{ "title": { "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/mg400_682_19353.jpg", "alt": "City of Rocks visit", "caption": null, "credit": "Senator James McClure" }, "text": { "headline": "Senator James McClure Timeline", "text": "The Senator James McClure digital collection, developed in recognition of Senator McClure's 100th birthday, includes a selection of materials from the University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives that reflect the life and career of Senator McClure." } }, "events": [ { "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_1_16-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "A letter from Elizabeth H. Brooks in which she urges Senator James A. McClure to seek greater funding for education in Idaho.", "caption": "Letter from Elizabeth H. Brooks to James A. McClure", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam001.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "02", "day": "19", "year": "1965" }, "text": { "headline": "Letter from Elizabeth H. Brooks to James A. 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McClure to Steve Yurich, Regional Forester with the US Forest Service, in which McClure raises concerns about Forest Service plans for prescribed burns.", "caption": "James A. McClure letter to Steve Yurich (Forest Service) about prescribed burns", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam003.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "04", "day": "05", "year": "1973" }, "text": { "headline": "James A. McClure letter to Steve Yurich (Forest Service) about prescribed burns", "text": "Letter from Senator James A. McClure to Steve Yurich, Regional Forester with the US Forest Service, in which McClure raises concerns about Forest Service plans for prescribed burns." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_103_3663-002_sm.jpg", "alt": "Press release describing Senator James A. McClure's response to a US Forest Service environmental impact statement related to controlled burning in Idaho timberlands.", "caption": "James A. McClure Questions Forest Burning Study", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam004.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "04", "day": "09", "year": "1973" }, "text": { "headline": "James A. McClure Questions Forest Burning Study", "text": "Press release describing Senator James A. McClure's response to a US Forest Service environmental impact statement related to controlled burning in Idaho timberlands." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_153_5925-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "Letter from Governor Cecil D. Andrus to Senator James A. McClure regarding the amended version of the Hells Canyon bill.", "caption": "Cecil Andrus letter", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam005.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "06", "day": "05", "year": "1975" }, "text": { "headline": "Cecil Andrus letter", "text": "Letter from Governor Cecil D. Andrus to Senator James A. McClure regarding the amended version of the Hells Canyon bill." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_172_6585-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "Interim recreation management plan for Hells Canyon of the Snake River.", "caption": "Hells Canyon National Recreation Area", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam006.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1976" }, "text": { "headline": "Hells Canyon National Recreation Area", "text": "Interim recreation management plan for Hells Canyon of the Snake River." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_172_6585-002_sm.jpg", "alt": "Letter from Regional Forester Steve Yurich to Senator James McClure regarding a study Congress required as part of the creation of Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.", "caption": "Steve Yurich letter", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam007.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "02", "day": "12", "year": "1976" }, "text": { "headline": "Steve Yurich letter", "text": "Letter from Regional Forester Steve Yurich to Senator James McClure regarding a study Congress required as part of the creation of Hells Canyon National Recreation Area." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_172_6585-004_sm.jpg", "alt": "Newspaper page featuring images from the dedication ceremony for Hells Canyon National Recreation Area held in Lewiston, Idaho.", "caption": "A canyon preserved", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam008.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "06", "day": "27", "year": "1976" }, "text": { "headline": "A canyon preserved", "text": "Newspaper page featuring images from the dedication ceremony for Hells Canyon National Recreation Area held in Lewiston, Idaho." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_172_6585-005_sm.jpg", "alt": "News release from Senator McClure's office released following the dedication ceremonies for Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.", "caption": "Hells Canyon - Preserved", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam009.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "06", "day": "21", "year": "1976" }, "text": { "headline": "Hells Canyon - Preserved", "text": "News release from Senator McClure's office released following the dedication ceremonies for Hells Canyon National Recreation Area." