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Canfield, David H. |
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After Solinsky's dismissal David H. Canfield, who had been the chief ranger at Crater Lake since May 1931, became acting park superintendent on September 1, 1934. A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota, he had joined the National Park Service as a park ranger at Mesa Verde National Park in 1929, later becoming acting chief ranger. On December 15, 1934, Canfield was appointed superintendent at Crater Lake, thus becoming the youngest park superintendent in the United States. As a result of his talents he was recognized in the America's Young Men's Who's Who. Canfield served as superintendent until August 1, 1937, when he left to become superintendent of Rocky Mountain National Park, a position he held until April 16, 1943. |
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1984.023.015 - Print, Photographic
David Canfield in uniform. Mr. Canfield was the Superintendent of Rocky Mountain National Park from 1937-1943 and from 1946-1954. Marks: On reverse in ink "Dave Canfield". Black and white, glossy, white border. 1984.023.038 is a duplicate photo.
Record Type: Photo
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1984.023.038 - Print, Photographic
David Canfield in uniform. Mr. Canfield was the Superintendent of Rocky Mountain National Park from 1937-1943 and from 1946-1954. Marks: On reverse in ink "Dave Canfield". Black and white, glossy, white border. 1984.023.015 is a duplicate photo.
Record Type: Photo
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2014.036.0375 - Photograph
Photograph from Estes Park Trail-Gazette of David Canfield
Record Type: Photo
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2014.036.0376 - Photograph
Photograph from Estes Park Trail-Gazette of David Canfield
Record Type: Photo
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