ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Many of the sources described below are available in the Region 4 History Collection, Ogden, Utah.

Alderson, William T and Shirley Payne Low. Interpretation of Historic Sites. Nashville, TN: American Association for State and Local History, 1976.

This book is a short exploration of how to develop and run programs at historic sites. It is directed towards administrators, developers and prospective historic interpreters. Alderson was Director of the American Association for State and Local History and Low was Supervisor of Hostess Training at Colonial Williamsburg. Their book includes information on preserving historic structures and sites, as well as preparing security measures and planning presentation methods for audiences and interpreters. It references several historical sites across the country and features black and white photographs, a brief index, and a suggested reading list. It should be noted presentation tools described for this publication may be out of date.

Alexander, Thomas G. A Clash of Interests: Interior Department and Mountain West 1863-96. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1977.

Alexander, the Associate Director of the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at BYU, provides an in-depth study of the Interior Department’s relations with the Intermountain West—specifically the Idaho, Utah, and Arizona Territories spanning 1863 to 1896. Topics include Territorial Policy of the time-period, Native American consolidation and acculturation, and frontier commonwealth policies. The book includes maps, tables, and a bibliographic essay of further reading. This is a useful source for anyone interested in the history of the Mountain West, the development of land policy in the territories, or the interactions between the federal government and Native American peoples.

---. The Rise of Multiple-Use Management in the Intermountain West: A History of Region 4 of the Forest Service. Salt Lake City, UT: Brigham Young University and MESA Corp., 1987.

This book offers a history of the Intermountain Region. Chapters cover the following time periods: The Beginnings of Resource Administration in the Intermountain West Under the Forest Service 1905-1909, Forest Management in a Depression Era: 1930-1941, and Forest Planning and Management Under Pressure: 1970-1986.

---. Utah the Right Place: The Official Centennial History. Salt Lake City, UT: Gibbs Smith, 1999.

The Utah State Historical Society commissioned Alexander to write a comprehensive history of the state for its centennial celebration in 1996. The book spans pre-history to 1996 and provides information on its native inhabitants, explorers, and those who have affected the development of the state over the years. Main topics include the displacement of Native Americans, environmental activism, Utah women in education and politics, promotion of the arts, and urban growth. It has black and white photographs, maps, and tables. There are notes attached to the end of each chapter and a bibliographic essay organized by chapter.

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American Geological Institute. Glossary of Geology and Related Sciences. 2nd ed. Washington, D. C.: American Geological Institute, 1960.

This glossary of geological terms contains contributions from various geological committees. The vocabulary is organized alphabetically and includes the original use of the terms with descriptive definitions. There is also an appendix with added and revised terms prepared by the Glossary Review Committee under J. Marvin Weller.

Anderson, Rolf, ed. “We Had and Objective in Mind” The U. S. Forest Service in the Pacific Northwest 1905-2005: A Centennial Anthology. Portland, OR: The Pacific Northwest Forest Service Association, 2005.

This anthology contains stories of forest rangers, mostly from the timberlines. The Forest Service Association generated this text to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Forest Service. It details the hardships of early forestry work, tells stories of fires, floods, smokejumping, and the CCC. It also covers the evolution of multiple-use management from WWII to the present. The contents are divided by eras from 1905-2005. There is also an index of the contributing authors, a listing of acronyms and abbreviations, and a listing of established and continued forest reserves and national forests. Black and white photos are included.

Atteberry, Jennifer Eastman. Building Idaho: An Architectural History. Moscow, ID: University of Idaho Press, 1991.

Building Idaho is a well-researched examination of architectural history in the state of Idaho. Atteberry is the Architectural Historian for the Idaho State Historical Society. She created this work for the Idaho Centennial Celebration. The history spans pre-1860, through the Railroad Era, to post-World War II. It covers the change of styles, vernacular, and technology over time. It also includes the use of regional materials, the rural landscape, and finishes with the Historical Preservation Movement. The book includes floor plans, illustrations, maps, black and white photos, and an annotated bibliography.

Baker, Gladys L., Wayne D. Rasmussen, Vivian Wiser, and Jane M. Porter. Century of Service: The First 100 Years of the United States Department of Agriculture. Washington DC: US Government Printing Office, 1963.

This history was compiled by the Centennial Committee for the U. S. Department of Agriculture. It covers the chronology of the departments’ major events from the initial establishment in 1862 through 1962. Appendices include the organization of different agencies within the department and small biographies of commissioners, secretaries, under secretaries, and assistants. There are footnotes at the end of every chapter, and a large section of source citations.

Baker, Robert D., Larry Burt, Robert S. Maxwell, Victor H. Treat, and Henry C. Dethloff. The National Forests of the Northern Region: Living Legacy—1993. College Station, TX: Intaglio, Inc., 1993.

This book traces the operations of the Forest Service in Montana, the Dakotas, and Northern Idaho from 1908 through 1988. Drawing from primary and secondary sources, the authors recount the social and

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economic development of the Northern Region and the adaptation of the Forest Service to meet the changing needs of the area. This book includes black and white photos, tables, topographical maps, and source notes at the end of the chapters. In addition, there is an extensive bibliography drawing from books, articles, Forest Service documents, and unpublished manuscripts.

Baker, Robert D., Robert S. Maxwell, Victor H. Treat, and Henry C. Dethloff. Timeless Heritage: A History of the Forest Service in the Southwest. College Station: TX: Intaglio, Inc., 1988.

Timeless Heritage is an informative history of Region 3 of the Forest Service. It is part of a series of Forest Service publications covering the different regions. From pre-history through 1988, this book covers the historical geography of the Southwest, the land and the people, and the forest reserve establishment. Other chapters cover grazing, forest fires, and recreation. Key features include black and white photos, tables, and topographical maps. Like the others in the series, there is an extensive bibliography for further reading and source notes at the end of each chapter.

Barkley, Paul W., and David W. Seckler. Economic Growth and Environmental Decay: the Solution Becomes the Problem. New York, NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc., 1972.

This book is a basic textbook on the battle between growth and protection of the environment. It covers the interconnections between both sides of the debate, the role of economics, and strategies for the future claiming, “the current environmental problem is not taken seriously enough.” It also defines and explains the terms and methods of economic theory. There are footnotes at the end of the chapters with bibliographic information, black and white photos, tables, and diagrams. This book is useful to study the basic economic and environmental ideas of the 1970’s. Barnett, Harold J., and Chandler Morse. Scarcity and Growth: The Economics of Natural Resource Availability. Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins Press, 1965.

Written for students of land economics and specialists of natural resources, Scarcity and Growth discusses the relationship between population and resource scarcity. It presents various economic theories, the nature of the conservation movement, and the interplay of technical progress and social problems. Both authors are professors of economics. Barnett comes from Washington University; Morse is from Cornell. The book contains many tables and figures. This text is a useful source for research on the environmental debate of the 1960’s.

Beard, Ward P. Teaching Conservation: A Guide in Natural Resources Education. Baltimore, MD: Monument Printing Co., 1948.

Ward P. Beard was the Assistant Director of Vocational Education for the U. S. Office of Education and an Education Specialist for the U. S. Forest Service. This 1948 publication is a guide for teaching courses in conservation and education. It defines the proper concept of conservation, education principles, and activities for teachers of college students. The book has an appendix containing the sources used and lists of federal agencies associated with conservation.

Belyea, Harold C. Forest Measurement. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1931.

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Belyea was an Assistant Professor of Forest Engineering at Syracuse University. Forest Measurement is an early textbook on the fundamentals of forest mensuration. It covers statistical methods, units of volume, age determination, and lumber grades. It contains charts, tables, diagrams, a general index, and a basic bibliography.

Bergoffen, William W. 100 Years of Federal Forestry. Washington DC: US Government Printing Office, 1976.

This pictoral history was originally printed for the Forest Service’s centennial celebration. It contains black and white photographs taken from pre-Forest Service history through 1976. They are organized by eras with limited editorial comments and captions. In addition, there is a small overview of Forest Service photographers and a list of photo credits. This is an appealing source for researchers looking for photographs of forest service history.

Biddle, M. Fishlake National Forest: Backcountry Guide for Hiking and Horseback Riding. Salt Lake City, UT: Wasatch Publishers, Inc., 1993.

This is a user-friendly wilderness guide for the Fishlake National Forest. It charts over 400 trail miles for beginning, intermediate, and advanced hiking levels. There are topographical maps with marked trails as well as elevation and mileage tables. It includes information on local history, fish stocking, wildlife, and archaeology. It also contains preparation tips for hiking tours. Hikers may be interested in the background information on the Fishlake National Forest.

Bolton, Hebert E. Pageant in the Wilderness: The Story of the Escalante Expedition of the Interior Basin 1776. Salt Lake City, UT: Utah State Historical Society, 1972.

Bolton originally published his translation of Escalante’s journal in Utah Historical Quarterly. This paperback edition was printed to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Father Escalante’s expedition. It includes a trail map drafted by Bolton with identified campsites and a copy of the original map drawn by Miera. This account follows the expedition with descriptions of wildlife and early encounters of Native Americans. Scholars will find a bibliography containing primary sources of manuscripts in Spain and Mexico, as well as published secondary materials from the early 20th Century.

Briggs, A. E. Memoirs of a U. S. Forest Ranger. A. E. Briggs, 1963.

Author A. E. Briggs offers this memoir of thirty-two years in the forest service. He includes his employment history from ranger to administrative positions on the Caribou, Idaho (now Payette), and Wasatch, Nevada and Minidoka National Forests. In addition, Briggs served two years as Assistant and Acting Chief, Division of Range Management, Intermountain Region. Briggs conveys forest ranger life; the problems forest servicemen and land management agencies face in attempting to protect national resources, and the importance of protecting watersheds.

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Brookes, Martha H., Robert W. Campbell, J. J. Colbert, Russel G. Mitchell, and R. W. Stark. Western Spruce Budworm. United States Department of Agriculture Technical Bulletin No. 1694. Washington, D.C.: 1987.

This report combines the research results on the outbreaks of spruce budworm in the east and western spruce budworm in the west. It is presented by the research entomologists and program managers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Canadian Department of the Environment. The chapters cover taxonomy, the host species, population dynamics, and recommendations for the future. The report includes a basic index, tables, color photos, charts, a glossary of terms, and extensive section of source citations.

Browning, Peter. John Muir In His Own Words: A Book of Quotations. Lafayette, CA: Great West Books, 1988.

Peter Browning compiled quotations taken from John Muir’s letters, journals, and publications in this text. They are organized chronologically and reveal changes in both style and content over Muir’s lifetime. There is also a topical index to guide readers looking for specific themes. Other features include photos of Muir as a young man and in his later life, as well as his signature.

Buckendorf, Madeline, and Elizabeth P. Jacox, ed. Directory of Oral History Resources in Idaho. ID: Idaho State Historical Society, 1982.

This is a list of different oral history projects conducted in the state of Idaho. They include purpose and content descriptions of the oral histories and their accessibility. The entries are listed by county, city and project names. There is a map of the counties, a table of contents, and an index of cities, counties, and repositories.

Bush, Harold H. Flashbacks of a Forest Ranger. Parsons, WV: McClain Publishing Co., 1999.

Harold H. Bush retired in 1995 after a lifetime as a Forest Ranger working in six national forests. His memoirs include anecdotes on government bureaucracy, forest ranger duties, personnel relationships, and the CCC. He includes a rough diagram of CCC camps in Northwest Pennsylvania.

Cazier, Lola. Surveys and Surveyors of the Public Domain 1785-1975. Washington D. C.: Government Printing Office, 1976.

This book is designed to aid in training cadastral surveyors in the application of surveying principles. The chapters include a study of people who performed surveys in the General Land Office and the Bureau of Land Management, as well as a history of surveying in ancient times and Colonial America. They also cover the beginning of Rectangular Surveys, Congressional Management, public lands, pioneer surveyors, cadastral surveys, and modernization. There are black and white photos, diagrams, maps, and illustrations.

Cazier, S. Edwin. The Last Saddle Horse Ranger. Logan, UT: Educational Printing Service, 1971.

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Author S. Edwin Cazier presents his autobiography as a forest ranger working in the Bridger-Teton National Forest from 1929 to 1959. It offers a first-hand description of employment in the early eras of the U.S. Forest Service.

Chase, Agnes. First Book of Grasses: The Structure of Grasses Explained for Beginners. rev. ed. San Antonio, TX: W. A. Silveus, 1937.

