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Katharine Miller Johnson papers pertaining to Point Reyes, 1961-1987 (bulk 1969-1971).
BANC MSS 90/67 cLOCAL
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Title:
Katharine Miller Johnson papers pertaining to Point Reyes, 1961-1987 (bulk 1969-1971)Creator/Contributor:
Johnson, Katharine Miller., creatorCreator/Contributor:
Miller, Clem, 1916-1962Abstract:
Carton 1 contains correspondence generated by Katharine Miller Johnson on behalf of Point Reyes National Seashore primarily
between 1969 and 1971. Carton 2 contains background material, statements, Congressional hearing transcripts, and other material
related to legislation on Point Reyes, and National Park Service files. Carton 3, Box 1 and Oversize box contain clippings.
Date:
1969 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caNational parks and reserves -- California
Shore protection -- Law and legislation
Parcs nationaux -- Californie
National parks and reserves
Shore protection -- Law and legislation
Point Reyes National Seashore (Calif.)
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (Calif.)
California
California -- Golden Gate National Recreation Area
California -- Point Reyes National Seashore
Johnson, Katharine Miller -- Archives
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Katharine Miller Johnson was the widow of California Congressman Clem Miller. Miller wrote and introduced the bill for the
establishment of Point Reyes National Seashore, steered it past formidable legislative obstacles and saw President Kennedy
sign the legislation into law Sept. 13, 1962. Only weeks later, Miller was killed in a plane crash in Del Norte County while
campaigning for re-election. Katharine Miller, later Johnson, took up the fight on behalf of the National Seashore and lobbied
Washington first for money to purchase additional land and limit development. Later she was an avid participant in developing
the park's master plan and wilderness proposal and served on the park service's Citizen Advisory Commission.
Type:
Archives.Physical Description:
print
3 cartons, 1 box, 1 oversize box, and 1 oversize folder (4.55 linear feet)
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS 90/67 cLOCAL
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.