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THE ADIRONDACK PARK AGENCY COLLECTION COLLECTION #29

SCOPE AND CONTENTS The Adirondack Park Agency Collection at St. Lawrence University has two sections. The first section consists of the papers of George D. Davis who served as Wildlife Ecologist for the Temporary State Commission on the Adirondacks. Mr. Davis' papers are concerned with the Temporary State Commission and the numerous studies it conducted in reaching its conclusions. The second section of the Adirondack Park Agency Collection consists of clippings about the Adirondack Region, the Adirondack Park Agency and the Horizon Development planned for Colton, NY. There are also a few clippings about New York State and St. Lawrence County as well. In September 1968 then Governor Nelson Rockefeller formed the Commission to study the problems of the Adirondack region. The recent completion of Interstate 87 had put the whole Adirondack region within a few hours drive of millons of people. Concerns that the Adirondacks would come under increasing developmental pressure were the immediate reason for the formation of the Temporary Study Commission. After numerous studies the Commission's Final Report recommended the establishment of the Adirondack Park Agency. It is these studies, and related background information that comprise the George Davis Papers. The second series of the Adirondack Park Agency Collection consist of the contents of several notebooks of clippings on the Adirondack Region, the Adirondack Park Agency, and the proposed Horizon second home development once planned for the Town of Colton. Most of the materials from the scrapbooks is from the 1970-73. The third series of the Adirondack Park Agency Collection consist of additional materials obtain from various sources. The materials include pamphlets, booklets, Newsline editions, annual reports, etc.

SERIES I. GEORGE DAVIS PAPERS A. Temporary State Commission on the future of the Adirondacks Containers 1-6 1.Background & History of theAdirondack Region Container 1 2.General Materials Container 2 3.Background of APA Container 3 4.Wild Rivers Container 4 5.Commission Studies Container 5-6 B. Adirondack Park Agency Container 7 C. George D. Davis Container 8 II. SCRAPBOOKS/News Clippings A . Adirondacks Container 9 B. Horizon Development Container 10-11 C. New York State & St. Lawrence County Container 11 D. APA Container 12 III. Additional Materials Container 13

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I. THE GEORGE DAVIS PAPERS A. TEMPORARY STATE COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF THE ADIRONDACKS BACKGROUND & HISTORY OF ADIRONDACK REGION 1 1 "The Adirondack Region: 3 Billion Years in the Making", by Robert O. Bloomer & William T.

Elberty, pamphlet. 23pp. [2 copies.] 1 2 Adirondack History The Adirondacks: Forever Wild?", by John T. Cunningham, Audobon, March-April 1967, 5

pp. "The Lake George Institute of History, Art and Science", The Lake George Historical

Association, Lake George, New York, 17pp. Court case. In the Matter of the Towns of Indian Lake vs. The State Board of Equalization &

Assessment of the State of New York. July 1, 1966. Fifty Years of the State Forest Preserve", Report of the President of the Association for the

Protection of the Adirondacks. Presented at the Annual Meeting, April 10, 1934. photocopy. "The Forest Preserve", 1953. "Adirondack Wilderness", description of Adirondack exhibit at Cultural Center of State

Museum. Map. Lake Placid, NY and area. 1 3 "Terminology and Background of Adirondack Park", prepared by New York State Office of

Planning Coordination, 3 pp. 1 4 The Adirondack Forest Preserve; A Chronology. by Norman J. Van Valkenburgh, Bureau of

Land Acquistion, State of New York Conservation Department, 1968. 370 pp. 1 5 "Adirondack Thesis", notes of George Davis. "New York State's Forest Preserve", Information Leaflet. New York State Conservation Dept.

This material from Department's offical magazine--The N.Y. State Conservationist, 16 pp. 1 6 Recommended Policy in Administration of the Forest Preserve as Related to Public

Recreational Opportunity. compiled by A. J. Woodford and Clarence Petty. 1-11 Temporary State Commission on the Adirondacks--General Materials 2 1 Press Releases 7 press releases of Governor Rockefeller relating to the Adirondack Park. 2 2 Miscellaneous materials Assorted lists of members, staff, and advisors Summary of vital information on members of Temporary State Commission. R. Watson Pomeroy (from), January 24, 1969, copy of t.l. Mr. Harold A. Jerry to Charles E. Palm, October 1968, notes on phone call. Howard B. Swan [Supervisor, Town of Chester, NY] to Editor, New York Times, regarding

junkuyard adjacent to Interstate 87. Letter to Harold K. Hochschild of Temporary State Commission from Nelson Rockefeller

[Governor] to Harold K. Hochschild [Temporary State Commission], regarding the creation of the Department of Environmental Conservation and the progess of the Temporary State Commission on the Adirondacks, February 23, 1970, copy of t.l.

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2 2 Webb T. Comfort to Adirondack Study Commission, regarding the need for real wilderness and wilderness experience, December 23, 1969, copy of t.l.

2 3 Assorted Reports of the Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks Interim Report. February 3, 1969. 5 pp. Prospectus. May 22, 1969. 23 pp. Interim Report. February 18, 1970. 20 pp. Brief Summary of the Final Report of the Governor's Temporary Study Commission on the

Future of the Adirondacks. December 10, 1970 12 pp. 2 4 Advisory Group to the Commission Press release. September 19, 1969. announcement of 39 orignial members of the Advisory

Group. List of Advisors. Mrs. John F. Brown to Mr. Leo W. O'Brien [Chair, Temporary State Commission] regarding

future recreational use of the Adirondacks and the problems of overuse. November 5, 1969, copy of t.l.

Mrs. John F. Brown to R. Stewart Kilborne [Commissioner, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, September 24, 1969 -- about the use of tent platforms in the Adirondacks, copy of t.l.

David Newhouse to Harold A.Jerry, Jr., [Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks, January 24, 1970, regarding future acquisition of land in Forest Preserve areas, copy of t.l.

Questions on Public Land in the Adirondacks for use in January 29, 1970 Advisors meeting. 2 pp.

Questions About Land Use & Planning in the Adirondacks for use in February 1970 Advisors meeting.

Answers to Questions, Article XIV Seminar from: National Audubon Society Constitutional Council for the Forest Preserve The Camp Fire Club of America Izaak Walton Club of America Appalachian Mountain Club (New York Chapter) Charles A. Cusick Suggestions by James Marshall to the Commission January 28, 1970, about Article XIV, 4 pp. Memo. Richard F. Estes to Adirondack Study Commission Members on the February 17, 1970

Advisors Meeting in Saranac Lake. 4 pp. James Marshall to Mr. Harold A. Jerry, Jr. [Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the

Adirondacks], August 7, 1970, copy of t.l. [2 copies.] Hal Burton to Mr. Harold A. Jerry [Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the

Adirondack] on acquisition of Preston Ponds-Duck Hole Country, March 27, 1970, copy of t.l.

James Marshall to George D. Davis [Temporary State Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks] discussing Article XIV, August 7, 1970, copy of t.l.

George D. Davis to James Marshall August 12, 1970, copy of t.l. David Sive to David L. Newhouse regarding basic proposals of Adirondack Study Commission,

September 8, 1970, copy of t.l. A Report from the Committee on Environment"...Henry U. Harris, September 15, 1970, 3 pp. Executive Director to members of the Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the

Adirondacks, regarding notes from E.S. Litchfield, September 28, 1970, 3 pp. 2 4 Larry King to David Newhouse Larry King, regarding David Sive's letter, September 29, 1970,

copy of t.l.

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William K. Verner to David Sive and David Newhouse, regarding zoning in the Forest Preserve, October 1, 1970, copy of t.l.

David Sive from David Newhouse, discussing zoning in the Forest Preserve, September 28, 1970, copy of t.l.

Lithgow Osborne to Arthur Crocker, on final recommendations of Temporary Study Commission, October 26, 1970, copy of t.l.

Arthur Crocker to Lithgow Osborne, October 29, 1970, copy of t.l. Arthur Crocker to Adirondack Study Commission Members, regarding the Final Report of the

Temporary Study Commission to Governor Rockefeller, January 7, 1971, 3 pp. Executive Secretary to members of the Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the

Adirondacks, regarding Endorsement of the Commission's Report by Adirondack Trail Improvement Society, Inc., Saint Hubert's New York, February 3, 1971.

Mr. Jerry to Members of the Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks from Mr. Jerry regarding resolution of Adirondack Mt. Club, Inc. on the Report and Recommendations of the Commission, February 4, 1971, copy of t.l.

Richard F. Estes to Members of the Temporary Study Commission,regarding Letter from The Wilderness Society to Governor Rockefeller, January 22, 1971, copy of t.l.

2 5 Newspaper clippings, March 1969-May 1971. 2 6 Harold J. Dyer-Communications Harold J. Dyer to Adirondack Study Commission Files, regarding Woodhull Lake access,

November 7, 1969, memo. Harold J. Dyer to Adirondack Study Commission Files from, regarding High Peaks Area-

Ampersand Lake, November 7, 1969, memo. Harold J. Dyer to Adirondack Study Commission Files regarding Trails and Back Country

Camping Facilities, September 25, 1969, memo. Harold J. Dyer to Adirondack Study Commission Files from regarding Interior Use--Upper

Ausable Lake, October 10, 1969, memo. Harold J. Dyer to Adirondack Study Commission Files, from Alpine Area of Mt. Marcy,

September 25, 1969, memo. Harold J. Dwyer to The Staff of Adirondack Study Commission regarding Natural & Scenic

Areas, September 4, 1969, memo. Harold J. Dyer to Adirondack Study Commission Files from Scenic Preservation-Silver Lake

Mountains, September 3, 1969, memo. Harold J. Dyer to Adirondack Study Commission Files from , Hudson River Scenic

Preservation-North River Area, September 3, 1969, memo. Harold J. Dyer To Adirondack Study Commission Files, regarding High Peaks Wilderness--

Henderson Lake & Preston Ponds, August 27, 1969, memo. Harold J. Dyer to Adirondack Study Commission files from August 8, 1969, Siamese Ponds

Wilderness Area-13th Lake, memo. Harold J. Dyer To Adirondack Study Commission Files from regarding Geology, June 11,

1969, memo. Harold J. Dyer to the Adirondack Study Commission Files, regarding Field Inspection-Hudson

River, May 28, 1969, memo. Harold J. Dyer to the Adirondack Study Commission Files regarding Perimeter Inspections of

Siamese Ponds Wilderness Area and Silver Lake Wilderness Area, May 28, 1969, memo. 2 7 J. Neil Huber Jr.-Communications J. Neil Huber Jr. to Harold A. Jerry, Jr. regarding eminent domain, August 29, 1969, memo. J. Neil Huber Jr. to Adirondack Study Commission Files regarding Field Report on Cape Cod

National Seashore, September 22, 1969, memo.

