Diary, 1959

File — Box: 41, Folder: 2

Identifier: VI

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Evaluations of the ecological impacts of Flaming Gorge and Glen Canyon Reservoirs continued. Woodbury sparked a controversy with the U.S. National Park Service when he argued against the planned construction of a second dam which would prevent inundation of areas around the Rainbow Bridge natural arch. Woodbury's position was that water from the Glen Canyon reservoir would not reach levels threatening Rainbow Bridge. He also maintained that the presence of a second dam would be aesthetically damaging to the scenery of the area. Woodbury celebrated his Golden Wedding Anniversary with Grace. He and Grace also took a trip to Europe visiting England, Scandinavia, France, Switzerland, Germany and the Low Countries. Woodbury wrote of being impressed by the zoos of London and Copenhagen.

Dates

1959

Conditions Governing Access

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