This booklet is an artifact as an early introduction to the study of grasses. Agnes Chase was the senior agrostologist for the U. S. Department of Agriculture. She provides general information on grasses with names, characteristics, and illustrations of different species. There is a basic index as well as a list of botanical names and a pronunciation guide.

Coats, J. H. “Bud.” Communications in the National Forests of the Northern Region: A History of Telephone and Radio. [n. p.]: USFS Northern Region, 1984.

Coats’ history of forest service communications ranges from 1910 through 1977 and takes in early telephone systems, CCC era communications, radio communications, and heliographs, which is the use of mirrors to produce Morse code. There are black and white photos, but no index or reference section. Sources for the material include Forest Service retirees, meeting reports, and the 1947 Forest Service telephone handbook.

Cohen, Stan. A Pictoral History of Smoke jumping. Missoula, MT: Pictoral Histories Publishing Co., 1983.

This is a pictoral history to help readers appreciate contributions of pioneers in aerial fire detection and suppression. Cohen is the author of several history books, a director of a historical park in Montana, and a consulting geologist. His book briefly covers the history of smoke jumping, early firefighting, equipment, bases, and training. There is a small bibliography.

---. The Tree Army: A Pictorial History of the Civilian Conservation Corps, 1933-1942. Missoula, MT: Pictorial Histories Publishing Co., 1980.

This history is designed to revive and preserve the accomplishments of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). With numerous black and white photos, Cohen highlights the background of the initial organization, camps, work projects, training and education, trivia, and the oath of enrollment. The book also has several maps, a limited bibliography, and an appendix with information of the CCC divided by state.

Colby, C. B. Snow Surveyors: Defenders Against Flood and Drought. New York, NY: Coward- McCann Inc., 1959.

This book is a pictoral presentation of snow-surveying techniques with paragraphs of information regarding equipment, shelters, and conditions. It provides a brief overview of early snow surveying.

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Cooley, Everett L., ed. “The Last Spike is Driven.” Special issue, Utah Historical Quarterly 37, no. 1, (Winter 1969). Utah Historical Quarterly collected these articles for the National Golden Spike Centennial Publication. The articles cover a range of topics including the history of the transcontinental railroad, contracting for the Union Pacific, Chinese laborers of the Central Pacific, the development of the Golden Spike National Historic Site, mid-century rail crossing, and the Corinne Fair. There are black and white photographs and footnotes with source information.

Corrigan, George A. Calked Boots and Cant Hooks. Ashland, WI: North Word Inc., 1976.

Corrigan, part of the Wisconsin Forestry Advisory Committee and a timber supply consultant for the U. S. Department of the Interior, explores the colorful logging era of the early 20th Century. He describes the evolution of the logging industry and provides anecdotes of the life of lumberjacks. It includes some black and white photos and will be helpful for research on the early timber industry.

Crane, Basil K. Dust From an Alkali Flat. (Unpublished autobiography, Reno, NV: 1981).

This is an unpublished autobiography about Basil K. Crane, a U.S. Forest Ranger on the Toiyabe National Forest. Chapter titles include Springtime in Smokey Valley, Ranger’s Wife, and The Romance of the West. This memoir offers personal insight into the life of a U.S. Forest Ranger in the 1940s.

Crum, Stephen J. The Road on Which We Came: A History of the Western Shoshone. Salt Lake City, UT: University of Utah Press, 1994.

This is a general history of the Western Shoshone People. It contains details on their native way of life, warfare and adjustment, and reservations. It also discusses the Western Shoshone and their connection to the New Deal spanning prehistory to 1990. There are black and white photos, endnotes divided by chapter, an extensive bibliography, and a basic index.

Daniels, Lewis Henry. “A Good Life.” (Unpublished autobiography).

Former U.S. Forest Ranger Lewis Henry Daniels presents his unpublished autobiography in A Good Life. He served in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest in the early 1920’s.

Darrah, William Culp. Powell of the Colorado. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1951.

Darrah, a professor of biology at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, recounts the life story of John Wesley Powell from 1830-1902 and includes his two expeditions down the Colorado River. Organized by year, the chapters tell of the expedition’s interaction with Native Americans, as well as federal government agencies and policies. They also cover Powell’s philosophy of science. There are black and white photos, footnotes, a thorough bibliography and index.

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Davies, Gilbert W. The Forest Ranger Who Could: Pioneer Custodians of the United States Forest Service 1905-1912. Bend, OR: Maverick Publications, 2003.

This is a fictional account of USFS District Ranger Buck Stonewall of the Maahcooatche Forest. Davies worked for the Forest Serves for thirty years and has written/edited several FS books. The chapters are organized by year from 1905-1912 and contain illustrations, poems, and cited stories from friends of the Forest Service.

Davies, Gilbert W. and Florice M. Frank, eds. Stories of the Klamath National Forest The First 50 Years: 1905- 1955. Klamath Falls, OR: Graphic Press, 1992.

In this history, Davies and Gilbert, both former Forest Service employees, use oral interviews to tell the story of the ranger organization in the Klamath National Forest. The chapters are divided by year and include oral interviews and a diary transcription. There are black and white photographs, district lists, a timeline, and an index of the people involved.

---, eds. Forest Service Memories: Past Lives and Times in the United States Forest Service. Hat Creek, CA: History ink Books, 1997.

This is a compilation of stories, letters, poems, biographies, and essays on the U.S. Forest Service ranging from 1891 through 1997. The chapters cover the beginnings at the Washington office, early reminiscences, and the history of the land and the agency as seen through the eyes of its employees. The words of the writers are published intact.

---, eds. Memorable Forest Fires: Stories by U.S. Forest Service Retirees. Hat Creek, CA: History ink Books, 1995.

With over two hundred stories ranging from 1910 to 1988, this text provides firsthand accounts from U.S. Forest Service workers who helped to fight forest fires. The stories contain incidents from forests all over the nation including Bridger-Teton, Challis, and Sawtooth, in Region 4. A section at the back contains poetry and games to play around a campfire. An abbreviations section, along with photographs, supplement the reading. There is also a section with biographical and work history information for each author.

Dean, Eric. Fire Ready! Albuquerque, NM: Western Skies Publishing, 1995.

This autobiography from author Eric Dean shares his firsthand experience as a wildlands firefighter. Chapter headings include Haystack Fire, Sheep Creek Fire, and Rattlesnake. Dean has worked on fires in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, California, Arizona, and New Mexico. An index at the back of the novel helps the researcher find information according to fire locations.

A Design Guide: Universal Access to Outdoor Recreation. Berkeley, CA: PLAE Inc, 1993.

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This is a handbook for landscape architects, engineers, or anyone involved in outdoor recreation services. It was produced by Project Play and Learning in Adaptable Environments (PLAE) Inc.—a non-profit organization developed in partnership with the U. S. Forest Service—to provide detailed guidelines for designing outdoor recreational facilities. It covers general concepts and standards for outdoor environments with an emphasis on providing access to nature for everyone.

Droze, Wilmon H. Trees, Prairies, and People: A History of Tree Planting in the States. Denton, TX: Texas Woman’s University Press, 1977.

This book relates the history of tree planting in the Plains States from the beginning of settlement to the present focus on the Shelterbelt philosophy. The chapters cover government development, funding, and planting program issues. Maps, charts, black and white photos, and illustrations are included. There are endnotes, a topical index, and a fold-out of the Forest Service Forestry Organizational Project.

Drucker, Philip. Indians of the Northwest Coast. Garden City, NY: The Natural History Press, 1955.

The Bureau of American Ethnology from the Smithsonian produced this study of the Native American peoples who lived from the Northern Coast of California to Alaska. It describes the land, the people, prehistory, material culture, society, religion, ceremony, and art. There are drawings, black and white photographs, and a comprehensive index. There is no reference section.

Du Pont Explosives Department. Blasters’ Handbook: A Manual Describing Explosives and Practical Method of Using Them. 14th ed. Wilmington, DE: E. I. Du Pont de De Nemours & Co, Inc., 1958.

Prepared by the technical service section of the Du Pont Company’s explosives department, this text is their handbook on explosives. The chapters cover the early history of Du Pont explosives and the Du Pont company in the 20th Century. They also cover the handling, storage, and loading of explosives as well as precautions, mining, submarine blasting, measurements, and records. The handbook features illustrations, black and white photographs, tables, and a basic index. (The copy in the USFS Region 4 Archive has three folded pages of a 1958 circular regarding explosive storage and safety from Floyd Iverson, Regional Forester.)

Ekey, Robert. Yellowstone on Fire! Billings, MT: The Billings Gazette, 1989.

This is a pictoral recollection of thirteen major forest fires in Yellowstone National Park. Ekey, a journalist for the Billings Gazette, utilizes powerful photography and covers park policy, eyewitness accounts, the firestorm of 1988, the controversial “Let it Burn” policy, and stories from the fire lines.

Enarson, Elaine Pitt. Woods-Working Woman: Sexual Integration in the U. S. Forest Service. [Tuscaloosa, AL?]: University of Alabama Press, 1984.

Woods-Working Women is a portrait of women and men working together in the National Forests covering issues of occupational structure and social change. Contents include politics of affirmative

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action, early challenges, models of accommodation, gender relations of production, and limits to integration. There are endnotes, an extensive bibliography, and a small index.

Eriksson, Merv, C. Milo McLeod, and Dan Gard. Identifying and Preserving Historic Bridges. Missoula, MT: USDA Forest Service Technology and Developmental Program, 2000.

This book is designed to “improve communication and coordination between heritage resource specialists and engineers to effectively identify and manage Forest Service historical bridges.” Eriksson is a structural engineer for the U. S. Forest Service, McLeod is an archaeologist, and Gard is historian for the Lolo National Forest. Their book covers national register evaluation criteria, historic context, types of bridges, methods for documenting and evaluating, mitigation measures, bridge preservation, and maintenance. There are charts, black and white photographs, four appended lists organized by forest regions, and a glossary.

Ermentrout, Robert Allen. Forgotten Men: The Civilian Conservation Corps. Smithtown, NY: Exposition Press, 1982.

Robert Allen Ermentrout is a former 2nd Lieutenant of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). In Forgotten Men, he explores the origins of Roosevelt’s New Deal agencies and the accomplishments of the men in the CCC. The chapters cover the historical background of the CCC, its initial period, camp organization, and administration. He describes barracks life and projects, and assesses the benefits to the men and the nation.

Ervin, Keith. Fragile Majesty: The Battle for North America’s Last Great Forest. Seattle, WA: The Mountaineers, 1989.

This is an examination of public land management in the Pacific Northwest. Ervin is a freelance writer who has published articles in newspapers and journals of the Pacific Northwest. This text includes Native American issues, forestry, ecology, timber, economics, wildlife, and logging. It contains a map, black and white photographs, a bibliography, and topical index.

Evans, Nicholas. The Smoke Jumper. New York, NY: Delacorte Press, 2001.

Nicholas Evans, author of The Horse Whisperer, provides this fictional story of Connor Ford, a Snake Mountain photographer, who spends his summers smokejumping around the world. This book describes scenes from fires in the United States and Africa and reflects on themes of love, loyalty, and honor.

Ewart, Alan W., ed. Natural Resource Management: The Human Dimension. Boulder, CO: Westview Press Inc, 1996.

This is a collection of essays by various scholars, planners, and policy makers. The essays cover public perception, individual behavior, and sociological forces involved in natural resource management. They examine specific examples of research and management application, as well as the future of the research. Each essay includes source citations, diagrams, maps, and illustrations. 10

Federal Water Pollution Control Administration. Water Quality Criteria: Report of the National Technical Advisory Committee to the Secretary of the Interior. Washington D. C.: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1968.

This report on water quality criteria was compiled in association with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It is divided into sections regarding recreation and aesthetics, public water supplies, aquatic life and wildlife, agricultural uses, and industry. There is an extensive topical index and several tables and figures.

Fernow, Bernhard E. Economics of Forestry: A Reference Book for Students of Political Economy and Professional and Lay Students of Forestry. 5th ed. New York, NY: Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1902.

Fernow was a professor of Forestry at the University of Toronto and this early book is an artifact. In it, he evaluates the relation of the state and natural resources. It examines the forest as a resource, the natural history of the forest, the principles and methods of forest policy, and the forest policies of other nations. Tables, a bibliography, and a general topical index are included.

Ferris, Robert G., ed. Explorers and Settlers: Historic Places Commemorating the Early Exploration and Settlement of the United States. Vol. 5. Washington D. C.: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1967.

