Records Relating to Forestry, Logging, and Mills, 1949–1967

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Records Relating to Forestry, Logging, and Mills, 1949–1967

1949-1967

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This series consists of records relating to forestry, logging, and mills. The records provide information on general forestry, forest fires, tree diseases, sawmills, and logging operations at the Consolidated Chippewa Agency, the Great Lakes Consolidated Agency, the Menominee Agency, Pipestone Indian School, the Red Lake Agency, and the Tomah Indian School and Agency. The records include letters received and copies of letters sent. The correspondents include the Commissioner of Indian Affairs; local, regional, and headquarters officials from the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and officials from lumber companies. The records include maps; estimates; forms; reports; telegrams; tables; minutes; vouchers; manuals; plans; blueprints; photographs; and clippings. The records include a sample of leaves with blister rust damage. The records provide information on timber stand improvement; insect damage, including hemlock borers; fire control; tree nurseries and planting; forestry and fire schools; grazing; and blister rust control. The records also cover forest cruises; blow down claims; lawsuits with lumber companies; clear cutting practices; and timber contract administration. Topics related to management and administration of forest services on Indian land and reservations include meetings and conferences; finance and accounts; personnel management and expenditures; travel; and training. Reports, correspondence, and other documents from Menominee Indian Mills are present. The files include records from U.S. Court of Claims Case 44303, Menominee Tribe vs. U.S., the bulk covering 1947-1948. The case involved a dispute over payment for timber removed from swamp lands held in trust by the U.S. for the Menominee Tribe. Testimonies, lists of exhibits, memorandums, correspondence, notes, newspapers, and related records are contained in the files.

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National Archives at Kansas City

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Tomah Indian Industrial School (Tomah, Wis.)

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Pipestone Indian Industrial Training School

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