New River Gorge National River: A Narrative History of its Designation as Part of the National Park System

Simpson S and McAvoy L. 1987. New River Gorge National River: A Narrative History of its Designation as Part of the National Park System. Mid-Atlantic Region (MAR) Research/Resources Management Report. MAR-19. National Park Service. Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. Philadelphia, PA

This report is a summary in narrative form. It summarizes the legislative history, personal interviews, newspaper clippings, and the assorted memoranda that explained the events that led to the passage of Title XI of the National Park and Recreation Act of 1978. The New River Gorge National River is the result of concerted efforts by local West Virginia citizens. It is hoped that the following pages recognize that cooperative effort.

Type
Published Report
Authors
Simpson, Steven; McAvoy, Leo
Date of Issue
1987-01
Publisher
National Park Service. Mid-Atlantic Regional Office
Units
NERI
Keywords
History, Laws & Legislation, National Park and Recreation Act, National Parks and Reserves

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