This volume is one of a series compiled from the Survey of National Historic Sites and Buildings conducted by the National Park Service. Explorers and Settlers examines the historical background of the nation, the Survey of Historical Sites and Buildings, sites, and districts eligible for the Registry of National Historic Landmarks, and other sites considered. The time span of sites traces early European entrance, through colonial period to the formation of the United States. This volume covers sites connected to the early exploration and settlement of the United States. Features of this book include many photographs, maps, illustrations, a suggested reading section.

---, ed. Founders and Frontiersmen: Historic Places Commemorating Early Nationhood and the Westward Movement, 1783-1828. Vol. 7. Washington D. C.: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1967.

This book is another volume in the series. Like the others, (see previous annotation) it provides background information on the nation and evaluates many historical sites and buildings. This volume covers the era following the formulation of the United States and the beginning of migration west from 1783-1828.

---, ed. Prospector, Cowhand, and Sodbuster: Historic Places Associated With the Mining, Ranching, and Farming Frontiers in the Trans-Mississippi West. Vol. 11. Washington D. C.: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1967.

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This book is another volume in this series. Like the others, (see two previous annotations) it is taken from the findings of the Survey of National Historical Sites and Buildings conducted by the National Park Service. This volume covers sites and buildings connected with mining, ranching, and farming in the Trans-Mississippi West.

Frandsen, A. Joel. Forest Trails and Tales: A Behind the Scene Account of a Career in the U.S. Forest Service. Orem, UT: Sunrise Publishing, 1999.

A. Joel Frandsen tells stories from his career as a ranger on six national forests including Ashley, Boise, Toiyabe, and Wasatch National Forests. Chapters are divided into sections by forests. As the author states, “This is not a biography. I call it a connected anthology. I tried to provide enough information to tie the separate tales together so the readers can get a better understanding of my background so the tales I share have meaning.”

Freeman, Orville L. and Michael Frome. The National Forests of America. Waukesha, WI: Country Beautiful Foundation, Inc., 1968.

As the Secretary of Agriculture and a conservation author (respectively), Freeman and Frome, present this look at the history of America’s national forests. Chapter titles include The Wilderness: A National Treasure, New Horizons in Recreation, and National Forests in the Alaska of Tomorrow. The narrative contains a national forest information section, a map with the locations of all the national forests, and photos.

Fuller, Margaret. Trails of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. Edmonds, WA: Signpost Books, 1987.

This handbook is for readers interested in hiking the trails of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, located along the Salmon River. This wilderness area winds through the Salmon, Challis, and Sawtooth National Forests. Biologist, writer, and avid hiker, author Margaret Fuller includes a history of Frank Church and the formation of this wilderness area in her introduction. The table of contents lists the trails according to the national forest they are located in. Photographs and maps supplement the reading. Information regarding the national forests and Native Americans of Central Idaho is included.

Gates, Paul W. History of Public Land Law Development. Washington D. C.: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1968.

History of Public Land Law Development examines the creation and workings of public land policies. The book covers public land ownership beginning with the colonial era, including early land ordinances, sales claims, grants to states, homesteading, settlement laws, and early administration of public lands. There are black and white photos, illustrations, a summary, and an extensive index and bibliography.

Gilbert, Cathy A. and Kathleen L. McKoy. Cultural Landscape Report: Fruita Rural Historic District, Capitol Reef National Park. U. S. Department of the Interior Intermountain Region, 1997. 12

Gilbert is a Historical Landscape Architect and Mckoy is a historian for the National Park Service. This is their official report evaluating the Fruita Rural Historic District of Capitol Reef National Park. It is divided into four sections covering existing conditions, site history, analysis and evaluation, and recommendations. They analyze the background, the culture, the landscape, and the existing structures, and offer their recommendations for further development. There are black and white photos, maps, and endnotes with source material. The volume in the Region 4 Historical Center contains a fold-out map of the Fruita Historic District.

Glazebrook, Rita Jane, ed. Sampler of the Early Years. Vol. 11. Portland, OR: Gann Publishing Co., 1986.

The Forestry Wives Club of Washington D. C. asked regional representatives to collect these personal anecdotes from around the country. They recount early experiences in the U. S. Forest Service in different areas including California, Alaska, and the Ozarks. This collection includes black and white photographs, a one-page index, and a one-page list of historical sources.

Godfrey, Anthony. Historic Resource Study: Pony Express National Historic Trail. American Fork, UT: United States Department of the Interior/National Park Service, 1994.

Anthony Godfrey, PhD of U.S. West Research Incorporated, provides this history of the Pony Express Trail for the Department of the Interior. Chapter titles include By Ocean or By Land: Roots of the Pony Express, The Great Race Against Time: Birth of the Pony Express, and Organization and Operation of Pony Express, 1860-1861. Chapters four through eight examine individual stations along the trail. There are supplemental illustrations and maps. This text will be specifically helpful to readers interested in the section of the trail which passes through the Intermountain Region.

Goodwin, Victor O., and John A. Hussey. Sawtooth Mountain Area Study, Idaho: History. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, and U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 1965.

Located in the Boise, Challis, and Sawtooth National Forests, the Sawtooth Mountain Area Study is the focus of this report. The purpose of the investigation was to “identify the historical values in the study area and to assess their significance.” Contents are divided by location and activities such as mining, logging, and transportation development. People discussed include trappers, explorers, Native Americans, and early settlers. The study also covers the creation of ranger districts, and work of the CCC. Numerous photographs, maps, and period sources are included.

Gowans, Fred R. Rocky Mountain Rendezvous: A History of the Fur Trade Rendezvous 1825-1840. Layton, UT: Gibbs M. Smith Inc. Peregrin Smith Books, 1976.

This book uses firsthand accounts from scientists, missionaries, artists, as well as members of the military and government to create understanding and appreciation of rendezvous from 1825-1840. The primary document transcriptions are helpful for research on the fur trade and western history. There is a guide to rendezvous sites in addition to maps, black and white photographs, and drawings. 13

Gray, Gary Craven. Radio for the Fireline: A History of Electronic Communication in the Forest Service, 1905-1975. Washington D. C.: U. S. Department of Agriculture, 1982.

Gary Craven Gray, formerly with the Denver Research Institute, examines the history of radio technology and other forms of electronic communication in the U. S. Forest Service. His text covers pre-radio technology, adoption of radio technology, communications policies and procedures, networks, World War II communications, post-war adjustments, standardization, and programs after 1951. Gray includes a glossary of abbreviations and a map of the U. S. National Forest, but there is no index. There are also four appendices with photographs, diagrams, reference notes, and a report on early communications in the Clearwater National Forest in Idaho.

Green, Dean H. History of Island Park: A Pictoral and Written History from before 1890 to Idaho’s Centennial Year 1990. Ashton, ID: Island Park-Gateway Publishing Co., 1990.

Island Park is a famous recreation area located in south-eastern Idaho near the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Writer, photographer, historian, and teacher of preservation, author Dean Green presents this centennial history which “chronicles in word and pictures the land and people of Island Park.” Contents cover Island Park’s environment, explorers and trappers, development, and modernization. Four appendices include a list of oral interviewees, period sources and a bibliography.

Groesbeck, Edward C. Events in the Life of a Timber Beast. Steamboat Springs, CO: Steamboat Pilot Publishing, 1976.

This is a booklet-sized memoir of a forest ranger. Groesbeck recounts his memories of growing up, beginning his Forest Service career, and his life as a ranger, a staff man, and a regional officer. The events span the early 1900’s through the 1970’s. There are black and white photographs.

Grosvenor, John R. A History of the Architecture of the USDA Forest Service. Washington D. C.: USDA Forest Service Engineering Staff, 1999.

This volume is part of the Engineering Management series for field personnel. Grosvenor, an architect for the Pacific Southwest Region, traces the history of architecture in the U. S. Forest Service “for guidance of Forest Service employees, contractors, and cooperating agencies.” The book provides information on building types and architecture in different eras. In addition, there is information on leaders and implementers, a list of USFS architects, and appendices that have a plan from the DuBois Improvement Circular of 1917 and a discussion on how to control vandalism. There are black and white photographs, floor plans, diagrams, and an index of figures.

Gruell, George E. Fire and Vegetative Trends in the Northern Rockies: Interpretations from 1871- 1982 Photographs. Ogden, UT: USDA Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station, 1983.

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This is a pictoral report on changes in vegetation in Montana and parts of Idaho with particular emphasis on the effects of fire. George E. Gruell is a research wildlife biologist from Missoula, Montana. His report is divided by region, and spans 1871-1982. It provides a baseline for comparisons and assessments of mountain habitats, as well as methods for interpretation. There are many photographs, as well as tables and maps. There are also three appendices with a list of publications cited, a list of common and scientific names of local plants, and a chart of historical fires in Montana with documentation on Native American ignition.

---. Photographic Record and Analysis. Fire’s Influence on Wildlife Habitat on the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming. Vol. 1. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1980.Gruell, a research wildlife biologist for the U.S. Forest Service, “documents vegetative succession and wildlife habitat condition and trend on the Bridger-Teton National Forest in the Jackson Hole region of Wyoming by means of comparison photos taken between 1872 and 1968-1972.” Chapter titles include the History of the Study Area, Influences on the Landscape, and the Photographic Record. It gives general information about the history, location, climate, and influences on this habitat. Photograph comparisons are broken down into three sections: Northern Section - Teton Wilderness and Vicinity; Central Section - Gros Ventre River Drainage; and Southern Section - Jackson Vicinity, Hoback Drainage, and Teton Canyon.

---. Changes and Causes, Management Implications. Fire’s Influence on Wildlife Habitat on the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming. Vol. 2. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1980.

George Gruell concludes his report of the influence of fire on the Bridger-Teton National Forest in this second volume. It contains a discussion of the “why” behind changes presented in the photo record in Volume I. The analysis covers broad plant communities including conifer, aspen, willow, sagebrush, deciduous shrub, half-shrub, and tall forb. Also included are watersheds and stream courses. There are two appendices and additional photographs to supplement the text.

Guth, A. Richard, and Stan B. Cohen. Northern Region: A Pictoral History of the U. S. Forest Service 1891-1945. Missoula, MT: Pictoral Publishing Co., Inc., 1991.

Richard A. Guth, a Public Information Officer of the Northern Regional Headquarters, and Stan B. Cohen, who works for the Intermountain Fire Sciences Laboratory in Missoula, present this pictoral history of Region 1. It spans from the beginning of the National Forest Reserves through the end of World War II and provides black and white photographs of early life in the Forest Service. The chapters cover lookouts, the Civilian Conservation Corps, forest care, fire, timber, range, recreation, and headquarters. The book also includes a chart of establishment of the forests in the Northern Region, detailed maps of Montana and Idaho, and a small bibliography.

Guthrie, C. W. The First Ranger: Adventures of a Pioneer Forest Ranger Glacier County 1902-1910. Huson, MT: Redwing Publishing, 1995.

This is a collection of anecdotes from Frank Leibig and Fred Herrig, who were the first rangers assigned to protect Glacier National Park. Their stories were previously published in several newspapers and magazines. They are collected here along with additional stories from family members of Leibig and

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Herrig. The book features black and white photographs, drawings, photocopies of Forest Service documents, a glossary of names and places, a detailed map of their district, and a short source list.

Hanes, Richard C., ed. Oregon Trail Histories. Cultural Resources Series 9. Portland, OR: Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington State Office, 1993.

This publication was put together for the 1993 Sesquicentennial of the Oregon Trail. It includes three articles that discuss the first group who took the Overland Route, a profile of a man who became the first settler of the Willamette Valley, and a compilation of articles on the sociopolitical and economic factors of the Oregon Trail. There are limited photographs and portraits, as well as a map of the Overland Route, and an annotated bibliography of source material.

Harrison, Robert Pogue. Forests: The Shadow of Civilization. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press, 1992.

Robert Pogue Harrison, who teaches French and Italian Literature at Stanford University, discusses “the forest’s place in the cultural imagination” and current ecological dilemmas in this text. An epilogue examines the forest as an archetype and symbol of “outsidedness” in Western thought and literature from Gilgamesh through Thoreau’s Walden. There are some illustrations and a thorough works cited section with a separate bibliographic entry for each section of every chapter.

Hartley, Ralph, and James Shneck. Administering the National Forests of Colorado: An Assessment of the Architectural and Cultural Significance of Historical Administrative Properties. Lincoln, NB: Department of the Interior National Park Service, 1996.