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_172_6586-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "News release from Senator McClure's office. Announces the dedication ceremony of the Hells Canyon NRA that was to be held in both Lewiston, Idaho and Hat Point, Oregon over the course of June 19th and June 20th.", "caption": "Hells Canyon National Recreation Area Dedication Ceremony planned", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam010.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "04", "day": "23", "year": "1976" }, "text": { "headline": "Hells Canyon National Recreation Area Dedication Ceremony planned", "text": "News release from Senator McClure's office. Announces the dedication ceremony of the Hells Canyon NRA that was to be held in both Lewiston, Idaho and Hat Point, Oregon over the course of June 19th and June 20th." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_183_7055-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "A letter from Vern Hamre, Regional Forester with the US Forest Service, to Senator James A. McClure, in which Hamre informs McClure of plans to implement the Young Adult Conservation Corps on National Forests in Idaho. Hamre includes details about the planned program.", "caption": "Young Adult Conservation Corps on National Forests in Idaho", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam011.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "11", "day": "08", "year": "1977" }, "text": { "headline": "Young Adult Conservation Corps on National Forests in Idaho", "text": "A letter from Vern Hamre, Regional Forester with the US Forest Service, to Senator James A. McClure, in which Hamre informs McClure of plans to implement the Young Adult Conservation Corps on National Forests in Idaho. Hamre includes details about the planned program." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_2_39-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "A telegram from Mrs. E. R. Falk encourages Senator James A. McClure to vote in favor of keeping S&H Green Stamps.", "caption": "Telegram from Falk about stamps", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam012.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "01", "day": "23", "year": "1961" }, "text": { "headline": "Telegram from Falk about stamps", "text": "A telegram from Mrs. E. R. Falk encourages Senator James A. McClure to vote in favor of keeping S&H Green Stamps." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_2_39-002_sm.jpg", "alt": "A telegram from Lester L. Lowe encourages Senator James A. McClure to vote in favor of keeping S&H Green Stamps.", "caption": "Telegram from Lowe about stamps", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam013.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "01", "day": "23", "year": "1961" }, "text": { "headline": "Telegram from Lowe about stamps", "text": "A telegram from Lester L. Lowe encourages Senator James A. McClure to vote in favor of keeping S&H Green Stamps." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_2_39-003_sm.jpg", "alt": "A telegram from Doris Robinson encourages Senator James A. McClure to vote in favor of keeping S&H Green Stamps.", "caption": "Telegram from Robinson about stamps", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam014.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "01", "day": "24", "year": "1961" }, "text": { "headline": "Telegram from Robinson about stamps", "text": "A telegram from Doris Robinson encourages Senator James A. McClure to vote in favor of keeping S&H Green Stamps." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_2_39-004_sm.jpg", "alt": "A telegram from L. Pierce encourages Senator James A. McClure to vote in favor of keeping S&H Green Stamps.", "caption": "Telegram from Pierce about stamps", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam015.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "01", "day": "19", "year": "1961" }, "text": { "headline": "Telegram from Pierce about stamps", "text": "A telegram from L. Pierce encourages Senator James A. McClure to vote in favor of keeping S&H Green Stamps." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_218_8525-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "Letter from Senator James A. McClure to Max Peterson, Chief of the US Forest Service, in which McClure asks for information about the 1979 fire season for the purposes of informing fire policy on national forest lands.", "caption": "James A. McClure letter to Max Peterson (Forest Service) about fires", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam016.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "10", "day": "17", "year": "1979" }, "text": { "headline": "James A. McClure letter to Max Peterson (Forest Service) about fires", "text": "Letter from Senator James A. McClure to Max Peterson, Chief of the US Forest Service, in which McClure asks for information about the 1979 fire season for the purposes of informing fire policy on national forest lands." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_295_11907-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "Press release announcing the results of a poll conducted by Representative McClure of his constituants regarding the Middle Snake. Specifically discusses dams, the creation of a recreation area, and wild river designation.", "caption": "Middle Snake Special Poll results", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam017.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "09", "day": "06", "year": "1971" }, "text": { "headline": "Middle Snake Special Poll results", "text": "Press release announcing the results of a poll conducted by Representative McClure of his constituants regarding the Middle Snake. Specifically discusses dams, the creation of a recreation area, and wild river designation." