Former Yosemite Park Aide is Honored for 35 Years of Service
The Fresno Bee
Fresno, California
November 25, 1952
Yosemite National Park
Regional Director Lawrence C. Merriam presented to former Superintendent
Ernest P. Leavitt of the Crater Lake National Park the interior department's
citation for meritorious service and certificate of honor award for his 35 years
with the national park service.
Leavitt has served as superintendent of Hawaii, Lassen Volcanic, Mesa Verde
and Crater Lake National Parks. He was assistant superintendent at Yosemite from
1918 to 1931, and was acting superintendent here for several months, prior to
his transfer to Hawaii.
At the time of his retirement Leavitt's years of service exceeded those of
any other park service employe.