This is a report on the historical value of various structures in the National Forests of Colorado. It was prepared for the Forest Service in the Rocky Mountain Region. There are extensive contents covering methodology, the development of architecture, and the results of the evaluation. There are also three appendices with historical context for people who are not familiar with Forest Service history. The report features several tables and figures, as well as site summaries, black and white photographs, and an extensive reference section.

Hawley, Ralph C. The Practice of Silviculture: with Particular Reference to its Application in the United States of America. 4th ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1937.

This is an early guide to silviculture or the “production of wood crops.” Hawley was the Morris K. Jesu professor of silviculture at Yale University. His book evaluates several production methods including the clear cutting method, the seed tree method, the shelter wood method, and the coppice method. Hawley provides a description, various modifications, and both the advantages and disadvantages of each method. He also discusses controlling cuttings and slash disposal. There are references at the end of each chapter, with several charts and diagrams.

Hays, Samuel P. Conservation and the Gospel of Efficiency: The Progressive Conservation Movement, 1890-1920. New York, NY: Atheneum, 1979. 16

This book discusses the conservation movement from the beginning of the Forest Reserves through the Progressive Era. The chapters cover water storage, trees, range wars, public land questions, conflicts, the decline of organized conservation, the role of Congress, and the Progressive Tradition. The book features footnotes, bibliographic notes, and a general index.

---. The American People & The National Forests: The First Century of the U. S. Forest Service. Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh Press, 2009.

Samuel P. Hays, professor emeritus of history at the University of Pittsburgh, examines the relationship between the U.S. Forest Service and American society from 1905 to 2005. He emphasizes changing interests, the initiatives of various groups, and decision-making by Forest Service administrators. There is some prehistory of the Forest Reserves and chapters discussing silviculture, changes in the agency’s clientele, ecology, and prospects for the future. Endnotes are included.

Hayward, C. Lynn. The High Uintas: Utah’s Land of Lake and Forest. Provo, UT: Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, 1983.

Professor emeritus of zoology, author Lynn Hayward provides this overview of the Uintah Mountains, located in the Ashley National Forest. Chapters are divided by topics that include history, rocks, forests, fishes, birds, mammals, and resources. Black and white as well as colored photos are provided.

Helms, Douglas, Stephen E. Phillips, and Paul F. Reich, eds. The History of Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting: Interviews with U. S. Department of Agriculture Pioneers. Washington D. C.: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2008.

This publication recounts historical developments in snow surveying and water-supply forecasting in the Western United States from the early 1900’s through the implementation of SNOTEL. It is divided into four parts with an introduction, a list of snow survey sites divided by state, several articles regarding snow surveys, and oral history interviews with members of the Department of Agriculture. The interview transcriptions are divided chronologically and form the bulk of the book. The book also features photographs, and maps. It is also available online at: www.nrcs.usda.gov/about/history/articles/the_history_of_snow_survey_and _water_supply_forecasting.pdf.

Hilts, Len. National Forest Guide. Chicago, IL: Rand McNally & Co., 1978.

This is a pictoral guide to the U. S. National Forests. It is divided by regions within the United States. There is a catalogue of national recreational facilities including parks, historic sites, battlefields, memorials and monuments, cemeteries, and wildlife refuges. The author, Len Hilts, is an editor for Popular Mechanics Magazine and taught creative writing at the University of Chicago. The book features photographs and tables.

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Hine, Robert V. In the Shadow of Fremont: Edward Kern and the Art of American Exploration, 1845- 1860. 2nd ed. Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, 1982.

In the Shadow of Fremont is an account of Edward Meyer Kern’s experiences with John C. Fremont on his expeditions and explorations of the west. Kern worked as an artist, topographer, and cartographer for the expeditions. The author, Robert V. Hine, was a professor of history at the University of California at Riverside. His book includes artwork, two sections of illustrations, two maps, and black and white photographs. The 2nd edition has more information on Kern’s background as an artist and a revised bibliographic essay listing primary and secondary sources. The chapters are organized by locations.

Hinton, Wayne K. The Dixie National Forest: Managing an Alpine Forest in an Arid Setting. Cedar City, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1987.

With a focus on “interrelationships between the local and regional society and the forest,” this report recounts the history of the Dixie National Forest. Chapters include the Environmental Setting of the Dixie National Forest, Exploration and Settlement: The Mormon Period, Forest Management: 1911-1929, and World War and Its Aftermath: The Forest in the 1940’s and 1950’s. Photographs are included.

“History of the Challis National Forest” (Unpublished history, n.d.).

The Region 4 Historical Center has two copies of this unpublished history regarding the Challis National Forest Area. It provides background information on the creation of the national forest, resources, and administration. It also covers the Civilian Conservation Corps, and weather records. There are appendices of newspaper clippings, progress reports, fact sheets, personnel listings, and various photographs.

Holmes, Edward W. “The Uinta National Forest: An Environmental History.” Master’s thesis, Brigham Young University, 1990.

Edward Holmes is the author of this thesis regarding the environmental history of the Uintah National Forest. The purpose of the study was to “examine the varied landscape[s] and abundant resources found in the region and, more particularly, how man has used and abused his opportunities to exploit these resources during the process of their development from prehistoric times to the present.” It is organized chronologically into eras from 1897 to 1985.

Hurst, Randle M. The Smokejumpers. Caldwell, ID: The Caxton Printers, Ltd., 1966.

This is the true story of smoke jumping in the fire season of 1955 in the Gila National Forest. The information is taken from the Smokejumper Master Action Sheet (the U. S. Forest Service chronicle of smokejumper activity) and the author’s personal experiences. He covers spring training, jumps listed by location, and termination. There are black and white photographs, some maps, and a short bibliography.

Hurst, William Miller. “Thinking Back.” (Unpublished memoir, ca. 1960’s).

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Thinking Back is an unpublished memoir about the life of William Miller Hurst. He started as an assistant ranger on the Sevier National Forest in 1910. Beginning in 1913, he became a ranger and served on Brian Head and Panguitch Lake Districts until 1948. This firsthand account of a forest ranger working in Southern Utah includes details about people and places, with black and white photos.

Hutt, Sherry, Elwood W. Jones, and Martin E. McAllister. Archeological Resource Protection.Washington D. C.: The Preservation Press—National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1992.

This is a reference book for archaeologists and officials regarding archaeological sites and resources. It outlines protection and prosecution against illegal trafficking, including legal tools that protect archaeological materials on federal lands. These methods are specifically based on the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (AARP) and related statutes. The book provides a glossary, legal references, endnotes and photographs, as well as a basic index and bibliography.

Hyslop, Larry. The Ruby Mountains: A Visitor’s Guide. Elko, NV: C&L Publishing, 1999.

Larry Hyslop is an avid hiker who teaches computers at Great Basin College. His booklet is a general introduction to the Ruby Mountain area for visitors and natives. It briefly explores the history and geology of the area, and includes information on the local flora and fauna. It covers various off-road activities, places to visit, and has one page discussing hiking, backpacking, and camping concerns. The text is more overview rather than a comprehensive hiker’s guide. There are black and white photographs with brief captions, maps, a bibliography, and a resource list of departments and companies to contact.

“Inside Track.” (Unpublished fire reports, U.S. Forest Service Intermountain Region, 1989).

This issue of Inside Track publishes fire information briefing sheets from the Intermountain Region of the U. S. Forest Service. It is divided chronologically into three volumes covering 1988, 1989-1993, and 1994. Fires in different forests are reported: their size, location, cause, status, and strategy.

Isbell, Victor K. Historical Development of the Spanish Fork Ranger District 1776-1972. Spanish Fork, UT: Uinta National Forest, Spanish Fork Ranger District, 1972.

The Spanish Fork Ranger District, located in the Uintah National Forest, is the focus of this history. The study period spans 1776 to 1972. A fact sheet is offered at the beginning of the text to give the researcher an overview of the Spanish Fork Ranger District. Chapter titles include Before the Covered Wagon, The Pioneer Arrives, Forest and District Creation, District Staffing and Organization, Roads and Railroads, and Wildlife of the Spanish Fork Ranger District. Isbell, the Visitor Information Specialist of the Spanish Fork Ranger District, supplements the text with illustrations, maps.

Ives, Edward D. The Tape-Recorded Interview: A Manual for Field Workers in Folklore and Oral History. Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee Press, 1974.

This is a basic guide to oral history collection. Edward D. Ives is a professor of folklore at the University of Maine. He outlines how to use tape recorders, the interviewing process, and proper documentation. The

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appendix includes samples of oral history forms, simple illustrations and figures, a brief bibliography, and a simple index. Readers will want to be aware this 1974 publication utilizes dated technology.

Jacobson, Pearl F., ed. Golden Sheaves From a Rich Field: A Centennial History of Richfield, Utah. Richfield, UT: Richfield Reaper Publishing Company, 1964.

The Richfield Centennial History Committee produced this book to showcase stories and important events in the lives of the early settlers of Richfield, Utah. It includes biographies of the first ten men who settled the area. Using anecdotes, poems, and songs, this book traces Richfield’s history of religion, art and entertainment, public health, celebrations, government, and business. There are black and white photographs.

Joslin, Les. Toiyabe Patrol: Five U.S. Forest Service Summers East of the High Sierra in the 1960s. Bend, OR: Wilderness Associates, 2006.

This autobiography traces Les Joslin’s experiences as a seasonal fire prevention guard. He worked in the Toiyabe National Forest in the 1960’s. Joslin also served as a commander in the U. S. Navy, and teaches geography at Central Bend Oregon Community College. Each chapter of this memoir relates a story. Joslin includes several photos, newspaper clippings, and a map of the Bridgeport Ranger District.

---. Uncle Sam’s Cabins: A Visitor’s Guide to Historic U.S. Forest Service Ranger Stations of the West. Bend, OR: Wilderness Associates, 1995.

Former U.S. Forest Service employee and firefighter Les Joslin provides this handbook about western historic forest ranger stations built before World War II. Contents are divided into the Northern, Rocky Mountain, Intermountain, and Pacific Northwest Regions. For each station, the author offers a photo, brief information on the history, location, interesting facts, and how to access the station.

Junger, Sebastian. Fire. New York, NY: W. W. Norton & Co., 2001.

Sebastian Junger, an award-winning journalist and author of The Perfect Storm, presents this collection of true stories of people and life-threatening situations. The chapters cover a range of experiences from firefighting and whale hunting occurring across the world between 1992 and 2001.

Justice, Sterling R. “The Forest Ranger on Horseback.” (Unpublished autobiography, Nampa, ID, 1967).

Sterling Justice is the author of this unpublished autobiography regarding his thirty years as a U.S. Forest Ranger in the 1900’s. He worked mostly within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This text traces his choice to be a forest ranger and early days, work at the Bancock Ranger Station, and a visit to an experiment station in California.

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Kelly, Charles. The Outlaw Trail: A History of Butch Cassidy and His Wild Bunch. New York, NY: Bonanza Books, 1959.

This is an account of Butch Cassidy and his gang: their robberies, and their hideouts. It claims to present fact not fiction from the author’s extensive research. This edition contains corrected errors and new information since the original 1918 publication. There is also a brief postscript describing the historical setting and Cassidy’s last stand. It features a section of black and white photographs, an extensive index, and a list of illustrations.

King, R.T. The Free Life of a Ranger: Archie Murchie in the U.S. Forest Service, 1929-1965. Reno, NV: University of Nevada Oral History Program, 1991.

R.T. King, director of the Oral History Program at the University of Nevada, presents the history of Archie Murchie. Murchie discusses his career as a forest ranger from 1929 to 1965. He worked as a fire fighter and forest ranger in Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, and Nevada. The book features pictures, maps, a glossary.

Klade, Richard J. Building a Research Legacy: The Intermountain Station 1911-1997. Fort Collins, CO: United States Department of Agriculture, 2006.

Building a Research Legacy “includes highlights of the history of organizations that preceded the formation of the Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station in 1954.” Richard J. Klade worked as an Information Officer for the U. S. Forest Service at the Intermountain Station. His book offers information about the people involved with the Intermountain Station and the changes that occurred over time. It contains an index and a large reference section.

Kresek, Ray. Fire Lookouts of the Northwest. Fairfield, WA: YE Galleon Press, 1984.

