Whitman Mission National Historic Site - Park History Thru 1988 (U.S. National Park Service)

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Whitman Mission National Historic Site

Park History Thru 1988

park history thru 1988 includes:
Introduction Ch. 1: Brief Site Description Ch. 2: Events Leading to Establishment Ch. 3: Legislation Since 1936 Ch. 4: Park Administration 1941-1987 Ch. 5: Resource Management Ch. 6: Interpretive Program		Ch. 7: Relationship with Other Organizations Ch. 8: Conclusion Endnotes Bibliography List of Abbreviations Illustrations Appendices

Administrative History:
Whitman Mission National Historic Site

Jennifer Crabtree
1988

U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Pacific Northwest Region


			Did You Know? In 1872, there was a proposal in Congress for the Presidio to become a San Francisco city park. The Army reported that 800 acres were required for national defense, provided barracks be relocated. Despite Congressman Cole's attempts, however, the Presidio reservation remained intact.

Last Updated: November 20, 2007 at 14:40 EST