Horace M. Albright Interview, June 22, 1979
Horace M. Albright recalls visits from Presidents Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge to Yellowstone and shares his thoughts on both presidents. He discusses his leadership of the Mid-Century Conference on Resources for the Future in 1953, and his time on the executive committee of the Theodore Roosevelt Association in the 1960s. He also discusses his relationships with various members of the Boone and Crockett Club. Albright discusses the Club's legislation and land acquisition conservation efforts, especially during his time as conservation chairman from 1957 to the mid-1960s. He specifically discusses creating the Yellowstone National Park bison herd as well as the wild burro and horse populations in Death Valley and the Grand Canyon. He recalls tensions within the conservation committee, the Club members' widespread involvement in conservation issues around the United States, and the many friendships within the Club. Albright shares his thoughts on the Club's work during his time, and reflects on the longevity and effectiveness of various conservation organizations around the United States. He discusses the Club's records, and where they should be housed. ; https://scholarworks.umt.edu/booneandcrockett_oralhistory/1031/thumbnail.jpg