If you’re looking to explore these archives yourself, keep a few things in mind:
The NPS Electronic Library & Archive hosts over 50 years of history, from cultural resource surveys to administrative histories of forests and parks. nps-v0-part1-rar
Because it’s a "part 1," you will likely need Part 2, Part 3, and so on, to successfully extract the data. If you’re looking to explore these archives yourself,
The move toward digital archiving—exemplified by projects from the Pennsylvania State Archives and various NPS partners—ensures that these records aren't just sitting in a basement in D.C., but are accessible to anyone with an internet connection. and so on