Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada

Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada
Author: American Association for State and Local History
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
Total Pages: 1366
Release: 2002
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780759100022

This multi-functional reference is a useful tool to find information about history-related organizations and programs and to contact those working in history across the country.

Directory of Historic House Museums in the United States

Directory of Historic House Museums in the United States
Author: Patricia Chambers Walker
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2000
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780742503441

The first comprehensive guide to America's historic house museums, this directory moves beyond merely listing institutions to providing information about interpretive themes, historical and architectural significance, collections, and cultural and social importance, along with programming events and facility information. Useful cross-reference guides provide quick and easy ways of locating information on almost 2500 museums. A multi-functional reference for museum professionals, local historians, historic preservationists or anyone interested in America's historic house museums.

California State Park Rangers

California State Park Rangers
Author: Michael G. Lynch
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738559933

The first park ranger in the world was appointed in California in 1866. Galen Clark was chosen as "Guardian of Yosemite," at what was then Yosemite State Park, and the concept of rangers to protect and administer America's great nature parks was born. The tradition continued in 1872 with the establishment of the first national park at Yellowstone. From the earliest days, park rangers have been romanticized; they are explorers, outdoorsmen, tree lovers, animal protectors, police officers, nature guides, and park administrators. The park ranger has become an American icon, whose revered image has maintained itself to this very day.

Parks Directory of the United States

Parks Directory of the United States
Author: Darren L. Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 902
Release: 1994
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780780800182

This comprehensive directory contains more than 4,700 entries and provides detailed information on national and state parks for all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands. This edition features expanded coverage, entry enhancement, maps, and a special index that points to historical and geographical references. Each descriptive entry includes official name of park, mailing address, phone number, general location, acreage, facilities, activities, and special features. Coverage provides information on lodging, campground facilities, trails, historical and cultural attractions, and handicapped accessibility.