road


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for April, 1932 written on May 7, 1932. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions Zion; General Weather Conditions Bryce. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Labor Situation; Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Activities in

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Archeology, Prehistory and History; Insect Control; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase or Decrease in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Accidents; Destruction of Predatory Animals. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Rim Road at Bryce. Oak Creek water supply. Spraying for caterpillars. Gopher destruction. Porcupine destruction. Travel Report of States up to April, 1932. Zion Travel Report for the Month of April, 1932. Zion Weather Report for the Month of April, 1932. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of April, 1932. Status of Personnel, April, 1932. Report of Park Revenues, April, 1932. Status of Authorized Projects, April, 1932: Zion Employee quarters; Comfort Station; Woodshed-Garage; Powder House; Water System, West Rim; Extension Water System; Extension Sewer System; Campground Development; Improving Grounds, Administration Area; Miscellaneous Trail Construction; Post Construction; Road Protection; Roadside Cleanup; Bryce Dormitory; Mess House; Employee Quarters; Campground Development; Trails; Oiling Road; Camp Road


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for May, 1932 written on June 9, 1932. Topics include:. General: Introductory; Weather Conditions. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by Chief Ranger; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Labor Situation; Status of Alienate Lands; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Publicity; Personnel. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; New Construction; Improvements to Approaches to the Park; Landscape Work. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Grazing Permits Issued; Status of Authorized Projects. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service; Archeology; Insect Control; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Decrease in Travel; Visitors; Public Camps. Protection: Police Protection; Signs; Sanitation. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Hebert E. Gregory. Bryce land issues. Vegetation. Grotto Trail. Emerald Pools Trail. Residential area in Oak Creek. Bryce Rim Road. Installation of Mather Memorial Plaque. Cafeteria, "Headhouse," at Bryce. Spraying for caterpillars. Rights-of-way for road sections granted to Zion. Zion

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Travel Report of States up to May, 1932. Bryce Travel Report of States up to May, 1932. Zion Travel Report for the Month of May, 1932. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of May, 1932. Zion Weather Report for the Month of May, 1932. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of May, 1932. Status of Personnel, May, 1932. Report of Park Revenues, May, 1932. Report of Sales of Publications, May, 1932. Status of Authorized Projects, May, 1932: Zion Employee quarters; Comfort Station; Woodshed-Garage; Powder House; Water System, West Rim; Extension Water System; Extension Sewer System; Campground Development; Improving Grounds, Administration Area; Miscellaneous Trail Construction; Post Construction; Road Protection; Roadside Cleanup; Bryce Dormitory; Mess House; Employee Quarters; Campground Development; Trails; Oiling Road; Camp Road


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for June, 1932 written on July 8, 1932. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administration: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by Special Field Representatives of National Park Service; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: New Construction. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contracts; Status of Authorized Projects of Contractors. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service; Archeology; Insect Control; Animals; Natural Phenomena. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase or Decrease in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Accidents; Destruction of Predatory Animals. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Emerald Pools Trail. Residential area in Oak Creek. Sew and water connections at dormitory and mess hall at Bryce. Bryce campground. Drained pools for mosquito control. Mistletoe in Bryce. Rescue at Inspiration Point. Mountain Lion Destruction. Citizens of Springdale harvest crops in Zion. Zion Travel Report of States up to June, 1932. Bryce Travel Report of States up to June, 1932. Zion Travel Report for the Month of June, 1932. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of June, 1932. Zion Weather Report for the Month of June, 1932. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of June, 1932. Status of Personnel, June, 1932. Report of Park Revenues, June, 1932. Report of Sales

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of Publications, June, 1932. Status of Authorized Projects, June, 1932: Zion Employee quarters; Comfort Station; Woodshed-Garage; Powder House; Water System, West Rim; Extension Water System; Extension Sewer System; Campground Development; Improving Grounds, Administration Area; Miscellaneous Trail Construction; Post Construction; Road Protection; Roadside Cleanup; Bryce Dormitory; Mess House; Employee Quarters; Campground Development; Trails; Oiling Road; Camp Road


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for July, 1932 written on August 10, 1932. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administration: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Interior Department Officers; Status of Alienated Lands; Personnel. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Improvement of Approaches to Parks. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors; Cooperation with Superintendent; Schedule of Rates; Complaints. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service; Archeology; Insect Control; Animals; Natural Phenomena. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase or Decrease in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Fire Protection. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Mather Memorial Plaque installed. South entrance area plans: housekeeping and campground. Residential area in Oak Creek. John Gifford Ditch. Basket Dam. Bryce campground road. Complaint for $1entrance fee per vehicle. Fire along West Rim. Mountain Lion Destruction. Zion Travel Report of States up to July, 1932. Bryce Travel Report of States up to July, 1932. Zion Travel Report for the Month of July, 1932. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of July, 1932. Zion Weather Report for the Month of July, 1932. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of July, 1932. Status of Personnel, July, 1932. Report of Park Revenues, July, 1932. Report of Sales of Publications, July, 1932. Status of Authorized Projects, July, 1932: Zion Employee quarters; Equipment Shed; Landscaping; Post Construction; Roadside Cleanup; Bryce Employee Quarters; Information Office; Camp Road


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for August, 1932 written on September 10,

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1932. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administration: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Governmental Officers; Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Improvements; New Construction; Improvement of Approaches to Parks. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors; Complaints. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service; Animals; Natural Phenomena. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Visitors. Protection: Accidents; Sanitation. . Subjects of interest:. Resurfacing Valley Road. Extension of Bryce Rim Road. East Rim Road. Basket Dam. Residential area in Oak Creek. Zion Travel Report of States up to August, 1932. Bryce Travel Report of States up to August,, 1932. Zion Travel Report for the Month of August, 1932. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of August, 1932. Zion Weather Report for the Month of August, 1932. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of August, 1932. Status of Personnel, August, 1932. Report of Park Revenues, August, 1932. Report of Sales of Publications, August, 1932. Status of Authorized Projects, August, 1932: Zion Employee quarters; Equipment Shed; Landscaping; Post Construction; Roadside Cleanup; Bryce Employee Quarters; Information Office; Camp Road


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for September, 1932 written on October 8, 1932. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Interior Department Officers; Park Inspections by Governmental Officers; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Personnel. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Complaints. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service; Animals; Natural Phenomena. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Visitors. Protection: Accidents. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Herbert E. Gregory. Resurfacing valley road at Zion. Reinforce tunnel galleries. Residential area in Oak Creek. Culverts . River control. Zion Travel Report of States up

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to September, 1932. Bryce Travel Report of States up to September,, 1932. Zion Travel Report for the Month of September, 1932. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of September, 1932. Zion Weather Report for the Month of September, 1932. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of September, 1932. Status of Personnel, September, 1932. Report of Park Revenues, September, 1932. Report of Sales of Publications, September, 1932. Status of Authorized Projects, September, 1932: Zion Employee quarters; Equipment Shed; Landscaping; Post Construction; Basket Dams; Bryce Employee Quarters; Information Office


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for October, 1932 written on November 14, 1932. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Miscellaneous. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Improvements of Nearby Transcontinental Highway. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Accidents. . Subjects of interest:. Kolob Canyon National Monument. Employee cabin at Bryce. Resurfacing valley road. Bryce Rim Road. Tunnel maintenance, crack leads to closure. Mountain Lion destroyed at Bryce. Zion Travel Report of States up to October, 1932. Zion Travel Report for the Month of October, 1932. Zion Weather Report for the Month of October, 1932. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of October, 1932. Status of Personnel, October, 1932. Report of Park Revenues, October, 1932. Report of Sales of Publications, October, 1932. Status of Authorized Projects, October, 1932: Zion Equipment Shed; Landscaping; Post Construction; Basket Dams; Bryce Employee Quarters; Information Office


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for November, 1932 written on December 9, 1932. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Interior Department Officers; Labor Situation; Plans, Maps,

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and Surveys. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; New Construction. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Schedule of Rates. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger Service; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Visitors. . Subjects of interest:. Bryce Rim Road. Patch tunnel road. Resurfacing valley road. Bryce Rim Road. Zion Travel Report of States up to November, 1932. Zion Travel Report for the Month of November, 1932. Zion Weather Report for the Month of November, 1932. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of November, 1932. Status of Personnel, November, 1932. Report of Park Revenues, November, 1932. Report of Sales of Publications, November, 1932. Status of Authorized Projects, November, 1932: Zion Equipment Shed; Landscaping; Post Construction; Basket Dams; Roadside Cleanup; Bryce Employee Quarters; Information Office


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for December, 1932 written on January 9, 1932. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Labor Situation; Equipment and Supplies; Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel. Protection: Accidents. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Photograph of snow on the east entrance of Zion. Resurfacing valley road. Flood control at the Temple of Sinawava. East Rim Road. Grading and resurfacing Bryce Rim Road. Zion Travel Report of States up to December, 1932. Zion Travel Report for the Month of December, 1932. Zion Weather Report for the Month of December, 1932. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of December, 1932. Status of Personnel, December, 1932. Status of Authorized Projects, December, 1932: Zion Equipment Shed; Landscaping; Post Construction; Bryce Employee Quarters; Information Office


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for January, 1934written on February 10, 1934. Topics include:. General: Introductory; General Weather Conditions. Administration: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by Other Interior

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Department Officers; Labor Situation; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Public Works Projects; Civil Works Projects; Emergency Conservation Work; Landscape Work; . Activities of Other Agencies. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist; and Guide Service; Museum Service; Archeology; Flora; Birds; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Accidents; Rodent Control. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Photograph of view from summit of West Temple. Photograph of fireplace being installed in campground. Stabilization of Nevada Switchback. East Rim Trail. West Rim Trail. Stream protection between the lodge utility area and the Temple of Sinawava. Employee residences. Campground Comfort Stations. East Entrance Checking Station and residence. Pine Creek Irrigation. East Rim Trail to Observation Point. Campground development, stone fireplaces. Sewer-water systems. Stream protection. Razing and reconstruction of warehouse. Construction of South Entrance checking station. South Entrance campground development. Oak Creek residential area. Oak Creek utility area. Water use in Tropic for Bryce. Ben Wetherill. Climbed West Temple. Travel Report of States up to January, 1934. Zion Travel Report for the Month of January, 1934. Zion Weather Report for the Month of January, 1934. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of January, 1934. Status of Personnel, January, 1934. Report of Park Revenues, January, 1934. Status of Authorized Projects, January, 1934: Zion Campground development; Sewer Water systems; Water System, East Entrance; Electric System, South Entrance; Stream Protections; Campground Service Roads; West Rim Trail; Equipment; Employees Quarters, headquarters, Comfort Station, South Entrance; Checking Station, East Entrance; Employee Quarters, East Entrance; Parking Area; Footpaths, headquarters; East Rim Trail improvements; Pine Creek Irrigations System; Roadside cleanup; Archeological Research; Topographic Surveys; Erosion Control and Stream Protection; Quarrying Stone; Bryce Equipment Shed; Boundary Fence; Post Construction of Roads; Headquarters Service Roads; Rim Trial Construction; Rim Footpaths; Equipment; Footpath, Lodge to rim; Footpath PA to rim; Lodge

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road widening; Lodge-Bryce Camp path; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Cabins, Employees; Ext to Office Building; Water System ext to buildings; Comfort Station; Water System ext to camp; Sewer System ext


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for February, 1934written on March 10, 1934. Topics include:. General: Introductory; General Weather Conditions. Administration: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Labor Situation; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Public Works; Civil Works; Emergency Conservation Work; Landscape Work. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist; and Guide Service; Museum Service; Archeology; Flora; Birds; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Accidents; Signs. . Subjects of interest:. East Rim Trail. East Entrance Checking Station and residence. Quarry road. Lehman Caves National Monument. Pipe Spring National Monument. Parunuweap Archeology. Sewer-water systems. Stream protection. Utah Highway 15 between US 91 and the park. South Campground. Oak Creek residential and utility area. Travel Report of States up to February, 1934. Zion Travel Report for the Month of February, 1934. Zion Weather Report for the Month of February, 1934. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of February, 1934. Status of Personnel, February, 1934. Report of Park Revenues, February, 1934. Status of Authorized Projects, February, 1934: Zion Campground development; Sewer Water systems; Water System, East Entrance; Electric System, South Entrance; Stream Protections; Campground Service Roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley Trails Parking Area; Equipment; Employees Quarters, headquarters, Comfort Station, South Entrance; Checking Station, East Entrance; Employee Quarters, East Entrance; Footpaths, headquarters; East Rim Trail improvements; Pine Creek Irrigations System; Roadside cleanup; Road to Petrified Forest; Archeological Research; Topographic Surveys; Erosion Control and Stream Protection; Quarrying Stone; Bryce Equipment Shed; Boundary Fence; Post Construction of Roads; Headquarters Service Roads; Rim Trial Construction; Rim Footpaths; Equipment;

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Footpath, Lodge to rim; Footpath PA to rim; Lodge road widening; Lodge-Bryce Camp path; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Cabins, Employees; Ext to Office Building; Water System ext to buildings; Comfort Station; Water System ext to camp; Sewer System ext


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for March, 1934 written on April 11, 1934. Topics include:. General: Introductory; General Weather Conditions. Administration: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Labor Situation; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Public Works Projects; Civil Works Projects; Emergency Conservation Work; Improvements of Nearby Transcontinental Highways; Landscape Work. Activities of Other Agencies in the Park: Public Service Contractors; Donations and Accessions. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist; and Guide Service; Museum Service; Archeology; Insect Control; Flora; Birds; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Accidents; Signs; Sanitation. . Subjects of interest:. Photograph of detail of reforestation on new campground. Photograph of use of native plans material on island at new south entrance checking station. Photographs of revetment work at Big Bend from Angel's Landing. Oak Creek road and footpath, utility area, service road in upper residential area. Stream Protection. West Rim Trail. Union Pacific construction of cafeteria, comfort station, and 12 housekeeping cabins, and the moving and remodeling of standard cabins at Zion and construction of housekeeping cabins at Bryce. Roof over Grotto reservoir. Tent Caterpillars and boxelder bug. Travel Report of States up to March, 1934. Zion Travel Report for the Month of March, 1934. Zion Weather Report for the Month of March, 1934. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of March, 1934. Status of Personnel, March, 1934. Report of Park Revenues, March, 1934. Status of Authorized Projects, March, 1934: Zion Campground development; Sewer Water systems; Checking Station, East Entrance; Sewer System, East Entrance; Electric System, South Entrance; Stream Protections; Campground Service Roads; West Rim

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Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley Trails; Parking Area; Equipment; Employees Quarters, headquarters, Comfort Station, South Entrance; Employee Quarters, East Entrance; Footpaths, headquarters; East Rim Trail improvements; Pine Creek Irrigations System; Roadside cleanup; Road to Petrified Forest; Archeological Research; Topographic Surveys; Erosion Control and Stream Protection; Quarrying Stone; Bryce Equipment Shed; Boundary Fence; Post Construction of Roads; Headquarters Service Roads; Rim Trial Construction; Rim Footpaths; Equipment; Footpath, Lodge to rim; Footpath PA to rim; Lodge road widening; Lodge-Bryce Camp path; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Cabins, Employees; Ext to Office Building; Water System ext to buildings; Comfort Station; Water System ext to camp; Sewer System ext


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for April, 1934 written on May 11, 1934. Topics include:. General: Introductory; General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Labor Situation; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Public Works Projects; Civil Works Projects; Emergency Conservation Work; Improvements of Approaches to Park; Landscape Work. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist; and Guide Service; Museum Service; Archeology; Insect Control; Birds; Animals; Geology. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Accidents. . Subjects of interest:. Timpanogos Cave and Lehman Cave National Monument. Civilian Conservation Corp campsite and waterline. Oak Creek residential road . West Rim Trail above Angel's Landing. Berkley Laboratories. Caterpillars. Travel Report of States up to April, 1934. Zion Travel Report for the Month of April, 1934. Zion Weather Report for the Month of April, 1934. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of April, 1934. Status of Personnel, April, 1934. Report of Park Revenues, April, 1934. Status of Authorized Projects, April, 1934: Zion Campground development; Sewer Water systems; Checking Station, East Entrance; Water System, East Entrance; Electric System, South Entrance; Stream Protections;

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Campground Service Roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley Trails; Parking Area; Equipment; Employees Quarters, headquarters, Comfort Station, South Entrance; Employee Quarters, East Entrance; Footpaths, headquarters; Bryce Equipment Shed; Boundary Fence; Post Construction of Roads; Headquarters Service Roads; Rim Trial Construction; Rim Footpaths; Equipment; Footpath, Lodge to rim; Footpath PA to rim; Lodge road widening; Lodge-Bryce Camp path; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Cabins, Employees; Ext to Office Building; Water System ext to buildings; Comfort Station; Water System ext to camp; Sewer System ext


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for May, 1934 written on June 8, 1934. Topics include:. General: Introductory; General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Labor Situation; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; New Construction; Minor Projects; Major Projects; Emergency Conservation Work; Improvements of Approaches to Park. Activities of Other Agencies in the Parks: Public Service Contractors. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist; and Guide Service; Museum Service; Archeology; Birds; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Fire Protections; Accidents. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Employee residence and comfort station. Sewer water system. Electric system, South Entrance. South Entrance campground roads. Bryce employee cabins. Bryce Extension to office building and comfort station. Bryce lodge road widening. Bryce footpath, lodge to rim. Bryce grading and base surfacing rim road. Construction of cafeteria, comfort station, shower buildings, laundry, filling station, and twelve standard housekeeping cabins and the moving and remodeling of standard lodge cabins at Zion. Zion Travel Report of States up to May, 1934. Bryce Travel Report of States up to May, 1934. Zion Travel Report for the Month of May, 1934. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of May, 1934. Zion Weather Report for the Month of May, 1934. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of May, 1934. Status of Personnel, May, 1934.

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Report of Park Revenues, May, 1934. Report of Sales of Publications, May, 1934. Status of Authorized Projects, May, 1934: Zion Campground development; Sewer Water systems; Checking Station, East Entrance; Water System, East Entrance; Electric System, South Entrance; Stream Protections; Campground Service Roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley Trails; Parking Area; Equipment; Employees Quarters, headquarters, Comfort Station, South Entrance; Employee Quarters, East Entrance; Footpaths, headquarters; Bryce Cabins, Employees; Ext. to Office Building; Comfort Station; Equipment Shed; Boundary Fence; Post Construction of Roads; Headquarters Service Roads; Rim Trial Construction; Rim Footpaths; Equipment; Footpath, Lodge to rim; Footpath Headquarters; Footpath PA to rim; Lodge road widening; Lodge-Bryce Camp path; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Water System ext to buildings; Water System ext to camp; Sewer System ext; Telephone System


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for June, 1934 written on July 10, 1934. Topics include:. General: Introductory; General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Equipment and Supplies; Status of Alienated Lands; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Major Projects; Minor Projects; Emergency Conservation Work, Bryce and Cedar Breaks; Improvements of Approaches to Park. Activities of Other Agencies in the Parks: Public Service Contractors; Complaints. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist; and Guide Service; Museum Service; Flora; Birds; Animals; Natural Phenomena; Reptiles. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors; Public Camps. Protection: Police Protection; Fire Protections; Accidents. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Telephone at Potato Hollow. West Rim Cabin. Narrows Trail. Pipe guard rail installed at the end of Great Arch Trail/Canyon Overlook. Employee residences and comfort station. Sewer-water system. Employee Residence, East Entrance. East Entrance Water System. Stream protection. South Entrance campground roads. West Rim Trail; Refrigerator

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Canyon Trail. Footpath to camp and building headquarters. Bryce employee cabins. Bryce equipment shed. Bryce post construction of roads. Bryce rim footpath. Bryce footpath, lodge to rim. Bryce/Cedar Breaks extension of public campground. Bryce Under-Rim Fire Trail. Camp construction. Construction of lodge cafeteria and cabin camp. Zion Travel Report of States up to June, 1934. Bryce Travel Report of States up to June, 1934. Zion Travel Report for the Month of June, 1934. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of June, 1934. Cedar Breaks Travel Report for the Month of June, 1934. South Entrance Travel by Hours for the Month of June, 1934. Zion Weather Report for the Month of June, 1934. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of June, 1934. Status of Personnel, June, 1934. Report of Park Revenues, June, 1934. Report of Sales of Publications, June, 1934. Status of Authorized Projects, June, 1934: Zion Campground development; Sewer Water systems; Checking Station, East Entrance; Water System, East Entrance; Electric System, South Entrance; Stream Protections; Campground Service Roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley Trails; Parking Area; Equipment; Employees Quarters, headquarters, Comfort Station, South Entrance; Employee Quarters, East Entrance; Footpaths, headquarters; Bryce Cabins, Employees; Ext. to Office Building; Comfort Station; Equipment Shed; Boundary Fence; Post Construction of Roads; Headquarters Service Roads; Rim Trial Construction; Rim Footpaths; Equipment; Footpath, Lodge to rim; Footpath Headquarters; Footpath PA to rim; Lodge road widening; Lodge-Bryce Camp path; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Water System ext to buildings; Water System ext to camp; Sewer System ext; Telephone System


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for July, 1934 written on August 10, 1934. Topics include:. General: Introductory; General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Circulars, Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Major Projects; Minor Projects; Public Works; Emergency Conservation Work; Improvements of Approaches to Park. Activities of

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Other Agencies in the Parks: Public Service Contractors. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist; and Guide Service; Museum Service; Flora; Birds; Animals; Reptiles. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Fire Protections; Accidents. . Subjects of interest:. Dedication of Cedar Breaks National Monument. Five room residence. Four room residence. Comfort station. Sewer water system. Employee residence, East Entrance. East Entrance water system. Electrical system. Stream protection. Oak Creek utility road. West Rim and Refrigerator Canyon Trails. Footpaths to camp and building headquarters. Bryce employee cabins. Bryce water system. Bryce post construction of roads. Surfacing footpaths. Forestation of South Entrance campground. Flood control. Bryce roadside cleanup. Bryce horse trails. Bryce other public campground facilities. Bryce range fences. Cedar Breaks other public campground facilities. Construction of lodge cafeteria. Bryce cabin camp. Zion Travel Report of States up to July, 1934. Bryce Travel Report of States up to July, 1934. Zion Travel Report for the Month of July, 1934. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of July, 1934. Zion Weather Report for the Month of July, 1934. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of July, 1934. Status of Personnel, July, 1934. Report of Park Revenues, July, 1934. Report of Sales of Publications, July, 1934. Status of Authorized Projects, July, 1934: Zion Employees Quarters, headquarters, Comfort Station, South Entrance; Campground development; Sewer Water systems; Checking Station, East Entrance; Employee Quarters, East Entrance; Water System, East Entrance; Electric System, South Entrance; Stream Protections; Campground Service Roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley Trails; Parking Area; Equipment; Footpaths, headquarters; Bryce Cabins, Employees; Ext. to Office Building; Comfort Station; Equipment Shed; Boundary Fence; Water System ext to buildings; Water System ext to camp; Sewer System ext; Post Construction of Roads; Headquarters Service Roads; Rim Trial Construction; Rim Footpaths; Equipment; Lodge road widening; Footpath Headquarters; Footpath PA to rim; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Footpath, asphalt sfg., Telephone System

Series 06 1934 August Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National

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File Unit 08 Parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument for August, 1934 written on September 10, 1934. Topics include:. General: Introductory; General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Circulars, Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Major Projects; Minor Projects; Public Works; Emergency Conservation Work. Activities of Other Agencies in the Parks: Public Service Contractors; Schedule of Rates. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist; and Guide Service; Museum Service; Archeology; Flora; Birds; Animals; Geology. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Fire Protections; Accidents. . Subjects of interest:. Employee residences and comfort stations. Employee residence, east entrance. Oak Creek utility road. Footpaths, headquarters. Bryce employee cabins. Bryce Office building extension and comfort station. Bryce Extension of Sewer system. Bryce completion of rim trial. Bryce post construction roads. Bryce surfacing footpaths. Bryce telephone line. Herbert E. Gregory. Zion Travel Report of States up to August, 1934. Bryce Travel Report of States up to August, 1934. Zion Travel Report for the Month of August, 1934. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of August, 1934. Cedar Breaks Travel Report for the Month of August, 1934. Bryce Entrance Report, August, 1934. Zion Weather Report for the Month of August, 1934. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of August, 1934. Status of Personnel, August, 1934. Report of Park Revenues, August, 1934. Report of Sales of Publications, August, 1934. Status of Authorized Projects, August, 1934: Zion Employees Quarters, headquarters, Comfort Station, South Entrance; Campground development; Sewer Water systems; Checking Station, East Entrance; Employee Quarters, East Entrance; Water System, East Entrance; Electric System, South Entrance; Stream Protections; Campground Service Roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley Trails; Parking Area; Footpaths, headquarters; Equipment; Bryce Cabins, Employees; Ext. to Office Building; Water System ext to buildings; Comfort Station; Water System ext to camp; Sewer System ext; Equipment Shed; Boundary

