Collection Timeline

1907 to 2000

1907
A two-part receipt, totalling seventy-five dollars, to Dave Lewis.

1908
A 1908 Fish and Game license to Dave Lewis.

1910
Letter from F. A. Silcox to forest supervisors about the process of making a coyote poison, bait, and report process.
A letter to a Mr. David Lewis about a statement sheet, oath of office, and poison receipt.
A letter to David Lewis about his appointment at Forest Guard (Hunter) becoming effective on April 1.
A letter about bounties and animal hides.
A letter proposing a Forest Guard (Hunter) position to Dave Lewis.
A message about purchasing April county warrants.
A letter certifying David Lewis to occupy a ranger station during winter and spring for trapping.
A letter from J. I. Overman to David Lewis about cougar hide payments.

1911
A letter from B. J. Snydey to Davis Lewis.

1913
A 1913 Fish and Game license to David Lewis.

1914
A letter from Lucas V. Parker to Dave Lewis about legal proceedings on ownership of horses.

1915
A letter to a Mr. Lewis on a future hunting trip, seasons, garden seed, and tobacco.

1922
A letter from Otto M. Jones, state game warden, about David Lewis' permission to kill and trap predatory animals.

1923
A letter to Dave Lewis from the State Game Warden on the issue of bounty payments.

1924
A letter from C. E. Armstrong to Dave Lewis about sending items, and offering services. An C.E. Armstong & Co. Sporting Goods invoice.
A letter from Emmit Rankan about duck hunting and asking Dave how it is at his place.

1925
A letter from H. C. Shellworth on an issue with a bank check and "insufficient funds".
A letter from Claude P. Fordyce about the Sheepeater campaign, cougar skins, dogs, and christmas gifts.
A letter from Chas F. Speed about a Dr. Fordyce and Cupp.
A letter from C. P. Fordyce about his interest in Dave's life events, packages, and a rotary club.

1926
A letter from Harry Shellworth on selling furs.
A letter from The National Geographical Society confirming David Lewis as a member of their society.
A letter from Ovid M. Butler about David Lewis' American Forestry Association membership.
A letter Alfred W. Adson to Dave Lewis about salmon fishing and a past trip.

1927
A letter from H.C. Baldridge to Honorable Peter G. Johnstown, about a Mr. Lewis and his compliance to the law.
A letter from James Russell about shipping cougar hides.
A letter from Ansgar E. Johnson about Dave's photo in the New York Times.
The cover of the New York Times featuring a Red Cross campaign, plane accident, photo of Dave Lewis, and more.
A newspaper article titled "Nashville Men Have Successful Hunt In Idaho National Forest" featuring various photos of Idaho's landscape and wild animals.
The Sunday Oregonian newspaper article titled "Idaho Invites Coolidge to "Matterhorn of America" ".
The Idaho Statesman's newspaper monday picture page highlighting six photographs of traveling men, wildlife, and wilderness.
A letter from H. C. Shellworth about an Uncle Dave Lewis and Governor "Dinner Party".
A letter from H. C. Baldridge about David Lewis and a homestead.
Letter from Harry C. Shellworth about letters from the governor, garden seeds, hunting party, and a Hale Patterson.

1928
A letter from a Mrs. John Routeou about several sick persons, and the winter weather.
A photograph of Dave Lewis and two men fording stream on horseback. A blurry figure of a dog is at the back of the river.
Gov. Baldridge, Dave Lewis, Stanley A. Easton (and dogs) pose next to a headstone at the Sheepeater Battlefield on Soldier Bar.
A far shot of Uncle Dave Lewis' cabin on lower Big Creek.
A letter to Elmer D. Davies to David Lewis about a future trip for animal hunting in Idaho.
A letter to Elmer D. Davies about bringing Uncle Dave "outside".
A horse drinks from a river. A photograph caption about the Big Creek stream pictured, and additional information about Uncle Dave Lewis and W. H. Bolles.
A solitary headstone pictured in the photograph. Rolling hills with sparse trees are featured in the background. A photograph caption about a monument for a soldier's death during the Sheepeater Indian war.
A far-shot of a horse and a solitary headstone to the right. A photograph caption of Soldiers Bar and W. H. Bolles' favorite horse Coalie.
Dave Lewis and his two dogs. A photograph caption of Uncle Dave Lewis and his dogs.

