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The Evolution of the Conservation Movement documents the historical formation and cultural foundations of the movement to conserve and protect America's natural heritage. The collection consists of 60 books and pamphlets, 140 Federal statutes and Congressional resolutions, 34 additional legislative documents, excerpts from the Congressional Globe and the Congressional Record, 360 Presidential proclamations, 170 prints and photographs, 2 historic manuscripts, and a two-part motion picture. The production of this collection was supported by a generous gift from Laurance S. and Mary French Rockefeller.
Special Presentation: Chronology of Selected Events in the Development of the American Conservation Movement, c.1850-1920 1847-1871 |
1872-1889 |
1890-1900 |
1901-1907 |
1908-1911 |
1912-1920
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