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Fence; Post Construction of Roads; Headquarters Service Roads; Rim Trial Construction; Rim Footpaths; Equipment; Lodge road widening; Footpath lodge to rim; Lodge-Bryce Camp Path; Footpath, headquarters; Footpath PA to rim; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Footpath, asphalt sfg., Telephone System


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument for September, 1934 written on October 10, 1934. Topics include:. General: Introductory; General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Interior Department Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Equipment and Supplies; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Circulars and Advertising. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Major Projects; Minor Projects; Emergency Conservation Work. Activities of Other Agencies in the Parks: Public Service Contractors; Complaints; Cooperating Governmental Agencies. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist; and Guide Service; Museum Service; Flora; Birds; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Fire Protections; Accidents. . Subjects of interest:. Employee residences and comfort stations. Employee residence, east entrance. Bryce Office building extension and comfort station. Bryce Extension of water system to campground. Bryce sewage and disposal system. Bryce equipment shed. Bryce footpaths, headquarters. Fire on West Rim in Potato Hollow. Zion Travel Report of States up to September, 1934. Bryce Travel Report of States up to September, 1934. Zion Travel Report for the Month of September, 1934. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of September, 1934. Zion Weather Report for the Month of September, 1934. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of September, 1934. Status of Personnel, September, 1934. Report of Park Revenues, September, 1934. Report of Sales of Publications, September, 1934. Status of Authorized Projects, September, 1934: Zion Employees Quarters, headquarters, Comfort Station, South Entrance; Campground development; Sewer Water systems; Checking Station, East Entrance; Employee Quarters, East Entrance; Water System, East Entrance; Electric

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System, South Entrance; Stream Protections; Campground Service Roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley Trails; Parking Area; Footpaths, headquarters; Equipment; Bryce Cabins, Employees; Ext. to Office Building; Water System ext to buildings; Comfort Station; Water System ext to camp; Sewer System ext; Equipment Shed; Boundary Fence; Post Construction of Roads; Headquarters Service Roads; Rim Trial Construction; Rim Footpaths; Equipment; Lodge road widening; Footpath lodge to rim; Lodge-Bryce Camp Path; Footpath, headquarters; Footpath PA to rim; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Footpath, asphalt sfg., Telephone System


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument for October, 1934 written on November 8, 1934. Topics include:. General: Introductory; General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Equipment and Supplies; Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Emergency Conservation Work; Improvements of Approaches to Park. Activities of Other Agencies in the Parks: Public Service Contractors. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist; and Guide Service; Museum Service; Accessions; Archeology; Flora; Birds; Animals; Geology. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel. Protection: Police Protection; Accidents. . Subjects of interest:. Photograph of Zion Park Cafeteria. Year-round accommodations in park. Parunuweap administrative trail. Bryce Under-Rim Fire Trail. Bryce Office building extension and comfort station. Bryce Extension of water system to campground. Bryce comfort station. Bryce sewage and disposal system. Bryce telephone line to Rainbow Point. Employee residences and comfort stations. Zion Travel Report of States up to October, 1934. Bryce Travel Report of States up to October, 1934. Zion Travel Report for the Month of October, 1934. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of October, 1934. Zion Weather Report for the Month of October, 1934. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of October, 1934. Status of Personnel, October, 1934. Report of Park Revenues, October, 1934. Report of Sales of Publications, October, 1934. Status of Authorized Projects, October, 1934: Zion Employees

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Quarters, headquarters, Comfort Station, South Entrance; Campground development; Sewer Water systems; Checking Station, East Entrance; Employee Quarters, East Entrance; Water System, East Entrance; Electric System, South Entrance; Stream Protections; Campground Service Roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley Trails; Parking Area; Footpaths, headquarters; Equipment; Bryce Cabins, Employees; Ext. to Office Building; Water System ext to buildings; Comfort Station; Water System ext to camp; Sewer System ext; Equipment Shed; Boundary Fence; Post Construction of Roads; Headquarters Service Roads; Rim Trial Construction; Rim Footpaths; Equipment; Lodge road widening; Footpath lodge to rim; Lodge-Bryce Camp Path; Footpath, headquarters; Footpath PA to rim; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Footpath, asphalt sfg., Telephone System


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument for November, 1934 written on December 10, 1934. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by Special Field Representatives; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Agencies; Labor Situation; Equipment and Supplies; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Public Works; Emergency Conservation Work; Improvements of Approaches to Park. Activities of Other Agencies in the Parks: Public Service Contractors; Schedule of Rates; Cooperating Nongovernmental Agencies. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist; and Guide Service; Museum Service; Birds; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Public Camps. Protection: Police Protection; Fire Protections. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. East Rim Truck Trail. Parunuweap administrative trail. Employee residences and comfort stations. Checking Station, East Entrance. Residence, East Entrance. Bryce Office building extension. Pine Creek Irrigation System. Zion Travel Report of States up to November, 1934. Zion Travel Report for the Month of November, 1934. Zion Weather Report for the Month of November, 1934. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of November, 1934. Status of Personnel, November, 1934. Report of Park Revenues, November, 1934. Report of Sales of

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Publications, November, 1934. Status of Authorized Projects, November, 1934: Zion Employees Quarters, headquarters, Comfort Station, South Entrance; Campground development; Sewer Water systems; Checking Station, East Entrance; Employee Quarters, East Entrance; Water System, East Entrance; Electric System, South Entrance; Stream Protections; Campground Service Roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley Trails; Parking Area; Footpaths, headquarters; Equipment; Bryce Cabins, Employees; Ext. to Office Building; Water System ext to buildings; Comfort Station; Water System ext to camp; Sewer System ext; Equipment Shed; Boundary Fence; Post Construction of Roads; Headquarters Service Roads; Rim Trial Construction; Rim Footpaths; Equipment; Lodge road widening; Footpath lodge to rim; Lodge-Bryce Camp Path; Footpath, headquarters; Footpath PA to rim; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Footpath, asphalt sfg., Telephone System


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument for December, 1934 written on January 8, 1935. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by Special Field Representatives; Labor Situation; Equipment and Supplies; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Publicity and Circulars. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Public Works; Emergency Conservation Work; . Activities of Other Agencies in the Parks: Public Service Contractors. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist; and Guide Service; Museum Service; Archeologist; Flora; Birds; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors; Public Camps. Protection: Police Protection; Fire Protections. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of interest:. Lehman Caves National Monument. Checking Station, East Entrance. Residence, East Entrance. Parunuweap administrative trail. Zion Travel Report of States up to November, 1934. Zion Travel Report for the Month of November, 1934. Zion Weather Report for the Month of November, 1934. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of November, 1934. Status of Personnel, November, 1934. Report of Park Revenues, November, 1934. Report of Sales of Publications, November, 1934. Status of Authorized Projects, November, 1934: Zion Employees Quarters,

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headquarters, Comfort Station, South Entrance; Campground development; Sewer Water systems; Checking Station, East Entrance; Employee Quarters, East Entrance; Water System, East Entrance; Electric System, South Entrance; Stream Protections; Campground Service Roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley Trails; Parking Area; Footpaths, headquarters; Equipment; Bryce Cabins, Employees; Ext. to Office Building; Water System ext to buildings; Comfort Station; Water System ext to camp; Sewer System ext; Equipment Shed; Boundary Fence; Post Construction of Roads; Headquarters Service Roads; Rim Trial Construction; Rim Footpaths; Equipment; Lodge road widening; Footpath lodge to rim; Lodge-Bryce Camp Path; Footpath, headquarters; Footpath PA to rim; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Footpath, asphalt sfg., Telephone System


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks and Cedar Breaks for January, 1935 written on February 7, 1935. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by Special Field Representatives; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Emergency Conservation Work; Improvement of Approaches to Park. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors; Schedule of Rates; Cooperating Governmental Agencies. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist; and Guide Service; Museum Service; Flora; Birds; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors; Public Camps. Protection: Fire Protection; Accidents. . Subjects of Interest:. Press release regarding weather conditions in Southern Utah. Lehman Caves National Monument. Employee Residence, East Entrance. Electric System. Bryce Cattle Guards. Zion Park Camp D-NP-2: General Cleanup; Minor Road Construction; Reconditioning Old Park Buildings; Extension of Water System; Campfire Lecture Circle; Campground Fireplaces; Boundary Fences; Forestation Planting; Cribbing; Landscaping; Educational and Wildlife Research. Bridge Mountain Camp NP-4: Administrative Trail; Utility Buildings; South Entrance Pillar; Road Sloping. Travel Report of States up to January, 1935. Zion Travel Report for the

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Month of January, 1935. Zion Weather Report for the Month of January, 1935. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of January, 1935. Status of Personnel, January, 1935. Report of Park Revenues, January, 1935. Status of Authorized Projects, January, 1935: Zion Employee quarters, headquarters; Comfort station, south entrance; Campground development; Sewer-water system; Checking station; east entrance; Water system, east entrance; Electric system, south entrance; Stream protection; Campground service roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley trails; Parking areas; Footpaths, headquarters; Equipment; Bryce Cabins, employees; Extension to office building; Water system extension to buildings; Comfort stations; Water system extension to camp; Sewer system extension; Equipment shed; Boundary fence; Post construction of roads; Headquarters service roads; Rim Trail construction; Rim footpaths; Equipment; Lodge road widening; Footpath, lodge to rim; Lodge-Bryce camp path; Footpaths, headquarters; Footpath, PA to rim; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Footpaths, asphalt surfacing; Telephone system


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks and Cedar Breaks for February, 1935 written on March 9, 1935. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by Special Field Representatives; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Zion Emergency Conservation Work; Bryce Public Works. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist; and Guide Service; Birds; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Visitors. Protection: Police Protection; Fire Protection; Accidents. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. Parunuweap Canyon boundary fencing and Bridge Mountain Trail descending into Parunuweap. Lehman Caves National Monument. Employee Residence, East Entrance. Electric System. Drought Relief Camp Zion Park Camp D-NP-2: General Cleanup; Minor Road Construction; Campfire Lecture Circle; Campground Fireplaces; Boundary Fences; Forestation Planting; Cribbing; Landscaping. Bridge Mountain Camp NP-4: Road Sloping; Administrative Trail; Utility Buildings; Pine Creek Irrigation System;

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South Entrance Pillar; Temple of Sinawava Comfort Station. Bryce Public Works: Cattle Guards. Everett Ruess. Film " The Cowboy Millionaire". Travel Report of States up to February, 1935. Zion Travel Report for the Month of February, 1935. Zion Weather Report for the Month of February, 1935. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of February, 1935. Status of Personnel, February, 1935. Report of Park Revenues, February, 1935. Report of Sales of Publications, February, 1935. Status of Authorized Projects, February, 1935: Zion Employee quarters, headquarters; Comfort station, south entrance; Campground development; Sewer-water system; Checking station; east entrance; Water system, east entrance; Electric system, south entrance; Stream protection; Campground service roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley trails; Parking areas; Footpaths, headquarters; Equipment; Bryce Cabins, employees; Extension to office building; Water system extension to buildings; Comfort stations; Water system extension to camp; Sewer system extension; Equipment shed; Boundary fence; Post construction of roads; Headquarters service roads; Rim Trail construction; Rim footpaths; Equipment; Lodge road widening; Footpath, lodge to rim; Lodge-Bryce camp path; Footpaths, headquarters; Footpath, PA to rim; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Footpaths, asphalt surfacing; Telephone system


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks and Cedar Breaks for March, 1935 written on April 10, 1935. Topics include:. General: Introductory; General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by Special Field Representatives; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Equipment and Supplies; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Circulars and Bulletins. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Public Works; Emergency Conservation Work; Improvement of Approaches to Park. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors; Schedule of Rates; Complaints. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Decrease in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Police Protection. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. Press release about snow on Cedar Mountain. Information Bulletin about roads and accommodations in Zion. River

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protection. Lehman Caves National Monument. Bridge Mountain Camp NP-4: Road Sloping; Administrative Trail; Utility Buildings; Temple of Sinawava Comfort Station. Zion Park Camp D-NP-2: General Cleanup; Truck Trail; Minor Road Construction; Campfire Lecture Circle; Campground Fireplaces; Boundary Fences; Forestation Planting; Cribbing; Landscaping. Everett Ruess. Travel Report of States up to March, 1935. Zion Travel Report for the Month of March, 1935. Zion Weather Report for the Month of March, 1935. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of March, 1935. Status of Personnel, March, 1935. Report of Park Revenues, March, 1935. Report of Sales of Publications, March, 1935. Status of Authorized Projects, March, 1935: Zion Employee quarters, headquarters; Comfort station, south entrance; Campground development; Sewer-water system; Checking station; east entrance; Employee quarters, east entrance; Water system, east entrance; Electric system, south entrance; Stream protection; Campground service roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley trails; Parking areas; Footpaths, headquarters; Equipment; Bryce Cabins, employees; Extension to office building; Water system extension to buildings; Comfort stations; Water system extension to camp; Sewer system extension; Equipment shed; Boundary fence; Post construction of roads; Headquarters service roads; Rim Trail construction; Rim footpaths; Equipment; Lodge road widening; Footpath, lodge to rim; Lodge-Bryce camp path; Footpaths, headquarters; Footpath, PA to rim; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Footpaths, asphalt surfacing; Telephone system


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks and Cedar Breaks for April, 1935 written on May 7, 1935. Topics include:. General: Introductory; General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Interior Department Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Park Inspections by Other Agencies; Supplies; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Public Works; Emergency Conservation Work; Improvement of Approaches to Park. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors; Schedule of Rates. Flora,

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Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service; Archeology; Insect Control; Flora; Birds; Animals. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Ranger Services; Fire Protection. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. Photo page without photographs of Zion Outdoor Lecture Circle; Crowd of people at Easter Song Service; Completed Zion warehouse; Zion south entrance pillar; Curbing and planting; Clearing for Zion East Rim Truck Trail; . Press release about Easter Song Service. East rim truck trail. Parunuweap Trail. West Rim Trail. Bark Beetles. Caterpillars. Mosquitoes. Everett Ruess. Travel Report of States up to April, 1935. Zion Travel Report for the Month of April, 1935. Zion Weather Report for the Month of April, 1935. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of April, 1935. Status of Personnel, April, 1935. Report of Park Revenues, April, 1935. Report of Sales of Publications, April, 1935. Status of Authorized Projects, April, 1935: Zion Employee quarters, headquarters; Comfort station, south entrance; Campground development; Sewer-water system; Checking station; east entrance; Employee quarters, east entrance; Water system, east entrance; Electric system, south entrance; Stream protection; Campground service roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley trails; Parking areas; Footpaths, headquarters; Equipment; Bryce Cabins, employees; Extension to office building; Water system extension to buildings; Comfort stations; Water system extension to camp; Sewer system extension; Equipment shed; Boundary fence; Post construction of roads; Headquarters service roads; Rim Trail construction; Rim footpaths; Equipment; Lodge road widening; Footpath, lodge to rim; Lodge-Bryce camp path; Footpaths, headquarters; Footpath, PA to rim; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Footpaths, asphalt surfacing; Telephone system


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks and Cedar Breaks for May, 1935 written on June 7, 1935. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Equipment and Supplies; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Circular, Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Public Works; Emergency Conservation Work; Improvement of Approaches to

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Park. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors; Complaints; Miscellaneous. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service; Archeology; Insect Control; Flora; Birds; Animals; Reptiles. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase or Decrease in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Ranger Services; Accidents. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. Park memo regarding accepting gratuity. East rim truck trail. Parunuweap Trail. West Rim Trail. Bark Beetles. Caterpillars. Mosquitoes. Everett Ruess. Zion Travel Report of States up to May, 1935. Bryce Travel Report of States up to May, 1935. Zion Travel Report for the Month of May, 1935. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of May, 1935. Zion and Bryce Summary of Educational Activities, May, 1935. Zion Weather Report for the Month of May, 1935. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of May, 1935. Status of Personnel, May, 1935. Report of Park Revenues, May, 1935. Report of Sales of Publications, May, 1935. Status of Authorized Projects, May, 1935: Zion Employee quarters, headquarters; Comfort station, south entrance; Campground development; Sewer-water system; Checking station; east entrance; Employee quarters, east entrance; Water system, east entrance; Electric system, south entrance; Stream protection; Campground service roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley trails; Parking areas; Footpaths, headquarters; Equipment; Bryce Cabins, employees; Extension to office building; Water system extension to buildings; Comfort stations; Water system extension to camp; Sewer system extension; Equipment shed; Boundary fence; Post construction of roads; Headquarters service roads; Rim Trail construction; Rim footpaths; Equipment; Lodge road widening; Footpath, lodge to rim; Lodge-Bryce camp path; Footpaths, headquarters; Footpath, PA to rim; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Footpaths, asphalt surfacing; Telephone system


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks and Cedar Breaks for June, 1935 written on July 10, 1935. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Interior Department Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Circular, Publicity. Maintenance,

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Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Public Works; Emergency Conservation Work; Improvement of Approaches to Park. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors; Schedule of Rates; Complaints; Legislation Affecting Parks; Donations. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service; Archeology; Flora; Animals; Geology. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Ranger Services; Fire Protection; Accidents. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. East Entrance Checking Station. Bryce Cattle Guard. Bryce Extension to Administration Building. Protection Railing at Bryce Point. Zion Camp NP-2: Boundary Fence; Eradication of Weeds. Bryce Camp NP-3: Campground roads; Walks to lecture circle and cafeteria; Campground fireplaces; Campground benches and tables; Under Rim Fire Trail; Boundary Fence; Erosion Control; Checking Station; Betterment of Boat Mountain Road. Zion Travel Report of States up to June, 1935. Bryce Travel Report of States up to June, 1935. Zion Travel Report for the Month of June, 1935. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of June, 1935. Zion and Bryce Summary of Educational Activities, June, 1935. Zion Weather Report for the Month of June, 1935. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of June, 1935. Status of Personnel, June, 1935. Report of Park Revenues, June, 1935. Report of Sales of Publications, June, 1935. Status of Authorized Projects, June, 1935: Zion Employee quarters, headquarters; Comfort station, south entrance; Campground development; Sewer-water system; Checking station; east entrance; Employee quarters, east entrance; Water system, east entrance; Electric system, south entrance; Stream protection; Campground service roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley trails; Parking areas; Footpaths, headquarters; Equipment; Bryce Cabins, employees; Extension to office building; Water system extension to buildings; Comfort stations; Water system extension to camp; Sewer system extension; Equipment shed; Boundary fence; Post construction of roads; Headquarters service roads; Rim Trail construction; Rim footpaths; Equipment; Lodge road widening; Footpath, lodge to rim; Lodge-Bryce camp path; Footpaths, headquarters; Footpath, PA to rim; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Footpaths, asphalt surfacing;

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Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks and Cedar Breaks for July, 1935 written on August 10, 1935. Topics include:. General: Introductory; General Weather Conditions. Administration: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Interior Department Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Emergency Conservation Work; Improvement of Approaches to Park. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors; Complaints. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service; Geology. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Ranger Services; Fire Protection; Accidents. . Subjects of Interest:. George Grant. Herbert Gregory. Bryce Rim Road. East Entrance Checking Station. Bryce Camp NP-3: Campground development; Campground walks; Campground fireplaces; Lecture circle; Roadside cleanup; Under Rim Fire Trail; Boundary Fence; Erosion Control; Checking Station; Boat Mountain Road. Cedar Breaks Camp NM-1: Boundary Fence; Roadside Cleanup. Zion Camp NP-2: Boundary Fence; Bath and toilet house; Fine grading; Eradication of weeds. Zion Travel Report of States up to July, 1935. Bryce Travel Report of States up to July, 1935. Zion Travel Report for the Month of July, 1935. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of July, 1935. Cedar Breaks Travel Report for the Month of July, 1935. Zion and Bryce Summary of Educational Activities, July, 1935. Zion Weather Report for the Month of July, 1935. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of July, 1935. Status of Personnel, July, 1935. Report of Park Revenues, July, 1935. Report of Sales of Publications, July, 1935. Status of Authorized Projects, July, 1935: Zion Employee quarters, headquarters; Comfort station, south entrance; Campground development; Sewer-water system; Checking station; east entrance; Employee quarters, east entrance; Water system, east entrance; Electric system, south entrance; Stream protection; Campground service roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley trails; Parking areas;

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Footpaths, headquarters; Equipment; Bryce Cabins, employees; Extension to office building; Water system extension to buildings; Comfort stations; Water system extension to camp; Sewer system extension; Equipment shed; Boundary fence; Post construction of roads; Headquarters service roads; Rim Trail construction; Rim footpaths; Equipment; Lodge road widening; Footpath, lodge to rim; Lodge-Bryce camp path; Footpaths, headquarters; Footpath, PA to rim; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Footpaths, asphalt surfacing; Telephone


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks and Cedar Breaks for August, 1935 written on September 10, 1935. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions; In Approaches to Parks. Administrative: Status of Work; Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Interior Department Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; Improvements; New Construction; Emergency Conservation Work; Improvement of Approaches to Park. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors; Complaints. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service; Flora; Animals; Geology. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Ranger Services; Fire Protection; Accidents; Signs. . Subjects of Interest:. Herbert Gregory. Bryce Camp NP-3: Campground walks; Campground fireplaces; Campground tables and benches; Lecture circle; Roadside cleanup; Fine grading; Under Rim Fire Trail; Boundary Fence; Erosion Control; Checking Station; Boat Mountain Road. Cedar Breaks Camp NM-1: Boundary Fence; Campground tables and benches; Campground fireplaces; Roadside Cleanup. Zion Camp NP-2: Boundary Fence; Bath and toilet house; Fine grading; Eradication of weeds. Zion Travel Report of States up to August, 1935. Bryce Travel Report of States up to August, 1935. Zion Travel Report for the Month of August, 1935. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of August, 1935. Cedar Breaks Travel Report for the Month of August, 1935. Zion and Bryce Summary of Educational Activities, August, 1935. Zion Weather Report for the Month of August, 1935. Bryce

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Weather Report for the Month of August, 1935. Status of Personnel, August, 1935. Report of Park Revenues, August, 1935. Report of Sales of Publications, August, 1935. Status of Authorized Projects, August, 1935: Zion Employee quarters, headquarters; Comfort station, south entrance; Campground development; Sewer-water system; Checking station; east entrance; Employee quarters, east entrance; Water system, east entrance; Electric system, south entrance; Stream protection; Campground service roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley trails; Parking areas; Footpaths, headquarters; Equipment; Bryce Cabins, employees; Extension to office building; Water system extension to buildings; Comfort stations; Water system extension to camp; Sewer system extension; Equipment shed; Boundary fence; Post construction of roads; Headquarters service roads; Rim Trail construction; Rim footpaths; Equipment; Lodge road widening; Footpath, lodge to rim; Lodge-Bryce camp path; Footpaths, headquarters; Footpath, PA to rim; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Footpaths, asphalt surfacing; Telephone


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks and Cedar Breaks for September, 1935 written on October 10, 1935. Topics include:. General: Introductory; General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Congressional Committees or Sub-Committees; Equipment and Supplies; Status of Alienated Lands; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Emergency Conservation Work; Improvement of Approaches to the Park; Improvement of Nearby Transcontinental Highways. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors; Complaints; Cooperating Governmental Agencies; Gifts and Accessions. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Ranger, Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service; Flora; Birds; Animals; Geology. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Increase in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Ranger Services; Fire Protection; Accidents. . Subjects of Interest:. Information Bulletin about roads and accommodations in Zion. Press Release about travel to Zion. Quitclaim deed to mineral interests in Bryce. Bryce: Campground tables and benches; Lecture circle;

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Roadside cleanup; Under Rim Fire Trail; Contact Station; Razing Undesirable Structures. Cedar Breaks Camp NM-1: Boundary Fence; Campground tables and benches; Campground fireplaces; Roadside Cleanup. Zion Camp NP-2: Maintenance of Trees and Shrubs. Zion Travel Report for the Month of September, 1935. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of September, 1935. Zion Weather Report for the Month of September, 1935. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of September, 1935. Status of Personnel, September, 1935. Status of Authorized Projects, September, 1935: Zion Employee quarters, headquarters; Comfort station, south entrance; Campground development; Sewer-water system; Checking station; east entrance; Employee quarters, east entrance; Water system, east entrance; Electric system, south entrance; Stream protection; Campground service roads; West Rim Trail; Refrigerator Canyon Trail; Valley trails; Parking areas; Footpaths, headquarters; Equipment; Bryce Cabins, employees; Extension to office building; Water system extension to buildings; Comfort stations; Water system extension to camp; Sewer system extension; Equipment shed; Boundary fence; Post construction of roads; Headquarters service roads; Rim Trail construction; Rim footpaths; Equipment; Lodge road widening; Footpath, lodge to rim; Lodge-Bryce camp path; Footpaths, headquarters; Footpath, PA to rim; Prot railing, Bryce Point; Footpaths, asphalt surfacing; Telephone


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks and Cedar Breaks for October, 1935 written on November 10, 1935. Topics include:. General: Introductory; General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers. Maintenance, Improvements; and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Emergency Conservation Work; Improvement of Approaches to the Park; Improvement of Nearby Transcontinental Highways. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors; Cooperating Governmental Agencies; Gifts and Accessions. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service; Flora; Birds; Animals; Geology. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Visitors; Public Camps.