1929
A letter from W. H. Bolles on moving away and reminiscing on a past summer trip.

1930
An Idaho Sunday Statesman newspaper article titled "They Would Keep the State's Wildest Beauty Unspoiled" about the possibility of a 'proposed primitive area' to keep natural and for recreational use.
A map on the Idaho National Forest, Boise and Meridian area.

1931
Three people and three dogs stand in front of a headstone at the Sheepeater Battlefield on Soldier Bar. Front left to right, David Lewis, Thelma Page, and an unidentifiable man.
Thelma Page stands on top a log overlooking several attentive dogs.
David Lewis, with two dogs at his heel, stands to the left of the headstone. Thelma Page is turned away from the camera, looking at the headstone at the Sheepeater Battlefield on Soldier Bar.
David Lewis and Thelma Page on their respective horses, are pictured in the distance. Three dogs surround Lewis' horse.
David Lewis and Thelma Page, faced away, pose in front of a log cabin. Thelma Page is bent over petting a dog, and Lewis stares at the camera while holding a gun.
David Lewis, Thelma Page and three dogs are featured in the photograph in front of a log cabin.
A front view of Thelma Page standing on top a log and feeding several dogs.
Thelma Page, faced away, sit on a log stump and pets a dog to her left.

1933
A letter from George W. Hutchison about David Lewis continuing his association with the National Geographic Society.

1935
A property purchase agreement between David Lewis and Jess R. Taylor.

1950
An application for a time extension for Jess Taylor.
A letter on Jess Taylor's permit and affidavit.
A letter on Jess Taylor's permit and affidavit.

1955
A notice about "The Goat Creek Placer" mining ground conforming to Idaho mining laws.
A notice about the "Cougar Placer" mining ground conforming to Idaho mining laws.
A notice about the "Cougar Placer" mining ground conforming to Idaho mining laws.

1956
An affidavit of assessment work for Jess R. Taylor about work on Cougar Placer.
An affidavit of assessment work for Jess R. Taylor about work on Goat Creek Placer in the Big Creek Mining District in Idaho.

1957
An affidavit of assessment work for Jess R. Taylor about work on Cougar Creek.
An affidavit of assessment work for Jess R. Taylor about work on Goat Creek Placer in the Big Creek Mining District in Idaho.
A letter to a Mr. Jess R. Taylor about an enclosed License and Certificate of Water Right.
A departmental receipt for Jess R. Taylor of fourteen dollars.
A short note with details on Jess R. Taylor's License and Certificate of Water Right.
A document with full details on Jess R. Taylor's License and Certificate of Water Right.
A letter on Jess Taylor's permit and affidavit.

1958
An affidavit of assessment work for Jess R. Taylor about work on Cougar Creek.
An affidavit of assessment work for Jess R. Taylor about work on Goat Creek Placer in the Big Creek Mining District in Idaho.

1959
An affidavit of assessment work for Jess R. Taylor about work on Cougar Creek.
An affidavit of assessment work for Jess R. Taylor about work on Goat Creek Placer in the Big Creek Mining District in Idaho.
Dorothy Taylor stands in front of a rocky hill with shrubs.
Dorothy Taylor (right) and unidentified man stare at a large trout. A door to a log cabin is in the background.
Jess Taylor with waders and fishing gear holding a large trout.

1960
An affidavit of assessment work for Jess R. Taylor about work on Cougar Creek.
An affidavit of assessment work for Jess R. Taylor about work on Goat Creek Placer in the Big Creek Mining District in Idaho.

1961
An affidavit of assessment work for Jess R. Taylor about work on Goat Creek Placer in the Big Creek Mining District in Idaho.
An affidavit of assessment work for Jess R. Taylor about work on Cougar Creek.
Senate Debate Excerpts on the Establishment of a National Wilderness Preservation System
The full S. 174 bill for establishing a National Wilderness Preservation System.