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_295_11912-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "Statement by Senator McClure on S. 2233, the legislation regarding the proposed creation of Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.", "caption": "Statement of Honorable James A. McClure to Parks and Recreation Subcomittee", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam018.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "04", "day": "23", "year": "1974" }, "text": { "headline": "Statement of Honorable James A. McClure to Parks and Recreation Subcomittee", "text": "Statement by Senator McClure on S. 2233, the legislation regarding the proposed creation of Hells Canyon National Recreation Area." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_296_11928-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "Letter from Governor Cecil D. Andrus to Senator James McClure in reference to a different letter Andrus had sent to Senator Frank Church. The letter discusses Andrus' concerns regarding Hells Canyon and its boundaries.", "caption": "Governor Cecil Andrus letter", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam020.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "06", "day": "13", "year": "1974" }, "text": { "headline": "Governor Cecil Andrus letter", "text": "Letter from Governor Cecil D. Andrus to Senator James McClure in reference to a different letter Andrus had sent to Senator Frank Church. The letter discusses Andrus' concerns regarding Hells Canyon and its boundaries." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_299_12042-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "News release from Senator McClure's office. Details the status of the legislation to create Hells Canyon National Recreation Area as it travels through legislative process.", "caption": "Hells Canyon National Recreation Area passes Congress, goes to President Ford", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam021.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "12", "day": "19", "year": "1975" }, "text": { "headline": "Hells Canyon National Recreation Area passes Congress, goes to President Ford", "text": "News release from Senator McClure's office. Details the status of the legislation to create Hells Canyon National Recreation Area as it travels through legislative process." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_299_12042-002_sm.jpg", "alt": "News release from Senator McClure's office in which it is announced that President Ford had signed the bill to create Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.", "caption": "Hells Canyon National Recreation Area becomes law -- signed by The President", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam022.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "01", "day": "01", "year": "1976" }, "text": { "headline": "Hells Canyon National Recreation Area becomes law -- signed by The President", "text": "News release from Senator McClure's office in which it is announced that President Ford had signed the bill to create Hells Canyon National Recreation Area." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_299_12042-003_sm.jpg", "alt": "News release from Senator McClure's office. Discusses Senators Frank Church and James McClure reintroducting legislation for the creation of Hells Canyon National Recreation Area which was co-sponsored by Oregon Senate delegates.", "caption": "Idaho Senators Reintroduce Hells Canyon Measure", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam023.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "01", "day": "23", "year": "1975" }, "text": { "headline": "Idaho Senators Reintroduce Hells Canyon Measure", "text": "News release from Senator McClure's office. Discusses Senators Frank Church and James McClure reintroducting legislation for the creation of Hells Canyon National Recreation Area which was co-sponsored by Oregon Senate delegates." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_299_12044-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "Newspaper clipping from the Times-News out of Twin Falls by UPI. Includes quotes from Senators Frank Church and James McClure regarding the passage of Hells Canyon Recreation Area legislation in the Senate.", "caption": "Hells Canyon bill passage praised by Gem senators", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam024.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "06", "day": "03", "year": "1975" }, "text": { "headline": "Hells Canyon bill passage praised by Gem senators", "text": "Newspaper clipping from the Times-News out of Twin Falls by UPI. Includes quotes from Senators Frank Church and James McClure regarding the passage of Hells Canyon Recreation Area legislation in the Senate." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_570_14799_sm.jpg", "alt": "Senator James A. McClure stands with an unknown person next to a car labeled XDH-1 Research Car Sears, Roebuck and Co.", "caption": "James A. McClure with Sears electric car, 1977", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam025.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "06", "day": "", "year": "1977" }, "text": { "headline": "James A. McClure with Sears electric car, 1977", "text": "Senator James A. McClure stands with an unknown person next to a car labeled XDH-1 Research Car Sears, Roebuck and Co." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_570_14802-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "A press conference announcement by Senator James A. McClure states that the XDH-1 Experimental Electric Car will be brought to the U.S. Capitol for a demonstration.", "caption": "McClure Announces Electric Vehicle Demonstration", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam026.