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J. Neil Huber Jr. to Adirondack Study Commission Files addendum to Field Report-Cape Cod National Seashore, September 25, 1969, memo.

J. Neil Huber, Jr. to Adirondack Study Commission Files regarding Field Report-Perkin's Clearing, September 29, 1969, memo.

J. Neil Huber, Jr. to Staff, Adirondack Study Commission, regarding Commission and the Conservation Department, January 9, 1970, memo.

2 8 Support of Recommendations of the Adirondack Study Commission Resolution of support from Ausable Club, 2 pp. Commentary of the Commission's work in "Ski Touring Topic", a newspaper column by Harry

Roberts, January 28, 1971, 1 p. Thomas Hale [Hurricane Mountain Chapter, Adirondack Mt. Club] to Governor Rockefeller,

supporting Final Report of the Temporary Study Commission, February 2, 1971, copy of t.l. Resolution of the New York State Conservation Council Inc. supporting the findings of the

Temporary State Commission, February 6, 1971, 1 p. Long Island Environmental Council to Governor Rockefeller offering general positive

comments on the recommendations of the Temporary State Commission, February 9, 1971, copy of t.l.

Arthur Savage [Adirondack Mountain Reserve] to Governor Rockefeller, urging implementation of the Temporary State Commission's recommendations, February 11, 1971, copy of t.l.

Spencer J. Johnston to Mr. Harold K. Hochschild, suggesting extension of the Adirondack Park Boundary in Northeast Section, February 12, 1971, copy of t.l.

Walter S. Boardman to Mr. Arthur Crocker, expressing support for Commission's role in enforcing Article 14 & the `forever wild' provision, February 15, 1971, copy of t.l. [missing]

Mrs. Robert L Cummings, Jr. [Garden Club of America], Conservation Committee of the report of the Temporary State Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks, February 11, 1971, memo. [missing]

William Dunham [Adirondack Trail Improvement Society] to Friends of the Adirondack Region, includes resolution endorsing report of the Temporary State Commission, February 3, 1971, copy of t.l.

Press release of the Constitutional Council for the Forest Preserve announcing 25 conservation groups with a membership of 200,000 supported the actions of the Governor & the Temporary State Commission, February 18, 1971.

John M. Demers [NYS Conservation Council, Inc.] to Nelson A. Rockefeller [Governor], supporting the work of the Temporary State Commission, February 25, 1971, copy of t.l.

Review of "The Future of the Adirondack Park" The Environment Monthly, February 1971, 1 p. F. William Abrams [Piseco Fish & Game Association, Inc.] to Henry L. Diamond [Dept. of

Environmental Conservation], expressing opposition to discharge of effluent from proposed campsites into Lake Piseco, March 1, 1971, copy of t.l.

Mrs. Howard LaRose to Mr. Bayard Webster, regarding a Hearing by the Adirondack Study Commission in Lake George, March 3, 1971, copy of t.l.s. Attached clipping from Post Star, March 1, 1971. [needs copying]

Adirondack Hudson River Association to Arthur Crocker, asking support for proposal of Temporary State Commission to buy 1125 acres on both sides of Hudson and Indian Rivers, March 18, 1971, memo.

Resolution of County Legislators, Oneida County, supporting the recommendations of the Adirondack Study Commission, April 14, 1971,1 p.

2 8 Raymond R. Corbett [NY State AFL-CIO] to Nelson A. Rockefeller, [Governor], supporting the work of the Adirondack Study Commission, April 6, 1971, copy of t.l.

Harold K. Hochschild to upstate newspaper editors, regarding the work of the Adirondack Study Commission, April 12, 1971, copy of t.l.

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Notes of meeting of Commissioners of the Temporary State Commission and their Advisors in Albany, NY April 15, 1971, 4 pp.

Reprint from The New York Times, "Governor Urges Agency for Park", May 9, 1971, 1. also has note from Winifred LaRose of Lake George.

The Anglers' Club of New York to Harold Jerry [Temporary Study Commission] March 4, 1971, copy of t.l.

Ted Hullar [The Sierra Club] to Richard Estes & George Davis, thanking them for recent presentation, includes clipping of article Buffalo Evening News, March 12, 1971, copy of t.l.

Copy of special action bulletin of the National Audubon Society, May 11, 1971, 1 p. 2 9 Howard Kimball to Members of Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the

Adirondacks, "Observation After Attempting to Digest the Great Amount of Information Made Available to us..."

2 10 Comments of Department of Environmental Conservation on The Recommendations of the

Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks, 31 pp, no date. 2 11 Brief Summary of The Final Report of the Governor's Temporary State Commission on the

Future of the Adirondacks, December 17, 1970, 9 pp. 1-13 BACKGROUND OF THE ADIRONDACK PARK AGENCY 3 1 Excerpts form Natural Resources Management Handbook, 25 pp. 3 2 Wilderness Management "Wilderness Management", an outline. December 7, 1967, 4 pp. "Impact of Outdoor Recreation on Wilderness Areas, a term paper by Robert H. Bailey, 15 pp. "Recreation Environment in National Forests", a report, 6 pp. "The Doctrine of Wilderness", by Roger C. Thompson, 12 pp., Some Remarks before a meeting

of the New York State Joint Legislative Committee on Natural Resources, January 27, 1960. 3 3 Land Use Natural Resources "Air Photo Interpretation and Computer Graphics For Land Use And Natural Resources

Inventory", by Ronald I Shelton, 8 pp. Map. "Development Regions". New York State Office of Planning Coordination, 1 p. "Residential Land Use", Land Use Natural Resources, 4 pp. 3 4 Wildland Inventory & Classification "Wildland Inventory and Mapping", D. S. Lacate, Forestry Chronicle, June 1966, pp.184-194. "Forest Land Classification Survey and Interpretations For Management of a Portion of the

Niskonlith Provincial Forest, Kamloops District, B.C.", by P.N. Sprout, D.S. Lacate, J. W. C. Arlidge, Department of Forestry Publication NO.1159, B.C. Forest Service Technical Publication T60, 1966, 33 pp.

Wildland Classification Seminar (proposed), an outline. January 1970, 1 p.

3 5 Adirondack Wilderness "Adirondack Wilderness: A Look at Three Alternatives", a preliminary study of the Adirondack

Study Commission, 10 pp. undated. "Litchfield Park", A brief history a section of the Town of Altamont, Franklin County, 2 pp. 3 6 Management Plans

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Adirondack Forest Preserve Management Plan Outline, 3 pp. Pharoah Lake Wilderness Management Plan, with maps and costs January 1971. Hudson River Gorge Primitive Area Management Plan, with maps and costs, January 1971. Shaker Mountain Wild Forest Area Management Plan with maps and costs, March 1971. 3 7 National Park Status for the Adirondacks? "The Adirondacks and The Future", An address by Laurance S. Rockefeller before the

Adirondack Mountain Club, Warrensburg, NY, October 28, 1967, 5pp. Adirondack Mountain Club, Inc. Statement of Position on the July 27, 1967 Proposal for an

Adirondack Mountains National Park, October 30, 1967, 3 pp. "The Adirondack Mountains--A National Park?", statement of ADK Conservation Committee,

9 pp. "A Report on a Proposed Adirondack Mountains National Park", prepared for Laurance S.

Rockefeller, July 27, 1967, 16 pp. Clippings on the proposal for an Adirondack National Park. "New York State Conservation Council Opposes Adirondack National Park", August 19,1967,

3 pp. "A Special Report on the Proposed Adirondack Mountains National Park", The Association for

the Protection of the Adirondacks, October 9, 1967, 4 pp. 3 8 Forest Preserve Land Studies Brantingham Tract Lot 40241 Aldfich-Streeter Lake Area Webster Track Arab Mt.-Horseshoe Lake-Big Trout Pond Clear Pond Tract Bear Mt.-Brandy Brook Leonard Pond Area Church Pond Area Jordon River Area Stone Dam Area Rondaxe Mt. Woodhull Lake Sunday Creek Area Big Stafford Lake Jones Road Tract Stillwater Area Little Woodhull Lake, Twin Lakes, Wilmu Rt Oregon, California Brandy Lake Area Limekiln Lake-Eighth Lake Fish Creek-Wawbeek Area Harris Lake 3 8 Wells-Wilcox Lake Norton Peak Goldsmithe-Merrillville Teft Pond Union Fall-Alderbrook Mt. Round Lake, Boot bay Mt., Colby Pond Raybrook-Haybridge Rd. Fishing Brook Range

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Chester, Minerva, & Schroon Schroon, Minerva & North Hudson Black Brook Pokamoonshine Area (Chesterfield) Jay Mt. Area Hurricane Mt.-Saddleback Mt. Area Studley Hill-Goldsmith Range Area DeBar Mt. Game Management Area Meachem Lake Area Duane Area Makomis Mt., Bloody Mt., Paradox Lake Boreas River, Alden Lake, Hudson River (Minerva-Hudson River Area) Pisgah Mt. Blue Ridge Mt., Rock Lake, Big Bad Luck Pond Mayfield & Bleacker Benson & Mayfield Rondequoit Mt., Tomany Mt., Vroman's Patent Long Lake - Moose Creek, Lake Eaton Arietta & Indian Lake Mason Lake-Jessup River Pillsbury Mt.-Fawn Lake Canada Lake-Pine Lake Cedar River Flow Indian Lake Van Wagner Tract Deerland - Terrill Pond Area Garnet Lake - Wilcox Lake Area Gore Mt. North River Area Black Mt. Area Grand Mt. Area Horican, Hague, Bolton (Tongue Mt. Area) 3 9 Hamilton County Case No title, about forest preserve & non-forest reserve land in Hamilton County. 3 10 Assorted Legislation NY State Legislature, 1971-72 1971 Adirondack Legislators State of New York 5795 In Senate, May 9,1968. State of New York 6294 In Assembly, Feb. 20, 1968. NY Times, January 27, 1971, Conservation Bill of Rights Environment, March 2, 1971 3 10 Amendments to 3-0121 Conservation Law, re: Adirondack Park Boundary Modifications Harry W. Albright Jr. from Harold A. Jerry Jr. February 24, 1971 “Commision Legislation” Memorandum to research from J.L.B. on Environment Remarks of James L. Buckley, Conservative candidate for the U.S. Senate to the 35th

