History of the National Park Service

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History of the National Park Service

Historical perspectives regarding various aspects of the national park service are included in this collection. Topics included the history of natural resource conservation, the historical significance of select structures built in national parks, and historical designations given to national parks.

  1. 07/26/2013

    Willie Brown

    A history of what is now known as Willie Brown's "Gift", and a modest biography of Willie Brown the third. The narrator touches on his birth, life, and death, with special attention paid to his passion for conservation.

    6 min

  2. 07/05/2013 · VIDEO

    Establishing The Park

    A history of the Pipe Spring National Park. The video relates several of the political, geospatial, and economic hurdles that were overcome in establishing the park.

    7 min

  3. 03/14/2013

    Valley Forge Wildlife

    Valley Forge NH Park: The changes in wildlife at Valley Forge between colonial times and present times are discussed.

    3 min

  4. 03/14/2013

    Iron Works House

    Saugus Iron Works NHS: Are you curious about the history of the Iron Works house at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site? If so, this audio file is for you.

    5 min

  5. 03/14/2013

    Museum Building

    Saugus Iron Works NHS: A tour of the Museum Building is given along with the building’s history.

    6 min

  6. 03/14/2013

    RS04: The First Roosevelt

    Gateway NRA: Listen in as the colorful life of the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, is discussed.

    6 min

  7. 03/14/2013 · VIDEO

    Sea To Shining Sea

    Watch this photo-essay with inspirational quotes and photos from National Parks throughout the country.

    3 min

  8. 03/14/2013 · VIDEO

    The Soul Of America

    Watch this photo-essay which thanks the employees of the national park for their hard work.

    2 min
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Historical perspectives regarding various aspects of the national park service are included in this collection. Topics included the history of natural resource conservation, the historical significance of select structures built in national parks, and historical designations given to national parks.

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