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Protection: Ranger Services; Fire Protection; Sanitation. . Subjects of Interest:. Information Bulletin about roads and accommodations in Zion. Press Release about travel to Zion. Quitclaim deed to mineral interests in Bryce. Camp NP-3, Bryce: Roadside cleanup; Under Rim Fire Trail; Contact Station; Moving Plants and Trees; Lineal Survey; Topographic Survey; Lecture Circle; Storage; Campground Tables and Benches. Zion Camp NP-2: Truck Trail; Cribbing; Guard Rail; Topographical Survey; Fine Grading; Addition to Administration Building; Lineal Surveys. Zion Travel Report of States up to October, 1935. Bryce Travel Report of States up to October, 1935. Zion Travel Report for the Month of October, 1935. Bryce Travel Report for the Month of October, 1935. Cedar Breaks Travel Report for the Month of October, 1935. Zion and Bryce Summary of Educational Activities, October, 1935. Zion Weather Report for the Month of October, 1935. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of October, 1935. Status of Personnel, October, 1935. Report of Park Revenues, October, 1935. Report of Sales of Publications, October, 1935


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks and Cedar Breaks for November, 1935 written on December 7, 1935. Topics include:. General: General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Labor Situation; Status of Lands; Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements, and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Emergency Conservation Work; Improvement of Approaches to the Park. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors; Schedule of Rates. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service; Flora; Birds; Animals; Geology. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Decrease in Travel; Visitors. Protection: Ranger Services; Accidents. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. Zion Camp NP-2: Truck Trail; Cribbing; Diversion Dam; Boundary Fence; Guard Rail; Topographical Survey; Fine Grading; Excavation of Channel; Crushing of Screening Plant; Minor Roads; Fireplaces; Addition to Administration Building; Seeding and Sodding; Lineal Surveys. Zion Travel Report of States up to November, 1935. Zion Travel Report for the Month of November,

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1935. Zion Weather Report for the Month of November, 1935. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of November, 1935. Status of Personnel, November, 1935. Report of Park Revenues, November, 1935. Report of Sales of Publications, November, 1935


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks and Cedar Breaks for December, 1935 written on January 8, 1935. Topics include:. General: Introductory; General Weather Conditions. Administrative: Park Inspections by Superintendent; Park Inspections by National Park Service Officers; Park Inspections by Other Governmental Officers; Finance and Accounts; Plans, Maps, and Surveys; Publicity. Maintenance, Improvements, and New Construction: Maintenance; New Construction; Emergency Conservation Work. Activities of Other Agencies: Public Service Contractors; Schedule of Rates; Cooperating Governmental Agencies. Flora, Fauna and Natural Phenomena: Naturalist and Guide Service; Museum Service; Flora; Birds; Animals; Geology; Reptiles; Miscellaneous. Use of Park Facilities by the Public: Travel; Visitors. Protection: Ranger Services; Fire Protection; Accidents. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. Zion Camp NP-2: Truck Trail; Cribbing; Diversion Dam; Boundary Fence; Guard Rail; Moving and Planting Trees and Shrubs; Topographical Survey; Fine Grading; Excavation of Channel; Crushing of Screening Plant; Drops; Minor Roads; Fireplaces; Addition to Administration Building; Seeding and Sodding; Lineal Surveys. Conclusions about deer behavior. Zion Travel Report of States up to December, 1935. Zion Travel Report for the Month of December, 1935. Zion Weather Report for the Month of December, 1935. Bryce Weather Report for the Month of December, 1935. Status of Personnel, December, 1935. Report of Park Revenues, December, 1935


Written by Acting Superintendent Robert P. Holland.. Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for April, 1942 written on May 8, 1942. Topics include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Inspections. New Construction . Civilian Conservation Corps. Cooperating Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Contacts. Museum Activities. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Public Health. Visits by Members of US Armed Forces. Death of Chief Clerk Allen T. Strunk. Narrative

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submitted for Cedar Breaks National Monument. . Subjects of Interest:. WPA suspended. Basket Dam in Oak Creek


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for May, 1942 written on June 10, 1942. Topics include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. General Publicity. Park Operations. Lectures, Guide Service and Interpretive Contacts. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Ranger Services. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protections. Record of Visits by Members of US Armed Forces. Narrative submitted for Cedar Breaks National Monument


Written by Acting Superintendent Robert P. Holland.. Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for June, 1942 written on July 9, 1942. Topics include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Inspections. Maintenance. New Construction. Improvements of Approaches to Parks. Park Operations. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Ranger Services. Forest Fire Protection. Record of Visits by Members of US Armed Forces. . Subjects of Interest:. Ranger Dormitory. Addition to equipment shed. Oak Creek basket dam


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for July, 1942 written on August 8, 1942. Topics include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Cooperating Government Agencies. Proposed Flood Control. Lectures, Guide Service and Interpretive Contacts. Museum Activities. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Forest Fire Protection. Public Health. Record of Visits by Members of US Armed Forces


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for August, 1942 written on September 8, 1942. Topics include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Maintenance and New Construction. Park Operators. Lectures, Guide Service and Interpretive Contacts. Museum Activities. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Forest Fire Protection. Record of Visits by Members of US Armed Forces


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for September, 1942 written on October 9, 1942. Topics include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Inspectors. Maintenance and New Construction. Park Operators. Lectures, Guide Service and Interpretive Contacts. Travel. Visitors. Forest Fire Protection. Public Health. Record of Visits by Members of US Armed Forces. Miscellaneous. Narrative submitted for Cedar Breaks National Monument

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Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for October, 1942 written on November 11, 1942. Topics include:. General. Weather . Special Activities. Inspections. Maintenance and New Construction. Park Operators. Lectures, Guide Service and Interpretive Contacts. Research and Observation. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Protection. Public Health. Record of Visits by Members of US Armed Forces. Miscellaneous. Narrative submitted for Capitol Reef National Monument. Narrative submitted for Cedar Breaks National Monument. . Subjects of interest:. Collection of scrap from CCC camp for war effort. Timpanogos Cave National Monument water rights. Capitol Reef National Monument quit claim deed on land and water condemnation


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for November, 1942 written on December 7, 1942. Topics include:. General. Weather . Special Activities. Inspections. Maintenance and New Construction. Park Operators. Lectures, Guide Service and Interpretive Contacts. Research and Observation. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Protection. Public Health. Record of Visits by Members of US Armed Forces. Miscellaneous


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for December, 1942 written on January 6, 1942. Topics include:. General. Weather . Special Activities. Maintenance and New Construction. Park Operators. Lectures, Guide Service and Interpretive Contacts. Research and Observation. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Protection. Record of Visits by Members of US Armed Forces. Miscellaneous


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for January, 1943 written on February 4, 1943.. Topics include: . General. Weather. Special Activities. Inspections. Maintenance: Roads; Trails; Buildings; Shop; Warehouse. Park Operators. Lectures, Guide Service, and Interpretive Contacts. Research and Observations. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Visitor to and through the Park. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Protection. Record of Visitors of US Armed Forces. Miscellaneous


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for February, 1943 written on March 3, 1943.. Topics include: . General. Weather. Special Activities. Maintenance: Roads; Trails; Buildings; Sanitation;

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Shop; Warehouse; Park Office. Park Operators. Lectures, Guide Service, and Interpretive Contacts. Research and Observations. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Visitor. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Protection. Record of Visitors of US Armed Forces. Miscellaneous


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for March, 1943 written on April 5, 1943.. Topics include: . General. Weather. Other Inspections. Maintenance: Roads; Trails; Buildings; Shop; Warehouse; Park Office. Park Operators. Lectures, Guide Service, and Interpretive Contacts. Research and Observations. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Protection. Record of Visitors of US Armed Forces. Miscellaneous


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for April, 1943 written on May 7, 1943.. Topics include:. General. Weather. Special Activities. Other Inspections. Maintenance: Roads; Trails; Buildings; Sewer and Water System; Shop; Warehouse; Park Office. Park Operators. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Protection. Record of Visitors of US Armed Forces. Insects and Tree Diseases. Wild Life News. Miscellaneous


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for May, 1943 written on June 3, 1943.. Topics include:. General. Weather. Special Activities. Other Inspections. Maintenance: Roads; Trails; Buildings; Sewer and Water System; Shop; Warehouse; Park Office. Park Operators. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Protection. Record of Visitors of US Armed Forces. Forest Fire Protection. Insects and Tree Diseases. Miscellaneous


Report on the conditions of Zion and Bryce National Parks for June, 1943 written on July 6, 1943. Topics include:. General. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Inspections. Maintenance: Shop Work; Warehouse; Office. Park Operations. Research and Observations. Protection. Building Fire Protection. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Record of Visitors of US Armed Forces. Personnel


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for January, 1950 written on February 7, 1950.. Topics include: . Summary. General Weather Conditions. Status of Private Lands. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance. Approaches to the Park Area.

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Concessioners. Interpretive Service. Travel. Ranger Service. Forest Protection Activities. Fiscal. Purchasing and Warehousing. Accidents. Personnel. . Subjects of Interest:. Private land matters in Zion and Capitol Reef National Monument. Plans for quarters project


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for February, 1950 written on March 7, 1950.. Topics include: . General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Status of Private Lands. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance. Concessioners. Interpretive Service. Research and Observation. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Ranger Service. Forest Protection Activities. Fiscal. Personnel


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for March, 1950 written on April 6, 1950.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce and Coordinated Areas. Special Activities. General Weather Conditions. Maintenance. Interpretive Service. Museum Activities and Exhibits. Natural History Association Activities. Research and Observation. Travel. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Wildlife Management. Personnel. Fiscal. Concessioners. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. Death of Walter Ruesch


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for March, 1950 written on April 6, 1950.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce and Coordinated Areas. General Weather Conditions. Status of Private Lands. Plans, Maps, Surveys. General Publicity. Maintenance: Roads and Trails; General Maintenance. Interpretive Service. Museum Activities and Exhibits. Natural History Association Activities. Research and Observation. Travel. Visitors, Important or Influential. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Personnel. Purchasing and Warehousing. Public Health. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. Private land ownership dispute settled. Muskrat observed for the first time in Zion


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for May, 1950 written on June 9, 1950.. Topics include:. Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce and Coordinated Areas. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Maintenance. Concessioners. Interpretive Service. Research and Observation. Travel. Visitors. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Wildlife Management. Fiscal. Personnel. Accidents. Miscellaneous


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for June, 1950 written on July 7, 1950.. Topics include:.

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Summary. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Investigations. General Complaints. Maintenance. Plans, Maps and Surveys. Approaches to Park Area. Interpretive Service. Museum Activities and Exhibits. Research and Observation. Travel. Visitors, Important or Influential. Ranger Service. Police Protection. Forest Protection. Wildlife Management. Accidents. Personnel. Fiscal. Purchasing and Warehousing. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. Cathedral Valley and Valley of Goblins in Capitol Reef


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for July, 1950 written on August 8, 1950.. Topics include:. Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce, and Coordinated Areas. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Plans, Maps and Surveys. Maintenance. Approaches to Park Area. Concesssioners. Interpretive Service. Museum Activities and Exhibits. Natural History Association Activities. Research and Observation. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Visitors, Important or Influential. Ranger Service. Police Protection. Forest Protection. Fiscal. Personnel. Purchasing and Warehousing. General. . Subjects of Interest:. Fires on East Boundary and Deadman Hollow


Written by Acting Superintendent Chester A. Thomas. Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for August, 1950 written on September 11, 1950.. Topics include:. Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce, and Coordinated Areas. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Plans and Surveys. Maintenance. Approaches to Park Area. Concesssioners. Cooperating Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Service. Research and Observation. Natural History Association Activities. Travel. Visitors of Note. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Police Protection. Accidents. Wildlife Management. Fiscal. Personnel. Purchasing and Warehousing


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for September, 1950 written on October 10, 1950.. Topics include:. Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce, and Coordinated Areas. General Weather Conditions. Maintenance. New Construction. Approaches to Park Area. Concesssioners. Interpretive Service. Museum Activities and Exhibits. Research and Observation. Natural History Association Activities. Travel. Ranger Service. Wildlife Management. Forest Protection. Personnel. Purchasing and Warehousing. Accidents. . Subjects of Interest:. New residences. Residence 7

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redecorated inside and repainted outside


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for October, 1950 written on November 10, 1950.. Topics include:. Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce, and Coordinated Areas. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Maintenance. New Construction. Approaches to Park Area. Concesssioners. Accessions. Natural History Association Activities. Research and Observation. Travel. Visitors. Ranger Service. Wildlife Management. Forest Protection. Building Fire Protection. Fiscal. Personnel. Purchasing and Warehousing. Miscellaneous. Accidents. . Subjects of Interest:. Five new residences to be constructed in Oak Creek. Fire in Superintendent's Residence


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for November, 1950 written on December 12, 1950.. Topics include:. Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce, and Coordinated Areas. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Maintenance. New Construction. Zion-Bryce Canyon National Parks Approach Road. Interpretive Service. Travel. Ranger Service. Wildlife. Fiscal. Concesssioners. Personnel. Purchasing and Warehousing. Visitors, Important or Influential. . Subjects of Interest:. Five new residences to be constructed in Oak Creek. Residence 8 re-roofed and insulated with rock wool


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for December, 1950 written on January 9, 1951.. Topics include:. Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce, and Coordinated Areas. Weather and Roads. Maintenance. New Construction. Concesssioners. Co-operating Government Agencies. Interpretive Service. Research and Observation. Travel. Wildlife Management. Fiscal. Personnel. Purchasing and Warehousing


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for January, 1951 written on February 7, 1951.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce and Coordinated Areas. Weather . Inspections, Other. Status of Private Lands. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance. New Construction. Concessioners. Interpretive Service. Natural History Association. Research and Observation. Travel. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Building Fire Protection. Fiscal. Accidents. Purchasing and Warehousing. . Subjects of Interest:. Nuclear testing, explosions from Las Vegas heard, seen, and felt in Zion, tested for radio-activity on January 27, 28, and 30. Houses insulated with rock

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wool. Five new residences to be constructed in Oak Creek


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for February, 1951 written on March 7, 1951.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce and Coordinated Areas. Weather . Inspections. Status of Private Lands. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance. New Construction. Concessioners. Interpretive Service. Museum Activities and Exhibits. Research and Observation. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Ranger Service. Building Fire Protection. Fiscal. Personnel. Purchasing and Warehousing. . Subjects of Interest:. Purchase of Langston property in Zion Park and Monument. Rehabilitation of South Campground. Pier on the south end of the bridge across the Virgin River. "Cats-eyes" installed in tunnel. Culverts installed on campground road to replace wooden bridges. Five new residences to be constructed in Oak Creek


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for March, 1951 written on April 10, 1951.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce and Coordinated Areas. Weather and Roads. Inspections. Status of Private Lands. Maintenance. New Construction. Concessioners. Interpretive Service. Museum Activities and Exhibits. Research and Observation. Travel. Visitors, NPS and Other. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Wildlife Management. Fiscal. Purchasing . Public Health. . Subjects of Interest:. Attempt to make/induce rain using generators in Southern Utah. Purchase of Langston property in Zion Park and Monument. Gallery 4 in the tunnel repaired. Pier on the south end of the bridge across the Virgin River. Five new residences to be constructed in Oak Creek


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for April, 1951 written on May 10, 1951.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce and Coordinated Areas. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Status of Lands. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance. New Construction. Approaches to the Parks. Interpretive Service. Research and Observation. Travel. Ranger Service. Wildlife . Forest Protection. Fiscal. Personnel. Purchasing and Warehouse. . Subjects of Interest:. BLM land exchange with the state


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for May, 1951 written on June 8, 1951.. Topics include: .

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Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce and Coordinated Areas. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Status of Lands. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance. New Construction. Approaches to the Parks. Interpretive Service. Research and Observation. Travel. Ranger Service. Wildlife . Forest Protection. Fiscal. Personnel. Purchasing and Warehouse. . Subjects of Interest:. Mining uranium in Capitol Reef. Scolytus in white fir in Timpanogos Cave. Five new residences in Oak Creek complete. Rescue from fall on Lady Mountain


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for June, 1951 written on July 10, 1951.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce and Coordinated Areas. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Maintenance. Approach Roads. Concessioners. Interpretive Service. Museum Activities and Exhibits. Travel. Visitors, Important or Influential. Ranger Service. Wildlife . Forest Protection. Building Fire Protection. Fiscal. Accidents. Personnel. . Subjects of Interest:. Ansel Adams


Written by Acting Superintendent Chester A. Thomas. Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for July, 1951 written on August 10, 1951.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce and Coordinated Areas. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Investigations. General Publicity. Maintenance. New Construction. Interpretive Service. Museum Activities and Exhibits. Research and Observations. Travel. Noteworthy Visitors. Ranger Service. Fire Protection. Accidents. Personnel. Purchasing and Warehouse. Deaths. Public Health. . Subjects of Interest:. Great White Throne fire. Russell Gulch fire. Redecoration of Residence 2


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for August, 1951 written on September 10, 1951.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce and Coordinated Areas. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Status of Private Lands. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance. Approaches to the Park. Interpretive Service. Research and Observations. Travel. Visitors. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Fiscal. Personnel. Purchasing . Accidents. Public Health. . Subjects of Interest:. Redecoration of Residence 33. Drowning near Grotto Campground


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for September, 1951 written on October 9, 1951.. Topics

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include: . Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce and Coordinated Areas. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Status of Private Lands. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance. Approaches to the Park. Interpretive Service. Research and Observations. Travel. Visitors. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Fiscal. Personnel. Purchasing . Accidents. Public Health. . Subjects of Interest:. Fatality on Mountain of the Sun/Deertrap Mountain. Construction of Timpanogos Cave Trail. Mistletoe control at Bryce. Capitol Reef and uranium mining


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for October, 1951 written on November 9, 1951.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights for Zion, Bryce and Coordinated Areas. Weather and Roads. General Complaints. Maintenance. New Construction. Approaches to the Park Area. Concessioners. Cooperating non-governmental Agencies. Cooperating Government Agencies. Donations and Accessions. Interpretive Service. Natural History Association. Research and Observations. Travel. Visitors, National Park Service and Others. Ranger Service. Fiscal. Personnel. Accidents. . Subjects of Interest:. Construction of Timpanogos Cave Trail. Rehabilitation of Residence 8. Nuclear testing, explosions from Las Vegas heard, seen, and felt in Zion


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for November, 1951 written on December 11, 1951.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights . General Weather Conditions. Investigations. Status of Private Lands. Maps, Plans, and Surveys. General Complaints. Maintenance. Approaches to the Park Area. Interpretive Service. Museum Activities and Exhibits. Research and Observations. Travel. Ranger Service. Fiscal. Personnel. . Subjects of Interest:. Langston, Spendlove properties in Zion National Monument


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for December, 1951 written on January 8, 1952.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights . Weather. Investigations. Status of Private Lands. Maps, Plans, and Surveys. General Complaints. Maintenance. Concessioners. Interpretive Service. Research and Observations. Travel. Visitors of Note. Ranger Service. Wildlife Management. Fiscal. Personnel. Purchasing and Warehousing. Accidents. Soil and Moisture Conservation Work. . Subjects of Interest:. Deer reduction program. Langston, Spendlove properties in

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Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for January, 1952 written on February 7, 1952.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights. Weather and Roads. Maintenance. New Construction. Approaches to the Park Area. Cooperating Government Agencies. Interpretive Service. Natural History Association. Research and Observation. Travel. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Wildlife. Fiscal. Purchasing and Warehousing. Personnel. . Subjects of Interest:. Deer reduction. Landscaping new residences


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for February, 1952 written on March 6, 1952.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights. Weather. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. General Publicity. Maintenance. New Construction. Cooperating Government Agencies. Interpretive Service. Natural History Association. Research and Observation. Travel. National Park Service and other noteworthy visitors. Ranger Service. Wildlife Management. Insects and Tree Diseases. Fiscal. Accidents. Personnel. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. Death of Herbert E. Gregory. Revising residences in Capitol Reef. Landscaping new residences. Albert Schroeder and Ben Wetherill archeological material from Parunuweap Canyon


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for March, 1952 written on April 10, 1952.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights. General Weather Conditions. Approaches to the Park. Maintenance. New Construction. Interpretive Service. Natural History Association. Research and Observation. Travel. National Park Service and other noteworthy visitors. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Wildlife Management. Concessioners. Fiscal. Accidents. Personnel. . Subjects of Interest:. Uranium mining in Capitol Reef. Wild dog pack


Written by Acting Superintendent Chester A. Thomas. Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for April, 1952 written on May 12, 1952.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights. General Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Inspections. Roads. New Construction. Approaches to the Park Area. Concessioners . Interpretive Service. Research and Observation. Travel. Visitors. Ranger Service. Wildlife . Forest Protection. Fiscal. Personnel. Health and Safety. . Subjects of Interest:. Chas. J. Smith retires: Photographs of last meetings and retirement party

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Written by Acting Superintendent Chester A. Thomas. Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for May, 1952 written on June 11, 1952.. Topics include: . Summary. Highlights. Weather . Maintenance. Concessioners. Interpretive Service. Museum Activities and Exhibits. Research and Observation. Travel. Visitors. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Building and Fire Protection. Personnel. Purchasing and Warehousing. Accidents. Miscellaneous


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for June, 1952 written on July 11, 1952.. Topics include: . Summary. Special Activities of the Superintendent. General Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Status of Private Land. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Road Maintenance. Building and Utilities Maintenance. Soil and Moisture Work. New Construction. Approaches to Park. Concessioners. Concessions. Interpretive Service. Travel. Research and Observation. Official Visitors. Noteworthy Visitors. Ranger Service. Wildlife. Fiscal. Personnel


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for July, 1952 written on August 13, 1952.. Topics include: . Summary. Special Activities of the Superintendent. General. Weather Conditions. Inspections. Investigations. Status of Private Land. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. New Construction. Approaches to the Park Area. Interpretive Service. Research and Observation. Travel. Visitors. Visitors, Important or Influential. Ranger Service. Publicity. Police Protection. Personnel. . Subjects of Interest:. Revision of South Entrance Campground. Attempt to climb Kolob Arch


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for August, 1952 written on September 9, 1952.. Topics include: . Summary. Weather Conditions. Special Activities of the Superintendent. Status of Private Land. Maintenance. New Construction. Approaches to the Park Area. Cooperating Governmental Agencies. Cooperating Non-governmental Agencies. Interpretive Service. Research and Observation. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Visitors, Special and Newsworthy. NPS and Cooperating. Ranger Service. Public Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Accidents. Personnel. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. Langston and Spendlove properties. Albert Schroeder and Pectol Collection. Fatality on East Rim Truck Trail


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for September, 1952 written on October 10, 1952.. Topics

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include: . Summary. Weather and Roads. Special Activities of the Superintendent. Inspections. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Maintenance. New Construction. Approaches to the Park Area. Concessioners. Interpretive Service. Natural History Association Activities. Research and Observation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Wildlife Management. Visitors, Special and Newsworthy. Visitors, NPS and Cooperating. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Personnel


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for October, 1952 written on November 10, 1952.. Topics include: . Summary. General Weather Conditions. Special Activities of the Superintendent. Inspections. Status of Private Lands. Maintenance. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. New Construction. Approach Road. Concessioners. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Cooperating Governmental Agencies. Travel. Visitors, Special and Newsworthy. NPS and Cooperating. Ranger Service. Wildlife Management. Interpretive Services. Fiscal. Personnel. . Subjects of Interest:. Langston and Spendlove properties


