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TO ALL NATIONAL PARK SERVICE EMPLOYEES

This Master Plan Manual is distributed as a guide for all administrative and professional representatives of the Service who in any way may have a part to play in the all-important program of planning -- directly or otherwise -- our national park and national monument areas.

It is hoped that by close adherence to the instructions herein contained uniformity and comprehensiveness in master plans will be established.

While the initial broad, general planning is the opportunity and obligation of all branches of the Service, the Branch of Plans and Design has been, and will continue to be, the unit specifically charged with the responsibility of coordinating the basic Master Plan.

Although the Manual is essentially a technical publication, it will be clear that every administrative and professional employee of the Service has his part to play in this endeavor and it is requested that the preparation of Master Plans closely follow the instructions herewith issued.

Newton B. Drury

Newton B. Drury,
Director.

Date December-13-1941.