. C. Hart Merriam papers : including correspondence, papers relating to career with the United States Biological Survey, 1798-1972 (bulk 1871-1942). United States. Division of Ornithology and Mammalogy; United States. Division of Biological Survey; United States. Biological Survey; United States. Bureau of Biological Survey; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U. S. ); Harriman Alaska Expedition (1899); Bering Sea controversy; Bears; Biogeography; Natural history; Ornithology; Botany; Life zones; Wildlife conservation. California State Automobile association. INCORPORATED 19
. C. Hart Merriam papers : including correspondence, papers relating to career with the United States Biological Survey, 1798-1972 (bulk 1871-1942). United States. Division of Ornithology and Mammalogy; United States. Division of Biological Survey; United States. Biological Survey; United States. Bureau of Biological Survey; Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U. S. ); Harriman Alaska Expedition (1899); Bering Sea controversy; Bears; Biogeography; Natural history; Ornithology; Botany; Life zones; Wildlife conservation. California State Automobile association. INCORPORATED 1907 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT 1628 VAN NESS AVE. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. PHONE PROSPECT 4064 June Fifteenth 19 15. Dear Sir:- The United States Government is now repairing the old Tioga Road, which is in the National Park and connects the state roads on the East and West of the Sierra Nevadas, traversing the "beautiful Tuolumne Weadows. The work is under the supervision of Mr. Stephen T. Mather, Assistant to the Secretary of the Interior, This old road has been purchased from tht owners for $15,500. and the first payment thereon his teen made. The second payment of $3,500. will be due on June 21st, Of the sums already paid, Mr. Mather and his friends have subscribed over $2,000; the State has appropriated $3,000. and wa expect to get the remain- ing $10,000. from good roads enthusiasts. Will you send your check for $, more or less, at once to help out this project? Remember the Government repairs and maintains this road and will have it ready for use by the middle of next month. It is one of the most scenic roads In the State* In one day you may go from Stockton into the beautiful Jiigh Sierras. Please reply at once. Send checks to G. M. Belshaw, Trustee, #1628 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, Calif, Sincerely yours, CALIFORNIA STATE AUTOMOBILE ASSN., CMB/r. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readabili
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