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for November, 1952 written on December 10, 1952.. Topics include: . Summary. General Weather Conditions. Special Activities of the Superintendent. Maintenance. New Construction. Approaches to the Park. Interpretive Services. Museum Exhibits. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Visitors, Special and Newsworthy. NPS and Cooperating. Ranger Service. Police Protection. Wildlife . . Subjects of Interest:. Tunnel Maintenance. Personal belongings of Herbert E. Gregory received from Mrs. Herbert E. Gregory


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for December, 1952 written on January 12, 1953.. Topics include: . Summary. Special Activities of the Superintendent. General Weather Conditions. Status of Private Lands. Maintenance. New Construction. Accessions. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Travel. Visitors, Special and Newsworthy. NPS and Cooperating. Ranger Service. Clerical and Fiscal


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for January, 1953 written on February 10, 1953.. Topics include: . Summary. Special Activities of the Superintendent. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Status of Private Lands. New

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Construction. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Travel. Visitors, Special and Newsworthy. NPS and Cooperating. Ranger Service. Wildlife. Building Fire Protection. Fiscal. Personnel. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. Photograph of new foot bridge at Weeping Rock. Photograph of fire in Machine Shop


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for February, 1953 written on March 11, 1953.. Topics include: . Special Activities of the Superintendent. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Status of Private Lands. New Construction. Maintenance. Interpretive Services. Museum Activities and Exhibits. Research and Observation. Travel. Visitors, Important or Influential. NPS and Cooperating. Ranger Service. Wildlife Management. Fiscal. Personnel. Accidents. . Subjects of Interest:. Spendlove property


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for March, 1953 written on April 10, 1953.. Topics include: . Special Activities of the Superintendent. Weather Conditions. Inspections. Maintenance. New Construction. Concessioners. Co-Operating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Visitors, Special and Noteworthy. NPS and Cooperating. Travel. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Wildlife Management. Fiscal. Personnel. . Subjects of Interest:. Deer population study


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for April, 1953 written on May 7, 1953.. Topics include: . Summary. Special Activities of the Superintendent. General Weather Conditions. Inspections, Other. Maintenance, Roads and Trails. Buildings. General . New Construction. Concessioners. Interpretive Services. Publicity. Research and Observation. Travel. Visitors, Special and Noteworthy. Visitors, NPS and Cooperating. Ranger Service. Police Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Safety. Insects and Tree Diseases. Fiscal . Personnel. . Subjects of Interest:. Photographs of South Campground Comfort Station . Tent Caterpillars


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for May, 1953 written on June 11, 1953.. Topics include: . Summary. Special Activities of the Superintendent. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Publicity. Status of Private Lands. Maintenance. New Construction. Concessioners. Co-Operating

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Government Agencies. Interpretive Services. Travel. Visitors, Special and Noteworthy. Visitors, NPS and Cooperating. Research and Observation. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Wildlife Management. Accidents. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. Spendlove property


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for June, 1953 written on July 10, 1953.. Topics include: . Summary. Special Activities of the Superintendent. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Status of Private Lands. Maintenance. New Construction. Concessioners. Cooperating Government Agencies. Visitors, NPS and Cooperating. Visitors, Special and Noteworthy. Travel. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Insects and Tree Diseases. Fiscal. Accidents. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. Timpanogos Cave and Capitol Reef managed by independent Superintendents. Tent Caterpillars. Spendlove property


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for July, 1953 written on August 10, 1953.. Topics include: . Summary. Special Activities of the Superintendent. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Status of Private Lands. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Publicity. General Complaints. Maintenance, Roads and Trails. Maintenance, Buildings and Utilities. Cooperating Government Agencies. Travel. Visitors, NPS and Cooperating. Visitors, Noteworthy. Ranger Service. Police Protection. Forest Protection. Research and Observation. Interpretive Services. Museum Activities and Exhibits. Personnel. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. Ansel Adams. Attempt to climb Kolob Arch


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for August, 1953 written on September 9, 1953.. Topics include: . Summary. Special Activities of the Superintendent. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Status of Private Lands. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Concessioners. Maintenance. Approaches to the Park Area. Interpretive Services. Natural History Association. Travel. Visitors, Official. Visitors, Newsworthy. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Building Fire Protection. Accidents. Fiscal. Personnel. Research and Observation


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for September, 1953 written on October 9, 1953.. Topics include: . Summary. Special Activities of the

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Superintendent. Design and Construction Conference. General Weather Conditions. Status of Private Lands. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. General Publicity. Maintenance. New Construction. Concessioners. Co-operating Government Agencies. Donations and Accessions. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Visitors, NPS and Cooperating. Visitors, Newsworthy. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Accidents. Personnel. . Subjects of Interest:. Approval of Spendlove property. Negotiations of state land within Zion National Monument. Loss of Mather Plaque


Written by Acting Superintendent, Chester A. Thomas. Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for October, 1953 written on November 6, 1953.. Topics include: . Summary. Special Activities of the Superintendent. General Weather Conditions. Status of Private Lands. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. General Complaints. Maintenance. New Construction. Concessioners. Interpretive Services. Visitors, NPS and Cooperating. Visitors, Newsworthy. Research and Observation. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Ranger Service. Wildlife Management. Fiscal. Personnel. . Subjects of Interest:. Kolob Arch climbed and measured


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for November, 1953 written on December 7, 1953.. Topics include: . Summary. Special Activities of the Superintendent. General Weather Conditions. Status of Private Lands. Approaches to the Park. Inspections. Status of Private Land. Publicity. General Complaints. Maintenance, Roads. Maintenance, Buildings. Maintenance, Utilities. Shops. Soil and Moisture Work. Approach Roads. Concessioners. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Visitors, NPS and Cooperating. Visitors, Newsworthy. Ranger Service. Personnel. . Subjects of Interest:. Spendlove property


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for December, 1953 written on January 19, 1953.. Topics include: . General Weather Conditions. Special Activities. General Publicity. Public Relations. Maintenance. New Construction. Soil and Moisture Work. Approach to the Park Area. Concessioners. Travel . Visitors, NPS and Cooperating. Visitors, Newsworthy. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Building Fire Protection. Accidents. Personnel.

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Miscellaneous


Report on the conditions of Zion National Parks for August, 1953 written on September 9, 1953.. Topics include: . Summary. Special Activities of the Superintendent. General Weather Conditions. Inspections. Status of Private Lands. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. Concessioners. Maintenance. Approaches to the Park Area. Interpretive Services. Natural History Association. Travel. Visitors, Official. Visitors, Newsworthy. Ranger Service. Forest Protection. Building Fire Protection. Accidents. Fiscal. Personnel. Research and Observation


January. Report on the conditions of Zion-Bryce Canyon National Parks for January, 1954 written on February 12, 1954.. Topics include:. Weather Conditions . Special Activities. Plans, Maps, and surveys. Publicity. Public Relations . Maintenance. Buildings and Utilities. Soil and Moisture. New Constructions. Interpretive service. Museum Activities and Exhibits. Travel . Wildlife Management. Forest fore Protection. Accidents. . Subjects of Interest:. Shoulders to be widening on road. Fewer deer in the park


February. Written by Acting Superintendent Chester A. Thomas. Report on the conditions of Zion-Bryce Canyon National Parks for February, 1954 written March 12, 1954.. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Inspections. Maintenance. New Construction. Approach roads. Concessioners. Interpretive Services. Museum Activities. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Visitors- Important or Influential. Ranger Service. Wildlife and fish Cultural Activities. Building Fire Protection. Personnel. . Subject of Interest:. Asphalt Walks were constructed around the Comfort Station on the south Campground. 400 Trees and Shrubs were planted


March. Written by Superintendent, Paul R. Franke. Report on the conditions of Zion-Bryce Canyon National Parks for March, 1954 written April 8, 1954.. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Inspections. Status of Private Lands. Public Relations. Maintenance. New Construction. Approaches to the Park. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Increase and Decrease of Travel. Visitors, N.P.S and cooperating. Ranger Services. Personnel. . Subjects of Interest:. Spendlove Property. Work continues on the Asphalt walks in the South Campground.. Ranger finds

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Small cottonwood tree cut down by Beavers.


April. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Report on the conditions of Zion-Bryce Canyon National Parks for April, 1954 written May 31, 1954.. Topics include:. Weather conditions. Special Activities. Inspection. Status of Private Lands. Plans, Maps and Surveys. General Publicity. Maintenance. Construction. Approaches to the Park. Interpretive Services. Wildlife. Travel. Visitors, NPS and Cooperative. Visitors, Other. Insects and Tree Diseases. Accidents. Public Health. Personnel. Public Relations. . Subject of Interest:. Spendlove Property. New Items Placed in the South Campground


May. Written By Superintendent Paul r. Franke. Report in the Conditions of Zion-Bryce Canyon National Parks for May, 1954 written June 7, 1954. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions . Special Activities . Status of Private lands. Inspections. Maintenance. New Construction. Concessioners. Interpretive Services. Museum Activities and Exhibits. Research and Observation. Increase and decrease in Travel. Visitors, Special. NPS and Cooperating. Ranger Service. Forest Fire Protection. . Subjects of Interest:. New Fireplaces, Tables and nine Direction Signs were put in place at the South Campground.. Two Lightning caused fire on the Northeast section of the Park.


June. Written by Superintendent Paul r. Franke. Reports in the Conditions of Zion-Bryce Canyon National Parks for June, 1954 written July 8, 1954. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Inspections. Publicity. Maintenance. Complaints. Approach to the Park Ares. Concessioner. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Increase and Decrease in travel. Visitors. Official Visitors. Ranger Service. Forest Fire Protection. Building fire Protection. Accidents. . Subjects of Interest:. Dormitory re-decorated. Complaints about fees. Good Progress on Paving Zion-Bryce Canyon Approach Road.. Six Seasonal rangers entered on Duty during the month


July. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports in the Conditions of Zion-Bryce Canyon National Parks for July, 1954 written August 13, 1954. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Inspections. Maintenance, Roads and Trails. Maintenance, Building and Utilities. Zion-Bryce Canyon National Parks Approach Road. Concessioners.

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Interpretive Service. Research and Observation. Increase and decrease in Travel. Visitors. Ranger Services. Accidents. Public Health. Visitors, N.P.S and Cooperating. Noteworthy Visitors. . Subjects of Interests:. Cloudburst of July 25 caused heavy Damage to roads and Trails


August. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports in the Conditions of Zion-Bryce Canyon National Parks for August, 1954 written September 10, 1954. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Special Activities. Inspections. Complaints. Maintenance. New Construction. Public relations. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Increase and Decrease in Travel. Ranger Service. Police Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Official and N.P.S. Newsworthy Visitors. . Subjects of Interest:. New Construction on the Zion-Bryce Canyon was held up due to Heavy Rainy weather. Chief Ranger observed large Flocks of Band-Tailed Pigeons above Zion Canyon. Two Incidents involving Teens, and resulted in the removal from the Park. One Man-caused and One-Lightning caused fire during the month


September. Written by Acting Superintendent Chester A. Thomas. Reports in the condition of Zion-Bryce Canyon National Parks for September, 1954 written October 8, 1954. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Special Activities. Inspections. Status of Private Lands. Public relations. Maintenance . Approach to the Park. Concessioners. Interpretive Service. Increase and Decrease in Travel. Ranger Service. Forest Fire Protection. Public Health. September Visitors. NPS and Cooperation. . Subject of Interest:. Weather Condition for the Months of September. Activities On the Dates of September 1st, 2nd, 8th, 12th, 14th,15th, 17th, 18th, 24th ,25th , 29th and 30th.. Spendlove Property. Celebration for the dedicating the Completion of the Zion-Bryce Canyon National Park Approach Road on October 2nd. Crew of 6 men and Horses Spent 1 month on the trail on the West rim Trail. Three Fires stated by Lightening during a storm on September 7th


October. Written By Acting Superintendent Chester a. Thomas. Reports in the Condition of Zion-Bryce Canyon National Parks for October, 1954 written November 10, 1954. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Inspections. Maintenance. Concessioners. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Increase and Decrease in

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Travel. Ranger Service. Visitors. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Public Health. Personnel. NPS and Cooperating. . Subjects of Interest:. Superintendent cut the ribbon which will open the park on October 2nd, 1954. Dedication of the newly open parks (Zion and Bryce Canyon). Ranger kept busy with Uranium Threat. Photographs of Dedication and Opening of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks


November. Written By Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports in the Conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for November, 1954 written December 10, 1954. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Inspections. Maintenance. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Travel. Visitors. Ranger Service. Wildlife Management. Forest Fire Protection. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest:. Large Rock slide on Mt. Carmel road on November 10, 1954


January. Written by Superintendent Paul r. Franke. Reports in the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for January, 1955 written on February 10, 1955. Topics include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Status of Private Lands. Maintenance. New Construction. Concessioners. Plans- Maps and Surveys. Accessions. Interpretive Service. Natural History Association Activities. Research and observation. Increase and decrease in Travel. Ranger Service. Forest Fire Protection. Accidents. Personnel. . Subjects of Interest:. Weather dropped down to 9 degrees in the month of January. Total of 62 Inches of Snow has Maintenance working harder on Damages. New Telephone Line to be put in the Park and in the town of Springdale.. Several accidents caused from bad weather


February. Written by Acting Superintendent Chester A. Thomas. Reports on the Conditions for Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for February, 1955. Written March 10, 1955. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Status of Private Lands. Maintenance. Concessioners. Interpretive Service. Museum Exhibits and Activities. Research and Observation. Increase and Decrease in Travel. Wildlife and Fish cultural Activities. Police Protection. Personnel. . Subjects of Interests:. Spendlove Property. Dormitory redecoration is completed. Police Protection in the Parks. No wildlife seen in the park due to Heavy Weather Condition

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March. Written by Acting Superintendent Chester A. Thomas. Reports on the Conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for March, 1955. Written April 18, 1955. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Inspections. Private Lands. Maintenance. New Construction. Approaches to the Park Area. Concessioners. Donations and Accessions. Interpretive Services. Increase and Decrease in Travel. Ranger Service. Forest Fire Protection. Police Protection. . Subjects of Interest:. Funeral service for Grand Canyon Superintendent. Spendlove Property. Six 30 Feet house trailers donated from the Bureau of reclamation. Police Protection in the Park while rangers are in Training in St. George


April. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park for April, 1955 written May 13, 1955. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions . Special Activities. Maintenance. Inspections\Approach to the Park area. Concessioners. Accessions. Interpretive Service. Research and Observation. Increase and Decrease in Travel. Ranger Service. Insects and Tree Diseases. Accidents. Personnel. . Subjects of Interests:. Interview with some Business leaders on April 11, 1955. Inspection on Vegetation for the tent Caterpillar infestation. State Highway department have completed the five Mile road widening in the park.. New housing for Bryce Canyon Seasonal workers. Large rock landed on the hood of a vehicle and injured on person.


May. Written my Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for May, 1955 written June 13, 1955. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities. Inspections. Private lands. General Publicity. Complaints. Maintenance. New Construction. Interpretive Service. Research and Observation. Natural History Association Activities. Increase and Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Ranger Service. Forest Fire Protection. Wildlife Management. Accidents. Personnel. . Subjects of Interest:. Superintendent Franke and Chief Ranger Felton Inspected Zion National Park by Horse back and by jeep. New Construction along trails. Accident: Lady fell at the weeping Rock Trail; fall resulted in broken Knee Cap


June. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the Condition of Zion and Bryce Canyon

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National Parks for June, 1955. Written July 12, 1955. Topics include:. Weather Conditions . Special Activities. Inspections. Status of Private Lands. Public relations. Complaints. Maintenance. Concessioners. Cooperating Governmental Agencies. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Service. Research and Observation. Travel. Visitors. Ranger Service. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fore Protection. Accidents. Visitors: National Park Service. Visitors: Other. . Subject of Interest:. Heavy repairs were made in all primary roads in the park. Two day food handling school were held during the month. New equipment for the Zion Amphitheater. 3% decrease in Park Visitation. One Lightening and one man caused fire in the park during the month. Building fire Inspection made in the park buildings. Funds to make Trails safier


July. Written By Superintendent Paul r. Franke. Reports on the Condition of Zion and Bryce Canyon national Parks for July, 1955 written August 15, 1955. Topics Include:. General. Weather Condition. Special Activities. Inspection. Complaints. Maintenance. Interpretive Service. Research and Observation. Increase and Decrease in Travel. Ranger Service. Forest fire Protection. Building fore Protection. Accidents. Personnel. Visitors. . Subject of Interest:. Total of six complains made toward the Concessioner.. Maintenance removed Mud, rocks and Debris from road in Bryce Canyon and in Cedar Canyon. Several Smoke in the area but were under control. One fire on private land in Kolob Greek. Six year old boy struck by heavy wood, just a few bums and bruises. Photograph of the South Campground Amphitheater. Photograph of close up view of the Projection Booth. Photograph of the Interior of the projection booth. Photograph of the Stage, projection screen and seating Arrangement. Photograph of close up view of the Amphitheater screen. Photograph of the general view from approach wall of projection screen, seating arrangement, and projection booth. Photograph of general view of the area from approach walk that leads to parking area. Photograph of close up of screen from different direction. Photograph of seating arrangement from different direction


August. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for August, 1955 written September 14,

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1955. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Special Activities. Complaints. Maintenance. Approaches to the Park. Concessioners. Interpretive Service. Natural History Association. Increase and Decrease of travel. Visitors. Police Protection. Forest Fire protection. Building fire Protection. Public health. Personnel. Visitors. . Subject of Interest:. Weather brought down a cascade of rocks and mud blocking the Zion-Mt


September. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for September, 1955 written October 12, 1955. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Special Activities. Maintenance. Concessionors. Interpretive Service. Natural History Association. Status of the private land. Increase and decrease in Travel. Visitors. Ranger Service. Police Protection. Building Fire Protection. Personnel Action. . Subject of Interest:. Many special visitors during the month


October. Written by Superintendent Paul r. Franke. Reports on the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for October, 1955 written November 9, 1955. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Special Activities of the superintendent. Public relation. Complaints. Maintenance. Interpretation. Natural History Association. General Publicity. Increase and Decrease in Travel. Ranger Services. Protection Activities. Building Fire Protection. Visitors. Visitors for October. . Subjects of Interest:. Important guess in the park during the month. Several repairs in Building in Park. Some Interior re-painted, and decorated

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November. Written by Acting Superintendent Chester A. Thomas. Reports on the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for November, 1955. Written December 9, 1955. Topics Include:. Weather Condition . Increase and Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Administration. Safety. Cooperative Activities. Cooperating Non-Government Agencies. Interpretive Activities and Development. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. General Publicity. Research and Observation. Operations. Status of the Private lands. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance. Concessioners. Forest fire Protection. Design and Construction. Plan, Maps and Surveys. New Construction. Utilities. . Subjects of Interest:. Abnormal rain fall in the canyon. Prince Albert of Belgium and party visit Zion this month. Zion Museum eight h ours a day. Zion put up Air Conditioning in the

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Cabins


December. Written By Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the Conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for December, 1955 written January 12, 1956. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase and Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Publicity. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Safety. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Forest Fire Protection. Maintenance. . Subjects of Interest:. SuperintendentΓÇÖs Daughter Married. New years Party for Zion and Bryce Canyon Employees


January. Written by Superintendent Paul r. Franke. Reports on the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for January, 1956 written February 13, 1956. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase and Decrease in Travel. Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Building Fire Protection. Concessioners. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Public Relations. Protection and Ranger Service. Wildlife and Fish Culture Activities. Maintenance. Forest Fire Protection. Design and Construction. . Subject of Interests:. Utah Parks Company Submits plans for Supplemental water storage system. New fluorescent light places in Museum. Large Ledge falls on upper Canyon road


February. Written by Acting Superintendent Chester A. Thomas. Reports on the Conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for February, 1956 written March 12, 1956. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase and Decrease in Travel. Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Safety and Health. Building Fire Protection. Proposed Park Areas. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. General. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Public Relations. Photographs. February Visitors. Status of Private Lands. Protection and Ranger Service. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Concessioner. . Subjects of Interest:. Private parties want to exchange land for mineral rights in Zion Monument. Lee Young of State Land Board conferred with Superintendent regarding State Exchange. Photograph of display of Museum books. Photograph of Display of Kodaslide rack at Zion Museum


March. Written by Acting Superintendent Chester A. Thomas. Reports on the conditions of Zion and Bryce

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Canyon National Parks for March, 1956 written April 10, 1956 . Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase and Decrease in Travel. Special Activities of the Superintendent. Personnel. Safety. Building Fire Protection. Cooperating Non- Governmental Agencies. General. Interpretive facilities. Interpretive Service. Research and Observations. Photographs. Status of Private Lands. Protection and Ranger Services. Wildlife and fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Plans, Maps, Surveys. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Repair of rock retaining wall completed at temple of Sinawava. ΓÇ£Why Accident prevention on Construction WorkΓÇ¥. Park Fir employee assisted in the brush and grass fire in the town of Springdale. Four Photographs illustrated the type of nature trail leaflet boxes provided for the newly established nature trails. Legislation to Unite Zion National Monument with Zion National Park. Coyotes observed in Zion Canyon. New Parking is being constructed just North of Zion Lodge


April. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks for April, 1956 written May 16, 1956. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase and Decrease in Travel. Special Activities of the Superintendent. Visitors April, 1956. Personnel. Safety and Health. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Proposed Park Areas. Cooperating Non0 Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Status of Private Lands. Protection and Ranger Service. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Concessioners. Insect and Tree Disease. Plans, Maps, surveys. . Subjects of Interest:. Bill Introduced in house to add Zion Monument to Zion Park. Half a mile trail built on Zion Monument


May. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke . Reports on the conditions of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park for May, 1956 written June 14, 1956. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase and Decrease in Travel. Special Activities of the Superintendent. Special Activities. Health. Sanitation. Miscellaneous. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Public Relations. Protection and Ranger Service. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Forest Fire Protection. Insect and Tree Disease. Building Fire

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Protection. Roads. Utilities. . Subjects of Interest:. Park Ranger suffered back Strain. Administrator Officer Ellis Selected president of local Lions club. Anniversary of establishment of pipe spring celebrated on May 31. Two men caused fore occurred during the month. Photograph of Superintendent Paul r. Franke handing checks to two employees for outstanding performance


June. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the conditions of Zion National Park for June, 1956 written July 11, 1956. Topics Include:. Weather Condition . Increase and Decrease in travel. Special Activities of the Superintendent. Visitors, June 1956. Special Activities. Inspections. Fiscal. Personnel. Safety and Health. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Proposed Park areas. Cooperating Non-governmental Agencies. Interpretive services. Research and Observation. Status of Private lands. Protection and Ranger Service. Forest Fire Protection. Maintenance. Complaints. Utilities. Miscellaneous. . Subjects of Interest. Region three finance take over accounts for Bryce Canyon. Visitor injured on park trail. False alarm on fire system present nuisance. FM radio system put into operation


July. Written by Superintendent Raul R. Franke. Reports on conditions of Zion National Park for July, 1956 written August 9, 1956. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Special Activities of the Superintendent. Visitors, July 1956. Special Activities. Personnel. Fiscal. Safety and Health. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Boundary Adjustments. Proposed Park Areas. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Status of Private Lands. Protection and Ranger Service. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Forest Fire Protection. Plans, Maps and Surveys. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Animal inspection by Public Health Service and State Sanitation. Reconstruction of the west rim Trail being delayed by procedural difficulties . President sign bill adding Zion Monument to the park on July


August. Written by Superintendent Paul r. Franke. Reports on the condition of Zion National Park for August, 1956 written September7, 1956. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Visitors, August 1956. Personnel. Fiscal. Safety and Health. Building Fire Protection.

