Evolution of the Conservation Movement 1850-1920
Access: Publicly available resource
Description: 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.
Coverage: 1850-1920
Subject(s):
Environmental Studies
History, Genealogy & Archives
Publicly Available Resources
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America : History and Life
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American Memory
Making of America : Cornell ** http://cdl.library.cornell.edu/moa/ **
Making of America : Michigan ** http://www.hti.umich.edu/m/moagrp/ **
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