19th Century
Primary Documents
Arranged Chronologically
The following primary documents are a compilation
drawn from Jim Macdonald's Yellowstone history site (no longer maintained),
the National Park Service website, and other online digital reproductions
from various U.S. government sites.
Walter Trumball's
Journal of the 1870 Washburn Expedition
– 1870
Lt. Doane's
Report on the 1870 Washburn Expedition
– March 3, 1871
Proceedings in the Senate Concerning the Bill Creating Yellowstone Natl.
Park – 1872
Report on the
Bill to Establish Yellowstone National Park
– February 27, 1872
Act of
Establishing Yellowstone National Park
– March 1, 1872
Nathaniel Pitt Langford's Report on the Superintendent
– 1872
Protection of Game in Yellowstone National Park
– April 4, 1894
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