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Sanitation. Boundary Adjustments. Cooperating Non-Government Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive services. Status of Private Lands. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance. Forest Fire Protection. Maps, plans and Surveys. New Construction. Utilities. . Subjects of Interest:. West Rim Trail Reconstructed from Virgin River Bridge to West Rim. Contamination found in Oak Creek water system. Several consultation with Regional and Washo personnel results in agreement on boundary proposal. Appraisals made on Smith and Larson Properties. Heavy maintenance on the East Rim Trail. Two Lightening caused Fire in Park


September. Written by Acting Superintendent Chester A. Thomas. Reports on the condition of Zion National Park for September, 1956 written October 9, 1956. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Visitors, September, 1956. Safety and Health. Sanitation. Cooperating Non-Government Agencies. Interpretive Services. Public Relations. Protection and Ranger Service. Forest Fire Protection. Status of Private Lands. Maintenance. Plans, maps, and Surveys. New Construction. Utilities. . Subjects of Interest:. Reconstruction on the west Rim Trail. Park Camper bitten by dog. Slight pollution shown by water samples. Three lightening fire during the month. Carlos Smith Property. East Entrance Radio Unsatisfactory . Public Health service officials visit area. Reconstruction of water intake at Oak Creek begun


October. Written by Acting Superintendent Chester A. Thomas. Reports on the condition of Zion National Park for October, 1956 written November 6, 1956. Topics include:. Weather Condition. Increase and decrease in Travel. Visitors Special Activities. Cooperating Non-Government Agencies. Interpretive Services. Status of Private Lands. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Plans, Maps, and Surveys. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Reconstruction from Virgin River to Bridge of the West Rim. Smith, Larson and Langston Tracts. Three men fined for killing deer in park. Lightening Storms started a Dozen Fires On October 6


November. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for November, 1956 written December 31, 1956. Topics

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Include:. Weather Condition. Increase or decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Fiscal and Personnel. Safety. Sanitation. Boundary Adjustments. Interpretive Services. General Publicity. Research and Observation. Protection and Ranger Services. Forest fire Protection. Design and Construction. . Subject of Interests:. Reconstruction on the West Rim Trail. Photograph of the Cathedral Mountain from the East rim Trail


December. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition on Zion National Park for December, 1956 written January 15, 1957. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Safety and Health. Sanitation. State, County or Municipal Legislation. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance. Concessioners. Plans, Maps and surveys. New Construction Utilities. . Subjects of Interests:. West Rim Train Reconstruction from Virgin River to Bridge of west Rim Trail. Photograph of Virgin River about one half mire north of the mouth of Birch Creek. Photograph of same location different direction. Photograph of Frozen water off mountain. Photograph of the Weeping Rock in winter


January. Written By Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition on Zion National Park for January, 1957 written February 11, 1957. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Special Activities. Personnel. Safety and Health. Sanitation. Cooperation Non-Government Agencies. Interpretive Services. Interpretive Facilities. Status of Private Lands. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance. Forest Fire Protection. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. State Land Exchange Program held up by decision of Land Board regarding retention of mineral rights. Reconstruction of the west Rim Trail resumed. Eight Photographs from Different Directions of the reconstruction of the West Rim Trail. Photograph of a man checking the number of tree that have been brought down from the most recent raid on the Fremont Cottonwood


February. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the conditions of Zion National Park for February, 1957 written March 11, 1957. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Visitors. Personnel. Safety. Building

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fire Protection. Sanitation. Boundary Adjustments. Cooperating Non-Governments Agencies. State, County, or Municipal Legislation. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Public Relations. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance. Concessioners. Miscellaneous. New Construction. . Subjects of Interests:. Reconstruction of the West Rim Trail. Photograph of Mission 66. Photograph of 10 mission 66 . Boundary Status report approved by Director. Senate approves State Park Act. Museum prospectus approved. Patio at residence No. 1 Rebuilt. Erection of Large Steel Storage Tank Started


March. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for March, 1957 written April 11, 1957. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Special Activities. Visitors. Personnel. Safety and Health. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. State, County, or Municipal legislation. Interpretive Services. Status of Private Lands. Protection and ranger Service. Maintenance. Inspections. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. West rim Trail reconstruction still in progress. State Park Bill signed into Law. Five photographs of Different area where dead trees, limbs and other Debris out of the Park


April. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the Condition for Zion National Park for April, 1957 written May 7, 1957. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Special Activities. Visitors. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Interpretive Facilities. Safety. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Proposed Park Areas. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance. Concessioners. Forest Fire Protection. Insect and Tree Disease. Plans, Maps and Surveys. . Subjects of Interest:. Reconstruction on the West Rim Trail still in Progress. Inter-Regional Fire Training School held in Zion. W.P Rogers, General Manager on Utah Retires. Tent Caterpillars. Photograph of the Fire Trainees carrying and Handling Hose. Photograph of the Trainees standing at the Maintenance Building. Photograph of the Trainees and Instructors


May. Written by Superintendent Paul r. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for May, 1957 written June12, 1957. Topics include:.

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Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Visitors. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Building Fore Protection. Sanitation. Boundary Adjustments. Cooperative Activities. Interpretive Activities and Developments. Protection and Ranger service. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Forest Fire Protection. Maintenance. Plans, Maps and Surveys. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Reconstruction of the West Rim Trail . Lightening Fire Destroys Radio cabin and contents at Lava Point. Maintenance on Mt. Carmel road. Kolob Road bladed and culverts installed. Photograph of Sign with the Temple of Sinawave. Photograph of the trail that leads to the Emerald Pools. Photograph of the Evening Program at the Campground Amphitheater. Photograph of the Park Headquarters. Photograph of an employee cleaning up the debris from the Lightening caused fire at Lava Point. Two Park Employees at the Lookout at Lava Point Fire House


June. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for June, 1957 written July 12, 1957. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Visitors. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Boundary Adjustments. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive services. Public Relation. Protection and Ranger Service. Plans, Maps and Surveys. New Construction. Utilities. Conferences and Meetings. . Subjects of Interest:. Reconstruction of the West Rim Trail still Progress. Construction of Communication


July. Written by Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for July, 1957 written August 12, 1957. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Visitors. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Safety and Health. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Cooperative Activities. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance. Forest Fire Protection. Plans, Maps and Surveys. New Construction. Utilities. Conference and Meetings. . Subject of Interest:. Three Walt Disney films added to Interpretive Aids. Communication building replaced at Lava Point. Reconstruction of the West Rim Trail still in Progress. Photograph of Tractor removing large rock from road. Photograph of large rocks on road. Photograph of men standing against

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building


August. Written by Acting Superintendent James B. Felton. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for August, 1957 written September 12, 1957. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in travel. Special Activities of the Superintendent. Visitors. Fiscal and Personnel. Safety and Health. Building Fire Protection. Maintenance. Cooperative Activities. Interpretive Services. Activity. Status of private Lands. Protection and Ranger Service. Forest Fire Protection. New construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Project completed on the reconstruction on the west Rim Trail.. Reconstruct Weeping rock Trail. Water Supply system, Temple of Sinawava. Photograph of vehicle packed in the parking lot at the Museum Area. Photograph of the Seasonal rangers and Naturalist. Photographs of the Mission 66. Visitor injured in fall on Lady Mountain. Option for Smith and Larson tracts approved. Two Lightening fires suppressed


September. Written by Superintendent Paul r. Franke. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for September, 1957 written October 10, 1957. Topics Include:. Weather Information . Increase in ravel. Special Activities of the Superintendent. Visitors. Personnel. Safety and Health. Building Fire Protection. Fiscal. Sanitation. Miscellaneous. Proposed Park Area. Cooperative Activities. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger service. Forest fire protection. Insect and Tree disease. Maintenance. Concessioners. Plans, maps and surveys. New Construction. Utilities. . Subjects of Interest:. One minor accident in the large tunnel. New fm Radio installed Lave Point, Fire central aids terminated. Two small projects to begin in the park. Water supply system, Temple of Sinawava, Zion. Reconstruction Weeping rock Trail. Photograph of the Cast of CharactersΓÇ¥ The Night at Fire hole CampΓÇ¥


October. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for October, 1957 written November 12, 1957. . Topics include:. Weather Condition . Increase in Travel. Special Activities of the superintendent. Visitors. Personnel. Safety and Health. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Boundary Adjustments. Cooperative Activities. Interpretive Services. Public Relations. Status of Private Land. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance. New Construction. Utilities. . Subjects of Interest:. Reconstruction of Weeping Rock Trail. Water

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Supply System, Temple of Sinawava Zion. Photograph of the Weeping Rock Trail. Photograph of the Weeping rock Trail. Lightening damages the Lave Point lookout again


November. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for November, 1957 written December 11, 1957. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Inspections. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Cooperative Non-Government agencies. Interpretive services. General Publicity. Status of Private Land. Fiscal. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance. Soil and Moisture. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Reconstruction weeping Rock Trail . Water Supply system Temple of Sinawava. Photograph of the Weeping Rock trail. Photograph of the Temple of Sinawava Water System


December. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for December, 1957 written January 10, 1958. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Visitors. Personnel. Safety and Health. Sanitation. Miscellaneous. Cooperating Non-Government Agencies. Interpretive Service. Protecting and Ranger Service. Maintenance. Complaints. New Construction. Conference and Meetings. . Subjects of Interest;. Reconstruction of Weeping Rock Trail. Water Supply System, temple of Sinawava. Yearly visitation exceeds the half-million mark with considerable increase in December. Youth breaks leg due to fall at the Weeping Rock Trail. Photograph of Trees knocked down by Beavers. Photograph of more work done beavers by the river


January. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for January, 1958 written February, 13, 1958. Topics Include: . Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Visitors. Personnel. Health and safety. Sanitation. Building. Cooperating Non-Governmental agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Service. Status of Private Lands. Protecting and Ranger Services. Maintenance. Building and Utilities. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Reconstruct Weeping Rock Trail. Water Supply System, Temple of Sinawava. Comfort Station Construction. Photograph of Superintend Paul r.

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Franke and Mr. and Mrs. Kennett A. Culmer. Photograph of several employees of Zion National Park during a Ceremony. Two Photograph of the construction on the Temple of Sinawava.. Photograph of the new wall at Weeping Rock Trail


February. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the Condition for Zion National Park for February, 1958 written March 10, 1958. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Visitors. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protecting and ranger Service. Maintenance. New Construction. . Subject of Interest:. Temporary housing Facilities. Reconstruction of Grotto Sewer System . Reconstruct of the Weeping Rock Trail. Water Supple System, Temple of Sinawava. Comfort Station Construction, Temple of Sinawava. Photograph of the Start of Construction of the Temple of Sinawava Comfort Station. Photograph of the Eastern crew working on Cottonwood trees at Zion Lodge. Two Photograph of a truck that had skidded of the Road at Zion-Mt. Carmel Road. Two photograph of the rock Slide near Grotto Campground. Photograph of the Melting Snow near emerald Pools. Two Photograph of people at the Leland Allen Farwell Party. Two Photographs of the Weeping Rock Bushes that have snow and frozen water


March. Written by Acting Superintendent Chester A. Thomas. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for March, 1958 written April 10, 1958. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Personnel. Visitors. Safety and Health. Sanitation. Cooperating Non-Governmental agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Public Relations. Status of the Private Lands. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance. . Subjects of Interest:. Water Supply System, Temple of Sinawava. Reconstruct of Weeping Rock Trail. Reconstruction of Grotto Sewer System. Photograph of the Towering Peaks of Zion. Photograph of a Mountain Titled ΓÇ£A Mountain on the Move. Photograph of a picture Titled as ΓÇ£A River at WorkΓÇ¥. Photograph of the Eastern Tree Crew Trimming the Cottonwood trees. Three Purchase of private Lands drawing to Conclusion

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File Unit 04


May. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for May, 1958 written June 12, 1958. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Visitors. Personnel. Safety and Health. Sanitation. Cooperation with other Federal, State or Local Agencies. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance, Buildings and Utilities. Maintenance, Roads and Trails. Forest Fire Protection. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Temporary Housing Facilities. Water Supply System, Temple of Sinawava. Comfort Station Construction Temple of Sinawava. Photograph of the Virgin River. Photograph of Virgin River and Large Boulders placed along the Bank of the River. Photograph of the Large 20 Ton Crane picking of a Large Rock to put along the Virgin River. One broken Leg Injury on Overlook Trail


June. Written By Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the Condition for Zion National Park for June, 1958 Written July14, 1958. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Visitors. Personnel. Safety and Health. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Boundary Adjustments. Proposed Park Areas. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. State, Country, or Municipal Legislation. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Public Relations. Protection and Ranger Service. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Forest Fire Protection. Plans, Maps and Surveys. New Construction. . Subject of Interest:. Water Supply System, Temple of Sinawava. Comfort Station Construction, Temple of Sinawava. Temporary Housing Facilities Completed. Photograph of the Headquarters Building. Photograph of Campers making use of the Over flow area in Zion. Photograph of the use of the Over Flow area in another Angle


July. Written by Superintendent Paul r. Franke. Reports on the Condition for Zion National Park for July, 1958 written August 12, 1958. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Visitors. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Safety and Health. Sanitation. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Status of Private Lands. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance: Building and Utilities. Maintenance:

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roads and Trails. Complaints. Forest Fire Protection. Plans, Maps and Surveys. . Subjects of Interest:. Water Supple System, Temple of Sinawava. Comfort station Construction, Temple of Sinawava. Photograph of the flooded area at the Dormitory. Photograph of the flooded area at the Dormitory in a different direction. Sprinkler System Installed. Marie Crawford property


August. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for August, 1958 written September 10, 1958. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Special Activities. Visitors. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Fiscal. Safety and Health. Sanitation. Interpretive Services. Boundary Adjustments. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance: Roads and Trails. Maintenance: Building and Utilities. Forest Fire Protection. Conferences and Meetings. . Subjects of Interest:. Water Supply System, Temple of Sinawava. Comfort Station Construction, Temple of Sinawava. One Fatality accident on Park Visitor. Lightening Fire Burned 417 acres. Mostly on Private lands near Park. Photograph of Body of Mrs. Milo at Bottom of Canyon. Photograph of Body of Mrs. Milo returning from bottom of Canyon


September. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for September, 1958, written October 10, 1958. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Special Activities. Visitors. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Fiscal. Concessions. Sanitation. Interpretive Services. Public relations. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance. Forest Fire Protection. Sewage System for New Visitor Center. . Subjects of Interest:. Sewage system for Visitor center, Septic tanks and Distribution field. Marie Crawford Property. Cloudburst caused several damages and flash floods in Park


October. Written by Acting Superintendent Charles E. Humberger. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for October, 1958 written November 10, 1958. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Special Activities. Personnel. Sanitation. Cooperative Activities. Interpretive Services. Visitors. Protection and Ranger Service. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. . Subjects of Interest:. Sewer System for Visitor Center. Marie Crawford Property

Series 18 1958 November November. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke.

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File Unit 11 Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for November, 1958 written December 5, 1958. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Sanitation. Safety and Health. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Public Relations. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance. Complaints. . Subjects of Interest:. Sewer System for Visitor Center, . Two Photograph of the Site for Septic Tank. Promotion for two Supervisory Park Ranger were effected


December. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for December, 1958 written January 9, 1958. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Miscellaneous. Fiscal. Sanitation. Cooperative Activities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection and Ranger Service. Building Fire Protection. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Sewer System for Visitor Center. Two Photograph of the Cottonwood trees cut down by Beavers. ChildrenΓÇÖs Christmas Party given at the Rangers Dormitory

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January. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for January, 1959 written February 6, 1959. Topics include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Fiscal. Sanitation. Safety and Health. Boundary Adjustments. Cooperating Non-Governmental agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Public Relations. Research and ranger Service. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife Observations. Maintenance. . Subjects of Interests:. Sewer System for Visitors Center. Two photographs of the site for the sewer System at the Visitor Center. Dinosaur tracts found in the Kayenta Formation in Kolob Canyon


February. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for February, 1959 written March 6, 1959. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. 3 Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for February, 1959 written March 6, 1959. . Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel.

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Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection and Ranger Service. Building Fire Protection. Maintenance. . Subjects of Interest:. Sewer System at the Visitor Center


March. Written by Acting Superintendent Charles E. Hamberger. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for March, 1959 written April 8, 1959. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Fiscal. Sanitation. Safety and Health. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Miscellaneous. Protection and Ranger Service. Building Fire Protection. Maintenance. . Subjects of Interest:. Sewer System for visitor center. Visitor Center and Exhibits. Two Photograph of the Visitor Center One year apart. Two Photograph of the old and new Sewer system in Construction. Photograph of the site of the Sewer System. Photograph of the Disposal Area


April. Written By Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for April, 1959 written May 7, 1959. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Fiscal. Sanitation. Safety and Health. Cooperating Non-Governmental Activities. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Service. Museum Activities. Protection and Ranger Service. Insect and Tree Disease. Forest Fire Protection. Maintenance. . Subjects of Interest:. Sewer System at the Visitor Center. Visitor Center and Exhibits. South entrance road and Oak Creek Service Road Extension, Reconstruction. Photograph of the Construction Status of the Zion Visitor Center . Photograph of the Visitor Center site . Photograph of the Preparation for Final Grade hubs. Sewer line from Visitor Center to Manhole. Photograph of the Head Flow at Upper Spring. Photograph of the Site of Springs South Birch Creek System. Photograph of the Perforated Visitor Center Collection Pipe in Place. Photograph of the Head wall in Place. Photograph of the Completed water pickup at Upper Spring. Photograph of the New Sand Trap with Approved cover. Tent Caterpillar


May. Written By Superintendent Paul r. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for May, 1959 written June 9, 1959. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors.

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Special Activities. Personnel. Fiscal. Sanitation. Safety and Health. Cooperative Activities. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Miscellaneous. Protection and Ranger Service. Insect and tree Disease. Forest Fire Control. Building Fire Protection. Maintenance. . Subjects of Interests:. Sewer System at Visitor Center. Visitor Center and Exhibits. South Entrance road and Oak Creek Service road extension reconstruction 1.5 miles. Before and after Photograph of the Visitor center Construction. Two more photographs of the construction of the Visitor center


June. Written By Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for June, 1959 written July 7, 1959. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Personnel. Fiscal. Sanitation. Safety and Health. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Public Relations. Miscellaneous. Cooperation with other Federal, Stat, or Local Agencies. Protection and Ranger Service. Building Fire Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Maintenance. Day Labor Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Sewer System for Visitor Center. Visitor center and exhibits. South entrance road and Oak Creek Service Road. Photograph of the construction of on the Visitor Center. More Forest Fires this month then in the past two years


July. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for July, 1959 written August 13, 1959. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Sanitation. Safety and Health. Cooperation with State Agencies. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. General. Protection and Ranger Service. Forest Fire Protection. Maintenance. Engineering. . Subjects of Interest:. Visitor Center and Exhibits. South entrance Road and Oak Creek Service road. Two Photograph of the Zion Visitor center in Construction. Several Minor Accidents during the month. Zion-Bryce Natural History association aids in Purchase of Exhibits Materials for Capitol reef. Dry weather and Lightening Storm start three fires during the month . Rehabilitation Grotto Comfort Station Virtually completed. Work Begun on Rebuilding of Wall at hidden Valley on the East Rim Trail

Series 19 1959 August August. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke.

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File Unit 08 Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for August, 1959 written September 9, 1959. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Sanitation. Safety and Health. Cooperating Non-Governmental Activities. Public relations. Interpretive Activities and Developments. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection and Ranger Service. Concessioners. Forest Fire Protection. Maintenance. Engineering. Visitor center and Exhibits. . Subjects of Interest:. South Entrance road and Oak Creek road Construction. Photograph of the construction at the Visitor Center. Fatal Accident and three Park visitors Suffered Accidents. Cougar signs seen on several trips. Two Lightening fires occurred


September. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for September, 1959 written October 14, 1959. . Topics Include:. Weather conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Fiscal. Sanitation. Safety and Health. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Seasonal. General. Protection and Ranger Service. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Concessioners. Inspections. Maintenance. Engineering. . Subjects of Interest:. Visitor Center and Exhibits. South entrance road and Oak Creek Service Road reconstruction. South campground, 30 tables fireplaces, 6 garbage units. Utility connection for two new comfort stations. Construct south campground road. Photograph of the Visitor Center construction site


October. Written by Superintendent Paul R. Franke. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for October, 1959 written November 5, 1959. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Sanitation. Safety and Health. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Public Relations. Research and Observations. Miscellaneous. Building Fire Protection. Maintenance. Engineering. . Subjects of Interest:. Visitor Center and Exhibit. South Entrance and Oak Creek service road construction. South Campground and new items. Utility connection for two new comfort stations. Construct south campground road. Photograph of Beavers by the Virgin River making changes

Series 19 1959 November November. Written by Acting Superintendent Charles

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File Unit 11 E. Humberger. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for November, 1959 written December 8, 1959. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special; Activities. Miscellaneous. Sanitation. Safety and Health. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Public Relations. Miscellaneous activities. Protection and Ranger Service. Building Fire Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Maintenance. . Subjects of Interest:. Visitor Center and exhibit. South entrance and Oak Creek service road construction. South campground getting new items. South campground, comfort station. Remodel residence. South campground rehabilitation existing comfort station. Photograph of the Visitor Center Construction site. Two Photograph f the Visitor center construction site. Two Photograph of the Visitor Center Construction site. Several minor accidents in the park during the month


December. Written by Acting Superintendent Charles E. Humberger. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for December, 1959 written January 11, 1959. . Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Sanitation. Safety and Health. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Miscellaneous Activities. Protection and Ranger Service. Forest Fire Protection. Maintenance. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Visitor Center. South entrance Road and Oak Creek Service road in Construction. Construct South Campground road. South Campground receiving new Tables Fireplaces and Garbage units. South Campground Utility Connection. South Campground comfort station. South Campground, rehabilitate existing comfort stations. Remodel Residence . Photograph on the progress on the construction at the Visitor Center. Photograph of the construction at the Virgin River Bridge


January. Written By Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for January, 1960 written February 5, 1960. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Sanitation. Safety and Health. Cooperating Non-governmental Agencies. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Visitor Center and

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Exhibit. South Entrance road and Oak Creek Service Road Extension reconstruction. Construct South Campground Road. New Units for the South Campground. Campground Comfort Stations. South Campground, rehabilitate existing comfort stations. Photograph of two views of the campground. Two Photograph of a building being built and the progress made. Two Photograph of the construction site at the Visitor Center. Several minor accidents occurred in the month


February. Written by Acting Superintendent Charles E. Humberger. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for February, 1960 written March 7, 1960. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Sanitation. Safety and Health. Personnel. Administrative. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Protection and Ranger Service. Boundary Adjustments. Maintenance. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Visitor Center and exhibit. South Entrance road and Oak Creek service road extension reconstruction. Construct south campground road. South campground, 30 tables, fireplaces and Garbage units. South campground utility connection. South campground comfort stations. South campground, rehabilitate existing comfort stations. Photograph of the Visitor Center at the end of the month. Photograph of the construction at the bridge. Photograph of Steel Girders in place on Oak Creek Bridge. Photograph of the road inside the park


March. Written by Acting Superintendent Charles E. Humberger. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for March, 1960 written April 7, 1960. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Committees. Safety and Health. Sanitation. Personnel. Retirement. Other Personnel Actions. Other. Fiscal. General. Cooperative Activities. Interpretive Services. Interpretive Facilities. Protection and Ranger Service. Building Fire Protection. Maintenance. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Visitor Center and Exhibit. Reconstruction on the South Entrance and the Oak Creek Service road. Construct South Campground road. South Campground, 30 new tables, fireplaces and garbage units. South Campground Utility stations. South campground comforts stations. South campgrounds rehabilitate existing comfort stations. Photograph of

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the construction at the South entrance road. Photograph of the construction on the Oak Creek service road. Photograph of the interior view of the Visitor center. Photograph of the new Comfort stations building. Several minor accidents during the month. Several retirements in the park during the month


April. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for April, 1960 written May 11, 1960. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in travel. Visitor. Special Activities. Personnel. Fiscal. Sanitation. Interpretive Facilities. Cooperative Activities. Interpretive Service. Protection and Ranger Service. Insect and tree disease. Forest Fire Protection. Maintenance. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Zion Visitor Center and Exhibits. Reconstruction on the South Entrance and the Oak Creek Service Road. Construct south Campground road. South campground, 30 tables, fireplaces, and garbage units. South campground Utility connection. South Campground, rehabilitate existing Comfort Stations. Photograph of the completed Visitor Center. Photograph of the Oak creek Road with rails. Two Photograph of the Obliteration of Museum realignment of South entrance road


May. Written By Superintendent Franke R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for May, 1960 written June 13, 1960. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Sanitation. Cooperative Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Special Activities. Protection and Ranger Service. Insect and Tree Disease. Forest Fir Protection. Concessioners. Maintenance. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Zion Visitor Center and exhibits. Reconstruction on the South Entrance and the Oak Creek Service Roads. Construct South Campground Road. South Campground Utility connection. South campground, rehabilitate existing Comfort Stations. Photograph of the Channelizing at entrance to Visitor Center Parking area. Photograph of the Main entrance to the Visitor Center. Photograph of the Visitor Center from a far view


June. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion

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National Park for June, 1960 written July 14, 1960. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Fiscal. Sanitation. Cooperative Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Services. Safety and Health. Building Fire Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Concessioner. Maintenance. Roads and Trails. Soil and Moistures. Water Study. Buildings and Utilities. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Zion Visitor Center and Exhibits. Reconstruction on the South Entrance and the Ok Creek Service Roads. Photograph of the First Orientation program in New Auditorium Zion Visitor Center


July. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Report on the condition for Zion National Park for July, 1960 written August 12, 1960. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Operations. Sanitations. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Special Ranger Activities. Building Fire Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Maintenance. Roads and Trails. Water Study. Building and Utilities. Engineering. New Construction. Conferences and Meetings. . Subjects of Interest:. Zion Visitor Center and Exhibits. Photograph of Superintendent Oberhansley and President Departmental Special Citation for Outstanding Service in the field of Safety. Three small class A fires. Fire Training in park


August. Written by Acting Superintendent Charles E. Humberger. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for August, 1960 written September 1, 1960. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Fiscal . Personnel. Sanitation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Services. Interpretive Facilities. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Building fire Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Maintenance. Roads and Trails. Water Study. Building and Utilities. Engineering. New Construction. Conferences and Meetings. . Subjects of Interest:. Zion Visitors Center and Exhibits. Zion Construction and Reconstruction service roads, Parking Areas Grade, Base, Surface, Curbs. Three small class A fires occurred during the month

Series 20 1960 September September. Written by Superintendent Frank R.