Fire Lookouts of the Northwest is intended to preserve the history of fire lookout stations. Author Ray Kresek has degrees in forestry and fire science, and more than thirty years experience fighting fires. His book discusses the beginnings of the fire lookout system in the 1920’s and provides locations of lookouts, their history, and anecdotes from each station. Several black and white photographs, charts, and tables are included. There are appendices with abbreviations and terms, an index for alternative names, and a bibliography organized by state.

Kylie, H. R., G. H. Heronymus, and A. G. Hall. CCC Forestry. Washington D. C., U. S. Government Printing Office, 1937.

This educational guide is an artifact of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). It is designed to help its reader “increase his efficiency as a CCC man” and learn techniques that will benefit him in civilian life. The chapters are divided into forestry topics: conservation, timber management, mensuration, cruising practices, wildlife and range management, and forest recreation. There is a diagram of a tree with the hierarchy of groups working for the U.S. Forest Service from unskilled laborers through educated men in 21

administrative positions. It includes black and white photographs, drawings, and diagrams. There is a cross-reference guide for other unit courses and a list of 100 important trees in the U. S. There is also a glossary of forestry terms and an index.

LaLande, Jeffrey Max. “Sojourners in the Oregon Siskiyous: Adaptation and Acculturation of the Chinese Miners in the Applegate Valley, Southwest Oregon.” Master’s thesis, Oregon State University, 1981.

This is Lalande’s thesis submitted to Oregon State University in 1981. He looks at the social, cultural, and physical changes that resulted as this ethnic group became established in the southwest Oregon environment. Using archeological evidence, three behavioral patterns are investigated regarding diet, apparel, and drug abuse. There are black and white photos, diagrams, a transcription of ledger pages, and an extensive bibliography.

LeFevre, Lenora Hall. The Boulder Country and Its People: A History of the People of Boulder and the Surrounding Country, One Hundred Years 1872-1973. Springville, UT: Art City Publishing, 1973.

Referring to the city of Boulder in Garfield County, Utah, this text traces the history of the area. Contents include pioneer stories, early settlers, early organizations, forest lands, the Bureau of Land Management, and later residents. Maps and black and white photos are included.

Leopold, Aldo. A Sand County Almanac and Sketches Here and There. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 1949.

These are a selection of sketches and non-fictions essays on nature and conservation. Aldo Leopold, a former member of the U. S. Forest Service and a conservation advisor to the United Nations, describes the subjects of his essays as the “delights and dilemmas on those who cannot live without the [wild things].”

Lewis, James G. The Forest Service and the Greatest Good: A Centennial History. Durham, NC: Forest History Society, 2005.

As the companion book to the documentary entitled “The Greatest Good,” this text examines the question regarding the U. S. Forest Service. It is the story of protection and use of the national forests and grasslands for one hundred years. Author James Lewis, staff historian of the Forest History Society, includes maps, black and white photos, illustrations, and end notes.

Lieber, Stanley R., and Daniel R. Fesenmaier, eds. Recreation Planning and Management. State College, PA: Venture Publishing, 1983.

This is a college textbook for undergraduates interested in outdoor recreational services. It provides basic information on recreation planning, management, forecasting methods, policies, and issues. It takes an

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integrated perspective by presenting contrasting viewpoints from educators and policy makers. The book features charts, diagrams, and tables, as well as a list of contributors from various universities and the U. S. Department of Agriculture.

Lord, Russell, ed. Forest Outings by Thirty Foresters. Washington D. C.: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1940.

This is a compilation by thirty different authors who were associated with the U. S. Forest Service or served as staff. The chapters are divided topically including miners, guests of the forest, camps, fire, winter sports, timber, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. There are black and white photographs, drawings. It also has an appendix with a map and table of national forest locations.

Lotan, James E., and James K. Brown. Fire’s Effect on Wildlife Habitat—Symposium Proceedings: Missoula, Montana, March 21, 1984. Ogden, UT: USFS Intermountain Research Station, 1985.

This symposium was part of the closing ceremonies of the Fire Effects and Use Research and Development Program conducted by the Intermountain Research Station from 1979 to 1984. This publication includes a keynote address entitled “Wildlife and Fire Research: Past, Present, and Future,” as well as ten other papers regarding the effects of fire on specific flora and fauna. Resources are listed at the end of each paper and bibliographic information on the presenters is included.

Manti-La Sal National Forest. Vegetation Changes on the Manti-La Sal National Forest: A Photographic Study Using Comparative Photographs from 1902-1992. Price, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1992.

This report tracks vegetation changes in photographs of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. It includes a study plan and photos with descriptive captions. The report also offers appendices with a chronology of the National Forest, a list of former supervisors and district rangers, a glossary, a list of plant names, and a reference section.

MacCleery, Douglas W. American Forests: A History of Resiliency and Recovery. Durham, NC: Forest History Society, 1992.

Professional forester Douglas MacCleery presents this history of changes over time in the U.S. Forest Service. The contents span eras and topics from the pre-colonial period to the present, with a focus on the evolution of the relationship between people and forests. MacCleery includes diagrams, tables, photos, and a suggested reading list.

Maclean, Norman. A River Runs Through It and Other Stories. Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago Press, 1976.

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Norman Maclean was a retired professor of English at the University of Chicago. This novella presents several short stories on his memoirs of family and fly-fishing on the Big Blackfoot River in Montana. It contains “A River Runs Through It,” “Logging and Pimping,” “Your Pal, Jim,” and “USFS 1919: The Ranger, the Cook, and the Hole in the Sky.” Maclean describes his work as “a collection of Western stories with trees in them for children, experts, scholars, wives of scholars, and scholars who are poets. I hope there are others also who don’t mind trees.”

Mariner, Wastl. Mountain Rescue Techniques. Innsbruck, Austria: Austrian Alpine Association, 1963.

This is a booklet-sized manual on rescue techniques. It covers both summer and winter rescue and it addresses specialized and improvised gear, transport, and avalanche rescue. It assumes that the readers have experience with climbing equipment and techniques. In the back, there are principles of first aid and a list of mountain rescue groups in North America. The book features diagrams, drawings, and a short bibliography.

Mastran, Shelly Smith, and Nan Lowerre. Mountaineers and Rangers: A History of Federal Forest Management in the Southern Appalachians 1900-81. Washington D. C.: USDA Forest Service.

This history examines the impact of natural resource management on the people of the Southern Appalachians. Titles include the Conservation Movement, Organization of National Forests, Depression Era, CCC, WWII, and Development from 1960-1981. There are photos and maps, and end notes follow each chapter.

Maughan, Jackie Johnson, ed. Go Tell it on the Mountain. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 1996.

This is a collection of stories, essays, and journal entries based on nineteen fire lookout stations in Arizona, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Colorado, Washington, Montana, and New Mexico. They discuss forest fires, blizzards, unwanted visitors, and the psychological demands of running a fire lookout station. One of the authors was among the first female fire lookouts in WWII. It is an interesting source for research on fire lookouts and Forest Service history. The book features a list of the authors and their backgrounds.

Maurer, Stephen G., ed. Kaibab National Forest: North Kaibab Ranger District. Albuquerque, NM: Southwest Natural and Cultural Heritage Association, 1990.

Kaibab National Forest is part of a series of visitor’s guides for forests in the Southwestern United States. This book, referencing Northern Kaibab Ranger District, has a road system that reaches to the edge of the Grand Canyon. It also provides information on the history and wildlife of the area, campgrounds and picnic grounds, backcountry camping, historic sites, trails, bike routes, and winter recreation. There are also details on the different attractions with directions, maps, access, and road conditions. The book features a suggested reading list.

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---, ed. Mogollon Rim: Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, & Tonto National Forests. Albuquerque, NM: Southwest Natural and Cultural Heritage Association, 1991.

The Mogollon Rim is a dominant geological feature that cuts across three national forests in New Mexico. This guide covers the history, campgrounds and picnic areas, sightseeing, historic sites and routes, fishing, trails, mountain bike routes, and winter recreation. It includes a list of facilities and fees at the various locations. It also features maps, directions to the attractions, road conditions and access, and a suggested reading list.

---, ed. Pecos Wilderness: Santa Fe National Forest. Albuquerque, NM: Southwest Natural and Cultural Heritage Association, 1991.

This is the History Collection’s third guide from this series. It covers the Pecos Wilderness, which is part of the Sangre de Cristo Range of Northern New Mexico in the Santa Fe National Forest and the Carson National Forest. This manual offers more detail than the others. It introduces the area with its history, wildlife, wilderness, and local rules and regulations. The bulk of the guide is a list of trailheads with maps, length, difficulty, access instructions, and descriptions of the trails. Like the others in the series, Pecos Wilderness features a suggested reading list.

McAllister, Martin L. “U. S. Forest Service Diaries.” (Unpublished diary, transcribed by Gail Carbiener, edited and printed July 2008).

Part of the Passport in Time project, this is a transcription of the diary of Martin McAllister. He became an assistant forest ranger based in St. George, Utah in 1907. He served on the Dixie Reserve until 1919. This memoir describes the details of his daily activities including weather, transportation, building and fence construction, wagons, tool repair, and survey work.

Miller, Char. Gifford Pinchot and the Makings of Modern Environmentalism. Washington D. C.: Island Press/Shearwater Books, 2001.

Char Miller, a professor of history at Trinity College at San Antonio, provides this biography of Pinchot with insights from cultural history and recently discovered primary sources. It is divided into four parts related to Pinchot’s life stages. It is a helpful source for research on the heritage of forest preservation and development in the United States. There are black and white photographs, endnotes, and a general index.

---. Gifford Pinchot—The Evolution of an American Conservationalist: Two Essays by Char Miller. Milford, PA: Grey Towers Press, 1992.

This is part of a series of lectures on the nation’s first chief forester, Gifford Pinchot, and his involvement in the Conservation Movement. This text has two articles entitled “Before the Divide: John Muir, Gifford Pinchot, and the Early Conservation Movement,” and “The Greening of Gifford Pinchot.” This book features black and white photographs, illustrations, and an annotated bibliography for each essay.

Miller, Char, and Rebecca Staebler. The Greatest Good: 100 Years of Forestry in America. 2nd ed. Bethesda, MD: The Society of American Foresters, 2004. 25

This pictoral history of the U. S. Forest Service was created for the agency’s centennial celebrations in 2005. Each page contains photographs reflecting the first century of the Forest Service, along with a timeline of events. There are quotes from Gifford Pinchot and other influential figures. The back matter contains credits and photograph information, identification of quotes, a listing of Forest Service chiefs and executives, and suggested readings.

Miss, Christian J., ed. Historic Overview of the Kootenai National Forest Northern Region, Libby, Montana. Vol. 1. Seattle, WA: Northwest Archaeological Associates, Inc. 1994.

This is the first of three volumes resulting from a two-year project. This volume examines the “development of historic property.” It has seven sections divided by era from the Overland Fur Trade through the Post-WWII Era. There are appendices that include a timeline, mining districts and terms, logging and railroad terms, a timber sale index, fire control sites, as well as CCC camps and projects. There are many black and white photographs, diagrams, tables, and charts.

Moon, Franklin, and Nelson Courtlandt Brown. Elements of Forestry. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1929.

Elements of Forestry is an early textbook on the basics of forestry principles. It has twenty-four chapters covering trees, silviculture, protection, technology, forest economics, and regional studies of forests. Moon was dean of New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse University where Brown was a professor. This volume has black and white photographs, tables, a small index, but no references.

Morrison, Ellen Earnhardt. Guardian of the Forest: A History of Smokey Bear and the Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention Program. Alexandria, VA: Morielle Press, 1995.

Ellen Earnhardt Morrison, a history teacher and writer for the U. S. Patent Office in Washington D. C., clarifies misconceptions and misinformation regarding the Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention Program (CFFPP) and its famous icon Smokey the Bear. The history covers finding a bear cub, licensing Smokey, public service advertising, public appearances, collectors, educators, and awards. This is a republished version and includes lists of directors and managers of the CFFPP, additional chapters and illustrations, as well as an enlarged bibliography. It contains many black and white photographs, cartoons, and a small index.

Muhn, James, and Hanson R. Stuart. Opportunity and Challenge: The Story of BLM. Washington D. C.: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1988.

Opportunity and Challenge explores the history of the U. S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from 1776 through the 1980’s. Muhn is a land law historian with the BLM and Stuart is a writer for the BLM Service Center. Their book is divided into sections by era and includes small inserts by various authors on topics relevant to the chapter. The book features black and white photographs, maps, tables, and a list of suggested reading. There are also appendices with a glossary of acronyms, a chronology of events, and information on the commissioners and directors of the BLM.

