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University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album Item Info

Full Album - University...
An album covering the 75th year history of the College of Natural Resources (formerly known as College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences), from 1909-1984.
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Charles Houston Shattuck 1909-1917...
A biography of Charles Houston Shattuck, the first Head of the Department of Forestry. Almost singlehandedly, Shattuck had created the Department, established its mission, and directed it carefully toward autonomy. This document is part of the chapter "I. Deans of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences - 1909-1984" from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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Francis Garner Miller 1917-1934...
A biography of Francis Garner Miller, the first Dean of the School of Forestry. Alongside growing the School of Forestry from previously being a Department in the College of Agriculture, Miller successfully drew together the forestry interests of the state, the timbermen, stockmen, and the United States Forest Service. This document is part of the chapter "I. Deans of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences - 1909-1984" from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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Richard E. McArdle 1934-1935...
A biography of Richard E. McArdle, the second Dean of the School of Forestry. While only occupying deanship for one year, McArdle is remembered as a "rough, tough forester," and a good, demanding teacher. This document is part of the chapter "I. Deans of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences - 1909-1984" from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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Dwight Smithson Jeffers 1935-1953...
A biography of Dwight Smithson Jeffers, the third Dean of the School of Forestry. Jeffers brought veyr formative years to the College, including the addition of Summer Camp, the Forest, Wildlife and Range Experiment Station, the Idaho Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, and the beginnings of the fisheries and wildlife programs. He also provided tremendous support to students during and after WWII. This document is part of the chapter "I. Deans of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences - 1909-1984" from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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Ernest W. Wohletz 1953-1971...
A biography of Ernest W. Woheltz, the fourth Dean of the College of Forestry (previously known as the School of Forestry). Woheltz is known for being the Forest, Wildlife and Range Experiment Station's first associate director, as well as fascilitating phenomenal growth to enrollment, funding and the development of a new Forestry building. This document is part of the chapter "I. Deans of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences - 1909-1984" from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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John H. Ehrenreich 1971-1984...
A biography of John H. Ehrenreich, the fifth Dean of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences (previously known as the College of Forestry). To quote Dixie Ehrenreich, former editor of Women in Natural Resources and the late Dean Ehrenreich's wife, "John was a mastermind at figuring out what as next." Dean Ehrenreich successfully implimented a wide breadth of developments to the College, such as the division of the college into departments (1979), the establishments of the Cooperative Park Studies Unit headquarters on campus, Inland Empire Tree Improvement Cooperative, Intermountain Tree Nutrition Cooperative, Clark Fork Field Campus, Wilderness Research Center, International Program, and an FWR Alumni Association. He and his wife Dixie Ehrenreich also encouraged more women to join the College and its administration (see Women in Natural Resources). This document is part of the chapter "I. Deans of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences - 1909-1984" from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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John C. Hendee 1984-1995...
A biography of John C. Hendee, the sixth Dean of the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences. His deanship begins where the album ends, facing a depressed forest industry with confidence that enthusiasm, imagination, and expertise can meet and overcome challenges. This document is part of the Epilogue from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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Faculty, Donors, Scholarships and...
An extensive list detailing CFWR's former faculty, donors, scholarships and graduates from 1909-1984. This document is part of the Appendices from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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II. A New Department...
This chapter explains the origin of the College of Natural Resources (CNR). In 1909, CNR it began as the Department of Forestry within the College of Agriculture, later transferring to the College of Letters and Sciences (L&S) in 1913. Charles Houston Shattuck began as the Head of the Department and would later become Dean of L&S. He established the Department's mission and directed it toward autonomy, eventually evolving it into the School of Forestry in 1917. Furthermore, Shattuck created an arboretum and nursery for the U of I, later renamed the Charles Houston Shattuck Arboretum. *This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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VIII. The Idaho Forester:...
This chapter covers the student publication, The Idaho Forester, which ran from 1917-1997. For an 80 year-old publication, The Idaho Forester underwent times of struggle and success, editorial and design changes, and eventual recogition from the Society of American Foresters in 1979.
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III. Growth and Renaming:...
This chapter overviews the growth of the School of Forestry from 1917-1934, including the hardships and losses during WWI and WWII. Additionally, this section documents the nuanced curriculum changes over this timeframe, including the development of a common curriculum for all freshmen pursuing either General Forestry, Grazing, or Lumberman's Forestry. Not only did the School host international students such as Eugenio de la Cruz but it also acquired experimental forest land during this time.
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VI. The Forest, Wildlife...