Convention of NYS Conservation Council, September 27, 1968. Environment, February 16, 1971 Constitutional Amendment, re: Reforestation Provisions Article XIV Section 3 Conservation L/W Amendment - Part III-C Regulations of Motorboats and Aircraft Section 429-K Miscellaneous single statements

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Rider to Wild River’s Bill Various Amendments to Article XIV Adirondack Park Park Agency Statue, New title 25 Constitutional Issues Relating to NY’s Scenic and Aesthetic Natural Resources Possible Constitutional Issues Involving Plant Resources 1971 January 6, “Dear Senate Metcalf [Lee]” from George D. Davis - Ecologist. His comments

on Senate document 91-115, “A University View of the Forest Service.” 1969 June 23, “Dear Mr. Davis” (Albany) Jacob K. Javits (U.S. Senate) 1969 August 18, “Dear Mr. Davis” from Jacob K. Javits. Reply to his concerns of the National

Timber Supply Act of 1969. 1969 September 25, “Dear Senator Nelson” (Gaylord) from George D. Davis. (Natural

Resources Planner) Mining Law of 1872. Press Release - May 13, 1969. Brotzman Environment Committee Bill S. 1752 91st Congress, 1st session, April 1, 1969, “A Bill” to establish a council on

environmental quality. 6129 In Assembly, Feb. 18, 1969, “An Act” in relation to registration of snow vehicles. 1969 May 29, “Dear Mr. Davis” from Gaylord Nelson. Concerns about DDT; attached is a

section from the Congressional Record “Nelson Proposed Pesticide Control.” S. 1962 A Bill to Authorize the establishment of the Voyageurs National Park in the state of

Minnesota. 1969 May 7, “Dear Mr. Davis” from Allen J. Ellender, Chairman (U.S. Senate - Committee on

Agriculture and Forestry). Concerns S. 1753 bill to prohibit sale or shipment of DDT in the United States.

1969 May 12, “To Our Members in the State of New York” (The Wilderness Society) from Michael Nadel, Assistant Executive Director and Editor concerning Smith-Lane bill.

1969 May 13, “Dear Mr. Davis” from Carl A.S. Coan (Staff Director - U.S. Senate). Attached to letter is copy of vol. 115, #62, Sub-committee on Housing and Urban Affairs, April 18, 1969 Congressional Record.

S. 1075 February 18, 1969, A Bill to Authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct investigation, studies, surveys, and research relating to the Nation’s ecological system...

1969 May 8, “Dear Mr. Davis” from Christine S. Gallagher (Clerk - House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture). Concerns H.R. 9868 bill that prohibits sale or shipment of DDT in U.S.

1969 March 25, “Dear Mr. Davis” from Walter J. Hickel (Secretary of the Interior). Thanks for his observations to a talk Hickel did at the North American Wildlife Conference.

1969 April 3, “Dear Congressmen Dingell and Saylor” from George D. Davis. Comments on H.R. 7354 Mineral Leasing Act Revision of 1969 [2 copies].

1969 April 9, “Dear Mr. Davis,” (George) from John D. Dingall (Member of Congress- House of Representatives). Thanking him for his letter of April 3.

3 10 1969 April 16, “Dear Mr. Davis,” (George) from Samuel S. Stratton (House of Representatives). Thanking him for his support for H.R. 7354 a bill to revise Mineral Leasing Act.

1969 April 28, “Dear Mr. Davis,” (George) from Wayne N. Aspinall (Chairman Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs). Informs him no action has been taken on H.R. 7354.

1969 May 5, “Gentlemen” (House Committee on Agriculture) from George D. Davis giving his support for H.R. 9868 DDT useage.

1969 May 5, “Gentlemen” (Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry) from George D. Davis giving his support for S. 1753 DDT useage.

1969 May 6, “Dear Senator Sparkman” (John) from George D. Davis expressing his support for Sparkman’s ideas that were brought forth in a speech to the Senate.

H.R. 7354 February 20, 1969. A Bill to Amend the Mineral Leasing Act.

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Print 3748, Intro 3453 in Senate, February 22, 1962. Concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly - proposing an amendment to article fourteen of the Constitution in relation to the use of the forest preserve...

Wilderness Report, February 26, 1969 vol.6, No.1 (newsletter published by the Wilderness Society).

3 11 Maps Map showing boundary of Blue Line, 1 page, 2 copies Adirondack Forest Preserve, Wilderness Areas, 1 page, 1965. 3 12 Recreation Canoeing Survey in Adirondacks, 16 pp. Campground inventory 3 13 Air & Water Pollution "Water Pollution in the Adirondack Park Region", presented May 27, 1970 by Irving

Grossman, to the Temporary State Commission of the Future of the Adirondacks, 12 pp. Visual aids. Plan or Map of sewage/water supply, 4 pp. packet includes map entitled, "New

York State Health Regions & Districts and Local Full-Time Health Departments", April 1, 1969.

1-3 Wild Rivers 4 1 Wild Rivers: Department of Interior "Guidelines For Evaluating Wild, Scenic and Recreational River Areas Proposed for Inclusion

in the National Wild & Scenic Rivers System under Section 2, Public Law, 90-542, 12 pp., February 1970, [2 copies], with letter to George Davis.

"Studies of Wild, Scenic, Recreational River Areas as Potential Additions to the National System", May 23, 1969, 9 pp. with letter to George Davis.

"Summary of State Actions to Establish State Scenic River Sys- tem", chart with map, November 1969, 7 pp. 4 2 Wild Rivers: Federal Legislation H.R. 493, House Bill, "Scenic Rivers Act", 90th Congress, 1st Session, January 10, 1967, 6

pages, [2 copies]. S. 1446, Senate Bill, "Wild Rivers Act", 89th Congress, First Session, March 8, 1965, 12 pages,

[2 copies]. S. 1446, Senate Bill, Amendments to S. 1446, 89th Congress, First Session, May 27, 1965, 3

pp. Public Law 90-542, 90th Congress, S. 119, An act to provide for a National Wild and Scenic

Rivers System, October 2, 1968, 12 pp., [2 copies]. 4 3 Wild Rivers: New York State S. 2708 & A. 4944, Senate Assembly, February 4, 1969, An act to amend the conservation law,

relation to prohibiting the construction of reservoirs on the Upper Hudson River from the Luzerne to the river's source in Adirondack Park

An act to amend the conservation law in relation to preservation of wild and scenic rivers, Senate, February 14, 1969, 3 pp.

8622-A. Senate, February 17, 1970, to establish a state policy for the protection of the environment... 45 pp.

"Criteria for Classifying Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers", C.A. Petty, handwritten. 3 pp.

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"Conclusions and Recommendations", 5 pages (36-40) plus map and charts excerpted from a longer document on Wild Rivers.

Definitions of wild river, scenic river and recreational river. 4 pp. no other information given. George Davis to Bernard C. Smith, regarding `Wild Rivers' Program and definitions of terms.

January 25, 1971, t.l. Fred Droms Jr. [Assemblyman] to Harold K. Hochschild, [Chair of the Temporary State

Commission, regarding sponsorship of Wild Rivers Legislation, January 12, 1971, t.l. An Act to establish a state wild, scenic, and recreational rivers system, 2 drafts, January 27,

1971 & February 2, 1971 [2 copies]. Scenic Rivers amendment. New part III-C to Article 5. 16 pp. 1-8 Temporary Study Commission on the Adirondacks Studies 5 1 Studies & Contracts--General Information List of studies carried out by Commission. 2 pp. Contract Costs. Checklist of studies carried out under Commission sponsorship, 3 pp. Budget Information. Personnel, M & O, Study Program, Contract Costs, Contributions by other

State Agencies, 1968-69 Personnel Service, 7 pp. 5 2 Wildlife Resources-Study #2 Study Number 2- "Wildlife Resources & Management Project Proposal", George D. Davis,

Natural Resources Planner, February 1969, 5 pp. "The Adirondacks -Forever Wild-" by C.H.D. Clarke, 16 pp. "Past & Present Distribution of Marten in New York", General Notes, Journal of Mammalogy,

Vol. 39, No. 4, November 1958, pp. 589-591. "The Elk in New York State", 1 p. "Wildlife Management in the National Parks", The Leopold Committee Report, Reprinted from

American Forests, April 1963, 5 pp. "Selected Ownerships of 1,000 Acres and Over", 1 pp. "Considerations Pertaining to the Establishment of an Adirondack Mountain Refuge", report, 4

pp. "Study of Wildlife Problems in National Parks", A. Starker Leopold, Reprinted from

Transactions of the Twenty-Eigth North American Wildlife & Natural Resources Conference, pp. 28-45.

Excerpts from a document on wildlife issues in the Adirondacks, pp. 37-41, 56-58. "Comments on Certain Aspects of Fish and Wildlife Management on the Forest Preserve",

Memo to Harold Jerry from Dwight A. Webster, December 28, 1970, 6 pp. "The Breeding Status of the Golden Eagle in the Appalachians", by Walter R. Spofford.

Reprinted From American Birds, Vol. 25 No. 1, February 1971, pp. 3-7. 5 2 "Hawk Mountain Counts as Population Indices in Northeastern America", Walter R. Spofford,

Reprinted from Peregrine Falcon Populations: Their Biology and Decline, edited by Joseph J.Hickey, Chapter 27, 1968, pp. 323-331.