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "06", "day": "24", "year": "1977" }, "text": { "headline": "McClure Announces Electric Vehicle Demonstration", "text": "A press conference announcement by Senator James A. McClure states that the XDH-1 Experimental Electric Car will be brought to the U.S. Capitol for a demonstration." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_644_17458-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "Letter from US senators James A. McClure, Larry E. Craig, and Steven D. Symm to Bureau of Land Management Director Robert F. Buford in which the senators urge a quick and effective rehabilitation response after wildfires.", "caption": "James A. McClure, Larry E. Craig, and Steven D. Symms letter to Robert F. Buford", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam027.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "08", "day": "13", "year": "1986" }, "text": { "headline": "James A. McClure, Larry E. Craig, and Steven D. Symms letter to Robert F. Buford", "text": "Letter from US senators James A. McClure, Larry E. Craig, and Steven D. Symm to Bureau of Land Management Director Robert F. Buford in which the senators urge a quick and effective rehabilitation response after wildfires." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_644_17458-002_sm.jpg", "alt": "Letter from Bureau of Land Management Director Robert F. Buford to Senator James A. McClure in which Buford responds to McClure's wish for quick rehabilitation of range and wildlife after wildfires.", "caption": "Robert F. Buford letter to James A. McClure about fire rehabilitation", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam028.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "08", "day": "22", "year": "1986" }, "text": { "headline": "Robert F. Buford letter to James A. McClure about fire rehabilitation", "text": "Letter from Bureau of Land Management Director Robert F. Buford to Senator James A. McClure in which Buford responds to McClure's wish for quick rehabilitation of range and wildlife after wildfires." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_652_17720-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "An article from the Central Idaho Star-News of McCall, Idaho, describes Senator James A. McClure's family log cabin on Payette Lake.", "caption": "McClure's mountain refuge", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam029.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "01", "day": "11", "year": "1990" }, "text": { "headline": "McClure's mountain refuge", "text": "An article from the Central Idaho Star-News of McCall, Idaho, describes Senator James A. McClure's family log cabin on Payette Lake." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_652_17720-002_sm.jpg", "alt": "An editorial from the Press-Tribune of Nampa, Idaho, describes an interaction between Republican James A. McClure and Democrat Bill Dee during their time in the Idaho State Senate in the 1960s.", "caption": "Gentleman Jim", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam030.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "01", "day": "10", "year": "1990" }, "text": { "headline": "Gentleman Jim", "text": "An editorial from the Press-Tribune of Nampa, Idaho, describes an interaction between Republican James A. McClure and Democrat Bill Dee during their time in the Idaho State Senate in the 1960s." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_652_17720-003_sm.jpg", "alt": "An article from the Arco Advertiser of Arco, Idaho, praises Senator James A. McClure following his retirement announcement.", "caption": "Jim McClure will be a hard man to replace", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam031.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "01", "day": "11", "year": "1990" }, "text": { "headline": "Jim McClure will be a hard man to replace", "text": "An article from the Arco Advertiser of Arco, Idaho, praises Senator James A. McClure following his retirement announcement." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_652_17720-004_sm.jpg", "alt": "An editorial from The Independent Enterprise of Payette, Idaho, reflects on the career of Senator James A. McClure following his retirement announcement.", "caption": "McClure will be missed", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam032.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "01", "day": "10", "year": "1990" }, "text": { "headline": "McClure will be missed", "text": "An editorial from The Independent Enterprise of Payette, Idaho, reflects on the career of Senator James A. McClure following his retirement announcement." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_652_17720-005_sm.jpg", "alt": "An opinion piece from The Morning News of Blackfoot, Idaho, contemplates the challenge of replacing Senator James A. McClure following his retirement announcement.", "caption": "Who can fill Jim McClure's shoes?", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam033.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "01", "day": "08", "year": "1990" }, "text": { "headline": "Who can fill Jim McClure's shoes?", "text": "An opinion piece from The Morning News of Blackfoot, Idaho, contemplates the challenge of replacing Senator James A. McClure following his retirement announcement." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_652_17720-006_sm.jpg", "alt": "An article from the Spokane Daily Chronicle laments the announced retirement of Senator James A. McClure and reflects on his career highlights.", "caption": "Another loss in Northwest clout", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam034.