1962
Proof of Labor document for monetary work claims for Goat Creek Placer.
Proof of Labor document for monetary work claims for Cougar Creek.
A mule deer head mounted in a log cabin interior.
Jess Taylor sits on a floral-patterned chair, in a log cabin.

1963
Proof of Labor document for monetary work claims for Cougar Creek.
Proof of Labor document for monetary work claims for Goat Creek Placer.

1964
Proof of Labor document for monetary work claims for Goat Creek Placer.
Proof of Labor document for monetary work claims for Cougar Creek.

1965
Proof of Labor document for monetary work claims for Goat Creek Placer.
Proof of Labor document for monetary work claims for Cougar Creek.

1966
Proof of Labor document for monetary work claims for Goat Creek Placer.
Proof of Labor document for monetary work claims for Cougar Creek.
A letter to Wallis Randall about an enclosed 'option' that came with the letter.
A letter about Kenneth A. Dick's purchase of an option on Taylor Ranch.
A letter on purchase of an option on Taylor Ranch approval.
A memorandum detailing the monetary aspects of the Taylor Ranch purchase.

1967
Proof of Labor document for monetary work claims for Goat Creek Placer.
Proof of Labor document for monetary work claims for Cougar Creek.
A message in handwritten cursive: "I received signed options on 10 Feb 67 in Boise..."
A letter about an enclosed packing agreement copy. The letter also features cursive writing in red and blue ink.
A full document on the purchase option details between the Taylors and the University of Idaho. A record request form by Weldon Schmike.
A memorandum on the completion of the two-year option to purchase the Taylor Ranch. Additional information includes future research sites and winter hunting operations.
A memorandum on the Taylor Ranch property purchase option photocopy.
A letter to Randall Wallis on an attached draft and agreement.
A letter from Kenneth A. Dick expressing his regrets in being unable to come visit the Taylor Ranch in the summer.
Handwritten message regarding a meeting about Taylor Ranch.
A letter about an enclosed option agreement.
A letter to a Mr. C. L. Schoenhut about an urgent need for an abstract extension.
A memorandum on a photocopy of the purchase option of the Taylor property.

1968
Proof of Labor document for monetary work claims for Goat Creek Basin Placer.
Proof of Labor document for monetary work claims for Cougar Creek.

1969
A letter from Robert M. Loveland about funding a project of taped interview to a Mr. Taylor about Idaho's wilderness.
A letter about Taylor Ranch and Idaho memorabilia.
Filled record request form from the State of Idaho on behalf of Weldon Scheinke.
A memorandum about an extension on the purchase of the Taylor Ranch, and its future use as wilderness research station.
An unsigned option extension form from Jess R. Taylor and Dorothy M. Taylor to the regents of the University of Idaho.
A handwritten note on paid 1968 Taylor Ranch taxes.
Bill of sale document for Jess R. Taylor and Dorothy M. Taylor.
A letter about an enclosed deed of the Taylor Ranch property to University of Idaho regents.
A letter of thanks from the board of regents to several people for their involvement in the Taylor Ranch project.
A memorandum on the Taylor Ranch's airstrip and discussion on a public airfield.
A memorandum on the final payment on the Taylor Ranch and future, possible uses of the ranch for various research programs.
A newspaper clipping titled 'From the Intermountain Observer: The Governor on the ranch".
A letter explaining the jurisdiction of the Taylor Ranch airstrip being under the University of Idaho Board of Regents' power and not for public use.
A letter about the purchasing process of the Taylor Ranch.
An 'Extension Agreement' document by the Taylors for The Regents of the University of Idaho.

1970
A letter recognizing the letter recipients' hard work in Mr. Taylor's project.
Proof of Labor document for monetary work claims for Goat Creek Basin Placer.
Proof of Labor document for monetary work claims for Cougar Creek.
A letter to Jess Taylor about an enclosed letter photocopy.
A memorandum about a photocopied letter from Dr. R. M. Loveland.
A memorandum about an enclosed letter.
A memorandum on the enclosed Taylor Ranch Agreement for the Regents signature.

