{"value"=>"<p>The file (1971-78) of Edward M. Brigham, III, North Midwest Representative, consists of correspondence and collateral papers relating to the preservation of the black-footed ferret, an endangered species.</p> <p>The file contains Brigham's correspondence with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, officials of NAS, and members of Congress. The collateral papers include proceedings of the Black-Footed Ferret and Prairie Dog Workshop (1973) held at Rapid City, S.D.; and papers of the Black-Footed Ferret Recovery Team including a copy of the Black-Footed Ferret Recovery Plan submitted to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and working papers of the Black-Footed Ferret Recovery Team of which Brigham was a member.</p>"}