"The Golden Eagle in the Adirondacks", by Walter R. Spofford, typewritten, unpublished manuscript, 11 pp.

"The White-headed Eagle in New York State", by Walter R. Spofford, The Kingbird, Vol. X no. 4, 1960, pp. 148-52.

"Brief Reports: The Status of Eagles", Problems of the Golden Eagle in North America, by Walter R. Spofford, Reprinted from Peregrine Falcon Populations: Their Population and Decline, edited by Joseph J. Hickey, Chapter 27, 1968, pp. 345-348.

"Eagles in New York", by Walter R. Spofford, The New York State Conservationist, October-November 1953, pp. 26-27.

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Walter R. Spofford to George Davis, regarding the Raven and Golden Eagle in the Adirondacks, February 19, 1971, t.l.s.

Walter R. Spofford to George Davis, regarding the accuracy of statements of an undergraduate, Francis Singer in relation to Eagles and Ravens in the Adirondacks, February 23, 1971, t.l.s.

Francis Singer to George Davis, asking to present information relating to Golden Eagle to the committee, undated, t.l.s.

Francis Singer to George Davis, about recent observations in the Adirondacks of golden eagles, deer, goshawk in the Adirondacks, April 6, 1971, t.l.s.

"Suggested Specific Measures to Propogate Breeding Populations of Loons, Ravens, Ospreys, Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, Goshawks, and Peregrine Falcons in the Adirondack Park of New York State", term paper by Francis Singer, March 8, 1971, 12 pp.

5 3 Forest Resources-Study 3 Study Number 3-"Forest Resources & Economics Project Proposal, George Davis, and H. D.

Birckmayer, February 1969, 3 pp. "ASC Study 3 Issues and Recommendations", April 17, 1970 5 pp. "...Afterthoughts", 1 p. "Impact of the Proposed National Park in the Adirondacks ...on the Wood-Using Industry", pp

28-30. Allen Horn to George Davis, disclaiming authorship for ASC Study 3 for himself and Professor Koten, May 12, 1970, t.l.s. Allen F. Horn to Hollis Swett, requesting inventory statistics for commercial forest land, April

10, 1969, copy of t.l. Allen F. Horn, Jr. to Mr. Miles Ferree, requesting inventory statistics for state-owned land,

March 27, 1969, copy of t.l.s. 5 4 Study #4-Water Resources Adirondack Study Commission Study Number Four: Water Resources of the Adirondack

Region, General Comments, 4 pp. "ASC Study 4 Water Resources", Recommendations, June 8, 1970, 1 p. "Water", excerpts from a report, definitions of different kinds of water resources, 2 pp.; 21 &

22, "...On Water Resources", excerpts from a report, pp. 42-46, 59-62, plus charts & maps. Proposed Reservoir chart. June 30, 1970, 1 p. Feasibility Report on Alernative Regional Water Supply Plans for Northern New Jersey-New

York City-Western Connecticut Metropolitan Area, excerpted maps, reservoir sites, and inventory of water supplies, 1970.

Peter S. Paine, Jr. to Harold K. Hochschild and Harold A. Jerry, Jr., concerning 3% Flooding Clause of Article XIV, memo.

5 4 State of New York Assembly. R. R. No. 19, March 19, 1970, An act to amend the conservation law, in relation to the establishment of requirements for construction of reservoirs in certain areas of the state.

J. Neil Huber, Jr. to ASC Staff, concerning Amendment of Section 429-C, Conservation Law. 1 P.

"Dams & the Environment", Recommendations to the Conservation Committee of the New York State Assembly, February 5, 1970, 6 pp.

Press Release. Governor Rockefeller. request for a bill to create a Temporary Study Commission on the New York City Water Supply. March 22, 1969, 2 pp.

J.J. Byrne [U.S. Department of Agriculture] to George Davis, concerning Forest Service sewage treatment requirements for permittees, June 5, 1970, t.l.s.

George Davis to Dr. Arthur Eschner, regarding consultant services for urban water supply study, May 15, 1969, copy of t.l.

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George Davis to Mr. Nicholas Barbarossa - Division of Water Resources, regarding Water Resources Report, October 29, 1969, copy of t.l.

George Davis to Mr. Nicholas Barbarossa - Division of Water Resources, November 6, 1969, copy of t.l.

5 5 Study #5-Outdoor Recreation "Public And Private Recreation Policy Study", 3 pp. "Public And Private Recreation Policy", plan for developing a recreation policy study, 8 pp. "Principles Governing the Establishment of Additional Public Campsites and Expansion of

Existing Campsites", Conservation Department, Division of Lands and Forests, Bureau of Forest Recreation, 4 pp.

"New York", from 1964 Parks for America, National Park Service, Department of Interior, pp. 49-51.

"Summary of Campsites: Adirondack Region" 1 p. "Seasonal Residences Study: Proposal", 3 pp. Arnold Vollmer to Robert E. Young, regarding a study of Forest Preserve tent platform policy,

January 3, 1967, copy of t.l. Deficiency Index: 1968 Camping Season, Bureau of Forest Recreation, 2 pp. Campsite Fact Sheet. Campsites in Adirondack Region, 1 p. Comparison of Fees per night at Private Campsites, 2 pp., June 20, 1969. Harold Dyer to Commission Files, about golf courses in the Adirondack Region, September 4,

1969, memo. Harold Dyer to Adirondack Study Commission Files, regarding commercial attractions,

September 24, 1969, memo. Harold Dyer to Commission Files, concerning 214 Inventory of Supporting Facilities,

September 4, 1969, memo. Harold Dyer to the Adirondack Study Commission Files, about State Parks in the Adirondack

Region, October 10, 1969, charts, memo. Existing Recreation Facilities, 3 pp. Harold Dyer to the Staff [Adirondack Study Commission], concerns number of riding stables in

the Adirondack region, memo. Harold Dyer to Adirondack Study Commission Files, 230 Inventory of Camps, October 17,

1969, memo. "Inventory of Recreation Areas And Facilities", November 7, 1969, 2 pp. "Boating", Report accompanied by Memo to Adirondack Study Commission Files, November

7, 1969, 4 pp. 5 5 "Outdoor Recreation Trails in New York", A Preliminary Report for The State Council of Parks

and Outdoor Recreation. Harold Dyer to Adirondack Study Commission Files, about Winter Recreation-Snowmobiles,

November 12, 1969, memo. Harold Dyer to Adirondack Study Commission Files from, about County & Municipal Parks &

Programs, Novmeber 13, 1969, memo. Harold Dyer to Adirondack Study Commission Files, about winter sports November 16, 1969,

memo. Harold J. Dyer to the Adirondack Study Commission Files, Public Campsites-Major

Overloadings, November 18, 1969, memo. Report on Meetings on Proposed Snowmobile Legislation, Conservation Committee,

Adirondack Mountain Club, 11 pp. Conservation Newsletter, Adirondack Mountain Club, Schenectady Chapter Inc., January 15,

1970, about snowmobiles, 6 pp. Harold J. Dyer to Adirondack Study Commission Files, regarding Recreation Use of Large

Private Holdings, January 26, 1970, memo.

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George D. Davis to ASC File regarding Fire Tower Observer Study-ASC Study 5K, April 9, 1970, memo.

Almy D. Coggeshall to Mr. Harold Jerry, Jr. about growth of nordic skiing, June 26, 1970, copy of t.l.

"Snowmobiles and Ski Touring: A Study in Recreational Conflicts", by Almy D. Coggeshall and Harry Roberts, 6 pp.

"The Growth of Nordic Skiing in America", by Almy D. Coggeshall, 7 pp. Harold K. Hochschild to Members of the Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the

Adirondacks, discusses the status of camping in Baxter State Park & Acadia National Park (Maine), July 27, 1970, memo.

Daniel F. Barr to Adirondack Study Commission Files, regarding Canoe Route through Blue Mountain Lake, Raquette Lake, Long Lake, Axton, July 26-27, 1969, memo.

"Adirondack Canoe Route Survey", First Draft. by Clarence Petty, August 6, 1970, includes charts & forms, 15 pages.

Harold J. Dyer to the Staff, regarding Historic Sites, August 27, 1969, memo. "Recreation Opportunities at FPC Licensed Projects: New York", map & chart, 2 pp. "Racquette River Recreational Facilities", Niagara-Mohawk Power Corp., map and charts, 2 pp. Forest Preserve Public Camping Use Trends 1919-1958, based on Conservation Department

Annual Reports, revised July 24, 1969, 2 pp. Golf Courses in New York State, information sheet plus 2 charts, 3 pp. Hal Burton to Harold Jerry, concerning ski area development in the Adirondacks, March 18,

1970, copy of t.l. Harlan Brumsted to George Davis, regarding extent of hunting and fishing activity, February

28, 1969, t.l.s. Harlan Brumsted to George Davis information on fish management activity in Region 5, March

10, 1969, t.l.s. 5 6 ASC STUDY 7 "The Constitutionality of Public Campsite Construction on Forest Preserve Land", ASC Study

7, 11 pp. 5 7 ASC STUDY 7A: PRIVATE LAND INVENTORY "Private Land Inventory Project Proposal", Rough Draft. by George D. Davis, January 1969, 8

pp. "Private Land Inventory Project Proposal", by George D. Davis, January 1969, 9 pp. "Residential Land Use", partial Land Use Natural Resource Classification, pp. 24-27, [2

copies]. "Private Land Inventory", report, Temporary State Commission on the Future of the

Adirondacks, June 2, 1969, 3 pp. "Selected Ownerships of 1,000 Acres and Over", 2 pp. "Classifications and Definitions of Types of Real Property", State Board of Equalization &

Assessment, June 26, 1962, 3 pp. Press Release. State of New York Conservation Department, about Bloomingdale's donation of

Elk Lake to New York State, affecting 11,000 acres, February 4, 1964, 2 pp. Training Manual. for Private Land Inventory. 8 pp. Table 3. Lot Dimension Conversion. Multiple Ownership and Survey Guide. 3 pp. Examination of Completed Books. procedure for checking assessment roles. 1 p. Duties of Supervisors, 2 pp. Completed Exempt Sheets Sent to Board of Equalization & Assessment, August 25, 1969, 2 pp. Exempt Property. List. October 17, 1969, 2 pp. Memorandum on Gooley Association Subdivision. January 29, 1971, 3 pp.