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "01", "day": "11", "year": "1990" }, "text": { "headline": "Another loss in Northwest clout", "text": "An article from the Spokane Daily Chronicle laments the announced retirement of Senator James A. McClure and reflects on his career highlights." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_652_17720-007_sm.jpg", "alt": "An editorial from the Argus Observer of Ontario, Oregon, reflects on the life and career of Senator James A. McClure following his retirement announcement.", "caption": "Rest deserved", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam035.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "01", "day": "08", "year": "1990" }, "text": { "headline": "Rest deserved", "text": "An editorial from the Argus Observer of Ontario, Oregon, reflects on the life and career of Senator James A. McClure following his retirement announcement." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_652_17720-008_sm.jpg", "alt": "An opinion piece from The Rupert News-Journal of Rupert, Idaho, praises Senator James A. McClure for choosing to retire on his own terms.", "caption": "Sen. McClure Shows Common Sense With Voluntary Retirement", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam036.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "01", "day": "10", "year": "1990" }, "text": { "headline": "Sen. McClure Shows Common Sense With Voluntary Retirement", "text": "An opinion piece from The Rupert News-Journal of Rupert, Idaho, praises Senator James A. McClure for choosing to retire on his own terms." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_659_18241-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "Newspaper clipping on a compromise reached by congress and the U.S. Forest Service over a Hells Canyon Recreation Area mangement plan.", "caption": "Idaho Congressmen reach Halls Canyon compromise", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam037.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "09", "day": "26", "year": "1982" }, "text": { "headline": "Idaho Congressmen reach Halls Canyon compromise", "text": "Newspaper clipping on a compromise reached by congress and the U.S. Forest Service over a Hells Canyon Recreation Area mangement plan." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_681_19242-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "Senator James A. McClure sits at a table with his sons, Kenneth and David; future daughter-in-law Sally; and unidentified others.", "caption": "James A. McClure with his sons, Kenneth and David; future daughter-in-law Sally; and others", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam038.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1975" }, "text": { "headline": "James A. McClure with his sons, Kenneth and David; future daughter-in-law Sally; and others", "text": "Senator James A. McClure sits at a table with his sons, Kenneth and David; future daughter-in-law Sally; and unidentified others." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_681_19245-002_sm.jpg", "alt": "Photograph of former president Richard M. Nixon sitting next to Senator James A. McClure", "caption": "Richard M. Nixon and James A. McClure", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam041.html" }, "start_date": { "year": "1990" }, "text": { "headline": "Richard M. Nixon and James A. McClure", "text": "Photograph of former president Richard M. Nixon sitting next to Senator James A. McClure" } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_681_19249-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "Senator James A. McClure sits to President Gerald Ford's right at a meeting in the White House.", "caption": "White House meeting", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam042.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "05", "day": "05", "year": "1975" }, "text": { "headline": "White House meeting", "text": "Senator James A. McClure sits to President Gerald Ford's right at a meeting in the White House." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_681_19250-001_sm.jpg", "alt": "Photograph of Senator James A. McClure and others observing President Ronald Reagan as he signs four Wilderness bills in the White House Rose Garden.", "caption": "Senator James A. McClure and others observe President Ronald Reagan signing bills", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam044.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "06", "day": "19", "year": "1984" }, "text": { "headline": "Senator James A. McClure and others observe President Ronald Reagan signing bills", "text": "Photograph of Senator James A. McClure and others observing President Ronald Reagan as he signs four Wilderness bills in the White House Rose Garden." } },{ "media": { "url": "https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/jam/small/mg400_681_19250-002_sm.jpg", "alt": "Letter in which White House staffer Pamela J. Turner provides details to Senator James A. McClure about an enclosed photograph of McClure and others observing a bill signing by President Ronald Reagan in the White House Rose Garden.", "caption": "White House letter to James A. McClure regarding Rose Garden signing", "link": "/digital/jam/items/jam045.html" }, "start_date": { "month": "06", "day": "26", "year": "1984" }, "text": { "headline": "White House letter to James A. McClure regarding Rose Garden signing", "text": "Letter in which White House staffer Pamela J. Turner provides details to Senator James A. 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