Abstract This manuscript collection contains material donated by Walter Thompson Cox, longtime Dean of Students (1955-1985) and tenth President of Clemson University (July 1986-March 1987). His tenure saw the enrollment of Clemson increase significantly; he presided over important milestones such as the transition from a military college into a major university, the admission of women, and the peaceful desegregation of the student body. In addition to documenting his ongoing efforts to promote...

Abstract Gary Everhardt was an engineer with the National Park Service who became Assistant Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park in 1969 and Superintendent of Grand Teton National Park in 1972. In 1975 he became the ninth Director of the National Park Service where he oversaw the park-wide celebration of the national Bicentennial and doubled the acreage of lands belonging to the Service, promoting land conservation and preservation. In 1977 he resigned from the directorship and became...

Abstract This collection consists of the personal papers of George Benjamin Hartzog, Jr., the majority of which document his long career with the National Park Service, 1946-1972. These papers are primarily related to his position as Director of the National Park Service, 1964-1972. However, there is some material related to his earlier job positions in the National Park Service. In addition, there is some information regarding Mr. Hartzog's book, Battling for the National...

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This collection consists of the personal papers of Lemuel A. Garrison, the majority of which document his long career with the National Park Service. In addition, there are some personal papers of his wife, Inger Larsen Garrison.

Scope and Content The papers contain material for the period of 1985-1989 and reflect the primary functions of the National Park Director. It includes correspondence from regional park directors and staff, newspaper clippings, publications and reports. Correspondence consists of administrative and personnel matters, congratulatory letters and telegrams, pamphlets and a few pieces of memorabilia. The letters are arranged chronologically and within each date they are organized alphabetically by the last name of...