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George D. Davis to Adirondack Study Commission regarding proposed Gooley Club Association development, January 28, 1971, memo.

Questions for Commission RE: Finch Pruyn Development on the Upper Hudson. Attached are: 2 letters 1971, January 9 to Mr. Roger C. Erickson (Hudson Valley Commission) from Alton C. Varner,(Vice President of Walter Pruyn) -- 1971, January 27 to George Davis from Roger Erickson (Senior Architect of Hudson River Valley Commission) also attached is a map “Gooley Park Association Sub Division.

Acreage of State Forest Preserve Land by Counties As of September 30, 1968, 1 p. E. G. West to W.D. Mulholland, regarding privately owned Land within the Suggested

Boundary Line of the Proposed Adirondack Mountains National Park. Oct 19, 1967, memo. Adirondack Assessment & Tax problems, 1 p. Land classifications, field & office code, 1 p. Forest Preserve and Non-forest preserve land by county, charts, 36 pp. Owner codes. 1 p. Classification of Property Subject to Exemption, 4 pp. "Some Aspects of Zoning And Its Uses in Rural Areas", by Lawrence S. Hamilton, Mimeo

Leaflet C 27, Department of Conservation, NY State College of Agriculture, Ithaca, New York, May 1961, 8 pp.

3 Form letters. requesting information on exempt properties, 3 pp. Recommendation #1--Zoning the Adirondack Park, 3 pp. Town of Long Lake. Exempt property, list & chart, 6 pp. Draft letter, concerning private land inventory, 2 pp. 5 8 ASC STUDY 7B-FIELD REPORTS Field Report to Adirondack Study Commission Files from George D. Davis: April 21, 1969, Proposed Vanderwhacker Primitive Area, Cedar River Development, Tahawus

Mines, 1 pp. April 21, 1969, Proposed Pharaoh Lake Wilderness. 3 pp. April 25, 1969, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness, 2 pp. May 4, 1969, Silver Lake Wilderness Whitehorse Area, 2 pp. 5 8 May 22, 1969, High Peaks Wilderness (Mt. Marcy Area), 3 pp. May 23, 1969, Proposed Pharaoh Wilderness, 2 pp. May 26, 1969, Proposed Hudson Wild River or Primitive Area, 2 pp. May 27, 1969, Proposed Blue Ridge Wilderness, 1 p. June 4, 1969, Old Forge, Cascade Lake, Moose River Plains Area, 2 pp. June 9, 1969, Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, 3 pp. June 10, 1969, Old Forge Vicinity, 2 pp. June 18, 1969, Goodnow Flow Development and Paul Smith's Area, 2 pp. June 18, 1969, Perkin's Clearing, 2 pp. June 26, 1969, Great Gulf Wilderness, 3 pp. July 3, 1969, St. Regis Wilderness 3 pp. July 17, 1969, Moose River Recreation Area, 3 pp. July 18, 1969, Finch Pruyn Tour, 4 pp. July 22, 1969, Debar Mountain Game Management Area and Meacham Lake Campground, 2

pp. plus 4 pp. information sheet. July 22, 1969, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness 2 pp. August 6, 1969, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and State of Tennessee Scenic Rivers

Program, 7 pp. August 16, 1969, Boreas Mountain Area, 7 pp. August 19, 1969, High Peaks Wilderness, 2 pp. August 26, 1969, Hoffman Notch Primitive Area, 2 pp. August 29, 1969, Five Ponds Area, 2 pp.

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August 29, 1969, McKenzie, Sentinel, High Peaks Wilderness proposals and Thirteenth Lake area, 2 pp.

August 29, 1969, Prospect Mountain State Parkway, 1 p. September 3, 1969, West Canada Lake and Silver Lake Wilderness Boundaries, 2 pp. September 18, 1969, Blue Mountain Lake-Raquette Lake Canoe Route, 2 pp. September 19, 1969, High Peaks Wilderness (Range Trail Trip), 2 pp. September 22, 1969, Cape Cod National Seashore 7 pp. September 25, 1969, Cape Cod National Seashore Addedum 1pp. October 1, 1969, Tongue Mountain Area, 2 pp. October 1, 1969, Long Lake Area, 2 pp. October 1, 1969, Saimese Ponds Wilderness, 2 pp. October 1, 1969, Silver Lake Wilderness and Nearby Areas, 2 pp. October 2, 1969, Trailless Peaks and High Peaks Wilderness Area, 2 pp. October 8, 1969, Mt. Dix Wilderness, 2 pp. October 16, 1969, Wilcox Lake Vicinity, 2 pp., plus 3 pages of procedures. October 22, 1969, Giant Mountain Wilderness, 3 pp. November 5, 1969, Big Otter Lake Wilderness and Brantingham Lake Area, 2 pp. March 13, 1970, Thirteenth Lake, Pepperbox, Queer Lake, 2 pp. June 8, 1970, Cold River, 2 pp. June 23, 1970, Blue Line Modifications, Valcour Island, and Schuyler Island, 3 pp. August 24, 1970, Indian River and Massawepie Bog, 2 pp. January 20, 1971, Hudson Gorge Primitive Area, 2 pp. March 7, 1972, Ha-de-ron-dah Wilderness, 2 pp. Report to Harold, Dick, Hal, and Clarence from George D. Davis, January 2, 1970, regarding

Adirondack Study Commission-Study 7B. Field Report to Adirondack Study Commission Files from J. Neil Huber,: 1-9 Reports of the Temporary State Commission on the Adirondacks 6 1 Adirondack Study Commission Study 7C Landownership Consolidation Study: Perkin's Clearing-A Case Study, ASC Study 7C, July

1970, 19 pp. ASC Study 7C: Recommendations, 4-17-1970, 1p. Inventory of lake frontage owned by International Paper Company in Special Study Area in

towns of Arietta and Lake Pleasant, Hamilton County, 3 pp. Description of Forest Site Codes used in processing forest appraisals. State of New York, State

Board of Equalization and Assessment, 4 pp. Ownership Summary. Perkin's Clearing Land Adjustment, 7 pp. Forest Service Exchange Authority, Policy and Procedure, by John F. Shanklin, Conservation

Consultant, September 30, 1969, 3 pp. Agreement for maintenance of truck trails from Perkin's Clearing between International Paper,

State of New York. Report to Local Assessing officers on Forest Land Appraisal Procedures Being Used by the

New York State Board of Equalization and Assessment, Albany, N.Y., July, 1961, 24 pp. Privately owned forest in survey area, 7 pp. "What can Land Exchanges Accomplish", American Forests, A Public Land Review--Part IV, 3

pp. Land exchange proposals, New York State and International Paper, handwritten copies. Inventory of Totten and Crossfield's Purchase, Townships 2-9, 4 pp. Perkins Clearing Land Adjustment Adirondack Study Commission Study 7C Town of Lake

Pleasant, 1 p.

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6 2 Adirondack Study Commission 7D: Creation of an Adirondack Park Agency for Control of Land Use And Development

J. Neil Huber to the Temporary State Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks, regarding Draft Legislation of Proposed Park Planning and Zoning Agency, March 30, 1970, 2 pp. memo.

The Control of Land Use of Development by Regulation in the Adirondack Park, prepared for the Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks, E.M. Risse, November 10, 1969, 30 pp.

Functions of the Proposed Adirondack Park Planning and Zoning Agency with regard to Public Lands, Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks, March 17, 1970, 11 pp.

Creation of an Adirondack Park Agency for the Control of Land Use and Development, prepared for the Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks, Jan. Z. Krasnowiecki, Professor of Law, and E.M. Risse, April 27, 1970, 43 pp.

J. Neil Huber, Jr. to Members of the Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks, Revised Draft of Park Agency Legislation, memo plus 7 pp.

6 3 Adirondack Study Commission Study 7F-Scenic Easements J. Neil Huber Jr. to Members of the Temporary State Commission on the Future of

Adirondacks regarding ASC Study 7F-Scenic Easements, March 30, 1970, memo. Study on Scenic Easements, 47 pp. J. Neil Huber to members of the temporary State Commission on the Future of the

Adirondacks, regarding Easement Appurtenancy Statute, memo. 6 4 Adirondack Study Commission Study-7H-Aircraft & Motorboat Regulations George D. Davis To members of the Temporary State Commission on the Future of the

Adirondacks concerning ASC Study 7H - Aircraft and Motorboat Regulation, February 20, 1970, memo plus 5 pp.

George D. Davis To members of the Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks, letters concerning ASC Study 7H, Aircraft and Motorboat Regulation, February 25, 1970, memo plus 3 letters, 4 pp.

ASC Study 7H: Aircraft and Motorboat Regulation; Recommendations, 4-17-70, 1 p. Study 7H - Aircraft and Motorboat Regulation, draft copy, 1 p. W.M. Lawrence to Mr. J. Victor Skiff, regarding Inaccessible waters on state land in the

Adirondacks in relation to the use of airplane, December 6, 1950, 4 pp. memo. Two published letters about motorboats on small ponds, in The Conservationist August-

September 1969, no page. 6 5 Adirondack Study Commission Study 7I - Detailed Parcels Adirondack Forest Preserve outSide the boundaries of Adirondack Park, comp. by Bureau of

Land Acquisitions, October 8, 1969, 20 Pp. George D. Davis to Staff of Adirondack Study Commission, information packet about Study 7I,

Forest Preserve Outside the Blue Line, 5 pp. George D. Davis to members of the Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the

Adirondacks, February 25, 1970, regarding ASC 7I - Detached Parcels, 2 pp., includes summary sheet of recommendations of ASC Study 7I. memo.

George D. Davis to Adirondack Study Commission Members, Changes in the Adirondack Park Boundary, February 22, 1971, 2 pp. memo. Map attached.

6 6 Adirondack Study Commission - Study 7J - Motorized Vehicle Regulation J. Neil Huber Jr. To Adirondack Study Commission Files regarding Snowmobile Hearing,

October 23, 1969, memo.

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J. Neil Huber Jr. To Adirondack Study Commission Files, Addendum to Report on Snowmobile Hearing, November 19, 1969, memo.

