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dunes. An entire day was given to the hearing, which attracted wide- 

 spread attention. 



The various significant features of the Dunes, scenic, scientific and 

 recreational, were set forth by representatives of Chicago University, The 

 Academy of Sciences, and various organizations such as The Geographic 

 Society of Chicago, The Friends of Our Native Landscape, The Prairie 

 Club, and others, including, of course, The Illinois Audubon Society. 

 The hearing was very friendly to the project, Mr. Mather himself being 

 thoroughly acquainted with the dune topography, and personally very much 

 in sympathy with the preservation of the area as a public park. 



To assist in the accomplishment of this end, a National Dune Park 

 Association has been organized and articles of incorporation were taken up 

 at Gary, Indiana, October 15th, which have been sent to the Secretary of 

 State of Indiana. The following directors were elected to serve for one 



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