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File Unit 09 Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for September, 1960 written October 10, 1960. Topics Include:. Weather conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Administration. Interpretive activities. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Forest Fire protection. Maintenance. Design and construction. Fiscal. Record disposal. Personnel. Sanitation. Cooperating non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Services. Building and utilities. Water study. Engineering. New construction. Conferences and meetings


October. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for October, 1960 written November 14, 1960. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Fiscal. Sanitation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Building Fire Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Maintenance. Roads and Trails. Building and Utilities. Water Study. Engineering. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Zion Visitor Center and Exhibits. Covert old Administration building to quarters for 2 perm employees. Construction and Reconstruction service roads, parking area, Grades, base, surface and curbs. Fire Prevention week film was shown to employees. Fire Control aid transferred to road and trail crew


November. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for November, 1960 written December 9, 1960. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Personnel. Property and Supplies. Sanitation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Service. Photographs . Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Maintenance. Roads and trails. Buildings and Utilities. Water Study. Engineering. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Zion Visitor Center and exhibits. Covert Old Administration Building to Quarters for a 2 permanent employees. Construction and Reconstruction Service Roads, Parking Areas, Grades, Base, Surface, and curbs


December. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for December, 1960 written January 13,

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1961. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Fiscal. Property. Personnel. Sanitation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Service. Research and Observation. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Roads and Trails. Building and Utilities. Soil and Moisture. Engineering. . Subjects of Interest:. Zion Visitor Center and Exhibits. Covert Old Administration Building to quarters for a 2 permanent employees. Construction and reconstruction Service roads, parking areas, grade, base, surface, curbs


January. Written my Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for January, 1961 written February 9, 1961. Topics include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Sanitation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Engineering. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Zion Visitor Center and Exhibits. Covert old Administration building to quarter for 2 permanent employees. Construction and Reconstruction service roads, Parking Areas, grades, base, surface, Curbs. Museum Exhibit installation team, western museum lab, installs Zion exhibits second week this month. Visitors center Landscaping, irrigation and sprinkler system now being installed


February. Written by Superintendent Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for February, 1961 written March 14, 1961. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Special Activities. Personnel. Fiscal. Sanitation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Status of Private lands. Safety and health. Building and Utilities. Road and Trail. Soil and Moisture. Engineer. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Zion Visitor Center and Exhibits. Construction and reconstruction service roads, parking areas, grades, Base. Surface, curbs. Work on signs irrigation ditches. Watchman trails graded. Visitor center Landscaping, sprinkler system, irrigation system grading, top soiling, seeding completed

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March. Written by Acting Superintendent Charles E. Humberger. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for March, 1961 written April 6, 1961. Topics Include:. Weather conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Fiscal. Sanitation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Zion Visitors Center and Exhibits. Construction and Reconstruction Service Roads, Parking area, Grades, Base, Surface, Curbs. Improvements in Facilities at Zion Inn and Zion Lodge


April. Written by Acting Superintendent Charles E. Humberger. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for April, 1961 written May 5, 1961. Topics Include:. Weather condition. Increase in travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Fiscal. Sanitation. Non-Governmental Cooperating Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife Observation. Engineering. Maintenance. New construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Cougar reported to be seen near park. Negotiation for commercial power for Cedar Breaks. Water samples taken every week. Special Easter Festival was given at the Amphitheatre on Easter Sunday. Park Trails inspected by Trail crews and Ranger Division during the month. Some work in Preparing the Valley Road for Sealing and chipping was accomplished in anticipation of funds becoming available. Zion Visitor Center and exhibits. Construction and reconstruction, Service Roads, Parking areas, grade, base surface, Curbs. Photograph of Harry E. Brockmeier, Shop Foremen


May. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for May, 1961 written June 9, 1961. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Fiscal. Employee Training. Sanitation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Insect and Tree Disease. Engineering. Maintenance. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Zion Visitor Center and Exhibits. Construction and Reconstruction Service roads, parking areas, grade base surface,

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curbs. Plans and specifications mailed to perspective bidders on five new constriction projects. Tent Caterpillars. Several small fires within the park and in the town of Springdale. Visitor dedication was completed and invitation mailed. Construction of Water and sewer system in connection with Watchman residential area. Installation of a 1,000,000 gallon water tank and chlorination system in connection with our present water system. Tent caterpillar. Several minor accidents within this month


June. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for June, 1961 written July 12, 1961. Topics Include:. Weather conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Sanitation. Personnel. Fiscal. Cooperative Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilitation. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Forest fire Protection. Building Fire protection. Maintenance. Engineering. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Zion Visitor Center and Exhibits. Construction and Reconstruction service roads, parking areas grade, base surface, Curbs. Employee Residence. Water And Sewer mains water dist, lines 1,000,000 gallon tank water storage tank. Purchase and install chlorinator. Construct residential roads walks and drives. One small man-caused fire east of tunnel. Several minor accidents occurred this month. Two fire control aids entered in duty. New fire alarm phone system installed


July. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for July, 1961 written August 10, 1961. Topics Include:. Weather condition. Increase in travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Fiscal. Storehouse Operations. Sanitation. General. Cooperative Non-governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Insect and Tree Disease. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Status of Private Lands. Engineering. Maintenance. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Construction and Reconstruction service roads, parking areas, base surface, grade, curs. Employee residence. Water and sewer construction. Construct residential roads walks and drives. Photograph of the watchman Residential before

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construction. Photograph of the Watchman residential in progress. Photograph of the Watchman residential staked out lines. Photograph of the extent of trenches dug by the end of July.. Five Forest Fire Occurred during the month. Infestation of unknown insect causing premature falling of Cottonwood leaves vicinity Zion Lodge. Thorley and Langston properties


August. Written by Acting Superintendent Charles E. Humberger. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for August, 1961 written September, 10, 1961. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Fiscal. Sanitation. General. Cooperative Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Vandalism. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Insect and Tree Disease. Engineering. Maintenance. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Three small fires during the month. Construction and reconstruction several roads in park. Employee Residence. Water and Sewer Lines 1,000,000 tank installed. Construct residential roads walks and drives. Photograph of the Laying of Portion of steel floor for tank. Photograph of the stage of Construction five days later. Photograph of washed out revetments under new Oak Creek Bridge. Photograph of the Oak Creek on Rampage . Photograph of the flood waters passing under the Oak Creek Bridge near the Zion Visitor Center . Photograph of the Flood damage to Irrigation check dams around Zion Visitor Center


September. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for September, 1961 written October 9, 1961. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Accounting. Personnel. Sanitation. General-special activities. Cooperative Non Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilitation. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Forest Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Engineering. Maintenance. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee Residence. Water and Sewer line. Construction and Reconstruction Service roads parking areas grade base surface and curbs. Construct residential walk and drives. Photograph of the Brick Creek Bridge badly damaged. Photograph of the Bridge on Highway 15 at Coal Pits wash showing flood

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damage. Photograph of the Bridge to the new Residential Area with normal river flow. Photograph of the same bridge remains but abutment damaged. Photograph of the road near Temple of Sinawava showing damage by floods. Photograph of damage to the Retaining walls at Temple of Sinawava. Photograph of the Virgin River Flood. Photograph of the road clean up on floor of Valley road. Five members of hiking club trapped by swiftly rising flood waters and drowned in the narrows. Twenty-one members of the hiking crew survived the ordeal by being in high area. Cougar seen near park, Tracks found. 12 deer found dead, 10 caused from flood and other two from vehicle-animal accident. Major cleaning from the flood. Two fires near the park area


October. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for October, 1961 written November 8, 1961. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Sanitation. Personnel. General Miscellaneous. Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Engineering. Maintenance. Construction of Boundary Fence. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee Residence. Water and sewer Lines, Water dist tank 1.000.000 gallon, water storage tank, purchase and install chlorinators. Place concrete cover over water line and over sewer line at South Campground. Construction and Reconstruction, service roads parking areas; grade, base, surface, curbs. Construct residential road, walks, and drives. Emergency Reconstruction to driver Virgin River to Old Channel; Reconstruct foot Bridge. Photograph of the, before and after shot of the Floor of the Valley road section damaged by the flood waters. Photograph of the protective concrete and masonry apron placed in gully east of South campground to repair damage to sewer line crossing. Photograph of the FAA radar station . Water samples. Vandalism in park


November. Written by Acting Superintendent Charles E. Humberger. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for November, 1961 written December 7, 1961. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Sanitation. Personnel. Fiscal. Cooperative Non-Governmental

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Agencies. Interpretive Services. Research and observation. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Status of Private Lands. Engineering. Maintenance. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee Residence. Water and Sewer Lines, Water Dist. Lines, 1,000,000 gallon water storage tank, purchase and Install chlorinators. Place Concrete covers over water line to Sinawava comfort station and over Sewer line at south campground. Construction and Reconstruction, service roads parking area; grade, base, surface, curbs. Construct residential road. Walks and drives. Emergency Reconstruction to Divert Virgin River to old channel, reconstruct Valley road and reconnect footbridge. Authority received to negotiate for four tracts private land


December. Written by Active Superintendent Charles E. Humberger. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for December, 1961 written January 17, 1962. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Sanitation. Personnel: resignation. Transferred. Cooperative Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Engineering. Maintenance. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee Residences. Water and Sewer Lines, Water Dist. Lines, 1,000,000 gallon water storage tank, purchase and Install chlorinators. Place Concrete covers over water line to Sinawava comfort station and over Sewer line at south campground. Construction and Reconstruction, service roads parking area; grade, base, surface, curbs. Construct residential road. Walks and drives. Emergency Reconstruction to Divert Virgin River to old channel, reconstruct Valley road and reconnect footbridge


January. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for January, 1962 written January 15, 1962. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Special Activities. Safety and Health. Wildlife Observation. Insect and Tree Disease. Status of Private Land. Engineering. Maintenance. Sanitation. Fiscal. General. Cooperative Non-Government Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife Observations. Engineering.

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Maintenance. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee Residence. Water and Sewer Lines, water Dist, Lines 1.000.000 gallon of water storage tank; purchase and install chlorinators. Boundary fencing. Construction and Reconstruction Service Roads, Parking Areas, grade, base, surface, curbs. Construct residential road, walks and drives. Emergency reconstruction to divert Virgin River Ro old channel, reconstruct Valley road and reconstruct foot-bridge. Photograph of the Watchman Residential Area flowing completion of five new employee residences. Landscaping in progress at Residential area


February. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for February, 1962 written March 9, 1962. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Sanitation. Personnel. Property Management. Audit Team. Cooperative Non-Government Agencies. Interpretive Activities and Facilities. Protection and Ranger Service. Maintenance. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee Residence. Water and Sewer Lines, water Dist, Lines 1.000.000 gallon of water storage tank; purchase and install chlorinators. Boundary fencing. Construction and Reconstruction Service Roads, Parking Areas, grade, base, surface, curbs. Construct residential road, walks and drives. Emergency reconstruction to divert Virgin River Ro old channel, reconstruct Valley road and reconstruct foot-bridge. Water Samples taken this month


March. Written by Acting Superintendent Charles e. Humberger. Reports on the Condition for Zion National Park for March, 1962 written April 12, 1962. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Sanitation. Personnel. Fiscal. Cooperative Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Wildlife Observation. Maintenance. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee Residence. Water and Sewer Lines, water Dist, Lines 1.000.000 gallon of water storage tank; purchase and install chlorinators. Boundary fencing. Construction and Reconstruction Service Roads, Parking Areas, grade, base, surface, curbs. Construct residential road, walks and drives. Emergency reconstruction to divert Virgin River Ro old channel, reconstruct Valley road and reconstruct foot-

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bridge. Photograph of the New Swinging Footbridge across Virgin River at Mouth of Birch Creek. Photograph of the new Million Gallon water Storage reservoir at Birch Creek. Water Samples taken this month


April. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion national Park for April, 1962 written May 9, 1962. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Sanitation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Private Land maters. Safety and Health. Forest Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Insects and Tree Disease. Engineering. Maintenance. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee Residence. Water and Sewer Lines, water Dist, Lines 1.000.000 gallon of water storage tank; purchase and install chlorinators. Boundary fencing. Construction and Reconstruction Service Roads, Parking Areas, grade, base, surface, curbs. Construct residential road, walks and drives. Emergency reconstruction to divert Virgin River Ro old channel, reconstruct Valley road and reconstruct foot-bridge. Water Samples taken this month


May. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for May, 1962 written June 13, 1962. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Sanitation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Cooperation with other Federal, State, and Local Agencies. Status of Private Lands. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Insect and Tree Disease. Engineering. . Subjects of Interest:. Boundary fencing 5.5 miles park General. Construction and Reconstruction, service Roads Parking area; grade, base, surface, curbs. Construct residential road, walks, and drives. Emergency reconstruction to divert Virgin River to old channel, reconstruct Valley road and reconstruct Foot Bridge. Water samples taking this month. Minor vandalism at Grotto campground


June. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for June, 1962 written July 10, 1962. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Sanitation.

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Personnel. Fiscal. Cooperative Non-Governmental Agencies. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection and Ranger Service. Safety and Health. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Engineering. . Subjects of Interest:. Construction and reconstruction, service roads, parking area,; grade, base, surface, curbs. Construct residential road walks and drives. Employee residence rehabilitate comfort station. Meeting with cooperating state agencies, foreign visitors, private lands owner, regional Director and Concessioners. Two accidents with minor injuries involving park employees. One visitor fatality in fall from Lady Mountain. Concrete crossing complete in Kolob canyon


July. Written by Acting Superintendent Charles E. Humberger. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for July, 1962 written August 8, 1962. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Status of Private Lands. Personnel. Management Analysis. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection. Forest Fire protection. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Concessioners. Safety and Health. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Public Relations. Plans, maps and Surveys. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee residences rehabilitate comfort. Enlargement of sewage disposal field. Utility connection for residence. Construct Kolob canyon road, from us 91 to Lee Pass-clear, grade base, bitum, surface, drainage structures. Construct walks and driveways. Photograph of the footing and foundation for residence under control with valley building supply. Photograph of the well drilling operation at east entrance


August. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for August, 1962 written September 13, 1962. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Status of Private Lands. Personnel. Management analysis. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Wildlife and fish cultural activities. Maintenance. Safety and Health. General Publicity. Public Relations. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee

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residences Rehabilitate comfort station. Enlargement of sewage disposal. Utility connection for residences. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to Lee Pass-clear, Grade, base, bitum, Surface, Drainage structures. Construct walks and driveways. Photograph of the Supervisory Park Ranger Glyde Maxey, Yellowstone National Park, with Group of six African students on tour of Zion National Park. Photograph of Wesley Dennett and Emil U. Justet. WilliamsΓÇÖs property. Two forest fires occurred during the month. Monthly water samples


September. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for September, 1962 written October 9, 1962. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Status of Private Lands. Personnel. Management Analysis. Cooperating Associations. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Sanitation. Maintenance. Concessioners. Safety and Health. Public Relations. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee Residence rehabilitation comfort station. Utility connections for Residences. Enlargement of Sewage disposal field. Construct Kolob canyon road, from us 91 to Lee Pass. clear, grade base surface bitum, drainage structures. Construct walks and driveways


October . Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for October, 1962 written November 14, 1962. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Status of Private Lands. Personnel. Management Analysis. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Building fire Protection. Sanitation. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Engineering and Maintenance. Safety and Health. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee Residences, rehabilitation comfort station. Utility connections for Residence. Enlargement of Sewage Disposal Field. Construct Kolob Canyon from Us 91 to Lee Pass, clear, grade Base, Bitum, surface, Drainage structure. Construct walks and driveways


November. Written by Active Superintendent Sydney B. Ellis. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park

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for November, 1962 written December 5, 1962. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Status of Private Lands. Personnel. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Protection. Sanitation. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Engineering. Safety and Health. New Construction. Subjects of Interest:. Employee residences. Rehabilitation comfort station Grotto Campground. Utility connection for Residences. Enlargement of sewage disposal field. Equipment Storage Building. Emergency reconstruction of Physical facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Roads and Trails:. Emergency reconstruction of physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Construct walks and Driveways. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to Lee pass, clear, grade, base, Bituminus surface, drainage structures. Canyon lands film shown to enthusiastic audiences in Southern Utah. Lamoreaux and Cornelius Land


December. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for December, 1962 written January 10, 1963. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Status of Private Lands. Personnel. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Protection. Sanitation. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Engineering. Safety and Health. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee residences. Rehabilitation comfort station Grotto Campground. Utility connection for Residences. Enlargement of sewage disposal field. Equipment Storage Building. Emergency reconstruction of Physical facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Roads and Trails:. Emergency reconstruction of physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Construct walks and Driveways. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to Lee pass, clear, grade, base, Bituminus surface, drainage structures


January. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for January, 1963 written February 13, 1963. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel.

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Management analysis. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Protection. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Safety and Health. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee residences. Rehabilitation comfort station Grotto Campground. Utility connection for Residences. Enlargement of sewage disposal field. Equipment Storage Building. Emergency reconstruction of Physical facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Roads and Trails:. Emergency reconstruction of physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Construct walks and Driveways. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to Lee pass, clear, grade, base, Bituminous surface, drainage structures. Two Bald eagles seen on the east Boundary by Park Naturalist


February. Written by Acting Superintendent Russell S. Dickenson. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for February, 1963 written March 8, 1963. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Management Analysis. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Protection. Building fire Protection. Engineering. Maintenance. Safety and Health. New construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee residences. Rehabilitation comfort station Grotto Campground. Utility connection for Residences. Enlargement of sewage disposal field. Equipment Storage Building. Emergency reconstruction of Physical facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Roads and Trails:. Emergency reconstruction of physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Construct walks and Driveways. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to Lee pass, clear, grade, base, Bituminus surface, drainage structures


March. Written by Acting Superintendent Russell E. Dickenson. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for March, 1963 written April 9, 1963. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilitation. Interpretive Services. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Research and Observation. Protection. Sanitation. Engineering.

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Maintenance. New constructions. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee residences. Rehabilitation comfort station Grotto Campground. Utility connection for Residences. Enlargement of sewage disposal field. Equipment Storage Building. Emergency reconstruction of Physical facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Roads and Trails:. Emergency reconstruction of physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Construct walks and Driveways. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to Lee pass, clear, grade, base, Bituminus surface, drainage structures. Bids on the Virgin River Bank protection Project rejected. Water Samples taken this month


April. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for April, 1963 written May 10, 1963. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Research and Observation. Forest Fire Protection. Insect and Tree Disease. Sanitation. Operations and Maintenance. Public Relations. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee residences. Rehabilitation comfort station Grotto Campground. Utility connection for Residences. Enlargement of sewage disposal field. Equipment Storage Building. Emergency reconstruction of Physical facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Roads and Trails:. Emergency reconstruction of physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Construct walks and Driveways. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to Lee pass, clear, grade, base, Bituminus surface, drainage structures. Two Photograph of debris scattered over Crawford Property. Two Photograph of before and after picture of the Crawford Property landscaping. Photograph of Crawford Property without landscaping . Photograph of Same scene with Landscaping. Four Photograph of Crawford property with and without landscaping. Flue Bug getting around the park campground this month


May. Written by Acting Superintendent Russell E. Dickenson. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for May, 1963 written June 10, 1963. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive

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Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Insect and tree Disease. Utilities and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Status of Private Lands. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee residences. Rehabilitation comfort station Grotto Campground. Utility connection for Residences. Enlargement of sewage disposal field. Equipment Storage Building. Emergency reconstruction of Physical facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Roads and Trails:. Emergency reconstruction of physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Construct walks and Driveways. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to Lee pass, clear, grade, base, Bituminus surface, drainage structures. Work started for the Virgin River damages. Temple of Sinawava Wayside Exhibit renewed


June. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for June, 1963 written July 10, 1963. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Fiscal. Safety and Health. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Sanitation. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Status of Private Lands. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Employee residences. Rehabilitation comfort station Grotto Campground. Utility connection for Residences. Enlargement of sewage disposal field. Equipment Storage Building. Emergency reconstruction of Physical facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Roads and Trails:. Emergency reconstruction of physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Construct walks and Driveways. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to Lee pass, clear, grade, base, Bituminous surface, drainage structures. Two Photograph of overflow area in the North Portion of the South Campground. Photograph of temporary restrooms places in Overflow area. Photograph of inside of temporary placed in the Overflow area. Two forest fires occurred during month


July. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for July, 1963 written August 12, 1963. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors.

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Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Forest Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Public relations. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Emergency reconstruction of Physical facilities damaged or destroyed by storm. Contract work progressing very well. Enlargement of sewage disposal field. Emergency reconstruction of physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storm, work will be started on this project in August, 1963. Emergency reconstruction of Physical facilities damaged or destroyed by storms, work will be completed on the lower section of the trail on or about August9, 1963. Construct Kolob Canyon road from Us 91 to Lee Pass clear, grade, base, bituminous surface, and drainage structures, .46 miles,


August. Written by Acting Superintendent Russell E. Dickenson. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for August, 1963 written September 13, 1963. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Operations and Maintenance. Status of Private Lands. . Subjects of Interest:. Building and Utilities:. Emergency reconstruction of Physical Facilities Damaged or Destroyed by storms. Boundary fencing. Enlargement of sewage disposal field. Roads and Trails:. Emergency reconstruction of physical facilities damaged or destroyed by storm. Minor roads and Trails:. Emergency reconstruction of Physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storm. Construction Kolob Canyon road from Us 91 to Lee Pass, clear grade, Base Bituminous surface drainage structures. Photograph of Litterbug campaign was advertised at strategic locations. Photograph of the Litterbug poster at the South campground Ranger Station. Two photograph of the Litterbug poster at the Campground Bulletin Board


September. Written by Acting Superintendent Russell E. Dickenson. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for September, 1963 written October 10, 1963. Topics Include;. Weather Conditions.