George D. Davis To members of the Temporary State Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks, regarding ASC Study 7J -Motor Vehicle Regulation, February 25, 1970, memo.

ASC Study 7J: Motor Vehicle Regulation; Recommendations, 4-17-70, 1 p. Photocopy of Part 306 Title 6 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of

the State of New York, 7 pp. 6 7 Adirondack Study Commission - Study 7K: Land Values Study To members of the Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks from

George D. Davis, regarding Land Values Study, 3 pp text, plus 8 Tables, August 5, 1970. George (Davis) Memo to Harold and Dick from, regarding Project Proposal - Land Value

Study, ASC Study 7K, April 7, 1970, memo. Linda R. Wyer to Members of the Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the

Adirondacks from June 9, 1970, regarding Land Values Study, 3 pp. memo. "The Impact of Recreation on Rural Land Values", by Walter Wilmette, August 1968, 23 pp. Lots and size, Totten and Crossfield's Purchase, Townships 2-9. Lakeshore Sales Summary (all sales over 2 acres), 7 pp. legal size handwritten. State Acquisitions. 8 pp. legal size handwritten. Market Value-Assessment Value Comparison Sheets, St. Lawrence, Herkimer, Essex, Franklin

& Hamilton County. 6 7 Report EA.12522058. New York State Board of Equalization and Assessment Property

Valuation Section - Forest Lands Appraisal Unit Lakeshore Sales Study, Report Sales Summary Report, 6-1-70, 17 pp.

Report EA.12522059. New York State Board of Equalization and Assessment Property Valuation Section - Forest Lands Appraisal Unit, Lakeshore Sales Study, Report Sales Detail Report.

Market Value Trends 1963-70. By H.A. Swett for Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Oneida, St. Lawrence Counties, graphs, 8 pp. [2 copies]

6 8 Adirondack Study Commission - Study 7M: Condemnation of Town Roads The Legal Aspects of the Intrusion of Municipal Roads into the Forest Preserve, 2 pp. 6 9 Adirondack Study Commission - Study # 11: Studies on Federal Studies on Federal

Policies and Procedures Review of Procedures and Problems of land for Land Exchanges of U.S. Forest Service, by

John F. Shanklin, Conservation Consultant November 18, 1969, 19 pp. Comparison of Natural Resource & Recreation Policies of Forest Service, National Park

Service and Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, prepared by John F. Shanklin, Conservation Consultant August 1, 1969, 44 pp.

Problems Relating to the Acquisition and Control of Inholdings, prepared by John F. Shanklin, Conservation Consultant, August 1969, 15 pp.

Forest Service Exchange Authority, Policy and Procedure, by John F. Shanklin, Conservation Consultant, September 30, 1969, 3 pp.

J. Neil Huber Jr. To members of the Temporary State Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks, regarding Studies on Federal Policies and Procedures, January 26, 1970, 3 pp.

Executive Secretary To members of the Temporary State Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks, regarding Federal-State Relations - statement by Leo W. O'Brien, attached sample federal deeds. memo.

Capsule Report of Major Differences Between Natural National Parks, National Forests, and National Wildlife Refuges, prepared by John F. Shanklin, August 30, 1969, 2 pp.

Title 36--Chapter 1, 10 pp.

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Sample agreement between John F. Shanklin, Consultant, and Temporary Study Commission on the Future of the Adirondacks, 9 pp.

B. ADIRONDACK PARK AGENCY Legislation 7 1 Governor's Program Bill 1971: Program Bill #102, Memorandum regarding an act to amend

the executive law in relation to the creation of the Adirondack Park agency, providing for the functions, powers and duties of agency and making an appropriation therefore.

Program Bill #102, Memorandum regarding an act to amend the executive law in relation to the creation of the Adirondack Park agency, providing for the functions, powers and duties of agency and making an appropriation therefore. Article 27, 13 pp.

Organizational Structure of Adirondack Park Agency and staffing needs, and salaries, 2 pp. Assessment, the Property Tax, and Open Space, 15 pp. Mapping Program, prepared for The Temporary State Commission on the Future of the

Adirondacks, by Andrew V. Barothy-Langer, Sr. Cartographer, May 1969, 23 pp. 7 1 Governor's Program Bill # 96, Memorandum regarding an act to amend the real property tax

law, in relation to acquisition of conservation restrictions by the state, to authorize the payment of state assistance to local jurisdictions and to make appropriations therefore, [2 copies], 4 pp.

Program Bill #97. An act to amend the conservation law, in relation to the description of the Adirondack park, 8 pp.

Governor's Program Bill 1971, Program Bill #98. Memorandum regarding an act to amend the conservation law, in relation to clarifying certain interests in lands, 3 pp., [2 copies].

Governor's Program Bill 1971, Program Bill #99. Memorandum regarding anact to amend the conservation law to a prohibition against diminution of the area of the Adirondack and Catskill Parks, 1 p.

Program Bill #99, An act to amend the conservation law, in relation to a prohibition against the diminution of the area of the Adirondack and Catskill Parks, 1 p.

Governor's Program Bill 1971 #100, Memorandum regarding concurrent resolution of the Senate Assembly proposing an amendment to article fourteen of the constitution, in relation to prohibiting diminution of the Adirondack and Catskill parks and renumbering certain sections thereof, 1 p.

Program Bill #100. Concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to article fourteen in relation to prohibiting diminution of the Adirondack and Catskill Parks and renumbering certain sections thereof.

Governor's Program Bill 1971 #101, Memorandum regarding concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to section 3 of article fourteen of the constitution, in relation to the disposition or rededication limit of forest preserve lands outside the Adirondack and Catskill Parks, 1 p.

Program Bill #101. Concurrent Resolution of the Senate and Assembly proposing an amendment to section three of article fourteen of the constitution, in relation to the disposition or rededication limit of forest preserve lands outside the Adirondack and Catskill parks.

Governor's Program Bills 1971, Summary of Bills 96-101, 5 pp. 7 2 Implementation of Adirondack Park Agency

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Adirondack Park Land Use and Development Plan and Recommendations for Implementation, prepared by the Adirondack Park Agency, submitted to Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller and Members of the New York State Legislature, March 6, 1973.

To Adirondack Study Commission Staff, regarding Implementation, 7 pp. Forest Preserve Plans: Proposed 10 Year Development in Forest Preserve Counties, charts, 2

pp. Trailhead Needs. handwritten, legal size, 1 p. Budget needs. two pages. 7 3 Goals & Policy "Adirondack Park Agency", 12 pp. Untitled paper about Adirondack Park Agency and the management of public land, 8 pp. 7 4 The Adirondack Park "The Adirondack Park", booklet, issued by the New York State Department of Environmental

Conservation and the Adirondack Park Agency, 10 pp. "Discover New York State's beautiful Adirondack Park: area map and information guide,

brochure. 7 5 Adirondack Mountain Authority Adirondack Mountain Authority Statement of Financial Condition March 31, 1967, 4 pp. 7 6 Adirondack Park Land Use and Development Plan, Adirondack Park Agency, August 1973,

44 pp. 7 7 Local Planning and Land Use Control in the Adirondack Park "Local Planning and Land Use Controls in the Adirondack Park", A Handbook for Local

Governments. Working Draft. May 1974, 60 pp. "Local Planning and Land Use Controls in the Adirondack Park", Adirondack Park Agency,

Working Draft, September 1975, 41 pp. Project Review - Status Report, July 8, 1974, 5 pp. Application Review Status Report, July 8, 1974, 4 pp.

7 8 Press Releases-Adirondack Park Agency Project Review Actions, July 26, 1974. Draft of Model Zoning and Project Review Ordinace Provisions, Sept. 12, 1974 Meeting to discuss APA’s model for land use controls for local governments in the Park,

October 18, 1974. Three state agencies to coordinate their regulatory roles in the review and approval of new land

uses and development in the Park, November 8, 1974. “Conceptual approval” for Loon Lake Estates, January 10, 1975. Public hearing on amending Adirondack Park Land Use and Development Plan has been

adjourned, January 31, 1975. APA to hold public hearings on findings and recommendations of study of Adirondack rivers,

February 26, 1975. APA reaffirmed Adirondack landowner’s right to privacy, March 12, 1975. APA to hold public hearings on the findings and recommendation of study of Adirondack

rivers, March 14, 1975. APA will “go back to the drawing board” in regards to its proposed rules and regulations for

rivers, March 26, 1974. APA completed final revision of recommendations on the Adirondack rivers, April 19, 1975.

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APA commented on two legal decisions relating to the APA Act, May 1, 1975. APA combining all suggestions for revisions to first draft of proposed regulations on the rivers,

May 7, 1975. Eight workshops have been scheduled to discuss model zoning and project review provisions,

May 16, 1975. Monthly meetings of APA will be open to the public, May 16, 1975. Model local zoning and project review provisions will be the subject of Parkwide workshops,

May 23, 1975. APA meeting with local governments to discuss model provisions for local land use controls,

May 30, 1975. APA and Niagara-Mohawk Power Corporation agreed on procedures for installing underground

electric distribution lines, May 30, 1975. Workshops currently being held for local governments on zoning issues, June 6, 1975. APA announced date and agenda of next meeting, June 13, 1975. APA issued statement on damage of acid precipitation to the Park, June 13, 1975. APA urged US Air Force to suspend plans for high speed, low-level jet operations over

Adirondack Park, June 26, 1975. 7 8 APA submitted “environmental information request” to 1980 Winter Games Organizing

Committee in Lake Placid, July 2, 1975. APA announced date and agenda of next meeting, July 11, 1975. APA distributing its model subdivision regulations to local governments, July 15, 1975. “Conceptual Approval” for an educational television facility on Lyon Mountain, August 11,

1975. Announcement of next APA meeting, August 15, 1975. Public hearings scheduled on APA’s proposed regulations on rivers, August 18, 1975. Authority of APA to consider aesthetic, scenic and visual values in permit-granting reaffirmed

by decision of State Supreme Court in Essex County, August 19, 1975. APA announced plans to set up information centers to answer question about the APA Act,

August 25, 1975. APA to hold first series of informal informational sessions, Sept. 4, 1975. New NYS Environmental Quality Review Act exempts Adirondack communities from EIS for

projects under jurisdiction of the APA, Sept. 11, 1975 [2 copies]. Announcement of next APA meeting, Sept. 22, 1975. Proposed regulations for rivers and river areas apply to new development, Sept. 30, 1975. APA supports snow-making facilities at Gore Mtn. Ski Center, Oct. 1, 1975. APA gave formal approval to local land use program submitted by the Town of Hadley, Oct.