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The National Museum of Forest Service History. Camp Cooking: 100 Years. Salt Lake City, UT: Gibbs Smith Publishing, 2004.

This recipe book was compiled after examining historical documents, diaries, oral histories, letters, and published memoirs of U. S. Forest Service Employees. It is divided by types of dishes, including Dutch Oven basics. There are inserts with facts and anecdotes of the Forest Service, a map of forest service regions, and a diagram of how to build a hillside barbecue oven. There are also photographs with captions and an index of recipes.

Nash, Roderick. Wilderness and the American Mind. 3rd ed. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1967.

Roderick Nash’s text provides a “study of America’s changing attitudes toward wilderness.” The preface for this third edition contains comments regarding the meaning of wilderness to early civilization, with an extended discussion of the Grand Canyon Dam controversy and the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The body of the text develops recent wilderness philosophy. Contents include old world roots, American wilderness, John Muir, international perspective, and an epilogue regarding the future of wilderness. There are footnotes, source notes, and supplementary notes.

National Research Council. Forestry Research: A Mandate for Change. Washington D. C.: National Academy Press, 1990.

Under the direction of the National Research Council, the Committee on Forestry Research and the USDA Forest Service developed this booklet to evaluate what forestry research may be like in the future. It covers society’s needs, the status of forestry research, the areas of research, and recommendations for the future. This report features a general index, membership rosters, and biographic information on members of the committee.

Nixon, Edgar B., ed. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Conservation 1911-1945. Washington D. C.: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1957.

This two-volume book contains a transcription of papers from Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) regarding conservation of resources in the national forests. The original papers are held in the FDR Library at Hyde Park. Volume I (1911-1937) covers FDR’s time as a state senator through his first term as president. Volume II (1937-1945) examines his last three terms as president. The book also features a legend of transcription symbols, a thorough index, and a photograph of FDR with Gifford Pinchot.

Nye, David E. The History of the Youth Conservation Corps. Washington D. C.: USDA Forest Service Human Resource Programs, 1980.

This history traces the beginnings of the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) in 1971 through its expansion to a permanent institution from 1972-1974. It examines the historical background of the agency, its place within the department, and legislative activities. The information comes from interviews with members of

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Congress and YCC administrators. The book includes organizational charts, tables with statistics on the YCC, and copies of law publications. There are endnotes divided by chapter.

Otis, Alison T., William D. Honey, Thomas C. Hogg, and Kimberly K. Lakin. The Forest Service and the Civilian Conservation Corps: 1933-42. Corvallis, OR: USDA Forest Service, 1986.

The Pacific Crest Research and Services Corporation presents this history on the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933 through 1942. It places a specific focus on Forest Service personnel involved in the organization. It provides a historical background, the different regions and territories, camp features, and land use improvements. There are appendices with background information, archival sources, chapters of CCC alumni, and an evaluation of CCC-era structures. The book features maps, blueprints, black and white photographs, and a bibliography.

O’Toole, Randal. Reforming the Forest Service. Washington D. C.: Island Press, 1988.

This is a detailed compilation of Randal O’Toole’s economic research on natural resources and his suggestions for the future. O’Toole, a forest economist working with various conservation groups, reviewed more than forty national forest plans and thousands of timber sales. His analysis, which has been printed in other journals, claims to be a “radical rethinking of traditional concepts.” The book includes several tables, endnotes for each chapter, a general index, and a list of other environmental texts from Island Press.

Patterson, Edna B., Louise A. Ulph, and Victor Goodwin. Nevada’s Northeast Frontier. Sparks, NV: Western Printing and Publishing Co., 1969.

Created for the Elko County Centennial in 1969, Nevada’s Northeast Frontier examines the history of the Nevada region. It includes information on early exploration of the area and relations with Native Americans, immigrant parties, transportation, and livestock industries. There is a list of valleys, towns, and mining districts. The history also features black and white photographs, endnotes, a general index and a bibliography.

Perla, Ronald I., and M. Martinelli, Jr. Avalanche Handbook. Fort Collins, CO: USDA Forest Service, 1976.

Avalanche Handbook is a basic guide for rescue teams, ski patrol, or anyone in avalanche related work. The chapters examine meteorology, snow pack, phenomena, and stability evaluation. The handbook also discusses avalanche protection for ski areas, highways, and villages, as well as safety and rescue techniques. There are appendices with lists of units of measurement, conversions, snow pit data, classification, and avalanche reporting in the U. S. The book also features black and white photographs, tables, diagrams, a list of suggested reading, and a general bibliography and index.

Peterson, Charles S., and Linda E. Speth. A History of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest 1903- 1980. [Logan, UT?]: Utah State University, 1980.

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Organized topically, this history covers the development of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, timber, and grazing. Endnotes follow each chapter. A large reference section is provided. There is no index, but the table of contents aids in navigation.

Peterson, Charles S. Look to the Mountains: Southeastern Utah and the La Sal National Forest. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press, 1975.

Charles Peterson presents this history of the La Sal National Forest. He states, “My purpose has been to study the La Sal Forest in its regional setting. Thus, while I have focused primarily upon the development of the Forest, I have been concerned also with the character of the society that depended upon the Forest, and have attempted to understand the interrelationships of society and forest.” Chapters include exploration to 1880, grazing and range management, watershed, and federal programs, and consolidation. The book contains photos and footnotes.

Pinchot, Gifford. Breaking New Ground. Washington D. C.: Island Press, 1974.

Originally published the year following his death, Breaking New Ground is Gifford Pinchot’s autobiography. This 1974 reprint includes an introduction to the first chief of the Forest Service by George T. Frampton, President of the Wilderness Society. Thirteen chapters discuss Pinchot’s occupation choice, life on the trail, public awakening, working with presidents, the conservation movement, and his dismissal. This memoir is considered essential for understanding national forest policy and the origins of the conservation movement in America.

---. The Use of National Forests. College Station, TX: Intaglio Press, 2000.

Pinchot originally published this booklet in June of 1907 to explain to the public why and how national forests are made, what they are for, and how to use them. It was reprinted in 2000 to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the Society of American Foresters established in 1900. The text features photographs and appendices with a list of national forests organized by state, and the Agricultural Settlement Act of 1906.

The Preservation/Design Group. Grey Towers: Historic Structure Report. Albany, NY: The Preservation/Design Group, 1978.

The Preservation/Design Group generated this report on Grey Towers, the home of Gifford Pinchot. The purpose of their study was to “collect archival material, examine remains and landscape, evaluate significance, and recommend future treatment.” Contents include historical analysis, documentation of existing conditions, and suggestions for preservation.

Prevedel, David A., and Curtis M. Johnson. Beginnings of Range Management: Albert F. Potter, First Chief of Grazing, U.S. Forest Service and a Photographic Comparison of his 1902 Forest Reserve Survey in Utah with Conditions 100 Years Later. Fort Collins, CO: U. S. Department of Agriculture, 2005.

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This report focuses on the First Chief of Grazing and the 1902 Utah Forest Reserve Survey. It includes a biography of Potter as he changed “from cowboy to bureaucrat.” The text also compares 1902 photographs taken by Potter and photographs of Utah’s current conditions. The authors documented social, vegetation, and land management changes. They state, “due to the vastness of these changes across the state and the immigration of drier plant communities into mountain landscapes, it may not be possible to restore or manage these landscapes to historic conditions.” The report offers illustrations, reference search documentation, and an extensive bibliography.

Prevedel, David A., E. Durant McArthur and Curtis M. Johnson. Beginnings of Range Management: An Anthology of the Sampson-Ellison Photo Plots (1913 to 2003) and a Short History of the Great Basin Experiment Station. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 2005.

The Great Basin Experiment Station was set up in central Utah in the Uintah National Forest “to study the influence of rangeland vegetation on erosion and floods.” This report analyzes a series of photographs of the area taken by Arthur W. Sampson and Lincoln Ellison, the original Directors of the Experiment Station. The authors found that the local vegetation has changed dramatically due to high-elevation watershed. An abstract is included in the front of the report that gives an overview of the work. It also offers illustrations, maps, photographs, and a reference section.

Puchbauer, Truman C. Snapshot in Time: Repeat Photography on the Boise National Forest 1870- 1992. Boise, ID: USDA, Boise National Forest, 1993.

This is a repeat photography study of the Boise National Forest. The purpose was to “find some clues that help shape management strategies that would increase forest and ecosystem resiliency to successfully fight drought and drought related problems.” It offers information on vegetation dynamics, human settlement, and forest ecology as it relates to the Boise National Forest. It then compares photographs taken from 1870 to the1900’s with photographs taken in the 1990’s. The authors conclude that many variables are responsible for the increased amount of wildfires in the area including overgrazing, decreased amounts of rainfall, and a decrease in human-controlled fires. The author provides additional appendices with a list of photo locations, plant listings, insects, and diseases.

Pyne, Stephen J. Fire in America: A Cultural History of Wildland and Rural Fire. Seattle, WA: University of Washington Press, 1982.

In this environmental history, Stephen Pyne, professor at Arizona State University, examines the ways diverse ecosystems respond to fire. With comparative and cross-cultural studies, Pyne discusses the use of fire in logging and forestry, as well as controlled burning and fire suppression. The book features endnotes, a list of abbreviations, a bibliographic essay, and a thorough index.

---. Fire: A Brief History. Seattle, WA: University of Washington Press, 2001.

This is an uncorrected proof of Stephen J. Pyne’s history on “how fire and humanity have shaped the earth.” This booklet discusses the use of fire by humans from prehistory through modern times. It covers

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aboriginal fire, agricultural fire, urban fire, industrial fire, and pyrotechnics. As an unfinished draft, this version has blank areas that would be filled with photographs and figures in the final draft. There are limited endnotes.

Rakestraw, Lawrence W. A History of the United States Forest Service in Alaska. Anchorage, AK: USFS, Alaska Region and Alaska Historical Society, 1981.

The Alaska Historical Society partners with the U. S. Forest Service to issue this history of the region. Covering the time period from pre-history to 1979, the contents include the creation of the reserve, national forests, and administration by era. Primary sources are comprised of interviews, written texts, photos, and field investigations. There are also maps and diagrams.

Rember, John. Traplines: Coming Home to Sawtooth Valley. New York, NY: Vintage Books, 2003.

John Rember, a writer from Albertson College in Caldwell, Idaho, grew up near Sawtooth in Sun Valley. In Traplines, he reminisces about the area he grew up in. With comparisons between his childhood and the present, Rember discusses how the American West was domesticated and the current need for preservation. The book includes a small number of black and white photographs. Chapters are titled with remembrances and locations.

Riis, John. Ranger Trails. Bend, OR: The John Riis Group, 2008.

This autobiography is about the “life and times of a pioneer U.S. Forest Service Ranger in the west on the La Sal, Santa Barbara, Cache, and Deschutes National Forests, 1907-1913.” Originally published in 1937, it is a good source for research regarding early U.S. Forest Service rangers. Chapter headings include Striking a New Trail, Mormon Land, and Through Smoke and Fire in Idaho. A section in the rear contains photos and maps to supplement the reading. This version also contains an additional prologue and epilogue by Martha Riis Moore and Les Joslin providing biographical information about John Riis.

Ritter, Michael A. Timber Bridges: Design, Construction, Inspection, and Maintenance. Washington D. C.: USDA Forest Service Engineering Staff, 1992.

This is a large guide for the production and preservation of wood bridges. Ritter, a structural engineer for the U. S. Forest Service, discusses timber as a material for bridges, different types of bridges, and basic design concepts. It also covers construction, preservation, rehabilitation, and maintenance of bridges. The guide includes a glossary of terms, reference information, photographs, diagrams and tables, and a thorough bibliography. Although there is no index, there is a detailed table of contents.

Robbins, William G. American Forestry: A History of National, State, and Private Cooperation. Lincoln, NB: University of Nebraska Press, 1985.

As a professor of history and author of several scholarly publications, William Robbins presents this study of technical and financial assistance programs directed by the U.S. Forest Service beginning in the 19th century. This text focuses on the evolution of the agency’s relations with state forestry bureaus, 31

development of programs, and the role of the USFS in times of natural and human disaster. The contents include the beginnings of federal forestry, the lumber industry, the development of a forestry consciousness, expansion of federal assistance, fire protection, the Depression Era, priorities in WWII, programs since 1945, watershed management, and federal forestry in our time. Endnotes are included with an index and general bibliography.

