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D-Series:Development and Maintenance, 1951-1969, bulk: 1958-1965

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Series III

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series consists of details concerning Mission 66 such as work schedules, construction planning, and fire programs in hotels. It also includes park mission statements, work programs, budgets, snowplow tests, telephone service records, and construction bids and rates. Sanitation concerns are noted as well as dump ground locations in Mineral King and garbage disposal methods (such as the construction of the incinerator and bear-proofing garbage cans). Exhibit planning and execution correspondence and exhibit construction for the museum are contained within this series. Also in this series are construction details for the Grant Grove Visitor Center and Lodgepole Visitor Center including their blueprints and plans, details for the Ash Mountain entrance station including drawings and plans, details for Buckeye housing including blueprints and plans, and electric details of Buckeye housing and Giant Forest including drawings and maps. There are also purchases of campground fireplaces, picnic tables, grills, and other supplies. The series includes the following notable entities: Thomas J. Allen, superintendent; California Polytechnic University; John G. Davis, superintendent; Jack High, administrative officer; the Pacific Gas and Electric Company; E.F. Scoyen, superintendent; and the Southern California Edison Company.

Dates

  • Creation: 1951-1969
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1958-1965

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Languages represented in the collection: English

Access

Collection is open for research by appointment.

Extent

From the Collection: 24 linear feet

Arrangement

Organized by NPS-19 file code and then by dates within each file code. No subseries.

Physical Description

Approximately 1 box

Repository Details

Part of the Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park Repository

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