14, 1975. Mary Prime, APA’s Acting Chairman’s letter to Richard Purdue, Chairman of the Adirondack

Local Government Review Board, Oct. 23, 1975. APA disclosed specific steps to be taken to accelerate the processing of applications for small

projects, Oct. 24, 1975. APA approved local land use program for Town of Wilmington, Oct. 28, 1975. APA prepared handbook to aid local governments in developing land use programs, Oct. 30,

1975. APA announced schedule of weekly informal information sessions, Oct. 31, 1975. APA to host series of day long seminars in Dec. for lawyers, bankers, real estate brokers and

salesmen, Nov. 20, 1975. APA formulated procedures to improve relations with local people and give greater emphasis to

economic problems in the region, Nov. 26, 1975. APA supports Adirondack Park Assoc. to promote travel, business and service industries in the

Park, Dec. 4, 1975.

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APA released case-by-case response to criticisms of the Agency at recent public meetings, Dec. 10, 1975.

APA disappointed at the that the Remsen-Lake Placid Railroad was no considered for restoration, Dec. 22, 1975.

Announcement of APA schedule of informal information sessions for Feb. and March, Jan. 9, 1976.

Announcement of APA actions taken at last monthly meeting, Jan. 27, 1976. APA prepared series of slide programs of Park planning processes, Jan. 28, 1976. APA announced progress in shortening permit processing time, Jan. 30, 1976. APA approved vast majority of “regional project” applications between Aug. 1, 1973 and Dec.

31, 1975, Feb. 10, 1976. APA released fact sheet to state’s senators and assemblymen, Feb. 13, 1976. Town Board of Peru submitted its local land use program for approval, Feb. 25, 1976. APA completed its first phase of an economic profile of the Park, Feb. 27, 1976. APA approved recommendations for lead agency in handling development permits, March 2,

1976. 7 8 APA adopted regulations concerning Adirondack rivers and river areas, March 22, 1976. Copies of new regulations on rivers now being distributed to local governments, March 26,

1976. APA released an information packet to aid voters in deciding how to vote on the proposed

amendment to the “Forever Wild” provisions of the State Constitution, Sept. 21, 1979. APA issued summary report describing evidence and damage of acid precipitation, July 26,

1979. Governor Carey approved legislation to conform APA permit procedures to the State Union

Procedures Act, July 10, 1979. Barton Mines Corporation allowed development of its new mining operations, June 15, 1979. Edmund E. Lynch appointed APA’s Director of Operations, May 21, 1979. APA proposing to provide roadside information kiosks throughout the Adirondack region, May

18, 1979. 7 9 NEWSLINE: Publication of the Adirondack Park Agency Vol. 1. No. 1, January 1982. Vol. 1. No. 2, Summer, 1982. Vol. 1. No. 3, Fall, 1982. Vol. 4, No. 3-4 Fall-Winter 1985-1986 7 10 Adirondack Goals Program Information Packet from Adirondack Goals Program held in the Star Lake/ Cranberry Lake

Area, 16 pp, November 1, 1983. What is Your Opinion? A Workbook for Citizens Developing Goals for the Adirondack Park.

Cranberry Star Lake Area #1, 1983, 11 pp. Adirondack Goals Program. TriLakes Workshop: Regional and Area Statistics, 21 pp. Adirondack Goals Program. A Progress Report on the Community Workshops. a summary of

the first workshops, September 1983, 8 pp. 7 11 Wild Rivers Act. [Copy 1] News Release [N.D.] Announcement of public hearings on findings and recommendations of

the NYS Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System Act.” Booklet, “Protecting Our Natural Resources.” Proposed Regulations for Public Hearing Purposes, 26 pp. Proposed Additions to the existing Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers System Act, APA

1975, 6pp.

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Booklets, “Field Investigation Summaries.” The Ausable River- Main Branch The Ausable River- West Branch The Ausable River- East Branch Big Brook The Black River The Bog River and Round Lake Outlet The Bouquet River The Cedar River The Deer River East Canada Creek The Grasse River - South and Main Branches The Grasse River - North Branch The Grasse River- Middle Branch The Hudson River The Independence River 7 11 The Indian River The Jordan River The Kunjamuk River Long Pond Outlet The Marion River The Moose River- Main and Middle Branches The Moose River- South Branch The Moose River- North Branch The Oswegatchie River- Main Branch The Oswegatchis River- Middle Branch The Oswegatchie River- West Branch Otter Brook Piseco Outlet The Racquette River The Red River The Rock River The St. Regis River- East Branch The St. Regis River- Main Branch The St. Regis River- West Branch The Sacandaga River- Main Branch The Sacandaga River- West Branch The Sacandaga River- East Branch The Salmon River The Saranac River- Main Branch The Saranac River- North Branch The Schroon River West Canada Creek West Canado Creek- South Branch West Stony Creek 7 12 Wild Rivers Act. [Copy 2] Duplicate of Folder 11 Adirondack Park Portion. New York State Wild, Scenic, and Recreational Rivers System, 43+

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7 13 APA Rules, Regulations and Issues. Proposed Regulations for Public Hearing Purposes- New Part 584- Rewrite 8/15/75 includes map, 61 pp. [2 copies]

7 14 Miscellaneous Adirondack Park Agency. Second Annual Report. August 1, 1974-July 31, 1975. Adirondack Park Agency Rules and Regulations. New part: Part 584: Wild, Scenic, and

Recreational River Regulations, 45 pp. New Section: Adirondack Park Agency Rules and Regulations, 9 pp. Appendix Q-3. Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers and Descriptions of the Boundaries of

Their River Areas, 14 pp. Adirondack Park Portion. New York State Wild, Scenic and Recreational River System Wild

Rivers: 6 pp. with map. State of New York, Department of Law, Water and Air Resources Bureau, In the Matter of

Leland J. Kelley, Respondent. Assurance of Discontinuance Pursuant to Executive Law, Section 63, Subdivision 15, 4 pp.

7 14 Letter to Glenn H. Harris, Chairman, Assembly Minority Task Force on the Adirondack Park Agency from Adirondack Park Agency, December 9, 1975, controversial case histories of Adirondack Park Agency decisions, 21 pp.

Adirondack Park Agency. Resolution amending "Resolution delineating certain procedures and delegating certain powers and responsibilities," adopted May 15, 1974 and amended February 20, 1975, 4 pp.

Major Physical development Factors-Adirondack Area, 1 p., [2 copies]. C. GEORGE D. DAVIS George Davis' Papers 8 1 Executive Chamber Staff, as of December 1, 1970, 9 pp. Personal Resume. George D. Davis, 4 pp. Report of Appointment, & Request for Approval of Reimbursement for Moving and Travel

Expense for George D. Davis, 1/13/169, 2 pp. Job description for Wilderness Ecologist, which was the position George D. Davis was hired

for when he served on the staff of the Temporary State Commission on the Adirondacks, 1 p. 8 2 Correspondence about George D. Davis Activity Schedule calendars for George D. Davis, April 1969-August 1970, also October,

November 1970, and February, March, 1971. Harold A. Jerry, Jr. to Harry W. Albright Jr., regarding Richard F. Estes, Jr., J. Neil Huber, Jr.

& George D. Davis, December 1, 1970, memo. Harold A. Jerry to Charles T. Lanigan, [Chairman of the Republican State Committee],

regarding future roles for Dick Estes and George Davis with the Adirondack Park Agency, July 9, 1971, memo.

Charles T. Lanigan to Harold A. Jerry, Jr., concerning George Davis and Dick Estes, July 16, 1971, copy of t.l. Confidential 2 pg. article about the legislature from H.K.H.

8 2A Correspondence of George D. Davis George D. Davis to Harold A. Jerry, Jr., regarding usefulness of Air Photo Center for work of

Adirondack Study Commission December 21, 1968, copy of t.l. Floyd Wilson to George Davis, of a personal nature, but also about environmental concerns

January 30, 1969, 3 pp. t.l.s.

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Peter Chidsey [Range, Recreation and Wildlife Forester of Redfeather Ranger District, Fort Collins, Colorado] , regarding availability of a copy of the Rawah Wilderness Management Plan, January 31, 1969, t.l.s.

Warren L. Hartman [District Ranger, Steamboat Springs, Colorado] to George D. Davis, regarding a management plan for Mt. Zirkel Wilderness, February 6, 1969, t.l.s.

John A. Zivruska [University of California] to George D. Davis, regarding the exact location and boundaries of Mt. Marcy wilderness block, February 6, 1969, t.l.s.

George Davis to Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Wilson, February 6, 1969, copy of t.l. George D. Davis to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wilson, [Denver, Colorado] discusses land

classification and planning March 21, 1969, copy of t.l. Floyd Wilson [Denver Colorado] to George D. Davis, Wilson discusses the importance of

wilderness to humanity, March 25, 1969, t.l.s. Floyd Wilson to George D. Davis, regarding impact of a newspaper article in protecting the

Rawahs Wilderness area, also mentions slides for Davis, March 30, 1969, t.l.s. George D. Davis to Mr. Floyd Wilson, April 9, 1969, t.l. 8 2A Floyd Wilson to George D. Davis, discusses internal battles in Forest Service over Wilderness

policy, April 12, 1969, t.l.s. George D. Davis to Mr. George W. Gavitis, Jr., [Refuge Manager, Great Swamp National

Wildlife Refuge], offering support for their wilderness management plan and expressing an interest in future cooperation, April 28, 1969, copy of t.l.

George D. Davis to Robert L. Means, [Planning Specialist, Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, Fish and Wildlife Service], April 28, 1969, copy of t.l.

Floyd Wilson [Denver, Colorado] to George D. Davis, discussing environmental battles he is fighting for wilderness, May 23,1969, t.l.s.