This chapter documents the acquisition of the College's field campuses from 1928-1984. In 1928, the Idaho Forest Experiment Station was established by the State Board of Education. Eventually, more units were acquired, including the Lee A. Sharp (Point Springs) Experimental Area in 1954, the Taylor Ranch Wilderness Field Station in 1969, and Clark Fork Field Campuses in 1980. *This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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IX. Range Extension at...
This short chapter explains the history behind the U of I Range Extension Program, which was initiated by Arnold B. Poulsen in 1939. Most information pertains to who filled the extension conservationist position from 1939 to 1968. Eventually, the program evolved into a cooperative arrangement including representatives from the Idaho Rangeland Committee. *This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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IV. From a School...
This chapter documents the changes that eventually made the School of Forestry into the College of Forestry. Dean Dwight Smithson Jeffers led the School of Forestry through WWII, notably writing Alumni Letters to "the boys" oversees. Forestry students' experiences are also addressed, including life in the "Poverty Flats" behind the UI heating plant. Additionally, the arrival of Ernest W. Wohletz is detailed, alongside the acquisition of the Forest, Wildlife and Range Experiement Station in 1939 and the creation of Forestry Week that same year (later renamed Natural Resources Week in 1976). *This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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V. Welcome to Summer...
This chapter covers the School of Forestry's Summer Camp in great detail: Dean Ernest W. Wohletz's early committment to the camp when he was a professor, the cancellations of the '43 and '44 camps during WWII, personal recollections from students, and even the students' stunt, "McCall Nudist Camp - Annual Picnic," in 1957. *This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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VII. Losses, Gains, and...
This chapter begins with the School of Forestry's name change to the College of Forestry, then proceeds to outline more significant changes such as faculty, student and technological developments. One highlighted development was the addition of women to the College, where they were not always welcome. While women had enrolled in the College of Forestry from time to time, Barbara Rupers was the first woman to receive a degree (Wood Utilization) from the U of I College of Forestry in 1963, though she was not allowed to attend Summer Camp. Her determination and abilities broke some long hardened molds and reshaped the perception of women within the College of Forestry. The following year would see the enrollment of two more women, Leslie Betts and Nancy Nelson, both of whom would graduate and also become the first women to attend the College's Summer Camp. Betts would also become the first woman to join the Idaho Forester staff. *This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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1959: The First Fifty...
This chapter covers the College's 50th birthday ceremony, including following name change in 1963: the College of Forestry became the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences. Alongside this new name, the chapter continues to explore more developments into the '60s, including the creation of the new Forestry building. Dean John H. Ehrenreich would "cut the ribbon," aka chainsaw a log, to officially open the College's new home at the FWR Building Dedication on April 22, 1972. Additionally, the "Story of the SNAG" is recorded, from its discovery on Freezeout Ridge in 1970 to eventual placement in the FWR Building. *This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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X. Recent History: 1972-1984...
This chapter covers the College's "recent" history, starting from 1972 to the album's publishment in 1984. Some of the developments covered include faculty during the time, the "Wreckies" on the Move Program, clubs and associations, Frank Pitkin's 40 years of service, the division of the College into Departments (1979), the College's 75th birthday in 1984, and other significant events. *This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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Deans Remembered (p. 8-10)...
Professor Emeritus Ken Hungerford recounts personal memories of the College's former Deans: Miller, McArdle, Jeffers, Woheltz. This chapter is from the University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album.
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Title:
University of Idaho: College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences 1909-1984, an Album
Creator:
Savage, George; Ashland, Lorraine; Miller, Michal
Date Created (Archival Standard):
1984
Date Created (ISO Standard):
1984
Description:
An album covering the 75th year history of the College of Natural Resources (formerly known as College of Forestry, Wildlife and Range Sciences), from 1909-1984.
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natural resources forestry people in agriculture or natural resource occupations history (discipline) black-and-white photographs environmental policy fisheries logging loggers interviews wildlife national parks women's studies rangeland diversity gardening nurseries (horticulture) firefighters obituaries journals (periodicals) farming (activity or system) nature trails heroines sustainability environmental engineering sustainable development conservation organizations conservation concepts cultural landscapes/property/heritage buildings for university or college college buildings colleges (institutions) college students forestry maps lumber experiment stations forest management forest stations rangers (forest) building history research history of conservation local histories nurseries (horticulture) environmental art Southeast Asia professors (teachers) deans (educators) celebrations world wars research (function) research institutes (institutions) bicentennials
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College of Natural Resources collection, UG 92, University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives
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