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Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Operations and Maintenance. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Subjects of Interest:. Building and Utilities:. Emergency reconstruction of Physical Facilities Damaged or Destroyed by storms. Boundary fencing. Enlargement of sewage disposal field. Roads and Trails:. Emergency reconstruction of physical facilities damaged or destroyed by storm. Minor roads and Trails:. Emergency reconstruction of Physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storm. Construction Kolob Canyon road from Us 91 to Lee Pass, clear grade, Base Bituminous surface drainage structures


October. Written by Acting Superintendent Russell E. Dickenson. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for October, 1963 written November 15, 1963. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Interpretive Facilities. Safety and Health. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection. Building fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance and Operation. Engineering. Status of Private Land. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Subjects of Interest:. Building and Utilities:. Emergency reconstruction of Physical Facilities Damaged or Destroyed by storms. Boundary fencing. Enlargement of sewage disposal field. Roads and Trails:. Emergency reconstruction of physical facilities damaged or destroyed by storm. Minor roads and Trails:. Emergency reconstruction of Physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storm. Construction Kolob Canyon road from Us 91 to Lee Pass, clear grade, Base Bituminous surface drainage structures


November. Written by Acting Superintendent Russell E. Dickenson. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for November, 1963 written December 9, 1963. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Safety and health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive services. Research and Observations. Notiosorex Crawford. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Protection. Wildlife and fish Cultural Activities. Operations and Maintenance. Status of Private Lands. New Construction. . Subjects of

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Interest:. Subjects of Interest:. Building and Utilities:. Emergency reconstruction of Physical Facilities Damaged or Destroyed by storms. Boundary fencing. Enlargement of sewage disposal field. Roads and Trails:. Emergency reconstruction of physical facilities damaged or destroyed by storm. Minor roads and Trails:. Emergency reconstruction of Physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storm. Construction Kolob Canyon road from Us 91 to Lee Pass, clear grade, Base Bituminous surface drainage structures. Building and Utility crew have been engaged to painting and renovating all Picnic tables at the Grotto Campground. Unusual run-off of water from the Virgin River due to rain resulting in some damages to Section 11 of the Virgin River band protection project


December. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for December, 1963 written January 10, 1964. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Protection. Engineering. Maintenance. New Construction. . Subjects of Interests:. Emergency Reconstruction of Physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storm (bridge and Utilities) Virgin River and Oak Creek, Zion. Interpretive Signs and Markers Route 1. Emergency reconstruction of Physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storms. Construction Kolob Canyon Road from US 91 to Lee Pass, Clear grade, base bituminous surface drainage structures. ΓÇ£A Survey of the Mercteofauns of the Death Valley areaΓÇ¥


January. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for January, 1964 written February 10, 1964. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Research and Observations. Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. New Constructions. . Subjects of Interest:. Interpretative Signs and Markers route 1. Emergency reconstruction of Physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storm. Construction Kolob Canyon Road from us 91 to Lee pass clear grade, base bituminous surface Drainage

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Structures. Photograph of Ice Display in Pine Creek Canyon


February. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for February, 1964 written March 10, 1964. Topics Include;. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Services. Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Engineering. Status of Private Lands. New Constructions. . Subjects of Interest:. Interpretative Signs and Markers route 1. Emergency reconstruction of Physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storm. Construction Kolob Canyon Road from us 91 to Lee pass clear grade, base bituminous surface Drainage Structures. Purchase of private lands


March. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for March, 1964 written April 10, 1964. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Research and Observations. Protection. Engineering. Maintenance. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Interpretative Signs and Markers route 1. Emergency reconstruction of Physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storm. Construction Kolob Canyon Road from us 91 to Lee pass clear grade, base bituminous surface Drainage Structures. Taylor creek-Three forks area, fencing hop Valley. Boundary Fencing, E and H boundaries. Kanab, The Southern Gateway to Utah, and geologic Atlas of Utah-Washington County. Reptiles and Amphibians


April. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for April, 1964 written May 10, 1964. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Accounting. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Research and Observations. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Insect and Tree Disease. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Engineering. Maintenance. New Construction. . Subjects of Interests:. Interpretative Signs and Markers route 1. Emergency reconstruction of Physical Facilities

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damaged or destroyed by storm. Construction Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to Lee pass clear grade, base bituminous surface Drainage Structures


May. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for May, 1964 written June 9, 1964. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase or Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Protection. Forest Fire protection. Insect and Tree Disease. Building Fire Protection. Sanitations. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Engineering and Maintenance. Concessions. New Construction. . Subjects of Interests:. Interpretative Signs and Markers route 1. Emergency reconstruction of Physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storm. Construction Kolob Canyon Road from us 91 to Lee pass clear grade, base bituminous surface Drainage Structures. Cougars and Coyotes trapped in Kolob Canyon and hear Zion National Park


June. Written by Acting Superintendent Russell E. Dickenson. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for June 1964 written July 13, 1964. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Cooperating Agencies. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Insect and Tree Disease. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Wildlife and fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Concessioners. New Constructions. . Subjects of Interests:. Interpretative Signs and Markers route 1. Emergency reconstruction of Physical Facilities damaged or destroyed by storm. Construction Kolob Canyon Road from us 91 to Lee pass clear grade, base bituminous surface Drainage Structures. Photograph of the Campers making use of the overflow area of the South campground. Photograph of the Campers making use of the overflow area in the South Campground area at a different angel. Construction Taylor Creek entrance road is 54% completed. Several Minor accidents occurred during the month. Water Samples taken at the Park

Series 24 1964 July July. Written by Superintendent frank R. Oberhansley.

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File Unit 07 Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for July, 1964 written August 14, 1964. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire protection. Maintenance. New construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Interpretative Signs and Markers route 1. Construction Kolob Canyon Road from us 91 to Lee pass clear grade, base bituminous surface Drainage Structures. Park sewage plant, watchman campground sewer and water lines. Utility extension, south entrance station. Employee residences watchman area. Photograph of Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley presenting Building and Utilities foreman Dewey Excell with the Department of Interior commendable service award


August. Written by Acting Superintendent Russell E. Dickenson. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for August, 1964 written September 4, 1964. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Research and Observation. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Engineering and Maintenance. New construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Construct Taylor creek Entrance road from us 91 to near Lee Pass. Clear, grade 2.5 miles. Pre-final inspection was conducted on August.. Execution of this project has been of the highest quality. Final inspection sat for September. Park sewage treatment plant; watchman campground sewer and water lines. Water and sewer extensions South entrance station. Employee housing, watchman area plans and specification not received


September. Written by Acting Superintendent Russell E. Dickerson. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for September 1964 written on October 10, 1964. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive facilities. Interpretive Services. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Research and Observation. Protection. Building fire protection. Wildlife and fish Cultural Activities. Operations and Maintenance. Concessions. New Construction. .

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Subjects of Interest:. Construct Taylor creek Entrance road from us 91 to near Lee Pass. Clear, grade 2.5 miles. Pre-final inspection was conducted on August.. Execution of this project has been of the highest quality. Final inspection sat for September. Park sewage treatment plant; watchman campground sewer and water lines. Water and sewer extensions South entrance station. Employee housing, watchman area plans and specification not received. Photograph of Members of Congressman Laurence BurtonΓÇÖs party and National Park Service Personnel view the park from top of Cable Mountain.. Photograph of same visitors holding on to one another to get the edge look at the bottom of the canyon. Visitors at the top of Camel Mountain and Cable in background. Six year old girl was bitten by a fox at the campground. Tests were taken a revealed that the fox was rabid; arrangements were made to remove all foxes, skunks and coyotes from the canyon. Purchase of private lands


October. Written by Acting Superintendent Russell R. Dickenson. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for October, 1964 written on November 10, 1964. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Services. Cooperative Non-Governmental Agencies. Research and Observation. Protection. Insect and tree disease. Building Fire Protection. Maintenance. . Subjects of Interest:. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to near Lee Pass. Clear, grade 2.5 miles drainage structures. Execution of this project has been of the highest quality. Final inspection sat for September. Park sewage treatment plant; watchman campground sewer and water lines. Water and sewer extensions South entrance station. Employee housing, . Interpretive Signs and Markers


November. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for November, 1964 written on December 10, 1964. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Special Activities. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection. Building Fire Protection. Maintenance. Concessioners. Status of Private Lands. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. . Subjects of Interest:.

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Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to near Lee Pass. Clear, grade 2.5 miles drainage structures. Execution of this project has been of the highest quality. Final inspection sat for September. Park sewage treatment plant; watchman campground sewer and water lines. Water and sewer extensions South entrance station. Employee housing, . Interpretive Signs and Markers. Two private land tracts appraised. New book ΓÇ£Trail Guide to ZionΓÇ¥ has been a big hit.. Fox killed by Boys in park, Fox tested to have Rabid also, Second found in park


December. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for November, 1964 written on January 11, 1965. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Insects and Tree Disease. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Operations and Maintenance. Concessioners. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. General publicity. National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to near Lee Pass. Clear, grade 2.5 miles drainage structures. Execution of this project has been of the highest quality. Final inspection sat for September. Park sewage treatment plant; watchman campground sewer and water lines. Water and sewer extensions South entrance station. Employee housing, . Interpretive Signs and Markers. Second Revision Construct walks and Driveways. Test were made on Park deer and found skin tumor and treated


January. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for January, 1965 written on February 10, 1965. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Insect and Tree Disease. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Concessions. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. . Subjects of Interest:. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to near Lee Pass. Clear, grade 2.5 miles drainage structures. Execution of this project

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has been of the highest quality. Final inspection sat for September. Park sewage treatment plant; watchman campground sewer and water lines. Water and sewer extensions South entrance station. Employee housing, . Interpretive Signs and Markers. Second Revision Construct walks and Driveways


February. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for February, 1965 written on March 10, 1965. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. . Subjects of Interest:. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to near Lee Pass. Clear, grade 2.5 miles drainage structures. Execution of this project has been of the highest quality. Final inspection sat for September. Park sewage treatment plant; watchman campground sewer and water lines. Water and sewer extensions South entrance station. Employee housing, . Interpretive Signs and Markers. Second Revision Construct walks and Driveways. 6 vehicle accident, but no Major injuries


March. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for March, 1965 written on April 10, 1965. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in travel. Visitors Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Protection. Building Fir Protection. Sanitation. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Engineering. Road and trails. Building and utilities. . Subjects of Interest:. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to near Lee Pass. Clear, grade 2.5 miles drainage structures. Execution of this project has been of the highest quality. Final inspection sat for September. Park sewage treatment plant; watchman campground sewer and water lines. Water and sewer extensions South entrance station. Employee housing, . Interpretive Signs and Markers. Second Revision Construct walks and Driveways. Generator House. Cougar hunting in Kolob Canyon

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April. Written by Delmer N. Armstrong. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for April, 1965 written on May 10, 1965. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection. Insect and Tree Disease. Building Fire Protection. Maintenance. Cooperation with Other Agencies. . Subjects of Interest: . Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to near Lee Pass. Clear, grade 2.5 miles drainage structures. Execution of this project has been of the highest quality. Final inspection sat for September. Park sewage treatment plant; watchman campground sewer and water lines. Water and sewer extensions South entrance station. Employee housing, . Interpretive Signs and Markers. Second Revision Construct walks and Driveways. Water well test building Taylor Creek Area . Audiovisual Program: Two Battery Audio Stations . Completion of four new housed in the Watchman residential Are allows a complete reappraisal of our quarters situation. Eleven year old boy was bitten by a rock squirrel while trying to feed it. Tests ran and no potential of rabies. 29 year old women suffered a sprained ankle when she fell on a trail


May. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for May, 1965 written on June 15, 1965. Topics Include:. Weather conditions. Increase in travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Wildlife and fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Cooperation with other Agencies. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to near Lee Pass. Clear, grade 2.5 miles drainage structures. Execution of this project has been of the highest quality. Final inspection sat for September. Park sewage treatment plant; watchman campground sewer and water lines. Water and sewer extensions South entrance station. Employee housing, . Interpretive Signs and Markers. Second Revision Construct walks and Driveways. Stolen Vehicle was found in the park. Person was picked up in Miami

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June. Written by Superintendent Frank R. Oberhansley. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for June, 1965 written on July 15, 1965. Topics Include: . Weather Conditions. Increase and Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and fish Cultural Activities. Concessioners. Maintenance. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to near Lee Pass. Clear, grade 2.5 miles drainage structures. Water and sewer extensions South entrance station. Employee housing, . Interpretive Signs and Markers. Generator House. Couple minor injury accidents on trails and auto accidents, boy was bitten but rock squirrel


July. Written by Acting Superintendent Delmer N. Armstrong. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for July, 1965 written on August 10, 1965. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Status of Private lands. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Construct Kolob Canyon road from us 91 to near Lee Pass. Clear, grade 2.5 miles drainage structures. Water and sewer extensions South entrance station. Generator House. Park General: Water and Sewer Extension, Entrance Station. East Entrance Water System. Interpretive Signs and Markers. Status of purchasing Private lands


August. Written by Acting Superintendent Delmer N. Armstrong. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for August, 1965 written on September 8, 1965. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Concessioners. Cooperation with other Federal, State, or Local

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Agencies. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Interpretative signs and markers route 1. Construct Kolob Canyon road from near Lee Pass, clear grade, and drainage structures and parking loop. Park General, water and sewer extension entrance station. East Entrance water system. Railing installed along the south and east side of the lookout building at Lava Point lookout station. One serious vehicle accident with one fatality and 5 injured . Total of four fires occurred during the month, all caused by Lightening. Eight cougars trapped in Kolob Canyon. Three adults and 2 kittens


September. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for September, 1965 written on October 11, 1965. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Complaints. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Interpretative signs and Markers. Construct Kolob Canyon road from near Lee Pass to Terminus; clear grade, and drainage structures, and park loop. Park General, Water and Sewer extension, entrance station. Watchman campground roads. Emergency Flood Damage repair, Taylor Creek Road. Flash flood traps 42 people hiking the Narrow Canyons. Several accidents occurred during the month. Study of Deer Migration. Oak Creek Bridge and a few Stop Sign repainted. Zion East entrance Water System


October. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for October, 1965 written on November 10, 1965. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Status of Private Lands. Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Complaints. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. . Subject of Interest:. Photograph of field where helicopter landed. Photograph of Dr. Neil West,

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Utah State University and Lamar Mason with Soil Conservation. Photograph of the ridge and across at Fish Hook of Northerly portion of Mesa. Photograph of Manzanita habitat along ridge top of Timber Top. Photograph of View of the fish Hook of Timber top toward niche of Ponderosa Pines. Photograph of the Ponderosa pine stand exists along the northern edge of the center ridge of Timber Top. Photograph of another view of the Northern edge of center ridge which slants toward this north quite steeply. Photograph of the view to the east from center of Timber Top ridge. . Photograph of the view across fish hook toward east from northern edge of center ridge. Photograph of burned section of white fir habitat along the northern edge of the westerly center ridge of Timber Top mesa. Interpretative signs and Markers. Construct Kolob Canyon road from near Lee Pass to Terminus; clear grade, and drainage structures, and park loop. Park General, Water and Sewer extension, entrance station. Zion East entrance Water System. Watchman campground development, campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs widen south entrance plaza Watchman Campground. Emergency flood damage repair, Taylor creek road. Park Ranger assisted in Medical help on an 8 month baby boy, Baby later died. 15 year old son of Roads and trails foreman died after he fell from the cliff in watchman trail. Several Heart attacks with visitors in the Park. Status of the purchase for Private Lands


November. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for November, 1965 written on December 8, 1965. Topics Include:. Weather conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Public Relations. New constructions. . Subjects of Interest:. Interpretative signs and Markers. Construct Kolob Canyon road from near Lee Pass to Terminus; clear grade, and drainage structures, and park loop. Park General, Water and Sewer extension, entrance station. Zion East entrance Water System. Watchman campground development, campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs widen south entrance plaza Watchman Campground.

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Comfort stations (7) Watchman campground entrance station south entrance, entrance station wayside exhibits, floor of Valley road. Trailer sewage disposal stations, south campground. And watchman campground. Water and Sewer extensions entrance stations


December. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for December, 1965 written on January 10, 1966. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Concessions. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Interpretative signs and Markers. Construct Kolob Canyon road from near Lee Pass to Terminus; clear grade, and drainage structures, and park loop. Park General, Water and Sewer extension, entrance station. Zion East entrance Water System. Watchman campground development, campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs widen south entrance plaza Watchman Campground. Comfort stations (7) watchman campground. Campground entrance station South entrance, entrance station wayside exhibits, floor of Valley trailer sewage disposal stations, South campground watchman campground. Water and sewer extension entrance station


January. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the condition for Zion National park for January, 1966 written on February 10, 1966. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Special Activities. Visitors. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish cultural Activities. Maintenance. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Construct Kolob Canyon road from near Lee Pass to terminus. Clear, grade and drainage structures, and parking loop. Park general: Water and sewer extension, south Campground. Zion East entrance water system. Watchman Campground: Campground development, campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs. Widen south entrance

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plaza watchman campground. Comfort station (7) watchman campground. Campground entrance station . South entrance, entrance station. Wayside exhibits, floor of valley road. Trailer sewage disposal stations. South campground and watchman campground. Water and sewer extension entrance station. Visitors reported that they say a cougar by Angels Landing


February. Written by Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for February, 1966 written on March 10, 1966 . Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. . Subject of Interest:. Construct Kolob Canyon road from near Lee Pass to terminus. Clear, grade and drainage structures, and parking loop. Park general: Water and sewer extension, south Campground. Watchman Campground: Campground development, campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs. Widen south entrance plaza watchman campground. Comfort station (7) watchman campground. Campground entrance station . South entrance, entrance station. Wayside exhibits, floor of valley road. Trailer sewage disposal stations. South campground and watchman campground. Water and sewer extension entrance station. Photograph of fire at Zion Lodge . Photograph of the fire spreading at the Zion Lodge. Photograph of the fire at Zion Lodge, fire nearly out


March. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for March, 1966 written on April 8, 1966. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Insects and Tree Disease. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Construct Kolob Canyon road from near Lee Pass to terminus. Clear, grade and drainage structures, and parking loop. Park general: Water and sewer extension, south Campground. Watchman

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Campground: Campground development, campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs. Widen south entrance plaza watchman campground. Comfort station (7) watchman campground. East entrance water system. Comfort stations (7) watchman campground wayside exhibits, floor of alley road. Trailer sewage disposal stations, south campground and watchman campground. Water and sewage extension, entrance station


April. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for April, 1966 written on May 10, 1966. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase In travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Management Analysis. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Forest Fir Protection. Insect and tree disease. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish cultural Activities. Maintenance. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Construct Kolob Canyon road from near Lee Pass to terminus. Clear, grade and drainage structures, and parking loop. Park general: Water and sewer extension, south Campground. Watchman Campground: Campground development, campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs. Widen south entrance plaza watchman campground. Comfort station (7) watchman campground. East entrance water system. Comfort stations (7) watchman campground wayside exhibits, floor of alley road. Trailer sewage disposal stations, south campground and watchman campground. Water and sewage extension, entrance station. Photograph of the 50th anniversary exhibit at the Zion Visitor Center Museum. Photograph of the Zion Lodge reconstruction. Photograph of the Zion Lodge reconstruction up-close. Photograph of up-close view of the reconstruction of the Zion Lodge. Photograph of the interior view inside Zion Lodge


May. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for May, 1966 written n June 8, 1966. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Building and Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural

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Activities. Maintenance. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Constructions. . Subjects of Interest:. Construct Kolob Canyon road from near Lee Pass to terminus. Clear, grade and drainage structures, and parking loop. Park general: Water and sewer extension, south Campground. Watchman Campground: Campground development, campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs. Widen south entrance plaza watchman campground. Comfort station (7) watchman campground. East entrance water system. Comfort stations (7) watchman campground wayside exhibits, floor of alley road. Trailer sewage disposal stations, south campground and watchman campground. Water and sewage extension, entrance station. West rim trail storms damage repairs. Wayside exhibits, valley floor road. Photograph of a group of world press reporters and photographers on guide tour of the Park, stopping at the Great White Throne parking area. Photograph of DeHaven mile trail approaching fill across South Fork, Taylor Creek, with Paria Point in background. Photograph of the view of the Mule train coming up Taylor Greek road. Photograph of South Fork of Taylor Creek with Dehaven 20-mule team in the foreground


June. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for June, 1966 written on July 8, 1966. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Concessioners. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Park general, water and sewer extension, south campground. Watchman campground, . Campground development. Campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs. Widen south entrance plaza. Watchman campground. West rim trail storm damage repairs. Emergency repair, Virgin River flood damage. Clear and stabilize river channel. Comfort stations (7) watchman campground. Campground entrance station. South entrance station. Trailer sewage disposal stations south campground and watchman campground. Water and sewer extensions, entrance station. Wayside exhibits, valley floor road.

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Photograph of Regional Forester Thomas F. Ela presenting Safety Award to Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton for the employees of Zion National Park. Photograph of the New Lodge Building. Photograph of three antique Horseless Carriage club from California on a weekend outgoing


July. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for July 1966 written on August 10, 1966. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Management Analysis. Personnel. Promotions. Safety and Health. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Forest Fire Facilities. Building Fire Protection. Sanitation. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Complaints. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Student conservation Association. Zion Natural History association. New construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Park general, water and sewer extension, south campground. Watchman campground, . Campground development. Campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs. Widen south entrance plaza. Watchman campground. West rim trail storm damage repairs. Emergency repair, Virgin River flood damage. Clear and stabilize river channel. Comfort stations (7) watchman campground. Campground entrance station. South entrance station. Trailer sewage disposal stations south campground and watchman campground. Water and sewer extensions, entrance station. Wayside exhibits, valley floor road


August. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for August, 1966 written on September 2, 1966. Topics Include:. Weather conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Complaints. Status of Private Lands. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. Park General. . Subjects of Interest:. Park general, water and sewer extension, south campground. Watchman campground, . Campground development. Campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs. Widen south entrance plaza. Watchman

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campground. West rim trail storm damage repairs. Emergency repair, Virgin River flood damage. Clear and stabilize river channel. Comfort stations (7) watchman campground. Campground entrance station. South entrance station. Trailer sewage disposal stations south campground and watchman campground. Water and sewer extensions, entrance station. Wayside exhibits, valley floor road. Photograph of Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton standing with a family at the entrance to ChamberlainΓÇÖs ranch. Congressman King and family looking over trails at the Zion Narrows. Representative King goes over the route of the Narrows. Guides for Party consisting of 39 members. KingΓÇÖs party with other families from Utah and California comprising the 39 people who Hike down Narrows. King party coming out of the Zion Narrows near the Temple of Sinawava. Three young members of the king party after having negotiating the Zion Narrows hiking trip. Superintendent Warren Hamilton discuss the trip through the Zion Narrows with Sheriff of Iron County. Status of Purchasing of private lands

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September. Written by Acting Superintendent Sydney B. Ellis. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for September, 1966 written on October 10, 1966. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Complaints. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. Park General. . Subjects of Interest:. Park general, water and sewer extension, south campground. Watchman campground, . Campground development. Campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs. Widen south entrance plaza. Watchman campground. West rim trail storm damage repairs. Emergency repair, Virgin River flood damage. Clear and stabilize river channel. Comfort stations (7) watchman campground. Campground entrance station. South entrance station. Trailer sewage disposal stations south campground and watchman campground. Water and sewer extensions, entrance station. Wayside exhibits, valley floor road. River Park Protection Extension for Virgin River

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October. Written by Acting Superintendent Sydney B. Ellis. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for October, 1966 written on November 10, 1966. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Status of Private Lands. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Engineering. Maintenance. Concessions. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Park general, water and sewer extension, south campground. Watchman campground, . Campground development. Campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs. Widen south entrance plaza. Watchman campground. West rim trail storm damage repairs. Emergency repair, Virgin River flood damage. Clear and stabilize river channel. Comfort stations (7) watchman campground. Campground entrance station. South entrance station. Trailer sewage disposal stations south campground and watchman campground. Water and sewer extensions, entrance station. Wayside exhibits, valley floor road. River Bank Protection Extension for Virgin River, Project. Fossil Dinosaur tracts discovered in Kolob Area. Status of Purchasing Private Lands


November. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for November, 1966 written on December 10, 1966. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection. Insect and Tree Disease. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Concessions. Status of Private Lands. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. Park General. . Subjects of Interest:. Park general, water and sewer extension, south campground. Campground development. Campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs. Widen south entrance plaza. West rim trail storm damage repairs. Emergency repair, Virgin River flood damage. Clear and stabilize river channel. Comfort stations (7) watchman campground. Campground entrance station. South entrance station. Trailer sewage disposal stations south campground and watchman

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campground. Water and sewer extensions, entrance station. Wayside exhibits, valley floor road. River Bank Protection Extension for Virgin River, Project. Purchasing of Private Lands


December. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Report son the condition for Zion National Park for December, 1966 written on January 10, 1967. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Building Fire Protection. Maintenance. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Student Conservation Association. Zion Natural History Association. New Construction. Park General. . Subject of Interest:. Park general, water and sewer extension, south campground. Watchman campground, . Campground development. Campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs. Widen south entrance plaza. Watchman campground. West rim trail storm damage repairs. Emergency repair, Virgin River flood damage. Clear and stabilize river channel. Comfort stations (7) watchman campground. Campground entrance station. South entrance station. Trailer sewage disposal stations south campground and watchman campground. Water and sewer extensions, entrance station. Wayside exhibits, valley floor road. River Bank Protection Extension for Virgin River, Project. Photograph of Dist. Ranger Rudy Lueck; Chief Park Naturalist Carl Jepson; and Park Superintendent Warren Hamilton. Photograph of Uniform personnel of Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks and Pipe Spring National Monument. (Total of eight members)


January. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for January, 1967 written on February 10, 1967. Topics Include:. Weather Condition. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Insect and Tree Disease. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Private Lands. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. Park General. . Subjects of Interest:. Park general, water and sewer extension, south campground. Watchman campground, .