Roberts, Paul H. Them Were the Days. San Antonio, TX: The Naylor Company, 1965.

Paul H. Roberts, author of Hoofprints on Forest Ranges, recollects his employment experiences in the U. S. Forest Service in this text. He began his career in 1915 as a ranger in the Southwest and Montana. He was transferred to the national level during Roosevelt’s administration and worked as a lecturer and administrator. This is an interesting source for research on the early days of the U. S. Forest Service.

Robinson, Glen O. The Forest Service: A Study in Public Management. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1975.

This is a history of the Forest Service since 1876. Robinson is a professor of law at the University of Minnesota and a commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission. He discusses the early conservation movement, management responsibilities, the problems of modern resources, and preservation legislation. It is divided into two parts. The first is a descriptive history of the organization, and the second is a critical analysis of land management problems and controversies. The appendices include tables of national forest areas and appropriations for 1962-1971 and 1975. There are endnotes for each chapter with bibliographic information and a general index.

Robinson, Michael C., ed. An Interview with Ellis L. Armstrong. Chicago, IL: Public Works Historical Society, 1987.

Ellis L. Armstrong was an engineer with the Bureau of Reclamation on the St. Lawrence Power and Seaway Project. He served as Director of Highways for the state of Utah, and finished his career as the Assistant Director of Region 4 for the Bureau of Reclamation and President of the Public Works Historical Society. His oral history features a brief biography on his life and his affiliation with public works programs in Utah and Idaho national forests. There are also black and white photographs.

Rodgers, Andrew Denny, III. Bernhard Edoard Fernow: A Story of North American Forestry. Durham, NC: Forest History Society, 1991.

This is a biography of Bernhard E. Fernow, the first professional forester in North America. Based on unpublished papers and contemporary forestry journals, this biography traces Fernow’s life and parallels it with the history of forestry in North America. It covers the beginnings of forestry, legislation and administration, forestry education, Fernow’s position as minister, and Canadian forestry. There are footnotes and a thorough index, but no bibliography.

Roth, Dennis M. The Wilderness Movement and the National Forests. College Station, TX: Intaglio Press, 1988.

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This is a revised compilation from previously published works evaluating political policies relating to the Wilderness Movement. It covers the National Forest and Environmental Movement, RARE I and II, the first DeFacto Bill, the Parker Decision, and the Endangered American Wilderness Act. The information is based on records of the Wilderness Society and interviews with officials in the Sierra Club and the U. S. Forest Service. The book features a section of black and white photographs and endnotes divided by chapter.

---. The Wilderness Movement and the National Forest 1964--1980. Washington D. C.: USDA Forest Service, 1984.

Dennis M. Roth, chief historian in Administrative Management for the USDA Forest Service, examines bureaucratic policies and decisions during the Wilderness Movement from 1963 through 1980. He places specific emphasis on the Wilderness Act of 1963. His book is divided into 5 sections covering the Parker Decision, the First Defacto Bill, RARE I and II, and the Endangered American Wilderness Act. There are notes at the end of each section.

Rothman, Hal K., ed. I’ll Never Fight Fire With My Bare Hands Again: Recollections of the First Forest Rangers of the Inland Northwest. Lawrence, KA: University Press of Kansas, 1994.

With firsthand accounts and selections from primary sources, this book examines the life of foresters in the early 20th Century. Topics include forest fires, Native Americans, timber management and mineral policy, federal forest land before 1905, the fires of 1910, and building infrastructure in Region 1. There are black and white photographs, an epilogue on social history and the agency’s identity, and a general index.

Rowley, William D. U. S. Forest Service Grazing and Rangelands. College Station, TX: Texas A & M University Press, 1985.

William D. Rowley, an associate professor at the University of Nevada at Reno, tells the history of “regulated grazing control on land owned by the U. S. Forest Service.” His book discusses the people who created early grazing policies, challenges to grazing policy during and after WWII, as well as more recent changes in policy. The book features a center section of black and white photographs, a chronology, a map of national forests and grasslands, and information on changes in public land laws in the 1970’s. It also includes a page of abbreviations, an index, and a bibliography.

Runte, Alfred. Public Lands, Public Heritage: The National Forest Idea. Niwot, CO: Roberts Rinehart Publishers, 1991.

Public Lands, Public Heritage is a pictoral history published by the Buffalo Bill Historic Center for the centennial celebration of the National Forests. It examines the changing idea of the National Forest through time in photographs, posters, cartoons, and artwork. There is a guest essay by Harold K. Steen entitled “The Classical Forest.” There is source information in the back, but no index.

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Russell, Osborne. Journal of a Trapper [1834-1843]. Edited by Aubrey L. Haines. Lincoln, NB: University of Nebraska Press, 1965.

Osborne Russell was a trapper during the peak of the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade. This is an edited transcription from his original diary. It contains a brief biography on Russell, the transcription of his journal with maps, his letters to relatives, and endnotes with a source list. There is also a general index to guide the reader. This is a valuable sourcebook for research in the fur trade.

Sample, V. Alaric. Land Stewardship in the Next Era of Conservation. Milford, PA: Grey Towers Press, 1991.

V. Alaric Sample, a member of the Society of American Foresters, wrote this booklet to celebrate the 1991 centennial of the American National Forests. It discusses a set of guiding principles for research managers and the successful application of land stewardship principles. There is a literature cited section and a bibliography.

Sampson, R. Neil, and Dwight Hair, eds. Natural Resources for the 21st Century. Washington D. C.: Island Press, 1990.

This is a collection of papers presented at a conference on natural resources in 1988. It is divided into two parts. The first examines the status of renewable resources including a discussion of recycling. The second part analyzes different perspectives on the use of natural resources. It is directed towards federal lawmakers, ranchers, park rangers, and resource managers. This publication features several tables, references at the end of the chapters, an extensive index, and a list of contributors instead of a bibliography.

Sanpete County Commission. The Other 49ers: A Topical History of Sanpete County, Utah 1849- 1983. Salt Lake City, UT: Western Epics, 1982.

This collection of articles about Sanpete County is presented by Sanpete County Commissioners and members of the Utah State Historical Society Staff. The chapters cover prehistory, geography, settlement and growth, ethnology, religion, livestock, and economics. Each chapter contains its own bibliography, and an appendix of supplemental information follows.

Schenck, Carl Alwin. Birth of Forestry in America: Biltmore Forest School 1898-1913. Santa Cruz, CA: Forest History Society and the Appalachian Consortium, 1955.

This account of the Biltmore Forest School comes from the unpublished memoirs of Carl Alwin Schenck, the German born founder. Schenck describes the period and recounts life at the first forestry school in America with “frank appraisals of American life and its people.” It also includes his farewell message to his students. There are black and white photographs, revenue charts, maps, a list of publications by the author, and a thorough index.

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Schiffer, Michael B., and George J. Gumerman, eds. Conservation Archaeology: A Guide for Cultural Resource Management Studies. New York, NY: Academic Press, 1977.

Conservation Archaeology is a compilation of articles on practices in archaeological research and cultural resource management. It is divided into nine sections covering research design, survey data, assessing significance, forecasting impacts, and mitigation. They have general overviews by topic and subsections with various authors’ contributions. There are maps, diagrams, tables, as well as an extensive index and reference list.

Shank, Henry M. III. Recollections 1900-1972. Denver, CO: Silers, 1973.

Henry M. Shank III, a resident of Smith County, Texas, was trained in engineering during WWI. He afterwards joined the Forest Service and worked as an engineer in the Fishlake National Forest, parts of Idaho, Utah, and Colorado. He also helped supervise the first nine Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps in Idaho. The U. S. Forest Service Division of Engineering collected his autobiography to document the early history of engineering in the U. S. Forest Service. It is difficult to navigate without an index or descriptive table of contents.

Simpson, Charles D. and E.R. Jackman. Blazing Forest Trails. Caldwell, ID: The Caxton Printers, LTD, 1967.

Simpson and Jackson, retired Forest Service men and members of the “Old Timers Club,” recount their firsthand experiences in this book about life in the Forest Service. It contains a brief history of Region 4, tips for forest survival, and many illustrations. The authors describe it as follows: “not a biography, or a complete history of the Forest Service. It is a glimpse of the United States Forest Service over a fifty-year period as lived and observed by one who worked on the forests and ranges of Minnesota, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.”

Simonds, John Ormsbee. Landscape Architecture: The Shaping of Man’s Natural Environment. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., 1961.

This is an introduction to landscape management. John Ormsbee Simonds teaches architecture at Carnegie Tech. His book covers the fundamentals about sites, structures, and planning areas. He also quotes classical literature and philosophy in the margins. There are illustrations, diagrams, quotation sources, black and white photographs, a list of illustration credits for the photos and a general index.

Smith, Deborah Takiff, ed. Agriculture and the Environment: 1991 Yearbook of Agriculture. Washington D. C.: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1991.

Created for farmers and nonfarm readers to see the realities agriculture faces today, this yearbook is a “portrait of real people in U. S. agriculture.” The contents are divided into six topics: facts and figures, farming, business, science, education, and government. There is also an emphasis on encouraging and discussing career opportunities for young people. Every page contains photos, tables, and diagrams to help reveal the people of American agriculture in 1990.

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---, ed. Agriculture and the Environment: 1991 Yearbook of Agriculture. Washington D. C.: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1991.

This 1991 yearbook spotlights “ways agriculture affects and protects the environment.” Content topics cover land, water, air, technology, food safety, and “What You Can Do.” There is a focus on volunteering, with a list of environmental agencies and their contact information. As in the previous yearbook, photos, tables and diagrams showcase 1991’s story of American agriculture and the environment.

Smith, Elizabeth. A History of the Salmon National Forest. Fort Collins, CO: U. S. Department of Agriculture, 1970.

The content of this history is divided into four parts including Early Days, Origin and Development, Natural Resources and Functions, and Miscellaneous. The book also offers ten appendices of statistics and supplemental lists. There are footnotes and a bibliography of unpublished sources, interviews, newspapers, and magazines.

Smith, Elizabeth M. History of the Boise National Forest 1905-1976. Boise, ID: Idaho State Historical Society, 1983.

Elizabeth Smith presents this well-rounded history of the Boise National Forest. It is broken into three parts covering creation, development, and resources. Six appendices are also included with additional information and illustrations. There is a good bibliography but no index.

Smith, Isaac E. “The Autobiography of Isaac E. Smith.” (Unpublished autobiography, n.d.).

This is an unpublished autobiography. Isaac E. Smith was born in 1890 and grew up in Huntsville, Utah. He began his career with the family-owned Smith Lumber Company and was subsequently involved in partnerships with two timber companies. He provides historical background on the timber industry in the Wasatch National Forest. There is a list of employees and sales of the lumber company, as well as forests by region.

Steen, Harold K. The Conservation Diaries of Gifford Pinchot. Durham, NC: Forest History Society, 2001.

Posthumously published in 1947, this autobiography of Pinchot is divided into two parts. Part 1 spans 1889 to1915, discussing Pinchot’s early life and work with the National Conservation Association. Part 2 continues from 1936 to 1946, during his later statesman period and his final years. A transcription of diary entries follows according to topic and date. Non-conservation entries are included as well, regarding conferences and the writing of his book Breaking New Ground. Black and white photos and cartoons complete this presentation of “how Pinchot thought, felt and perceived the world.”

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---. The Origins of the National Forests: A Centennial Symposium. Durham, NC: Forest History Society, 1992.

Twenty-one papers are published in this text from a 1991 conference to celebrate the National Forest System Centennial. The purpose of the conference was to shed light on the beginnings of the agency, and invite awareness. Topics covered include a general view, resources, nonfederal relations, other federal agencies, individuals, and national forests. Endnotes follow most of the articles. An author’s affiliation list is also provided.

---. The U. S. Forest Service: A History. Seattle, WA: University of Washington Press, 1991.

Author and editor of various books associated with Forest Service History, Harold Steen dedicates this text to “the people in the field.” It is a comprehensive presentation of the development and evolution of the U.S. Forest Service and its range of interests and operations. With a focus on chiefs, staff, and the progression of national policies, Steen discusses forestry and agriculture beginnings from 1893 to Multiple Use in the 1970’s. The appendices include a timeline, chronology of administration, and organizational charts. There are also black and white photos, a map of the U.S. Forest System, a list of abbreviations, source notes, and a thorough index.

Swan, Kenneth D. Splendid was the Trail. Missoula, MT: Mountain Press, 1968.

