Efforts to Establish a National Park in Mountain Fork River Area, 1935-06-07

Item — Box: 15, Folder: 9

Identifier: CAC_CC_010_3_15_9_0002

Staff Only

The letter from Lee Kennedy to Wilburn Cartwright discusses the efforts to establish a state park on the Mountain Fork River, with donations from Idabel and Broken Bow. Congressman Phil Ferguson has included the project in a bill pending in the House, and Kennedy is seeking support from various officials. The National Park Service has responded to a previous inquiry, stating that the area must have national significance and be available for donation to the government without cost. Kennedy highlights the benefits of the project, including potential power generation and economic impact on surrounding towns.

Dates

1935-06-07

Language of Materials

English

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