Floyd Wilson, [Denver, Colorado] to George D. Davis, discussing summer plans and pro-wilderness work, June 14, 1969, t.l.s.

Warren L. Hartman to George D. Davis, explaining why Mt. Zirkel plan has been delayed, June 2, 1969, t.l.s.

Merrill D. Beal [Acting Superintendent, United States Department of Interior] to Mr. George D. Davis, regarding Great Smoky Mountains National Park, July 16, 1969, t.l.s.

Harold K. Hochschild to Mr.George Davis, expressing thanks for Davis' contribution as a staff member for the Temporary State Commission, April 6, 1970, t.l.s.

George D. Davis to Bureau of Land Management, asking that an attached statement be included in the Trans-Alaska Pipeline hearing record. February 18, 1971, copy of t.l. plus statement.

George D. Davis to President Nixon expressing reservations over the Alaska Pipeline, mentions enclosures but they are missing, February 18, 1971, copy of t.l.

Harold K. Hochschild to several individuals, summarizing a meeting with Harry Albright discussing political strategy the Commission should take, April 6,1971, typed memo. 2 pp. [Missing]

Constance E. Cook to George D. Davis, acknowledging receipt of information about Adirondack Park Agency, affirming her support, May 20, 1971, t.l.s, 1 p.

Leonard B. Dworksy & David J. Allee to George D. Davis, inviting him to speak at a conference on Social and Economic Aspects of Water Resource Development at Cornell University, June 7, 1971, t.l.s.

Allen P. Splete [Vice-President for Academic Planning at St. Lawrence University], to George D. Davis, regarding Davis' participation in upcoming First Annual Conference on the Adirondacks, July 20, 1971, t.l.s.

Allen P. Splete [Vice-President for Academic Planning], to George D. Davis, thanking Davis for his participation in St. Lawrence University's First Annual Conference on the Adirondacks, August 23, 1971, t.l.s.

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Floyd Wilson to George D. Davis, presumably written during Spring 1969, but undated, more battles described by this ardent conservationist, l.s.

Floyd Wilson to George D. Davis, describes still more battles by this ardent conservatist, undated, t.l.s.

8 3 Personal Presentations of George D. Davis Wilderness and Prospecting As Special Uses, presented to a Graduate Symposium in Land Use

Policies at Colorado State University, February 21, 1968, 8 pp. Wilderness Management: An Inexact Science, presented to the Adirondack Study Commission

at The Governor's Office, 22 West 55th Street, New York City, April 24, 1969, 10 pp. Public Presentation to Fish and Wildlife Management Board, Colonial Arms Hotel,

Warrensburg, New York, August 20, 1969, 11 pp. 8 3 An Adirondack Wild, Scenic and Recreational River System. Presented at Newcomb, N.Y.,

August 8, 1970, to the Conference on the Future of the Adirondack Park and The Upper Hudson River, sponsored by The Association for the Protection of the Adrondacks, the Adirondack Hudson River Association, 6 pp.

Conference on the future of the Adirondack Park and the Upper Hudson River, 1:30 pm, Saturday, August 8, 1970 at the Newcomb Central School, 2 pp.

Agenda for Meeting of Temporary Study Commission on the future of the Adirondacks - attached is memorandum for the Governor concerning this meeting, 4pp.

"Legacy: Asset or Liability", presented to the Meeting of the Episcopal Men of the Albany Deanery at Trinity Episcopal Church, November 17, 1970, 9 pp.

Participated in a course entitled, The Environmental Basis of Environmental Conservation, at the 1971 Natural Resources Institute, July 5-9, at Cornell University.

Main Report Presentation Outline. Date, place, time, group not indicated, 2 pp. Land Use Planning and the Adirondack Park: An Impasse or an Opportunity", Date, place, time

and group not indicated, 11 pp. Text of a presentation, Forest, Wildlife, Water, Mineral resources covered, no group date or

place indicated. 5 pp. Text of a presentation on 4 basic land classifications in Adirondacks, no date, place or group

indicated, 5 pp. Outline of presentation on the Adirondacks from 19th century up through work of Temporary

State Commission, no date, place or group indicated, 4 pp. Untitled text of a presentation on what the individual can do about the world's environmental

ills. no date, place or group indicated, 5 pp.. Text of presentation of Commission's response to the Governor's second question, "What

measures can be taken to assure that development on private land is appropriate and consistent with the long range well being of the area?", no date, place or group, 3 pp.

Text of presentation on watershed protection and recreation, no date, place, or group indicated, 2 pp.

Text of presentation directed at 2 subjects directed to the Commission by the Governor: Should there be greater management flexibility in some portions of the areas?, Should there be even stronger safeguards for the wilderness portions? No date, place or group indicated, 4 pp.

8 4 Paper by George D. Davis Outline. The Commission Form of Policy Determination: Is the Public Involved? No date,

indicated, 2 pp. Paper. The Commission Form or Policy Determination: Is the Public Involved? by George D.

Davis,10 pp.

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8 5 St. Lawrence University Summer Conference on the Adirondacks Summer Conference on the Adirondacks. St. Lawrence University, August 19-21, 1971.

brochure. [2 copies] Conference Sessions. Listing of events, panel discussions, of the 1971 Summer Conference on

the Adirondacks, 3 pp. Second Annual Summer Conference on the Adirondacks, Jue 16-17, 1972, St. Lawrence

University Conference Center, Saranac Lake, New York, brochure. 8 6 Management Ideas Davis' "idea folder", handwritten notes, 4 pp. 8 7 Field Equipment and Camping Checklists 1970 Food list. Alpine Recreation, Inc., Mount Vernon, New York, brochure including prices. Field Equipment Checklist - 1 p. Camping Gear - 1 p. 2 copies. Want Lists Want list: equipment, 2 copies. Book list: 2 copies. 8 9 Telephone Directory. New York State Department Conservation Department. Revised

12/68. Personnel Office. 23 pp.

II. SCRAPBOOKS A. ADIRONDACKS-ADIRONDACK PARK AGENCY CLIPPINGS 9 1-3 Adirondacks-Adirondack Park Agency 1972-73. 1 Adirondacks-Adirondack Park Agency, Vol. I., April-December 1972, clippings. 2 Adirondacks-Adirondack Park Agency, Vol. II., January-February 1973, clippings. 3 Adirondacks-Adirondack Park Agency, Vol. III, March-August 1973, clippings. B. HORIZON DEVELOPMENT CLIPPINGS 10 1-3 Horizon Development March-October 1972. 1 Horizon Development, March-May 1972, clippings. 2 Horizon Development, June-October 1972, clippings. 3 Horizon Development, St. Lawrence University File. Gannet News Service article on controversy around Horizon Corp. plans [4 copies]. “Development in Adirondacks Stirs Major Ecology Fight,” NY Times, May 23, 1972. “Land Developer Damned if He Does, or Doesn’t,” Terry Dillman, May 14, 1972. Number of editorials by Franklin Little, a proponent of Horizon development. “Horizon Firm’s Vacation-Home Plan Stirs Debate On Adirondacks’ Future” by David Shaffer,

Sept. 8,1972 [3 copies].

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Memorandum to Administrative Council from P. Van de Water, Aug. 15, 1972, 2pp. Get the Facts, plus various clippings on Horizon Corp. 1972 April 26. “Dear Mr. Little,” (Franklin R. Little, Northern NY Publishing Co.) from Peter

E. Van de Water. Attached is an information sheet on Horizon Corp., sample letters. Memorandum to members of the Administrative Council from P. Van de Water, March 24,

1972. Attached is “Updated Fact Sheet” on Horizon Corp., sample letters. 1972 August 18. Editorial, Horizon Opponents Slant, Distort the News. 1972 July 17. “Dear Duane,” (Duane A. Dittman) from Franklin R. Little. Editorial, “The SLU Conference Loaded Against Horizon.” [2 copies] Memorandum, March 24, 1972. Chamber of Commerce invitation to a Horizon informational dinner meeting. 10 3 “Wood, Field and Stream: Conservationists Attack,” Nelson Bryant, May 7, 1972 [2

copies]. “Adirondacks: Ever Wild or ‘Suburbia’?” by Peg Breen, April 8, 1972. Copy of Horizon Corp.’s listing in Standard and Poor. 1-2 Horizon Development. 11 1 Horizon Development. July 1972, clippings. 11 2 Horizon Development. November-December 1972, clippings 3-4 C. NEW YORK STATE & ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY CLIPPINGS 11 3 New York State, clippings, April 15, 1972- August 15, 1973. 11 4 Environmental Law at St. Lawrence, 2 pp. 1973 May 8. “Dear Member,” [Citizens to Save the Adirondack Park] from Peter E. Van de

Water (Chairman), concerning the veto of the Harris-Stafford Adirondack delay bill. St. Lawrence County, clippings, April 19, 1972- August 21, 1973. 11 5 Grass River Valley – A Report also included are xerox copies of newspaper clippings. 12 1 Editorial Comment, 1972 2 Adirondacks—APA Vol. 1 1972- April-December 3 Adirondack Park Agency Vol. 2, 1973 January-February 4 Adirondack Park Agency Vol. 3 March-Sept. 1973 III. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS 13 1 Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan Forest Preserve Centennial Edition, January 1985

(Map) Development Patterns in the Adirondack Park 1967-1987, April 1990 Community Chat, Vol. 2, Issue 6, June 2002

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2. Pamphlets: The Adirondack Park – State of New York - The Adironack Park Agency [n.d.] The Adirondack Park – State of New York - Adironack Park Agency [n.d.] Developing a Business in the Adirondack Park – State of New York - Adirondack Park

Agency [n.d.] Land Use Planning for the Adirondack Park – State of New York - Adirondack Park Agency

[n.d.] A Citizen’s Guide to Adirondack Park Agency Land Use Regulations, 1980 (3 copies)

3 Adironack Park Agency Newsline Volume 3 Number 2 Fall 1984 Volume 4 Numbers 1 & 2 Spring/Summer 1985 (2 copies) Volume 5 Numbers 1 & 2 Summer/Fall 1986 4 Annual Reports 1984 (2 copies) 1985 1987