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Campground development. Campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs. Widen south entrance plaza. Watchman campground. West rim trail storm damage repairs. Emergency repair, Virgin River flood damage. Clear and stabilize river channel. Comfort stations (7) watchman campground. Campground entrance station. South entrance station. Trailer sewage disposal stations south campground and watchman campground. Water and sewer extensions, entrance station. Wayside exhibits, valley floor road. River Bank Protection Extension for Virgin River, Project. Purchasing of Private Lands


February. Written by Superintendent Warren F Hamilton. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for February, 1967 written March 8, 1967. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Insect and Tree Disease. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Zion Natural History Association. New Construction. Park General. . Subjects of Interest:. Park general, water and sewer extension, south campground. Watchman campground, Campground development, Campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs, Widen south entrance plaza, Watchman campground. West rim trail storm damage repairs. Emergency repair, Virgin River flood damage, clear and stabilize river channel. River Bank Protection Extension for Virgin River, Project. Comfort stations (7) watchman campground, Campground entrance station, South entrance station, Trailer sewage disposal stations south campground and watchman campground, Water and sewer extensions, entrance station. Comfort station Watchman Campground. Wayside exhibits, valley floor road


March. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for March, 1967 written on April 10, 1967. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Protection. Insect and Tree disease. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Status of Private Lands. Zion Natural

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History Association. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. Park General. . Subjects of Interest:. Park general, water and sewer extension, south campground. Watchman campground, Campground development, Campfire circle. Circulatory roads and spurs, Widen south entrance plaza, Watchman campground. West rim trail storm damage repairs. Emergency repair, Virgin River flood damage, clear and stabilize river channel. River Bank Protection Extension for Virgin River, Project. Comfort stations (7) watchman campground, Campground entrance station, South entrance station, Trailer sewage disposal stations south campground and watchman campground, Water and sewer extensions, entrance station. Comfort station Watchman Campground. Wayside exhibits, valley floor road. Final Inspection made on two watchman Campground Contracts and construction project on repair of storm damage along the Virgin River. 868 tree planted in the watchman Campground and 210 fireplaces installed on sight. Repairs on the Weeping Rock Trail . Hidden Canyon Spur was closed


April. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for April, 1967 written May 10, 1967. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observation. Protection. Insect and Tree Disease. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Complaints. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. Zion Natural History Association. Student Conservation Association. College of Southern Utah. New Construction. . Subjects of Interest:. Watchman Campground: Campground Development (210 sites), campground Developments (70 sites). West Rim Trail Storm Damage Repairs. Park General: Wayside Exhibits, Valley Floor Road. Two Photograph of the Watchman Campground Amphitheater. Photograph of the Watchman Campground Amphitheater- Project Booth. Photograph of the Watchman Campground Ranger Station. Photograph of the South Entrance Station. Photograph of the flood damage-rebuilt retaining wall, and new road surface


May. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for

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May, 1967 written on June 12, 1967. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Insect and Tree disease. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Private Lands. Student Conservation Association. Zion Natural History Association. College of Southern Summer Institute. New Construction. Park General. . Subjects of Interest:. Watchman campground: Campground Development 210 sites, and 70 sites, campfire circle. Park General: wayside exhibit, Valley Floor Road. Roads and Trails repairs, Park General. Purchasing of Private Lands


June. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for June, 1967 written on July 10, 1967. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Visitors. Special Activities. Miscellaneous. Management Analysis. Personnel. Safety and Health. Interpretive Facilities. Interpretive Services. Research and Observations. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Maintenance. Status of Private Lands. Cooperating Non-Governmental Agencies. New Construction. Park General. . Subjects of Interest:. Watchman campground: Campground Development 210 sites, and 70 sites, campfire circle. Park General: wayside exhibit, Valley Floor Road. Roads and Trails repairs, Park General. Purchasing of Private Lands


July. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for July, 1967 written on August 10, 1967. Topics Include:. Important Visitors. Special Events- Public Contacts. Important events. Park Operations- Inspections. Administration. Resources Management and Visitor Protection. Interpretive and Visitor Services. Visitors. Weather conditions. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Safety and Health. Protection. General. Weather. Travel. Private Lands and Crazing. Wildlife. Roads and Construction. Personnel. . . Subjects of Interest:. One Auto Accident which resulted in two Adult Fatalities, and two injured boys. Private Lands brought up this month, Cornelius, Esplin, Lee, Larson, Spendlove,.

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Progress in the Taylor Creek road continues. Minor flooding in Pine Spring wash required the call of Park Maintenance


August. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the condition for Zion National Park for August, 1967 written on September 13, 1967. Topics Include:. Important Visitors. Special events- public Contacts. Important events. Park Operations. Administration. Resources Management and Visitor Protection. Interpretive and Visitor Services. Visitors. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Status of Private Lands. Personnel. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and fish Cultural Activities. Safety and Health. Management Analysis. . Subjects of Interest:. A protest against the approval of the water application by Dallen Spendlove in Lee Valley was filed


September. Written by Acting Superintendent Robert L. Peterson. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for September, 1967 written on October 16, 1967. Topics Include:. Important Visitors. Special Events. Important Events. Inspections. SuperintendentΓÇÖs Special Activities. Weather Conditions. Decrease in travel. Status of Private Lands. Personnel. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Safety and Health. . Subjects of Interest:. George R. Ott, Realty specialist, Southwest regional Office was in the Park during the month contacting Private Land owners, Gubler, Cottam, Cornelius, and Bauer regarding acquisition of their in holdings


October. Written by Acting Superintendent Sydney B. Ellis. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for October, 1967 written on November 17, 1967. Topics Include:. Important Visitors. Special events. Important events. Inspections, appraisals, or Investigations. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Personnel. Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Safety and Health. Private Lands. Fire Protection. Law Enforcement. Back Country. Soil and Moisture Conservation. . Subjects of Interest:. Negotiations of Private Lands


November. Written by Acting Superintendent Sydney B. Ellis. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for November, 1967 written on December 29, 1967. Topics Include:. Important Visitors. Special Events. Important Events. Inspections, Appraisals, or

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Investigations. Important Visitors. Special events. Important events. Superintendents special Activities. Personnel. Fiscal. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Insect and Tree Disease. Building and Fire Protection. Safety and Health. . Subjects of interest:. Limb samples as a check on next years great Basin Tent Caterpillar Infestation. Repainting on parking areas, stop Bars, etc.


December. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for December, 1967 written on January 12, 1968. Topics Include:. Important Visitors. Special events. Important events. Inspections, appraisals, or investigations. Visitors. Superintendents special Activities. Personnel. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Status of Private Lands. Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Building Fire Protection. Safety and Health. . Subjects of Interest:. New metal gate installed at the New Kolob Canyon-Taylor Creek road . Discussing options on the private Lands


January. Written by Acting Superintendent Robert L. Peterson. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for January, 1968 written on February 15, 1968. Topics Include:. Inspections, appraisals, or Investigations. Visitors. Superintendents Special Activities. Personnel. Property. Fiscal. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Status of Private Lands. Protection. Building Fire Protection. Safety and Health. General. . Subjects of Interest:. Private Lands check records in the Washington County Courthouse. Annual Inventory has been taken and reconciled. Only two capitalized items were not found and are being sought. Maintenance Blackburn installed newly received pieces of optical port glass in projection booth at the Visitor center. Special work begun on lap dissolve unit used in Visitor center audiovisual programs to try to eliminate buzz in Audio when slides are changed. Messrs. Van Cott and Langan began inventory of Division Property


February. Written by Superintendent Warren F. Hamilton. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for February, 1968 written on March 20, 1968. Topics Include:. Visitors and Public Contact. Visitors. Inspections, Appraisals, or Investigations. Superintendents Special Activities. Personnel. Fiscal. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Protection.

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Building Fire Protection. Safety and Health. . Subjects of Interest:. Additional ceiling light fixtures were installed in the Exhibit Room of the visitor Center. Bald and Golden eagle have been seen around Zion National Park


April. Written by Chief of Range Robert L. Peterson. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for April, 1968 written May 7, 1968. Topics Include:. Visitors. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Personnel. Protection. Building Fire Protection. Soil and Moisture Work. Insect and Tree Disease. Status of Private Lands. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. . Subjects of Interest:. Repairs and cleanup on the Petrified Forest and fence along Kolob Canyon. Tent caterpillar. Status of Private Lands. Large rock and Land slide occurred, causing temporary road closer and emergency removal and clean up of the slide was accomplished. Temporary Visitor Contact at Pipe Spring was completed. Reconstruction of the Emerald Pools Trail job was started; the trail is being resurfaced with a soil-cement application. Zion River Bank Protection Contract was completed in excellent manner, and was accepted without provision


May. Written by Acting Chief Park Ranger Frederick R. Brueck. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for May, 1968 written on June 10, 1968. Topics Include:. Visitors. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Personnel. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Insect and Tree Disease. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Safety and Health. . Subjects of Interest:. Two lightening caused fires occurred during the month. Rangers received a new Portalator resuscitator for use in the Patrol Car. New Galion Grader was delivered to Zion. Work in Kolob Canyon-Taylor Creek road is nearly completed


June. Written by Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for June, 1968 written on July 15, 1968. Topics Include:. Visitors and Public contacts. Important Events. Inspections, Appraisals, or Investigations. Visitors. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Personnel. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Safety and Health. . Subjects of Interest:. Superintendent entered on duty as an Intermittent retired annuitant, pending arrival of new Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert. Mr. and Mrs. Cordell visited the park to inspect the

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facilities for the use of Wheelchairs. Several completion of construction: Emerald Pool Trail Improvement. Construction of parking area and pull outs on route 1. Emergency slide removal and road repairs to Taylor creek rd. Watchman campground and Amphitheater


July. Written by Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for July, 1968 written on August 15, 1968. Topics Include:. Visitor and Public Contacts. Important Events. Inspections, Appraisals, and Investigations. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Personnel. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Building Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Safety and Health. Cooperation with other Federal Agencies. General. Fiscal. Estimates. Operations Work Programming. . Subjects of Interest:. Two Small fires occurred during the month. Large rock slide occurred, due to heavy rain fall


August. Written by Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for August, 1968 written on September 20, 1968. Topics Include:. Visitors and Public Contacts. Important Events. Inspections, appraisals, or investigations. Personnel. Fiscal. Weather conditions. Increase in Travel. Protection. Forest Fire Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Safety and Health. . Subjects of Interest:. Inspection to the slide in the Narrow trails. Damages to the Kolob Canyon roads, due to heavy rain fall. Lawsuit filed against Zion Natural History Association


September. Written by Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for September, 1968 written on October 15, 1968. Topics Include:. Important Events. Inspections, appraisals, or Investigations. Visitors. Personnel. Fiscal. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Personnel. Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Forest Fire Control. Safety and Health. . Subjects of Interest:. Zion Natural History Association filed a countersuit against Clyde Harden regarding film Contracts


October. Written by Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for October, 1968 written on November 14, 1968. Topics Include:. Special Events. Important Events. Inspections, appraisals, or investigations. Visitors. Personnel. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel.

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Building Fire Protection. Protection. Insect and Tree Disease. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Safety and Health. General. . Subjects of Interest:. Roads and trails personnel completed Zion project, West Rim Trail storm damage repairs, during the month


November. Written by Chief Park Ranger Robert D. Metherell. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for November, 1968 written on December 16, 1968. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Protection. Visitors. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Safety and Health. Important Events. Maintenance Superintendent Monthly Narrative to Zion Superintendent. Memorandum of Log of Events for November, 1968 from Chief Park Naturalist to Zion Superintendent. . Subjects of Interest:. Adrian Dennett, Foreman II died November 28th. Inspection on the damaged done by road construction to Lee Valley Reservoir Trespass road. Projects 1705, 1708, and 5104 were finalized and submitted for the required repairs. Zion received a new Massey-Ferguson loader backhoe


December. Written by Chief Park Ranger Robert D. Metherell. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for December, 1968 written on January 16, 1969. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Protection. Wildlife and Fish Cultural Activities. Safety and Health. Memo from the Chief of Interpretive and visitor services to Zion Superintendent regarding monthly narrative. Memo from Maintenance Superintendent to Zion Superintendent regarding Monthly Narrative. Important Events. Visitors. . Subjects of Interest:. One death due to a fall in the park. Snow plow in the park required. Completion report for project 5105, emerald Pool Trail Improvements was submitted to the Regional Office


January. Written by Chief Park Ranger Robert D. Metherell. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for January, 1969 written on February 13, 1969 . Topics include:. Weather conditions. Increase in Travel. Building Fire Protection. Protection. Fish and Wildlife Activity. Safety and Health. Memo from Maintenance Superintendent to Zion Superintendent regarding Monthly Narrative. Memo from Chief Park Naturalist to Zion Superintendent regarding Log of Events. Important Events. Inspections, Appraisals or Investigations, etc. Visitors. . Subjects of Interests:.

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Snow plow required at parks near by. Completion reports for Zion Day Labor Projects 2603 and 5105 were submitted to the Regional Office. Storm damage to Kolob Canyon from Heavy snow fall. Damage to Crawford Ditch dam. Damage to the Protective dike at the Watchman Campground Amphitheater . Ten inches of Snow Fall this month at the east entrance


February. Written by Acting Chief Park Ranger Frederick R. Brueck. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for February, 1969 written on March 7, 1969. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Decrease in Travel. Personnel. Protection. Wildlife and fish Cultural Activities. Safety and Health. Memo from Chief Park Naturalist to Zion Superintendent regarding Log of events. Special Events. Important Events. Special Events. Important Events. Visitors. SuperintendentΓÇÖs office and Administrative Division. Memo from Maintenance Superintendent to Zion Superintendent regarding Monthly reports . . Subjects of Interest:. Large rocks rolled down behind the Carpenter shop in the Utility area, damaging the building. Severe damage has occurred d to roads in Zion, sue to the heavy rainfall. Project 2601, West Rim Trail repairs completed


March. Written by Acting Chief Park Ranger Frederick R. Brueck. Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for March, 1969 written on April 7, 1969. Topics Include:. Weather Conditions. Increase in Travel. Personnel. Protection. Building Fire training. Safety and Health. Important Events. Memo from Maintenance Superintendent to Zion Superintendent regarding Monthly Reports. Memo from Chief Park Naturalist to Zion Superintendent regarding Log of events. Visitors. SuperintendentΓÇÖs office and Administrative Division. . Subjects of Interest:. Heavy clean up of Drainage ditched . Clean up and shoveling snow from storms and snow falls


April. Documentation of the SuperintendentΓÇÖs Office Log of events; for the Month of April, 1969


May. Written by Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert. Reports the conditions for Zion National Park for May, 1969. Memo from the General Superintendent to Superintendents and area managers, southern Utah Group. Concerning changes in Monthly reports. Memo from General Superintendent to Regional Director, concerning; activities in the Park. Memo from Regional Director to Southwest Region

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Superintendents and Chief, SWAC, regarding changes in Monthly reports


July. Written by Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert . Reports on the conditions for Zion National Park for July 30, 1969. Memo from General Superintendent to Regional Director, Memo includes monthly activities. . Subjects of Interest:. Bryce Canyon reported a serious accident with personal injuries when a visitor was struck by lightening and knocked several visitors to the ground. All victims were family members. Four mile section of the controversial Kolob Terrace was paved during the month. Decision of the Paiute Indians to construct a Tribal Office


August. Memo written by Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for August, 1969 for the month of August, 1969. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Zion Superintendent to General Superintendent. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Construction of the Paiute Tribal office building at Pipe Spring is continuing on Schedule. Seasonal ranger assaulted by night watchman.


September. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of September, 1969 written on October 2, 1969. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Dr. Norman C. Chin a geologist from Fullerton, California fell to his death from Switchbacks on East Rim Trail.. Heavy rain in Capitol Reef and Pipe Spring National Monuments did damage to drainage structures, trails and roads. Park Technicians Jones reported that his household goods were severely damaged by fire during transit from Cape Cod to Zion


October. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of October, 1969. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Acting Superintendent Robert G. Foster to General Superintendent. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Rock falls in the park, several falling near homes and damaging roads. Two juveniles were apprehended after a high speed chase down Zion Canyon during the early morning.

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Reconstruction of the Parking area at the Temple of Sinawava. Repairs to the flood damaged Crawford-Gifford dam was started this month. Work was resumed on the storm damage to the Kolob Canyon Road, slide removal


November. Memo written by Acting General Superintendent Bill R. Alford to Regional Director for the month of November, 1969 written on December 1, 1969. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park


December. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of December, 1969. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park . Memo written by Acting Superintendent Frederick R. Brueck to General Superintendent. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Clean up in South campground and in Loops A, B and C in Watchman Campground. Swimming pool at Zion Lodge completed. Refacing the dam carrying by Allen Hagood line across the Virgin River was completed. 440 volt power line is being installed from the Ranger Dormitory to the Visitor Center


January. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of January, 1970 written February 2, 1970. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Acting Superintendent Robert G. Foster. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Discussions with the Town of Springdale regarding Water rights in the park. Expansion of roads


February. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of February, 1970 written February 25, 1970. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Acting Superintendent Robert G. Foster. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Capture of DeerΓÇÖs and released on BIM lands west of St. George. Work is still progressing on the agreement between the towns of Springdale and Zion National Park regarding water rights. Area manager Geerdessz has completed a research report concerning

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ownership of water rights. Work on the Great White Throne Parking areas is progressing with all trees and shrubs now planted and rock work along the outside edge now completed


March. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of March, 1970 written on April 1, 1970. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Acting Superintendent Robert G. Foster to General Superintendent. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Meeting and discussion regarding the possibility of a joint master plan for the Pipe Spring Area. Water agreement between town are still pending. Meeting regarding Capitol Reef boundary changes


April. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of April, 1970 written May 4, 1970. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Acting Superintendent Joseph L. Davis to General Superintendent. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Progress on the Maintenance of the parking area and trail at the Temple of Sinawava is progressing very well. Removal of hazardous trees in the park. Plan between the National Park Service and Paiute Indian for Pipe Spring and Adjacent Tribal Lands


May. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of May, 1970written on June 4, 1970. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Superintendent Robert I. Kerr to General Superintendent. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Good progress is being made on the rehabilitation of the Water System in Oak Creek Canyon prior to the ParkΓÇÖs selling water to the city of Springdale


June. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of June, 1970 written on July 1, 1970. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Superintendent Robert I. Kerr to General Superintendent. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National

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Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Large rock slide from the Canyon Wall into Birch Creek Springs area. Slides damages five spring connection; three have been repaired and two are completely buried. Removal of two old corrals along the west rim trail and removal of the old park horse barn. Park service personnel assisted with and attended the dedication of the new Kaibab-Paiute Tribal Office Building at Pipe Spring


July. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of July, 1970 written on August 3, 1970. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Superintendent Robert I. Kerr to General Superintendent. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Meeting with tribal officials discussing joint master plan. Several lightening fires started during the month. Meeting with officials of the Los Angeles Power Company regarding the proposed location of the transmission lone schedule for the near future


August. Memo written by Acting General Superintendent Bill R. Alford to Regional Director for the month of August, 1970 written on September 1, 1970. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Superintendent Robert I. Kerr to General Superintendent. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. New equipment for Visitors Center (Automatic sound-slide show). Heavy rainstorms caused damages, and require cleanup. Damage to water system in Oak Creek Canyon. Sewer overflowing into the Virgin River


September. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of September, 1970 written on October 2, 1970. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Superintendent Robert I. Kerr to General Superintendent. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. 56 year old women fell to her death from Angels Landing


October. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of October, 1970 written on November 3, 1970. This

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memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Superintendent Robert I. Kerr to General Superintendent. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. First snow fall of the year has started


November. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of November, 1970 written on December 2, 1970. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Superintendent Robert I. Kerr to General Superintendent. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Meeting held regarding land problems in Capitol Reef. Instillation of underground power at Pipe Spring. The dormitory now has completed new electrical wiring


December. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of December, 1970 written on December 31, 1970. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Acting Superintendent Robert C. Foster to General Superintendent . This memo documents monthly Activities and Condition for Zion National Park


January. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of January, 1971 written on February 2, 1971. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Superintendent Robert I. Kerr to General Superintendent. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Broken water main and repairs required ASAP. Sewage disposal plant and the Parker Spring water line suffered minor damages due to ice conditions during the month. Removal of old fencing along Virgin River. Anti-roll bars have been installed on all heavy equipment


February. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of February, 1971 written on March 3, 1971. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Acting Superintendent Robert C. Foster to General Superintendent . This memo documents monthly

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Activities and Condition for Zion National Park . . Subjects of Interest:. 90 trees planted throughout the park. Two page news paper articles titled ΓÇ£Booked for TravelΓÇ¥


March. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of March, 1971 written on April 2, 1971. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Superintendent Robert I. Kerr to General Superintendent. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Two Mountain climbers were injured by a large rock fall while climbing. Rehabilitation of the Hidden Canyon Trail was started; trail was closed due to unsafe condition . Western Tree crew completed the removal of trees in the Park


April. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of April, 1971 written on April 30, 1971. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Superintendent Robert I. Kerr to General Superintendent. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Temporary Technician Day N. Lundstrom was injured in a fall while hiking the East Rim Trail. Meeting regarding the Kaibab Paiute Indians regarding joint development activities. Roads and Trails crew completed curbing of two parking areas at tunnel windows


May. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for the month of April, 1971 written on June 1, 1971. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo written by Superintendent Robert I. Kerr to General Superintendent. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of interest:. Large leak in the 1,000,000 water storage, needs repairs immediately. Visitor found a large quantity of Dynamite and caps in an abandoned mine tunnel in Grand Wash. Investigation revealed that the case of dynamite was left from a mine years ago


June. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for. The month of June, 1971 written July 7, 1071. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo from Acting Superintendent Frederick R.

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Brueck to General Superintendent . This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Young adult mountain Lion was found by employee grandson. Carcass was brought to determine the cause of Death


July. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for. The month of July, 1971 written July 30, 1071. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo from Superintendent Robert I Kerr to General Superintendent . This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Status of project between the Paiute Indians and the Pipe Spring Officials


August. Memo written by General Superintendent Karl T. Gilbert to Regional Director for. The month of September, 1971 written September 3, 1071. Memo from Superintendent Robert I Kerr to General Superintendent . This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Survey party to re-survey the Sewer lines from the Grotto Area though the Canyon. Five people knocked to the ground by lightening on Bryce Point, none were seriously injured


September. Memo written by Acting General Superintendent Robert D. Metherell to Regional Director for the month of September, 1971 written October 6, 1071. Memo from Superintendent Robert I Kerr to General Superintendent . This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Storm damages several parks in Utah. Park Maintenance have been pretty busy with repairs from damages from the flood


October. Memo written by Acting General Superintendent Joseph L. Davis to Regional Director for the month of October, 1971 written November 3, 1071. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo from Acting Superintendent Frederick R. Brueck to General Superintendent . This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Flash flood repairs continue. Interior painting of the one Million Gallon Water Storage. Road closer in the Kolob Canyon due to heavy snow fall and rock and Mud slides

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November. Memo written by Acting Superintendent Delmar G Peterson to General Superintendent for the

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month of November, 1971 written on November 26, 1971. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Road in Kolob Canyon remains closed due to Road condition from heavy snow fall

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December. Memo written by Acting General Superintendent Bill R. Alford to Director for the month of December, 1971 written on December 20, 1971. This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. Memo from Acting Superintendent Raymond D. Pollock to General Superintendent . This memo documents monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park. . Subjects of Interest:. Signing of the bill making Capitol Reef a National Monument. Virgin River runs high from heavy rail fall this winter. Two News articles regarding the signing of the bill making Capitol Reef a National Monument


January. Memo written by Superintendent Robert I. Kerr to General Superintendent for the month of January, 1972 written January 27, 1972. This meme documents Monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park . Memo written by Director J. Leonard Volz to Superintendents in Midwest Region. This memo is documenting changes in monthly reports from each Superintendents and Acting Superintendents. . Subjects of Interest:. Removal of trees by the Western Tree Crew. Construction funds have been allotted for further slope stabilization on Taylor Creek Road


January. Memo written by Superintendent Robert I. Kerr to General Superintendent for the month of January, 1972 written January 27, 1972. This meme documents Monthly Activities and conditions for Zion National Park . Memo written by Director J. Leonard Volz to Superintendents in Midwest Region. This memo is documenting changes in monthly reports from each Superintendents and Acting Superintendents. . Subjects of Interest:. Removal of trees by the Western Tree Crew. Construction funds have been allotted for further slope stabilization on Taylor Creek Road

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