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The Evolution of the Conservation Movement, 1850-1920
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The Evolution of the Conservation Movement, 1850-1920 documents the historical formation and cultural foundations of the movement to conserve and protect America's natural heritage, through books, pamphlets, government documents, manuscripts, prints, photographs, and motion picture footage drawn from the collections of the Library of Congress.

The collection consists of 62 books and pamphlets, 140 Federal statutes and Congressional resolutions, 34 additional legislative documents, excerpts from the Congressional Globe and the Congressional Record, 360 Presidential proclamations, 170 prints and photographs, 2 historic manuscripts, and 2 motion pictures.


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The Library of Congress presents these documents as part of the record of the past. These primary historical documents reflect the attitudes, perspectives, and beliefs of different times. The Library of Congress does not endorse the views expressed in these collections, which may contain materials offensive to some readers.


Special Presentation:
Chronology of Selected Events in the Development of the American Conservation Movement, c.1850-1920

1847-1871 | 1872-1889 | 1890-1900 | 1901-1907 | 1908-1911 | 1912-1920
Understanding the Collection

Preface

Additional Resources in the Library of Congress

Editor's Note

Working with the Collection

How to View: Text | Illustrations

How to Order Photographic Reproductions

Copyright and Other Restrictions

Building the Digital Collection

Acknowledgments


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