Save the Redwoods League

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Save the Redwoods League

"Since 1918, Save the Redwoods League has saved ancient redwood forests and redwood ecosystems to ensure that current and future generations can feel the awe and peace that these precious natural wonders inspire." [1]

In 1919 Save the Redwoods League "hired Newton B. Drury as its first Executive Secretary." The in 1920 "Save the Redwoods League was incorporated as a California nonprofit corporation. Officers were Franklin K. Lane, President, who was then Secretary of the Interior; Joseph D. Grant, Chairman, Executive Committee; Robert G. Sproul, Treasurer; and Newton B. Drury, Executive Secretary." In 1921 John C. Merriam "was elected President of Save the Redwoods League following death of Franklin Lane." The in 1940 "Newton B. Drury went on a leave of absence from the League to serve as director of the National Park Service. His brother, Aubrey Drury, was appointed to serve as Secretary of Save the Redwoods League. Aubrey continued in that role from 1940 to 1959." [2]

Directors

Accessed November 2008: [3]

Board of Councillors

Accessed November 2008: [4]

Contact

Web: http://www.savetheredwoods.org

Resources and articles

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References

  1. What we do, Save the Redwoods League, accessed November 26, 2008.
  2. Save the Redwoods Timeline, Save the Redwoods League, accessed October 2, 2009.
  3. Leadership, Save the Redwoods League, accessed November 26, 2008.
  4. Leadership, Save the Redwoods League, accessed November 26, 2008.