1971
A memorandum to University of Idaho President Hartung about the renaming of Taylor Ranch to Wilderness Research Station.
A memorandum on the guiding operations at the Taylor Ranch.
A memorandum about an enclosed correspondence for the Guide operation at the Taylor Ranch.
A message about a lease delivery.
Jess Taylor and Dorothy Taylor Interview #1, 08/25/1971
Jess Taylor and Dorothy Taylor Interview #2, 08/25/1971
Jess Taylor and Dorothy Taylor Interview #3, 08/29/1971
Jess Taylor and Dorothy Taylor Interview #3 Part 1, 08/29/1971
Jess Taylor and Dorothy Taylor Interview #3 Part 2, 08/29/1971

1972
Jess Taylor and Dorothy Taylor Interview #4, 08/09/1972

1974
Jess Taylor and Dorothy Taylor Interview #5, 11/06/1974
Jess Taylor and Dorothy Taylor Interview #5 Part 1, 11/06/1974
Jess Taylor and Dorothy Taylor Interview #5 Part 2, 11/06/1974
Jess Taylor and Dorothy Taylor Interview #6, 11/06/1974
Jess Taylor and Dorothy Taylor Interview #6 Part 1, 11/06/1974
Jess Taylor and Dorothy Taylor Interview #6 Part 2, 11/06/1974
Jess Taylor and Dorothy Taylor Interview #7, 11/21/1974

1977
A letter to the School of Forestry Historian about the Dave Lewis Ranch and Jess Taylor.
A letter about historical documents and a visit to the Dave Lewis Ranch and Forest School on Moscow Mountain.

1982
A handwritten note, or letter, about Dorothy M. Taylor's home being sold and the relief behind it.
A memorandum to Don Amos simply stating "Please review and make recommendations".
A claim voucher on the Taylor Ranch building.
A letter to David L. McKinney about an accompanying enclosed Taylor Ranch agreement document.
A letter to the Hourihans about the University of Idaho receiving ownership of several buildings on the Taylor Ranch property.
A memorandum about an enclosed letter of agreement. A letter to Tina and Cornelius Hourihan on the University of Idaho paying for the Hourihans' buildings on Taylor Ranch.
An appraisal report of Taylor Ranch consisting of but not limited to a letter, appraisal purpose, photographs, maps, building conditions, and valuation estimates.

1984
A letter from James M. Spence on his concerns of the future use of his land donation to the University of Idaho.
A letter from David L. McKinney explaining how James M. Spence's land donation may be used in a land exchange with the U.S. Forest Service.
A memorandum on a proposed land exchange of forty donated acres with the U.S. Forest Service and alerting the donation owner out of courtesy.
A draft of a letter from David L. McKinney explaining how James M. Spence's land donation may be used in a land exchange with the U.S. Forest Service.
A memorandum asking for a review of a letter draft to James Spence. A draft of a letter from David L. McKinney explaining how James M. Spence's land donation may be used in a land exchange with the U.S. Forest Service.
A memorandum on land exchange documents.
A memorandum on a U.S. Forest Service land exchange with mention to a Jon Warren and Ernie Ables about the land proposal.
A message to Vice President McKinney about proceeding with the U.S. Forest Service land exchange. Two yellow sticky notes with handwritten cursive messages accompany the page.
A memorandum to David McKinney on a U.S, Forest Service land exchange. Memorandum information includes but is not limited to a Scenic Easement Deed, land title, Statement of Interest form and an "Exchange Process" paper.
A letter to John Ehrenreich about four Statement of Intent copies and the land exchange process.
A letter to John Criswell about land parcel reports and descriptions.
A memorandum to Dave McKinney about four attached copies of a Statement of Intent.
A memorandum on a land exchange and scenic easement with USFS. A handwritten and cursive note is featured at the bottom of the document.

1985
A letter on the Taylor Ranch Scenic Easement Deed and document revisions. A scenic easement deed containing information including but not limited to public law, authorized representatives, architecture, public entry, and an acknowledgement form.

2000
An email from Jo Ellen Force about the "Taylor Ranch Story". The story, written by Jim and Holly Akenson, details a timeline of events of a wildfire.