Kenneth D. Swan is a former U. S. Forest Service employee and professional photographer. This book offers his reflections regarding thirty-seven years in the Forest Service in the Northern Rocky Mountain Area. He covers several topics including timber, fires, wilderness, and the Civilian Conservation Corps. The book features black and white photographs.

Tate, Stan. Jumping Skyward. Heron, MT: Cabinet Crest Books, 1995.

This is an autobiography of an Episcopal Priest’s experience as a smokejumper in McCall, Idaho, near the Payette National Forest. Each chapter is a short story of an individual experience. It contains several maps, and a reference and notes section.

Taylor, Murray A. Jumping Fire: A Smokejumper’s Memoir of Fighting Wildfire. New York, NY: Harcourt, Inc., 2000.

Twenty years experience as a smokejumper fuels Murray Taylor’s reflections of fighting forest fires. Presented in the framework of his 1991 season, this memoir reveals Taylor’s passion for his occupation and fellow workers. Although a contents page and index are absent, there are photos, maps of 1991 Alaska and Idaho fires, a glossary, and a list of the 1991 Alaska smokejumpers.

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Thwaites, Rueben Gold, ed. Original Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition 1804-1806. New York, NY: Arno Press, 1969.

This is a large compilation of documents from the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It is divided into seven volumes beginning with Lewis’s journal. Other documents are added in chronologically through the seven volumes. It includes some biographical information on Lewis and Clark in volume one, as well as the original journals of Sergeant Charles Floyd and Private Joseph Whitehouse. There are footnotes, an atlas, and some photocopies of original documents. There is also an extensive index to guide the reader.

Tixier, Stan. Green Underwear. Springville, UT: Bonneville Books, 2001.

Green Underwear is a fictional story, based on events that typically occurred on a western US ranger district in the 1990’s. Tixier’s contents are divided by forest service topics and events; some associated with true stories. An area map, organization charts, glossary terms, a reference list, and illustrations are included.

---. The Badge: A Forest Ranger’s Story. Loveland, CO: Western Heritage Company, 2005.

Former USFS employee Stan Tixier presents this fictional novel based on actual events. It features Ranger Lew Weaver’s life in the 1960’s and his memory flashbacks of earlier days, including WWII. Glossary terms and illustrations are included. This is the prequel to Tixier’s novel Green Underwear.

Toumey, James W., and Clarence F. Korstian. Foundations of Silviculture Upon an Ecological Basis. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1937.

Toumey and Korstian, professors at Yale and Duke University (respectively), created this textbook for upper division students of silviculture. It provides an introduction with definitions and general information. Three sections follow covering the forest, its effects on the environment, tree species, and solar radiation. There are illustrations, tables, a list of common and technical plant names, and an extensive bibliography.

Tucker, Edwin A., ed. Cultural Resources Management: The Early Days: A Sourcebook of Southwestern Region History. 3 vols. USDA Forest Service Southwestern Region, 1989 -1992.

Cultural Resources Management is a history in three volumes of the Forest Service in the Southwestern Region. Book 1 examines the background of the Southwest Region and its national forests with personal stories, short histories, and interviews. Book 2, the smallest of the volumes, contains more personal interviews and a section on wild horses. Book 3 contains personal stories, appendices with organizational listings, and an index for all three volumes. The books feature black and white photographs and copies of original correspondence.

Tucker, Edwin A., and George Fitzpatrick. Men Who Matched the Mountains: The Forest Service in the Southwest. Washington D. C., U. S. Government Printing Office, 1972.

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Written for the Southwest Region, this Forest Service history focuses on rangers in the early days of the agency. Twenty-seven chapters cover pioneer days, grazing, horses, mines, timber, CCC days, recreation, and management. The authors are a Forest Service veteran and an editor of New Mexico publications. The sources include explorations, surveys, inventories, and photos in this presentation of the challenges and motivations of early rangers.

Turner, Charles Wilson. Mississippi-West. Richmond, VA: Garrett and Massie, Inc., 1965.

This is a broad history of the American West. The first section covers the early settlement of the United States and its colonial period. Subsequent sections examine early U. S. Indian Policy, pre and post-Civil War eras, mountain men fur companies, the Oregon question, economic issues surrounding transportation, the railroad and the telegraph, the evolution of the states, and western culture. Tucker has taught at several Midwestern universities and published in a number of historical journals. His book features maps, charts, and footnotes at the end of the text with bibliographic information, and a good index.

Twight, Ben W. Organizational Values and Political Power: The Forest service versus The Olympic National Park. University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University Press, 1983.

The struggle in the 1930’s between the Park Service and the USFS over Washington’s Olympic Mountains is presented in this book by Ben Wight. The contents are divided into three parts including the setting, the case study, and interpretation. Perspectives of participants at all levels in both organizations are present, as well as their conflicting values. Endnotes and a map are also provided.

U. S. Senate Committee of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Compilation of the Forest and Rangeland and Renewable Resources Act of 1974. 96th Cong., 1st sess., August 20, 1979.

This Senate report discusses the Forest and Rangeland and Renewable Resources Act of 1974. It contains a descriptive contents section at the beginning of the compilation. It also contains subsequent enactments related to the Act of 1974 through 1978.

USDA. Grass: The Yearbook of Agriculture 1948. Washington D. C.: U. S. Government Printing Office, 1948.

This is a collection of articles on the types of grass to plant in different circumstances and how to maintain them. It covers insects, disease, grassland settlement, livestock, storage, rotation, range, and breeding of grasses. The book features a list of grasses in ten regions, leaf diagrams, and a list of scientific and common plant names. There are also charts and tables, photographs, a reference list, and a thorough index.

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Similar to the previous publication, this features a collection of articles describing trees to plant in different environments. The book covers proper tree maintenance and possible threats to trees such as insects and disease. There are color photographs, tables, a description of varied environments, diagrams of trees and leaves, a reference list, a glossary, and a thorough index.

Utah State Historical Society. “The Exploration of the Colorado River in 1869.” Special issue. Utah Historical Quarterly 15. (1947).

The focus of this Utah Historical Quarterly volume is the 1869 exploration of the Colorado River by John Wesley Powell. It includes biographical sketches and transcriptions of original documents of the first expedition, as well as the second from 1871-1872. Information also comes from the journals of Major Powell, George Bradley, and J. C. Sumner; newspaper reports of the expedition; and letters from O. G. Howland. The journal features illustrations, maps, black and white photographs, and an extensive index.

Wakeley, Philip C. Planting the Southern Pines. Washington D. C.: U. S. Government Press, 1954.

This 1954 treatise from Philip Wakeley of the Southern Forest Experiment Station explains the planting practices for Southern Pines. The contents include planting policies, seed, crop estimation, nursery practices, sowing, watering, plantation care and methods. Appendices discuss insecticides, germination tests, and directions for seedling inventories. Wakeley also provides black and white photos, tables and graphs, and an extensive bibliographic section. There is no index, but a detailed table of contents makes navigation convenient.

Warne, William E. The Bureau of Reclamation. New York, NY: Praeger Publishers, 1973.

The Bureau of Reclamation is part of a series by Praeger Publishers regarding U. S. Government departments and agencies. Author William Warne has served in official capacities for the Bureau, and written articles for Bureau of Reclamation publications. He includes discussion of early organization and development. Appendices cover careers, commissioners, and specific projects. There are charts, maps, illustrations, diagrams, and black and white photos.

Washington D. C. Engineering Staff. The History of Engineering in the Forest Service (A Compilation of History and Memoirs 1905-1989). Washington D. C.: USDA Forest Service, 1990.

This history of Forest Service Engineering provides accounts of early employee experiences and the changing status of their work. The content is divided into two sections: Part 1 covers 1905-1969: the early years of engineers and engineering. Part 2 spans 1933-1989: Forest Service mapping, memoirs, and additions to history. There is a chronology and a historical list of regional forest engineers. Black and white photos and short biographies are included as well.

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Weed Society of America. Herbicide Handbook of the Weed Society of America. Geneva, NY: W. F. Humphrey Press, Inc., 1967.

Published by the Weed Society of America, this is a manual of herbicides and desiccants. The data includes chemical makeup diagrams, common trade names, abbreviations, uses and preferences, and code numbers of various herbicides. Although this is a thorough presentation regarding the subject, the reader should be aware the 1967 publication date may render some of the information outdated.

Wenger, Karl F., ed. The Forestry Handbook. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1984.

This reference manual is intended for the use of “all who have a professional or commercial interest in forest lands of North America.” Its purpose is to discuss working methods and techniques used in the practice of forestry in the U. S. and Canada. Divided by topic, articles from varied authors cover all aspects of forestry from ecology and management to urban forestry and resource law. Along with numerous tables, charts, graphs, photos, and illustrations, each section contains a listing of further readings.

Westrends Board. The West Comes of Age: Hard Times, Hard Choices. Lexington, KY: Council of State Governments, 1993.

Elected leaders and public policy makers will be interested in this 1993 demographic study of the American West, including Alaska and the US Pacific Islands. Created out of the Western Legislative Conference, Westrends is charged with monitoring rapid changes in western populations. They evaluate three groups of the population including government, academia, and the private sector. Contents for this report contain population growth, life cycles, economics, environment, and politics. This text features charts, tables, graphs and black and white photos. Listings of groups and data are by state. There is no index, but there is a detailed table of contents.

Weurthner, George. Idaho Mountain Ranges. Helena, MT: American Geographic Publishing, 1986.

Known for his writing and photography in several journals and magazines, author George Wuerthner presents an illustrative guide of Idaho landscapes. This text is part of a series on Idaho wildlife, desert country, rivers, land, and people. The content is arranged by regions and covers geology, weather, vegetation, and wildlife.

Wilkinson, Todd. Greater Yellowstone: National Forests. Helena, MT: Falcon Press, 1991.

This pictoral guide to six national forests in the Greater Yellowstone Area is part of the National Forests of America series. Content is divided into sections of the following forests: Shoshone, Bridger-Teton, Targhee, Beaverhead, Gallatin, and Custer. Each section covers points of interest, wilderness areas, recreational opportunities, and administrative offices. Topical inserts also provide information regarding flora and fauna, as well as geology and history. Photos are in color. Maps and a national forest directory are included.

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Williams, Gerald W. Selected References Concerning the USDA Forest Service. Umpqua National Forest: USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region, 1987.

Forest Service employees will be interested in this listing of references regarding Forest Service Policy and changes to the agency over time. Information for other regions is included, with a specific focus on data for the Pacific Northwest Region. Section one addresses the Forest Service at the national level including general organization and special topics. Section two and three discuss regions and national forests. Section four highlights federal land management agencies and employment programs. The large bibliography also aids the reader in further investigation of specific issues.

Yahr, Warren. Smokechaser. Moscow, ID: University of Idaho Press, 1995.

Smokechaser is Warren Yahr’s descriptive biography as a forest ranger lookout in northern Idaho in the 1940’s. He worked specifically on the Clearwater National Forest near Pierce, Idaho. Topics include forest fires, weather, wildlife, and the challenges of daily life. Some photos are included, as well as a map of the forest.

Yarber, Esther. Land of the Yankee Fork. With the assistance of Edna and Arthur “Tuff” McGown. Denver, CO: Sage Books, 1963.

This book is about the history of the Yankee Fork, which is found near the Challis National Forest. The text splits into two sections: the first one focusing on the history of the area, and the second focusing on individuals who inhabited the land. Pictures and maps are included to supplement the reading. It also offers a sufficient bibliography and index.

Youngquist, W. G., and H. O. Fleischer. Wood in American Life 1776-2076. Madison, WI: Forest Product Research Society, 1977.

The Forest Product Research Society presents this unique look at the history of wood in America. Divided by 100 year increments, Part One is entitled “Wood in the New Nation 1776.” Part Two is “Wood in the Growing Nation 1876.” Part Three is “Wood in the Industrial Era 1976,” and Part Four is “Wood in the Nations’ Future 2076.” Black and white photos are included. There is a small notes and references section organized by chapter.

Zanjani, Sally. Jack Longstreet: Last of the Desert Frontiersmen. Reno, NV: University of Nevada Press, 1988.

Sally Zanjani, adjunct professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, has carefully researched this biography of a unique individual from the history of Nevada and Arizona. During the latter part of the 19th Century, “Longstreet roamed the deserts of Nevada and Arizona as a prospector, rancher, saloonkeeper, trailblazer, and hired gun.” The author includes photos and a map. Notes are at the end of chapters, with a small index and short bibliography.

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